What is Addiction? Rehab Offered at Findlay

LEARN ABOUT HOW ADDICTION HAPPENS

What is the Disease of Addiction?

Addiction is a complex condition that significantly impacts the brain and other body systems. Someone who struggles with addiction has an intense, overwhelming focus on using or obtaining drugs or alcohol. This focus is so strong that it often overtakes the addict’s life by limiting their ability to function or focus on obligations, responsibilities, or experiences outside of drug-seeking or using. Unfortunately, they will continue to use alcohol or drugs despite being aware of the adverse consequences that come with use and addiction.

Addiction comes in all shapes and sizes. One can become addicted to many different substances, including alcohol, marijuana, opioid painkillers, stimulants, sedatives, and tobacco, among others. Each substance has unique effects on the brain and body and the individual who uses it. The most common effect is how the substance impacts the brain’s reward center. Initially, when you start using drugs, the way in which the brain releases a chemical called dopamine is affected. Dopamine is a naturally occurring chemical in the body responsible for feelings of euphoria and happiness. Eventually, with ongoing use, you may find that you cannot achieve similar levels of joy without using your substance of choice. Also, the amount of the substance required to attain comparable pleasure and happiness levels increases as tolerance develops. Increased tolerance is a sign of addiction and can sometimes be an early warning sign of a level of use that could lead to overdose.

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Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment in Ohio: Level of Care Options

When you are in the throes of an addiction or are looking after a relative handling addiction, you need to find a unique, therapeutic approach to care that will get you back on your feet and the road to health once again. At our Ohio addiction treatment center, we use a kinder method for residential treatment for their addiction. The treatment we provide offers the support, care, and long-term investment that you need to achieve long-term recovery.

When you first enter treatment, detox is often the first (and vital) step in the process. Detox is essential to cleanse the body of any substance that may remain before you can successfully immerse yourself in a comprehensive treatment program. Although quitting “cold turkey” may seem more straightforward and less invasive, it is essential to remember that self-detox – especially from certain substances – can be dangerous and often leads to relapse. During detox, you will learn how to function without substances. For many, the detox process, whether from drugs or alcohol, can be scary, unpleasant, and sometimes dangerous as it requires the person to experience a full range of withdrawal symptoms. Here at our detox center in Ohio, our treatment staff is experienced in medical detox and here to help guide you through the challenges you may face as you begin your sobriety journey.

Once detox is complete, you can transition into a comprehensive, evidence-based treatment program at Findlay Recovery Center. Our inpatient treatment center in Ohio, offers spacious double rooms with private bathrooms, individual, group, family therapies, alternative therapies, and nutritional services provided by a private chef, all in a home-like, comfortable setting. There are many different addiction treatment options available for those seeking to defeat addiction. Our inpatient program provides individualized treatment plans that address your physical, emotional, and spiritual needs during treatment. Inpatient programs provide evidence-based treatments and therapies as part of a comprehensive addiction treatment plan.