Private Drug Detoxification and Holistic Treatment Plans
At Joel Nathan, MD, we believe in creating holistic treatment plans as part of a drug rehabilitation process. In order for a plan to be effective, most aspects of life, if not all, need to be taken into consideration. This includes identifying what, if anything, created a situation where an addict initially wanted to begin using drugs. For example, if drug use began due to stress, we want to analyze if that same stressful situation is still present in a person’s life and if there is a way for that stress to be alleviated. Otherwise, completing a private drug detoxification program will not be enough because it will not actually stop the initial feelings that led to drug use. In this situation, it is highly likely that an addict will either relapse or look to self-medicate by other means, many of which may not be healthy. We also will analyze relationships that could either lead to drug use or could be enabling the drug use. We will even discuss an addict’s employment to determine if a person’s employment situation could potentially lead to drug use, as is common in certain fields. The second part of the holistic treatment is giving people the tools they need to meet their needs emotionally and mentally so if they do have a challenge, they are not immediately seeking drugs. This is in addition to specific drug therapies and/or medication that will be used during the private drug detoxification program to assist with detox and rehabilitation. Many patients have achieved sobriety through this holistic and comprehensive approach to drug rehabilitation.
What leads to drug addiction and the need for private drug detoxification?
Many people begin taking drugs voluntarily in order to get high or in order to calm down. Some people begin taking drugs out of simple boredom, while others take drugs to get attention, to deal with stress, or to help them calm down. Typically, people start using drugs on a casual basis only to have fun or to relax as needed. The problem is that drugs change the brain, and casual drug use can quickly turn to compulsive behavior that is uncontrollable as the brain continues to demand more and more of the drug in order to function.
Medication Helps New York Patients
Medication can be an incredibly valuable tool when it comes to treating drug addiction in New York. This is because taking drugs makes changes to how the brain operates. As a result, detoxification can actually be incredibly dangerous, with some people even suffering from seizures. Even more mild cases lead to symptoms like cold sweats, fevers, shaking, nausea, etc. during the detoxification process. Medication can help alleviate the symptoms by tricking the brain into believing that it is receiving the drug, when in actuality, it is receiving only components of the drug so the brain does not panic. However, these medications do not make any one of our New York patients high.
Medication Helps in the Event of a Relapse
At Joel Nathan, MD, we use medication to help patients get off drugs. This can be incredibly beneficial, especially in the case of a relapse. If someone were to take an opiate, for example, while on medication, they would not experience the same level of high. This can help prevent the euphoria that can come from a recovering addict using a drug again.