Opioid addiction is a rampant problem in the United States, and the epidemic of prescription drug abuse has gotten more severe since the pandemic began. Although restrictions have been lifted, the isolation and mental health issues that lead to drug abuse have gotten worse for some. Our outpatient treatment program for opioid abuse can be a practical option for people seeking opioid abuse treatment that cannot commit to an inpatient stay. If you or someone close to you is suffering from opioid addiction and seeking an alternative to inpatient treatment, please call Sunstone Recovery today at 855.833.9199.
Do You Need Treatment for Opioid Abuse?
Opioids are a class of narcotic drugs prescribed for the physical pain that can cause great harm for an individual when they are not taken as intended. Opioids include drugs like:
- Oxycodone
- Hydrocodone
- Codeine
- Fentanyl
- Morphine
Chances are if you’re wondering if you need help with an opioid problem, you likely do. Prescription drug abuse has become a more widespread problem in recent years, and these types of addictions are difficult to change without the proper care. For the most part, individuals struggling with opioid abuse cannot stop using without professional intervention, and it would be dangerous to attempt it. Abusing prescription drugs has dire life consequences if you do not seek out the help you need.
Opioid addictions are incredibly dangerous to break without professional assistance because opioid withdrawals can be deadly. One simple slip-up during an attempt at detoxing at home is how many opioid overdoses happen. When a person quits using opioids cold turkey, their tolerance for the drug will rapidly decline. Therefore, when individuals ingest similar amounts of the drug after quitting, they risk overdosing. Some signs you have an opioid problem that requires professional treatment are:
- Have begun experiencing uncomfortable physical symptoms during periods you haven’t had access to opioids
- Spend a lot of time thinking about finding a way to get high on opioids
- Are experiencing significant life consequences due to opioid abuse
- Have problems with work, school, or family because of your habit
- You want to quit using drugs, but you continue using opioids because you aren’t able to quit on your own
- Stopped participating in activities you used to enjoy because of opioids
- Have to take more drugs than you previously did to get the same effect
- Have experienced a negative change in behavior due to opioids, as lying, cheating, or stealing from friends and family to gain access to drugs
- Experience depression, anxiety, or other mental health symptoms relating to the issues surrounding your opioid use or your inability to quit using
- Are self-medicating underlying emotional problems with drug use. Are self-isolating due to shame about your opioid abuse and the negative effect it may be having on others
Can You Benefit From Outpatient Treatment for Opioid Abuse?
The outpatient services we offer for prescription drug abuse are telehealth, which is an option that is gaining more popularity and credibility. Numerous studies have been conducted that support the efficacy of telemedicine for treating substance abuse. Although our outpatient therapy is not conducted in person, we utilize most of the same evidence-based treatment methods as an in-person addiction center does. The most critical aspect of treating an opioid use disorder is access to life-saving drugs.
Therapeutic medicines lessen the severity of cravings, stave off painful withdrawal symptoms, and prevent overdose and death. Access to medications like Naloxone is essential to ensuring the safest treatment. Obtaining these medications through online telehealth recovery programs is a significant step forward in battling the opioid epidemic. Since more people embrace outpatient telehealth, there are fewer barriers to prescription drug abuse treatment; Increasing the types of opioid abuse treatment available has given more people a chance to heal. Some benefits to outpatient treatment for opioid abuse include:
- Access to life-saving medication to prevent overdose and death
- The ability to work on treating your addiction 24 hours per day, no matter where you are
- Cutting-edge technology, video-conferencing, and digital tools to help you manage your drug abuse
- The same high-quality counseling and behavioral therapy you’d receive with in-person drug treatment facilities
- More flexibility than inpatient treatment programs, with access to higher structured treatment plans and regimens to keep your sobriety on track
- Ability to participate in group counseling and accountability programs with people around the country who are also battling an opioid addiction
- Access to outside sources that can help you maintain your abstinence from prescription drugs after you complete your treatment
Find Healing from Prescription Drug Abuse with Sunstone Recovery
Sunstone Recovery specializes in various outpatient telehealth treatment options to help our clients find lasting success in their sobriety. Many of our clients have life obligations that keep that from attending in-person rehab but are still dedicated to healing their addictions. Our prescription drug abuse treatment can provide you with the support you need to navigate your way out of opioid addiction successfully. Please call Sunstone Recovery today at 855.833.9199 for information about a high-quality opioid abuse treatment plan that will work for you.
