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Help For Your Loved Ones

If you’re reading this page, chances are that you’ve noticed some changes in your friend or loved one. Drug addiction, also called “substance use disorder,” is considered to be a chronic, relapsing brain disorder. It is a disease, one that affects people of all ages, socioeconomic statuses, and religious backgrounds. Fortunately, with the proper care, this condition can be treated. Read on to learn the signs of drug and alcohol addiction.

One of the most underestimated consequences of substance abuse is what it can do to the family of the addicted. If your loved one is addicted, one of the most important things you can do is work to understand them without being judgemental. People use substances for many different reasons— from simple curiosity, as a way to have a good time, peer pressure, as a coping mechanism for emotional distress, and so many other reasons. Typically, drug abuse and addiction are less about how often a person uses substances, but rather the reasons why people turn to drugs in the first place. To help your loved ones, you must help them understand they need professionals. We understand that this is often much easier said than done. 

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How to Know When It's Time to Get Help

What to Do If Your Loved One is Showing Signs of Addiction

You likely feel the urge to help your loved one in any way possible. If you don’t know how to approach an intervention, the first step is honest with your loved one. This requires an authentic dialogue with your loved one and telling them that they need help. We know that this is a difficult conversation to have, but it’s a necessary one. This intervention can often be the first step to lasting change in your loved one’s life.,Concise Recovery is here to help you enroll your loved one into therapy. 

Our treatment philosophy is simple: We find and treat the root cause of addiction while giving our patients the tools to overcome triggers and overwrite past habits. By enrolling your loved one into Concise Recovery, you place them in a positive environment that is built to help them achieve long-lasting sobriety.

Know the Symptoms

Signs of a Substance Use Disorder

There are a few core symptoms associated with drug and alcohol abuse. Someone with these issues may exhibit just a few of the below items, or they could behave in ways that are beyond what’s listed here. It’s important to know that substance use ranges from mild to severe, and that it’s never too late (or too early) to get help. If you believe your loved one is struggling with addiction, we encourage you to contact Concise Recovery today.

  1. Cravings – Experiencing an intense, unmanageable urge to use. May begin to behave in uncharacteristic ways in order to obtain their drug of choice: stealing, lying, and doing whatever it takes to use again.
  2. Withdrawal Symptoms – Having a painful reaction when they go too long without drugs or alcohol. These can range from flu-like symptoms, to anxiety, to headaches, and even seizures.
  3. Tolerance – Requiring more and more of the substance to achieve the same effect, or increasing the dosage taken over time. This happens as the body builds a resistance to the drug.
  4. Dangerous Use – Using a medication in a way that it has not been prescribed (for longer than required, or at higher dosages than recommended). This also applies to using illegal drugs, particularly in ways that endanger others. Ex: drinking while driving, consuming substances while swimming or in risky situations.
  5. Lack of Control – Being unable to stop or slow substance use, even when they have expressed a desire to quit. This happens in spite of repeated attempts to stop using.
  6. Failing to Meet Obligations – Dropping the ball at home and at work. This can include deteriorating job performance and missing family events, or otherwise disappointing loved ones by failing to prioritize them and their needs.
  7. Becoming Distant and Neglecting Relationships – Continuing to put their substance use before friends and family, even at the expense of lifelong relationships. Drugs or alcohol become the most important thing in their life.
  8. Using in Spite of Consequences – Compulsively seeking and using their substance of choice, even when severe physical or personal issues begin to appear as a result. They may lose their jobs, push away friends and family, and begin to experience worsening health problems, but will continue using.

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Matt G
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Concise Recovery saved my life, I was at my wits end struggling with a mixture of addictions. I checked into Concise and they helped me every step of the way to get back on me feet. They even transferred me to an aftercare program that worked with my family and their budget. Thanks Concise!
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I went to Concise as a broken soul with nothing to look forward to but death. They brought me in, detoxed me and gave me the tools I needed to be successful in my life today! Now I am gainfully employed and have my own apartment.
James
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My family had done an intervention on me and gave me an ultimatum, to go get help or to be on the streets. I chose to get help not thinking anything would change and just to get my family off my back. And boy I couldn't have been more wrong, I have a life worth living today thanks to Concise Recovery. I will never go back!
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I went to Concise after my mother and father died in a drunk driving accident, I wanted to get help with my alcoholism so I wouldn't end up like they did. From the second I walked through the doors at Concise I knew I was home. They gave me the love and compassion I was searching for my entire life. Today I help others who were going through a similar experience. Thank you Concise!
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What can I say, Concise Recovery changed my life. They took me in when I had nowhere else to go and completely changed my life, they even scholarshipped me the rest of my stay when my insurance cut out. Thank you Consie, you have no idea how much you changed my life.
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FAQ

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You can begin the first step to healing by reaching out to Concise Recovery. Our staff is made up of addiction treatment specialists who are dedicated to your recovery journey. Contact us today at 1-866-256-3464 to learn more.

Most insurance will pay for rehabilitation. Concise Recovery works with most PPO & POS insurance policies that offer out-of-network benefits. We currently do not accept Medi-Cal or Medicare. Contact our staff today to learn how you can verify your insurance.

Dual disorders, or co-occurring disorders, happen when a person suffers from a mental health disorder alongside a substance use disorder. The two disorders often feed into one another, creating a vicious cycle that may feel impossible to break. Dual diagnosis is the process of diagnosing both disorders and creating a treatment plan to address them simultaneously. Since a mental health disorder can contribute to addiction and vice versa, both issues must be addressed together to achieve lasting recovery.

After patients have completed the rehabilitation process with Concise Recovery, they have the option of residing in our sober living community. Sober living allows a person to transition back into daily life while living in a safe location free of addictive substances. Residents in sober living communities are expected to look after themselves and keep up with responsibilities such as paying rent, completing chores, and abiding by a curfew.

Relapse is a very common part of the recovery journey. Research has shown that more than half of those who complete rehab treatment for drug or alcohol addiction will relapse within the first year. However, relapsing does not mean you have failed, and with Concise Recovery’s continuous care through our sober living program, you can achieve long-term recovery and keep control over your lifestyle.

Inpatient rehabilitation, or residential treatment, means that patients reside at an addiction treatment facility for a set length of time. With inpatient care, patients have 24/7 access to recovery specialists and can heal in a safe and controlled environment. Outpatient care is when patients receive addiction treatment services but can still return to the comfort of their own homes at the end of the day. Outpatient care allows patients to have a more flexible schedule and still live their daily life outside of a treatment center.

The rehabilitation process can vary depending on your needs and the best timeline to suit your healing. Most addiction rehabilitation programs vary in length from 30-day programs to 60-days to 90-days. Contact us to learn more.

At Concise Recovery, you will start your healing journey with one of our accredited sub-acute detox programs, which take place in luxurious, private facilities, staffed by industry experts. From there, our team will create an individualized treatment plan to best fit your recovery needs. Addiction recovery can include inpatient care, outpatient care, therapies, and aftercare through our sober living program.