Addiction
The common features in all kinds of substance addictions (alcohol, drugs, pills like painkiller, anxiolytics or hypnotics) is the compulsive use of the substance and the repetitive action of consumption despite the negative consequences they may have upon an individual
- One on One Counseling
- Family Counseling
- Yoga – Reiki – Reflexology – Pilates – Massage
- Solution Focused & Goal-Oriented Therapy
- Personalized Treatment
We understand that someone suffering from addictions has a great difficulty in reducing or quitting these harmful substances even when constant usage can become seriously disturbing for their lives. Sooner or later tolerance makes it way, which may result to needs and cravings for larger amounts to feel the effect. This inevitably leads to more harmful and substance- seeking behaviors. Lack of control over this behavior is a main characteristic of all kind of addictions. Long term addictions can cause brain damage as well as a variety of social, personal and family problems.
What we do
We are here to help individuals recognize the problem at first, which in many cases is the most difficult step to recovery. Detoxification medications are then carefully assigned by our team of experts which help control the cravings, reduce withdrawal symptoms and keep anxiety and sleep in normal levels.
Our specialized treatment plans include exercising, balanced diets, personal care, weekend excursions and enjoyable activities additional to coaching and psychotherapy, combining all elements needed for a successful recovery program.
Alcohol Addiction
Alcohol is something that can be chronic. That depends by each and every person. The preparation of alcoholism being stopped or controlled is not simple. Alcoholism affects the brain very highly which means that the brain start to develop differently. Usually after many uses daily with big portions alcohol start to become a lifestyle, and the brain can’t function or concentrate without its everyday portion. How the Alcohol affects you also depends on how your life has been, like family difficulties or any diagnoses you could had when younger. The process of someone alone to admit that he is addicted to alcohol is difficult, for someone to admit it, it has to be treated first, and for it to be treated they have to be approached by a loved one and with a medical team. Without that progress that person cannot individually admit he’s addiction of alcohol.
Drug Addiction
Opioid:
- Oxycodone
- Codeine
- Morphine
- Fentanyl
The following can block the pain but they create
powerful feeling of happiness and well being.
Cannabis addiction:
Cannabis addiction has a lot of similar
effects with alcohol. Cannabis is used for stress relief and relaxation socialization purposes, but they its consequences. According to several studies, cannabis causes anxiety, depression, psychosis, always depending on the quantity.
Methamphetamine (Crystal
Meth):
Methamphetamine is is more addictive than cocaine and it’s very powerful. It causes hallucinations, erratic behavior, depression, heart attacks and unfortunately it can also lead to death. It consists of several toxic substances, such as battery acid and ephedrine.
Cocaine:
Cocaine, a tropane alkaloid, works as an inhibitor to the central nervous system. As a substance, it is mostly used for pleasure, and always illegally, for its pleasant and rewarding effects. Cocaine, even in small amounts is a highly dangerous accelerator. It generates pleasure, raises blood pressure, and speeds up the heart.
Drug Prescription
- amphetamines
- analgesics
- ketamine
- pregabalin (lyrica)
- benzodiazepines (xanax)
- tranquilizers (sleeping pills)
The following drugs can highly affect a person and become dependent of them. These drugs can make someone not being able to work or think without a dose of it. It is legal and allowed if written by a doctor, but still be dangerous if you don’t fully apply what the doctor says. However with a program of a correct detox, they can be controlled.