ADDICTION / SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER
At Alleviant Integrated mental Health, we help you identify and treat the root cause of addiction.
Addiction and substance use disorders (SUD) are serious conditions that involve the use or abuse of substances despite the risk of negative consequences. An unhealthy habit of using alcohol or drugs can affect a person’s daily routine, and lead to impairment. Even when it’s clear that problems are mounting, people keep using substances and feel like they’ve lost control of their lives.
The professionals here at Alleviant Health Centers can address those behaviors and thought processes. The deep cravings, personality changes, and abnormal actions can change how the brain functions and continue even after substances wear off. Addiction and SUD can also result in the tolerance of substances, which means a person might need increased amounts to satisfy a craving.
Addiction to behaviors such as gambling can also cause physical, psychological, and personal issues with family, friends, and co-workers. And unfortunately, addiction and SUD can often trigger other disorders, making them worse.
How We Help
It is important to understand there are certain people who are genetically predisposed to addiction – it’s a brain disease, not a character flaw or lack of discipline. But on average it takes around seven relapses – a significant time – to maintain sobriety. That’s part of the illness and it is important for family members and doctors to remember relapse can either last a weekend or over a long period.
We focus on the wins in life and what the patient was doing during sobriety, whether that’s exercise, meetings, church, social activities, or traveling. One thing that helps is peer-to-peer accountability. Opening up to peers and being vulnerable helps remove shame and guilt and puts people in a better place to forgive themselves.”
In our therapy, we combine holistic and integrative medicine, which allows us to provide you with a unique treatment plan based upon your genetics, nutritional status, and biochemical assay. This approach addresses the fundamental source of addiction and restores your natural state of balance and peace.
“You don’t have to live with this struggle any longer.”
– Kaye T. Patient of Alleviant Health Centers & Depression Sufferer
Comprehensive Psychiatric Care
We provide comprehensive holistic psychiatric care for those seeking psychiatric evaluations, counseling, and medication management. We recognize that each patient requires individualized attention and we’re committed to helping you maintain the right treatment regimen for your particular diagnosis. Our team of supportive psychiatric professionals and counselors enjoy walking alongside our patients during their healing journey.
Ketamine Infusion Therapy
Ketamine Infusion Therapy can provide rapid relief from depressive symptoms for a significant number of patients. In controlled, specific amounts, ketamine stimulates the creation and remodeling of neurons that have atrophied in depression. Approximately 70% of patients may experience a significant reduction in symptoms – many during their first infusion, which creates an excellent opportunity for rapid healing of emotional trauma with a therapist post infusion.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
TMS is a non-invasive procedure for treatment-resistant depression. It delivers magnetic impulses through an electromagnetic coil to the prefrontal cortex, the region of the brain associated with mood control. TMS helps nerves begin to communicate again and reinforces positive nerve pathways. Therapy takes place five days a week for four to six weeks. Each treatment lasts less than 4 minutes. TMS is FDA-approved for treatment-resistant depression. We will preauthorize you to make sure that your insurance is accepted.
Symptoms
The symptoms accompanying addiction or substance use disorder may include the following:
We're here to help you
Reach out to us by calling 866-951-HEAL or via this form. One of our intake coordinators will contact you within 24 – 48 hours.