Drug Addiction Treatment
Drug Addiction Treatment
Numerous stages compose the journey into and through drug or narcotic addiction treatment, most notably the first stage of admitting that you have a problem and need to take significant action to heal.
This may sound a little obvious and perhaps even a cliche, but it is the only place to begin, as it permits the individual to begin looking for their solutions when it comes to drug addiction treatment. What surprises everyone else the most, is the obvious denial they can see in their loved ones, and just how significant their drug use is negatively affecting their quality of life. So, the second stage after admitting to yourself that there is a problem is finding the desire to change – to recover with a dedicated drug addiction treatment.
What Is Drug Addiction?
Drug addiction is a chronic disease characterized by compulsive, or uncontrollable, drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences and changes in the brain, which can be long-lasting. These changes in the brain can lead to harmful behaviours seen in people who use drugs. Drug addiction is also a relapsing disease. Relapse is the return to drug use after an attempt to stop.
The path to drug addiction begins with the voluntary act of taking drugs. But over time, a person’s ability to choose not to do so becomes compromised. Seeking and taking the drug becomes compulsive. This is mostly due to the effects of long-term drug exposure on brain function. Addiction affects parts of the brain involved in reward and motivation, learning and memory, and control over behaviour.
Addiction is a disease that affects both the brain and behaviour.
What Drugs Lead To Addiction?
While these drugs are very different from each other, they all strongly activate the addiction centre of the brain. That is what makes these substances habit-forming, while others are not when we refer to drug addiction treatment.
- Alcohol
- Club drugs, like GHB, ketamine, MDMA (ecstasy/molly), flunitrazepam (Rohypnol®)
- Stimulants, such as cocaine (including crack) and methamphetamine (meth)
- Hallucinogens, including ayahuasca, D-lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), peyote (mescaline), psilocybin (magic mushrooms), phencyclidine (PCP) and DMT
- Inhalants, including solvents, aerosol sprays, gases and nitrites (poppers)
- Marijuana
- Opioid painkillers such as heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine and morphine
- Prescription drugs and cold medicines
Sedatives, hypnotics and anxiolytics (anti-anxiety medications) - Steroids (anabolic)
- Synthetic cannabinoids (K2 or Spice)
- Synthetic cathinone (bath salts).
- Tobacco/nicotine and electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes or vaping)
What Are Symptoms Of Substance Abuse Disorder?
Drug abuse comes with a variety of signs and symptoms. Oftentimes, “functional drug addicts” may be able to hide or minimize these signs for some time; however, over time, it generally becomes harder and harder to hide the issue.
- Bloodshot eyes and looking tired
- Changes in appetite, usually eating less
- Changes in physical appearances, such as having a poor complexion or looking ungroomed
- Craving drugs
- Difficulty completing tasks at work, school or home
- Engaging in risky behaviours, despite knowing negative consequences (such as driving while impaired or having unprotected sex)
- Inability to reduce or control drug use
- Issues with money
- Weight loss
Holina Residential Treatment
Safe & Luxurious Resort
Gorgeous Rooms
Seaview Sunset Location
On Site Treatment
2 Seaside Pools
Fully Equipped Gym
Ice Bath & Sauna
Holina Cafe
Residential Daily Timeline
At Holina we have a wide range of treatments and activities that are proven steps in bringing you back to yourself. Each day is different at Holina but we do follow a regular daily schedule when possible from Monday to Friday as outlined below. Please note this is a rough guide to what your normal day would consist of at Holina Rehab when you participate in our Alcohol Addiction Treatment at Holina.
On weekends we break from the normal schedule and explore some of the best locations Koh Phangan has to offer.
At Holina we do this in 30 minute sessions so our guests can get used to the experience first hand.
Yoga increases physical health & Workshops help you to understand body awareness.
Start your day with a healthy breakfast with a full selection and choice of healthy and nutritious options available.
This section of your day changes day to day as we go through the 12 Step model of treatment.
We are able to cater for absolutely all dietary requirements, including Vegan, Vegetarian, lactose free, gluten free, pescatarian, keto, or specific allergies, including nuts, etc.
This section of your day changes day to day as we go through the 12 Step model of treatment.
Each evening we have a buffet style dinner with daily changes to our dishes with western and asian food available.
We have a host of evening activities including movie nights , dance & music theraph & sound healing to name a few.
How Our Alcohol Addiction Treatment Works
