{"id":3458,"date":"2022-09-08T09:51:55","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T13:51:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meridianhealthcare.net\/?page_id=3458"},"modified":"2024-01-25T13:32:42","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T17:32:42","slug":"managing-drug-addiction-youre-not-alone","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meridianhealthcare.net\/patient-care\/addiction-help\/managing-drug-addiction-youre-not-alone\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Drug Addiction: You\u2019re Not Alone"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av-layout-grid-1'  class='av-layout-grid-container av-22yvhv6-1f6c2462abb96e745b0346f5df6f2b4f entry-content-wrapper main_color av-flex-cells  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  av-cell-min-height av-cell-min-height-50  container_wrap sidebar_right'   data-av_minimum_height_pc='50'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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https:\/\/meridianhealthcare.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/300x300-180x180.png 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-21fs1jm-d45e68618fd2a68479ae4ccc50864bfc\">\n.flex_cell.av-21fs1jm-d45e68618fd2a68479ae4ccc50864bfc{\nvertical-align:middle;\nbackground-color:#e9e9e9;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_cell.av-21fs1jm-d45e68618fd2a68479ae4ccc50864bfc{\npadding:5% 10% 5% 10% !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_cell av-21fs1jm-d45e68618fd2a68479ae4ccc50864bfc av-gridrow-cell av_one_half no_margin  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_cell_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  avia-full-stretch'  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l92sbj7q-31b9758675bd1c6994412cd422aac7e3\">\n#top 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class='av-special-heading av-l92sbj7q-31b9758675bd1c6994412cd422aac7e3 av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-4  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Managing Drug Addiction: You\u2019re Not Alone<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2025zpe-f42fcde3d79f22cc690c7214a19a5d7f\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-2025zpe-f42fcde3d79f22cc690c7214a19a5d7f{\nheight:25px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-2025zpe-f42fcde3d79f22cc690c7214a19a5d7f hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l92sbw1x-d53f29b45806a42c6dec7955cd5145c8 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not just <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug addiction<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">substance use disorder<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a disease that affects a person\u2019s health, work, social life, and personal relationships. Meridian <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HealthCare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers treatment services with a compassionate and understanding team ready to help you or your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loved one<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the road to recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-1sukkiq-4feb6e31e45e08e4d9b12eae259c059f main_color avia-section-large avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_layout_row  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-3458'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-1r8236q-e331271ee4b8691bd351a0063ca6165f sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1r8236q-e331271ee4b8691bd351a0063ca6165f\">\n.flex_column.av-1r8236q-e331271ee4b8691bd351a0063ca6165f{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1r8236q-e331271ee4b8691bd351a0063ca6165f av_one_half  avia-builder-el-8  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l92sorhu-7b46bc81a51093174620e7032a62026b\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-l92sorhu-7b46bc81a51093174620e7032a62026b{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#055188;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-l92sorhu-7b46bc81a51093174620e7032a62026b .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l92sorhu-7b46bc81a51093174620e7032a62026b .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#055188;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l92sorhu-7b46bc81a51093174620e7032a62026b .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-l92sorhu-7b46bc81a51093174620e7032a62026b av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-9  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Understanding Drug Use and Addiction<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l92t0qnw-85765639fbd6da2a87044b0a8c496bca '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Substance use disorder<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a disease where the person continually participates in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">substance abuse<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> despite its negative consequences. The disease affects <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">decision-making<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making it extremely hard to resist <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cravings<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. No one expects to develop an addiction after <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first time<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug use<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but chasing a euphoric feeling from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dopamine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> releases is a reality for many people. Any kind of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug abuse<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can lead to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">substance use disorder<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, no matter the substance, from prescribed medications to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">illegal drugs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of Drug Addictions<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opioids<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opiates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Painkillers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription Drugs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stimulants<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hallucinogens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inhalants<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methamphetamine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PCP<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LSD<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1pm0r4y-975b78383cff66440bc0a131caa8048f\">\n.flex_column.av-1pm0r4y-975b78383cff66440bc0a131caa8048f{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1pm0r4y-975b78383cff66440bc0a131caa8048f av_one_half  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle av-zero-column-padding  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l92t1ea0-5adcaeb338f5550602e71fdfc48b6f8a\">\n.avia-image-container.av-l92t1ea0-5adcaeb338f5550602e71fdfc48b6f8a img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-l92t1ea0-5adcaeb338f5550602e71fdfc48b6f8a .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-l92t1ea0-5adcaeb338f5550602e71fdfc48b6f8a av-styling-circle avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-12  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-3338 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-3338 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/meridianhealthcare.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Drug-and-alcohol-outpatient-.treatment-program-at-Meridian.-.png\" alt='Residential treatment facility at Meridian.' title='Residential treatment facility at Meridian.'  height=\"899\" width=\"978\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meridianhealthcare.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Drug-and-alcohol-outpatient-.treatment-program-at-Meridian.-.png 978w, https:\/\/meridianhealthcare.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Drug-and-alcohol-outpatient-.treatment-program-at-Meridian.--300x276.png 300w, https:\/\/meridianhealthcare.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Drug-and-alcohol-outpatient-.treatment-program-at-Meridian.--768x706.png 768w, https:\/\/meridianhealthcare.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Drug-and-alcohol-outpatient-.treatment-program-at-Meridian.--705x648.png 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 978px) 100vw, 978px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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Autoclose: 1 -->\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1i4abiq-b967eb9a83a17d552ce96761c7ef828f\">\n.flex_column.av-1i4abiq-b967eb9a83a17d552ce96761c7ef828f{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1i4abiq-b967eb9a83a17d552ce96761c7ef828f av_one_third  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_third  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-22998i-4f4ed68ffc04b9e87bd3902e419e08a7\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-22998i-4f4ed68ffc04b9e87bd3902e419e08a7 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-22998i-4f4ed68ffc04b9e87bd3902e419e08a7 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #77ae9a; text-align: center;\"><strong>Warren Office<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">320 High Street NE<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warren, OH 44481<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: <a href=\"tel:330-318-3873\">330-318-3873<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offers <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medication Assisted Treatment<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outpatient<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Treatment<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1jods4y-590bced92c960ab5e0a50761cc39b3de\">\n.flex_column.av-1jods4y-590bced92c960ab5e0a50761cc39b3de{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1jods4y-590bced92c960ab5e0a50761cc39b3de av_one_third  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ffmo2-f34cefa5af64ce9586fec10a3ee83587\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-ffmo2-f34cefa5af64ce9586fec10a3ee83587 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ffmo2-f34cefa5af64ce9586fec10a3ee83587 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #77ae9a; text-align: center;\"><strong>Meridian Campus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">527 North Meridian Road<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Youngstown, OH 44509<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: <a href=\"tel:330-797-0070\">330-797-0070<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Offers <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medication Assisted Treatment<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outpatient<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Treatment, Youth and Young Adult<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1fjthk2-1c9a8f2adf7edd8cf4fb8262f2ac0bd8\">\n.flex_column.av-1fjthk2-1c9a8f2adf7edd8cf4fb8262f2ac0bd8{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1fjthk2-1c9a8f2adf7edd8cf4fb8262f2ac0bd8 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7tpk2-833b876b5375ae4be63bb0f4ae1c7a20\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-7tpk2-833b876b5375ae4be63bb0f4ae1c7a20 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-7tpk2-833b876b5375ae4be63bb0f4ae1c7a20 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #77ae9a; text-align: center;\"><strong>South Campus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">550 W. Chalmers Ave<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Youngstown, OH 44511<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone:<a href=\"tel:330-746-7829\"> 330-746-7829<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offers <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outpatient<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Treatment and <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inpatient<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detox<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/Residential Treatment<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_3'  class='avia-section av-1dt3weq-775c6144d651fee0cdcc5b1303a7e419 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_layout_row  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-3458'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1d2d3wy-f3d452c49e54e0ed36f4f695e4d195db\">\n.flex_column.av-1d2d3wy-f3d452c49e54e0ed36f4f695e4d195db{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1d2d3wy-f3d452c49e54e0ed36f4f695e4d195db av_one_full  avia-builder-el-25  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l92tkbyu-2e18bee52e8c96cb4ec6a9b0a0d5c78c\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-l92tkbyu-2e18bee52e8c96cb4ec6a9b0a0d5c78c{\npadding-bottom:0;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-l92tkbyu-2e18bee52e8c96cb4ec6a9b0a0d5c78c .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l92tkbyu-2e18bee52e8c96cb4ec6a9b0a0d5c78c .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-l92tkbyu-2e18bee52e8c96cb4ec6a9b0a0d5c78c av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-26  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Addiction Risk Factors<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l92tklx1-60b86650ec3c6efdc2f056f3b71d3d99 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Addiction is a disease, so genetic factors can increase the likelihood of a person developing an addiction. Age also plays a factor. Because your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brain changes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as you age, those who experiment with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug use<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at an early age increase the risk of developing a disorder.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av-layout-grid-2'  class='av-layout-grid-container av-1amxe0i-fa7aa23c7016a9e4cbecd1184e33da74 entry-content-wrapper main_color av-flex-cells  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  grid-row-not-first  container_wrap sidebar_right'  >\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-19j9peq-f837cb5f9576269e44fcc75934918262\">\n.flex_cell.av-19j9peq-f837cb5f9576269e44fcc75934918262{\nvertical-align:middle;\nheight:700px;\nmin-height:700px;\nbackground:url(https:\/\/meridianhealthcare.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/AdolesentCounseling.jpg) 50% 50% no-repeat scroll #e9e9e9;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_cell.av-19j9peq-f837cb5f9576269e44fcc75934918262{\npadding:5% 5% 5% 5% !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_cell av-19j9peq-f837cb5f9576269e44fcc75934918262 av-gridrow-cell av_one_half no_margin  avia-builder-el-29  el_before_av_cell_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  avia-full-stretch'  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-17a7boi-f21577acfd4c35c1a421ca2b7d31df6a\">\n.flex_cell.av-17a7boi-f21577acfd4c35c1a421ca2b7d31df6a{\nvertical-align:middle;\nheight:700px;\nmin-height:700px;\nbackground-color:#e9e9e9;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_cell.av-17a7boi-f21577acfd4c35c1a421ca2b7d31df6a{\npadding:5% 10% 5% 10% !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_cell av-17a7boi-f21577acfd4c35c1a421ca2b7d31df6a av-gridrow-cell av_one_half no_margin  avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_cell_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  avia-full-stretch'  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l92tn3pr-beefe49eb3dc751f79947e0557fb7446\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-l92tn3pr-beefe49eb3dc751f79947e0557fb7446{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#055188;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-l92tn3pr-beefe49eb3dc751f79947e0557fb7446 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l92tn3pr-beefe49eb3dc751f79947e0557fb7446 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#055188;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l92tn3pr-beefe49eb3dc751f79947e0557fb7446 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-l92tn3pr-beefe49eb3dc751f79947e0557fb7446 av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-31  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Treatment Options<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l92tx0eo-2c1e1c7cb228c0901268d83788372f5b '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Addiction is serious and can lead to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health problems<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or even death if not treated. If you or a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loved one<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is struggling with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug addiction<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, our trusted addiction and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mental health care providers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can find the right <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">treatment approach<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*If this is an emergency, call 9-1-1.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detox<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/Withdrawal Management<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detoxification<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the first step in the recovery process. During this process, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">withdrawal symptoms<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can occur due to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug dependence<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the body\u2019s reaction to the sudden lack of drugs in the system. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detox<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> programs offer <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inpatient<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 24\/7 monitoring from trained <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare providers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make the process as easy as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possible <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdrawal Symptoms<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea and vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body aches or pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exhaustion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restlessness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nightmares<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flu-like symptoms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart palpitations or increased heart rate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive sweating\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shaking<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Behavioral Therapy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/nida.nih.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Institute on Drug Abuse<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/nida.nih.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nida<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nih<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.gov<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), cognitive <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">behavioral therapy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (CBT) is a method that aims to prevent relapse. In CBT, patients develop strategies for identifying and correcting problematic behaviors and applying different skills to resist <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cravings<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and harmful actions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support Groups<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A critical component of the recovery process is support. A person battling addiction needs to feel supported by friends, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">family members<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and peers who are going through the same thing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support groups<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provide a safe space for those struggling with addiction to come together and support their recovery processes together. Group members can share successes and how they\u2019ve overcome failures. When recovering from addiction, it helps to not feel alone \u2014 and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">support groups<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/na.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Narcotics Anonymous<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> help because people understand what you\u2019re going through.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medication-Assisted Treatment<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In certain situations, medication may be part of an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">addiction treatment plan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medication-Assisted Treatment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (MAT) is a program closely monitored by <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> professionals where the patient takes medication (such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">methadone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, suboxone, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buprenorphine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) that reduces <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cravings<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and prevents the brain from producing the euphoric feeling from the drug.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients in the MAT program must undergo random urine drug screens and participate in counseling sessions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental Health<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Counseling<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Substance use disorder<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mental illness<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in and of itself, but it often co-occurs with other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mental health disorders<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Counseling can help a person overcome their addiction as well as address other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mental illnesses<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Substance abuse<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can often be a result of other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mental health disorders<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like depression, anxiety, ADHD, or bipolar disorder. Counseling can address all <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">co-occurring<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mental health<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conditions to aid recovery and prevent relapse.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inpatient<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment Programs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inpatient<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or residential treatment offers housing to men and women so that they can recover from their addiction in a safe, supportive environment. Residential <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">treatment programs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are crucial for individuals who do not have stable housing or need a new environment to support recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inpatient<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">treatment programs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> often combine multiple <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">treatment approaches<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including group therapy, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">detox<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> support, individual counseling, educational sessions, 12-step meetings, personal time, and relapse prevention.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-15qo0de-a6ca33174f6d4a537b75060fabeae661\">\n.avia-section.av-15qo0de-a6ca33174f6d4a537b75060fabeae661{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/meridianhealthcare.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/depressionfourthsection.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n.avia-section.av-15qo0de-a6ca33174f6d4a537b75060fabeae661 .av-section-color-overlay{\nopacity:0.9;\nbackground-color:#79a5bb;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_4'  class='avia-section av-15qo0de-a6ca33174f6d4a537b75060fabeae661 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_layout_row  el_before_av_section  avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-scroll av-section-color-overlay-active av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-75 av-height-75  container_wrap sidebar_right'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch' data-av_minimum_height_pc='75' data-av_min_height_opt='75'><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay-wrap\"><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay\"><\/div><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-3458'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-157bf7m-30cfab6c4ea12dcc464688cb8f8729c4 sc-av_three_fifth av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-157bf7m-30cfab6c4ea12dcc464688cb8f8729c4\">\n.flex_column.av-157bf7m-30cfab6c4ea12dcc464688cb8f8729c4{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-157bf7m-30cfab6c4ea12dcc464688cb8f8729c4 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-34  el_before_av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l92txmiu-764bb21bf993027d9d4fba9ecefc8901\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-l92txmiu-764bb21bf993027d9d4fba9ecefc8901{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#045188;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-l92txmiu-764bb21bf993027d9d4fba9ecefc8901 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l92txmiu-764bb21bf993027d9d4fba9ecefc8901 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#045188;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l92txmiu-764bb21bf993027d9d4fba9ecefc8901 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-l92txmiu-764bb21bf993027d9d4fba9ecefc8901 av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-35  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Find Hope for Recovery at Meridian<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l92txt60-0f11f0b08ace0e628ab46415f4171492\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-l92txt60-0f11f0b08ace0e628ab46415f4171492 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l92txt60-0f11f0b08ace0e628ab46415f4171492 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People have found hope for recovery at Meridian for over 50 years. If you or a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loved one<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is ready to recover from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug addiction<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Meridian will be there to take your call. 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I\u2019m so grateful to them for everything they did. Thanks to Meridian, I got my life back.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Mary<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='avia-testimonial av-pvrgea-c0bc66d6a73fb9fb3db897aa9e491ab4 avia-testimonial-row-1 flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>They actually care. Meridian helped me with my recovery. Really, they saved my life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Mark<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='avia-testimonial av-opstoi-cc9116167e8a3918dae3cdba57b04222 avia-testimonial-row-1 flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>My Meridian counselor was the BEST ever. You should never hesitate to ask if you need help \u2014 they are great.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >James<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='avia-testimonial av-lttgvm-31ee82e9ed972341f6110b15cac18d37 avia-testimonial-row-1 flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>I had a great experience at Meridian. 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