Despite the growing awareness about alcohol addiction, many people still have misconceptions that prevent them from getting help. Like any disease, finding professional support will make it easier for individuals to heal quicker and more thoroughly. Alcohol use disorders can be detrimental to many aspects of an individual’s life and it is imperative that anyone who is showing signs of alcohol dependence seek help.

Signs and Symptoms of Alcoholism

Some common behavioral, psychological, and physical symptoms of alcohol abuse include:

Treatment for Alcohol Addiction

During alcohol treatment at Northern Illinois Recovery Center, our clients are involved in various programs and therapies. The community aspect of treatment also provides support in a variety of ways. Some therapies used in alcohol treatment include:

Several populated areas in Northern Illinois, such as Chicago, struggle with high amounts of substance use. Cities like Chicago are a hub for nightlife and excitement. With that often comes drug use such as heroin, meth, cocaine, benzos, and more. If you or a loved one is dealing with cocaine addiction, Northern Illinois Recovery Center can help.

Signs and Symptoms of Cocaine Use

Some common signs of cocaine use include:

Treatment for Cocaine Use

Cocaine addiction treatment helps clients learn how to live healthy and fulfilling lives without substances. Therapeutic treatments play a prominent role in cocaine addiction treatment. Some of these therapies include:

• Individual therapy
• Group therapy
• Family therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Meth addiction is extremely dangerous and is a highly addictive stimulant that poses a threat to the user’s mental and physical health. Using the substance just one time can trigger dependency because of the withdrawal symptoms. If you or a loved one is addicted to meth, the time to seek help is now.

Signs and Symptoms of Meth Use

Meth use involves a variety of signs. They consist of obvious and less-obvious psychological and physical symptoms. Some of these signs and symptoms include:

Treatment for Meth Use

Like heroin treatment, many people suffering from meth addiction will recover through our medication-assisted treatment program. In conjunction with therapy and dual diagnosis treatment, this program helps put many in the position to have long-term recovery. Some therapies included in meth addiction treatment are:

• Support groups
• Individual therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
• Dual diagnosis treatment

Treatment starts with detox to ensure meth withdrawal symptoms do not progress to a life-threatening point. For this reason, it is imperative not to stop taking meth on your own. Withdrawal symptoms can be extremely dangerous and require professional detox.

According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), heroin use continues to increase. While the country is amidst a heroin epidemic, Northern Illinois Recovery continues to strive to get more people into treatment. This is because quitting heroin is overwhelmingly difficult, and many heroin users enter life-threatening circumstances after long-term use.

Immediate Signs of Heroin Use

Some symptoms that may be easy to recognize even after short-term heroin use include:

Long-Term Signs of Heroin Use

Some signs that heroin use is progressing to dependency include:

Physical symptoms:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Warm flushing of skin
• Dry mouth

Behavioral and psychological symptoms:

Treatment for Heroin Use

During heroin rehab, our addiction specialists and clinicians design a catered treatment plan for each individual. Customized treatment plans work well since each client is unique and often comes from a different situation. For instance, medication-assisted treatment may work exceptionally well for some, while others may benefit more from a different treatment.

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) has proven effective, especially for people dealing with long-term heroin addiction. Professionally administered medication like methadone and Suboxone can help reduce withdrawal symptoms and minimize cravings. Many people in treatment find that they are more easily able to focus on their recovery when they are not dealing with the uncomfortable symptoms of withdrawal.

In addition to MAT, clients in our heroin treatment program can expect to participate in therapies such as:

• Group Therapy
• Family therapy
• Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Individual counseling

Some view prescription drug addiction as less dangerous than other illicit drug addictions. This misconception comes from the fact that doctors are often prescribed the medication that the individual is addicted to. Prescription pill addiction is dangerous since dependency can occur exceptionally easily. In some cases, prescription drug addiction can transition to heroin use if the individual can no longer get an opioid prescription or if it becomes too expensive.

Signs and Symptoms of Prescription Drug Addiction

Prescription drugs trigger different signs and symptoms depending on the specific drug. These can range from stimulants, painkillers, or medication for anxiety or sleep. However, some common symptoms of prescription pill abuse include:

Even if an individual suffers from a severe, long-term addiction, recovery is still possible. Northern Illinois Recovery Center offers programs for people in many different situations. Some of our supportive treatment services for prescription drug use include: