Highland Springs' individualized outpatient substance use disorder recovery program is designed to treat a variety of addictions for a variety of ages. Counseling creates positive changes and growth through constant communication and observation.
What Is Substance Use?
Substance use is defined as a pattern of frequently abusing drugs or alcohol which ultimately, leads to a dependence on the substance. There are various types of substance abuse treatment out there such as individual and group therapy as well as other forms of behavioral therapies.
The compulsive or dangerous dependency on alcohol and/or drugs is usually the danger in this specific addiction. A person’s environment, psychological traits, and stress level are major contributors to creating dependence on the substance. A person may know that they suffer from this condition if they have the desire to change or quit, but can’t. Substance abuse addiction can affect anyone. Individuals are not at fault for having an addiction, but they are responsible for finding addiction treatment.
Symptoms of Substance Use
When a person starts using substances, they may believe they’re in control. Over time, the body develops a dependency on these substances resulting in addictive behavior. There are a variety of symptoms that accompany different types of substance abuse. These vary from person to person and depend on the type of drug used.
The most common symptoms of substance abuse are:
- Bloodshot eyes
- Changes in appetite
- Sudden mood swings
- Poor performance at work/school
- Random aggressive behaviors
- Blaming others for problems
- Strong craving with loss of control
- Lack of motivation
- Lack of self-care
- A change in social groups
Our substance abuse treatment program works to combat these symptoms and help our clients overcome their addiction.
Treatment
At Highland Springs Specialty Clinic, our caring staff will be able to determine the best type of substance abuse counseling for you while considering factors such as age, gender, and co-occurring conditions. The clinicians at Highland Springs Specialty Clinic are highly specialized in addiction treatment and can also address other root causes of addiction, such as trauma, PTSD, and mood disorders. Each therapist also specializes in a modality such as DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, CBT, LGBTQ issues, and gender dysphoria.
