Opioid & other Substance
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS CLINICS LOCATED IN SANTA MONICA, CA AND SERVING PATIENTS FROM CULVER CITY, CA, BRENTWOOD, CA, MALIBU, CA, HOLLYWOOD, CA, MARINA DEL RAY, CA, PACIFIC PALISADES, CA AND THE GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA
About 130 people in the United States die daily from an opioid overdose. If you struggle with opioid abuse and want to break the addictive habit, our top psychiatrists in Santa Monica, California, are here for you. He offers highly effective treatments for opioid addictions to restore your physical and mental health and well-being. To get the help you need and deserve, schedule an evaluation with our team by phone or request one online today.
Opioids are drugs that help reduce pain and can cause a feeling of being high. Examples of opioids are heroin and many prescription pain relievers, such as hydrocodone, oxycodone, tramadol, and fentanyl. While doctors prescribe some opioids for pain, others are illegal.
Because opioids are addictive, opioid abuse (also called opioid use disorder) is common. It can cause problems with your personal life, school, job, finances, and physical and mental health.
Opioid abuse can cause the following:
Examples of withdrawal symptoms include agitation, muscle aches, insomnia, agitation, anxiety, dilated pupils, nausea, and vomiting. Opioid abuse is particularly harmful to the babies of pregnant women using these substances.
Anyone who uses opioids is at risk of opioid abuse. Your doctor might prescribe opioids after surgery or because of chronic pain. Other opioid abuse risk factors include trying opioids at a young age, peer pressure, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), stress, and low self-esteem. A family history of opioid abuse is a risk factor, too.
Our team diagnoses opioid use disorder after discussing your lifestyle habits, medical history, and symptoms. He completes a psychiatric evaluation to make a final diagnosis and screen for other mental health disorders. You might also undergo a physical exam or take a drug test.
Your treatment plan for opioid abuse may include making healthy lifestyle changes, taking Suboxone® or other medications, and undergoing therapy. You might participate in couples, family, group, or individualized counseling sessions based on your needs.
Medications help you overcome substance misuse by reducing cravings for addictive substances and withdrawal symptoms. Our team personalized each treatment plan based on your unique situation.
He follows up to ensure your treatment plan is effective and counsels you during therapy sessions as often as needed to ensure success. Our team offers referrals for residential or intensive outpatient treatment programs if necessary.
If you suffer from opioid abuse and need professional help, schedule an evaluation with our team by phone or book one online today.