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Opioid Addiction Treatment in Los Angeles
Opioid addiction can happen after the most innocent of circumstances—a major surgery, accident, or some other event that necessitated an opioid prescription. Even if you take prescription opioids as prescribed, substance use disorder (or opioid use disorder) can occur. There’s nothing wrong with taking pain medication you think you need.
If you’re experiencing substance use disorder, you might be wondering how you got to this point. We understand what you’re going through. ARTS IOP’s opioid addiction treatment center, however, is here to offer personalized treatment. More importantly, we want to help you realize a brighter future than you might be able to imagine at the moment. If you’re ready to get started on your journey to recovery, give us a call at 866-586-0299.
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How Did Opioids Become So Prevalent in the U.S.?
For centuries, humans have been using opiates (naturally occurring opioids) to manage pain. Soldiers on both sides of the American Civil War were prescribed morphine, which is made from poppy plants. Companies began marketing and selling opiate products for decades afterward, but it was difficult to convince the federal government that their products wouldn’t lead to further harm.
Major pharmaceutical companies started selling opioids (synthetic opiates) in the 1990s. Companies claimed these new medications, such as OxyContin, were not as addictive as previous opioids. Before long, however, it became clear that many of the newer opioids also led to addiction.
In the decade leading up to 2010, the death rate from opioid overdoses quadrupled. Between 2015 and 2020, overdose deaths involving fentanyl, an especially powerful opioid, doubled. Despite increased awareness of the addictive potential of opioids, they remain quite prevalent. Pharmacies filled more than 125 million opioid prescriptions in 2023.
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Opioid Addiction
What Do Opioids Do to the Human Brain?
When someone ingests opioids, the chemicals bind to opioid receptors that are found in the brain, gut, spinal cord, and other locations throughout the human body. Essentially, binding to opioid receptors stops pain messages from getting to the brain. By doing so, users can experience relief from severe or even excruciating pain. Other opioid receptors regulate mood, so opioid users often experience euphoria. Taking too much at once can affect involuntary breathing and heart rate.
Taking opioids multiple times, especially in a shorter period, can make the brain get used to the substance. After a while, the brain and body can forget, for lack of a better term, how to properly function without opioids. The body begins sending signals to users that it needs opioids; these result in physical withdrawal symptoms. Users who continue taking opioids after developing this physical tolerance can soon become addicted. Those with opioid use disorder often find that they must take increased amounts to achieve the same high they experienced when they began using opioids.
Opioid Withdrawal
Many people who develop a physical tolerance to opioids recognize their unhealthy relationship with the medication and try to quit. They discover, however, that they experience unpleasant physical and mental symptoms. These symptoms can often prevent users from functioning at work or school. Some common opioid withdrawal symptoms include:
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Sweating
- Irritability or feeling on edge
- Feeling hot or cold
- Lack of appetite
- Watery eyes
- Tremor
- Insomnia
- Flu-like symptoms
A few of these withdrawal symptoms are more likely to show up one to two days after your last opioid dose, and others may show up several days or longer.
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ARTS IOP: Your Opioid Addiction Treatment Center
So, how does substance use disorder treatment actually work at ARTS IOP? We primarily offer outpatient rehab services, which give clients flexibility while they’re receiving treatment for their substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health conditions. The staff at our opioid addiction treatment center can also connect clients with sober living options to aid them in their road to recovery.
Inpatient vs. Outpatient Care
Our outpatient care is delivered to clients at various times during the day. Upon the conclusion of each day’s last treatment session, clients return to their off-site residences. This differs from inpatient treatment, which occurs at overnight facilities and involves round-the-clock monitoring from doctors and medical professionals. Inpatient care is best for clients who are actively using substances or who need assistance managing withdrawal symptoms.
Outpatient care offers clients flexibility and is usually more affordable than inpatient care. Some ARTS IOP clients receive more than 20 hours of outpatient treatment per week via our partial hospitalization program, while others may spend only a handful of hours at our facility. Clients get access to the same evidence-based therapies and treatments they would get at inpatient facilities.
Sober Living at the Chrysalis
The Chrysalis is our home for sober living in Southern California. While outpatient clients can return to their homes at the end of each day, many prefer living in environments that are geared to the recovery journey. In these cases, a sober living home is the perfect fit.
Clients living at the Chrysalis enjoy a welcoming, calming residence with other people who are on the same path to sobriety. They have 24/7 access to supportive staff members. Each day provides structure and purpose, which are indispensable during treatment for substance use disorder. Sober living is not the same as inpatient care, but it can provide a nice transition for people not ready to return to the outside world.
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What is Dual Diagnosis?
For many people, substance use disorder is intricately intertwined with one or more mental health conditions. Opioids may be a way for some users to self-medicate and manage anxiety, depression, or other mental illnesses. Over time, though, substance use disorders can make mental health conditions more severe.
In these contexts, dual diagnosis is critical for long-term sobriety and recovery. Treating a client’s substance use disorder and not underlying mental health conditions is like giving someone with strep throat half of the antibiotics they really need. ARTS IOP prioritizes effective and comprehensive mental health services to give clients the best chances at sustained recovery. Our opioid addiction treatment center is equipped to help clients navigate mental health challenges and get to the heart of unwanted behaviors.
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Our staff is ready to give you the treatment you need to take back control of your life. Opioid use disorder can be overcome—past ARTS IOP clients are proof positive of that. No matter how you’re feeling right now, brighter days lie ahead.
It would be a privilege to speak with you and determine whether our facility would be a good fit. You probably still have a lot of questions, and we’re here to answer them. Call us anytime at 866-586-0299 or leave a message to receive a callback from one of our staff members.
