Drug Rehab

Some people may seek out prescription drugs for recreational use, turning to those with prescriptions or other means of acquiring them. Others, however, start with a legal and reasonable prescription of their own.

Opioids, for example, are commonly given for pain management after surgery. They are very effective and can make recovery more comfortable when used according to instructions. Unfortunately, it’s often during this time that many become dependent.

Many prescription drugs also offer feelings of happiness, contentment, or relaxation in addition to their main purpose. This often feels good to users and it’s part of what compels them to continue taking them even after their prescribed time is up.

Regardless of circumstances, the use and even abuse of drugs don’t automatically mean addiction – but it’s a slippery slope. Some can use drugs recreationally without becoming dependent or addicted. If you’re worried about yourself or a loved one, you can look for the following signs that an addiction may be starting or already formed:

• Neglecting responsibilities, such as those in school, the workplace, and within your family. Drug rehab for women with children is especially important as children can become permanently scarred.
• Using drugs in dangerous or questionable situations where it’d be much safer to stay sober.
• Taking dangerous risks while high or doing drugs, such as driving, using contaminated supplies or needles, fighting, or engaging in aggressive behaviour.
• Stealing money or items from others specifically to support the drug habit.
• A strain on relationships, excessive fighting with a partner, trouble at work, etc.
• You’re using drugs to relieve or avoid withdrawal symptoms.
• You’ve built a tolerance to the drug(s) in question.
• You’ve stopped doing activities you enjoy, such as sports, socializing, and other hobbies.
• You continue using, even though you know it’s harmful to you and your life.

Some warning signs you can look for specifically in others if you’re at all concerned, include:

• Bloodshot eyes
• Pupils larger or smaller than usual
• Sudden weight gain or loss
• Change in appetite
• Change in sleep patterns
• Deterioration of physical appearance
• Lack of personal hygiene and grooming habits
• Tremors, slurred speech, loss of coordination
• Unusual smells on their body, breath, or clothing
• Unexplained financial problems, frequent requests to borrow money, or even stealing
• Secretive or otherwise suspicious behaviour.
• A sudden change in friends, hobbies, and social activities

If you’re noticing anything concerning in someone, or you want some help for yourself, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Our staff is responsive and we’ll offer as much help and guidance as we can.

In addition to putting a strain on your social circumstances – family, friends, work, etc, drugs can pose a serious risk to your health. Especially when used long-term, most drugs, whether legal or not, can do permanent damage to your mind and body.

Of course, different drugs will have different effects and risks. In general, though, frequent and long-term drug use can put you at a much higher risk for things like:

• Cancer
• Heart disease
• Lung disease
• Infectious diseases
• Mental illness
• Addition, or a worsening addiction
• Harm to unborn baby. We offer judgment-free drug rehab for pregnant women who want to preserve the health of their child.

More specifically, different ways of using drugs come with their own list of risks and issues as well.

For example:

• Swallowing drugs in pill or capsule form can cause stomach ulcers and other gastrointestinal problems.
• Snorting and inhaling drugs can damage your nasal and sinus passages. This can result in a loss of sense of smell, chronic nosebleeds, and/or a runny nose.
• Smoking can cause burns to your hands and face, for starters. It can also cause respiratory issues such as a chronic cough or even pneumonia.
• Injecting increases your chance of contracting infectious diseases. It can also cause scarring at the injection sites, collapsed veins, and other cardiovascular issues such as an infection of the heart lining.

This is why a good drug detox program is crucial. At Lily Recovery, our staff is equipped to handle a wide variety of addictions and symptoms. You’ll always get the medical help and attention you require at our drug rehab for women.

While the physical symptoms and risks of drug use and addiction can be serious and even dangerous, you’re putting your brain and mental state at risk, as well. As you use a drug repeatedly, you’ll develop a tolerance. This can change the way your brain works as you come to depend on the drug.

This causes immediate and short-term issues like a change in mood and behaviour, but it has many long-term implications as well. Long-term drug use interferes with your brain’s functioning and can cause many ongoing problems. Some are reversible and treatable, but others aren’t!

Some of these risks include:

• Memory loss
• Confusion
• Changes in brain structure
• Movement and mobility issues
• Depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions
• Frontal lobe damage
• And more

Lastly, various drugs can also put your body’s very systems at risk. For example, stimulants like cocaine can damage your circulatory system and put you at greater risk for heart attacks and strokes. Extended drug and alcohol abuse can also weaken your immune system, leaving you more vulnerable to just about everything that may come your way. Even your digestive system can suffer, especially from long-term alcohol or opioid use.

We’re acutely aware that women react to and process many things differently than men. Even physically, drugs metabolize differently in a woman’s system, leaving them more vulnerable to addiction and other reactions. Women may relapse for different reasons, and be triggered by different things. The list goes on, and we want to ensure you’re given the most specific and effective treatment possible.

Because drug addiction can be so intense and difficult to beat, we believe a residential drug rehab for women is the best way to go in many cases. Outpatient drug treatment can work for some, but it does leave you more vulnerable to triggers, cravings, and relapse. It also means you won’t necessarily have 24/7 access to help and medical attention, if necessary.

Inpatient drug rehab for women also makes detoxing easier. When detoxing from any drug, you’re bound to experience withdrawal symptoms. Depending on the substance, withdrawal can become serious and even dangerous at times.

Withdrawal symptoms can include:

• Mood changes
• Depression and anxiety
• Aches and pains
• Irritability
• Tiredness and fatigue
• Nassau and vomiting
• Sweating and shaking
• Diarrhea
• Hallucinations
• Paranoia
• Trouble sleeping
• Disorientation
• Confusion
• Tremors
• In some cases, seizures
• And more

Some symptoms are far more serious than others, of course. But regardless, we’ll be here for you through them all at our drug rehab center for women. Whether it’s some medicine to help, emotional support, or medical attention, we’ll make the process as safe and comfortable as possible for you.

At Lily Recovery, we offer a comprehensive drug addiction recovery program that’s highly tailored to your needs. Our drug rehab center has ongoing intakes, limiting the occupancy to 1o people each month. We believe this creates a safe and comfortable environment for you to heal and recover in your own way. Our typical treatment duration is between 30-45 days. Each week, you’ll have several one-on-one sessions with your highly qualified counselors and therapists. Our staff is well-versed in many types of therapies and knows many great techniques. When it comes to drug addiction rehab specifically, these strategies are common:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

CBT is a fantastic form of therapy that’s quite versatile. It’s effective in treating many things, from addictions to compulsions, and even mental health. This also means it’s effective in treating multiple things at once. This is great news because mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression often occur at the same time as a substance abuse problem. When it comes to addiction, CBT helps you change harmful thinking patterns. It teaches you to recognize these negative thoughts and use problem-solving skills to deal with them in a better way. It also helps you better understand these negative thoughts and thinking patterns, and how they may have contributed to your addiction.

Motivational Interviewing

This is a unique counseling technique where your therapist aims to increase your motivation to heal and recover. Motivation can be a huge issue for those struggling with addiction. It’s easy to feel hopeless and discouraged, especially if you feel forced into therapy by family, the law, or anyone else. This form of therapy helps you reframe your thinking and helps you find and maintain a desire to heal and recover. It’ll help you focus on the benefits of recovering and staying sober. You’ll create reasonable goals that you can focus on and work towards. This helps you feel empowered and confident in your own decisions while promoting an internal change that helps you stay the course of treatment and recovery.

Group Therapy

Another big part of drug addiction rehab is group therapy. It may not be everyone’s favourite thing, but it’s been proven effective many times over. You’ll participate in group sessions and discussions each week with the small group of patients also in treatment that month.

Group therapy offers many benefits in the treatment of drug addiction:

• It creates a sense of community. Drug dependency and addiction can be incredibly isolating. Many people feel alone and drowned in shame, guilt, and defeat. Group sessions create camaraderie and you’ll have a support system to fall back on.
• You’ll learn more. Everyone has different experiences and strategies. By diving into the deep, hard topics with other participants, you can see new perspectives. You’ll learn new coping strategies, life skills, and more.
• You’ll gain confidence in your own treatment. Many get discouraged at some point during treatment. Seeing the success and progress of others in the same boat as you can help you stay on track as you work towards the same for yourself.
• The discussions can go in many different directions and you may learn some new things about yourself or have additional breakthroughs with the help of others.

Holistic Drug Rehab

Lastly, we believe that drug and alcohol rehab is most effective when we take a holistic approach. This means finding total healing and recovery for your mind, body, and spirit. Therapy and discussion go a long way and they’re paramount to success. But, we’ve devised an additional set of resources, therapies, and activities to further enrich your treatment. These things are designed to help keep you centred, calm, and relaxed. This leads to better focus during your sessions and overall, a more enjoyable stay. You may find it easier to express yourself with these things, and you may even learn something new.

Our holistic drug rehab includes activities like:

• Yoga
• Meditation
• Journaling
• Art therapy
• Access to nature
• Motivational speakers
• Workout equipment
• Additional sessions and groups, such as local and in-house NA/CA/AA meetings

Healthy, farm-fresh meals are prepared for you to maintain nourishment and mental clarity.