Opioid Rehab

There are many different types of opioids, but all have a similar purpose. They’re commonly prescribed post-surgery to help patients manage pain as they recover. Once recovered, most don’t need to continue their pain medication long-term. However, even a short prescription time can be enough to develop dependence.

Some of the most common opioids include:

• Hydrocodone (known as Vicodin)
• Oxycodone (known as Oxycontin or Percocet)
• Oxymorphone (known as Opana)
• Morphine
• Codeine
• Fentanyl
• Hydromorphone
• Tapentadol
• Methadone

Opioids have been around for a while, but have become more problematic in recent years as the drugs have become more widely used and accepted. In addition to post-surgery pain management, they’re also used for regular and chronic pain related to back issues, osteoarthritis, and more.

Opioids come with many unpleasant potential side effects, even when taken safely and as directed. For example:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dry mouth
• Confusion
• Depression
• Sleepiness and dizziness
• Itching and sweating
• Low levels of testosterone
• Increased tolerance
• Physical dependence – you’ll experience withdrawal symptoms when you stop the medication.

With this more casual use, came even greater potential for addiction. From 1999 to 2020, the number of overdose deaths including prescription opioids increased five times. While the potential benefits of these drugs when taken correctly can’t be denied, neither can their dangerously addictive nature. If you’re struggling at all, treatment at our opioid treatment center for women offers a safe and effective program to help and support you through it all.

There are many reasons we choose to offer opioid recovery for women in a women-only facility. By only accepting women, we can tailor our treatment and various therapies to women, creating prime opioid help for women specifically. Women’s opioid addiction treatment will no doubt look different than treating the same thing in a man.

In addition to only accepting women into our opioid rehab center for women in Ontario, we believe you’ll be most comfortable surrounded by female staff and support workers as well. In addition to all being women, our counselors, and other support workers have lived experiences of their own. This helps them relate to patients on various levels and be empathetic to what they’re going through.

There are many opioid treatment options for women, including both inpatient and outpatient opioid treatment for women. There are pros and cons to both residential and outpatient programs, but we believe that an inpatient program gives you the best chance for success when treating opioid addiction.

There are many good reasons for this. Among others:

• Detoxing is hard, stressful, and potentially dangerous. Doing so in a safe and monitored environment will give you the best chance at success while making the process as comfortable as possible. This is what our Women’s opioid detox program can offer you.
• Addiction can be isolating, especially when you’re struggling with the shame, stigma, and judgment that tends to go with it. Being surrounded by a loving community and other women in the same boat can help you feel less alone and less guilty.
• Treatment and recovery from any addiction can be a roller coaster, and with outpatient treatment, relapse may be more likely. With our residential program, you won’t have any access to substances even if you feel triggered or tempted. There’s also plenty going on to keep your mind occupied.
• If you require any medication and/or dietary restrictions during your treatment and recovery, our staff can support you in this and ensure you stay on track.

Our facility is quiet and peaceful, and we only accept ten women for treatment each month. We believe this is the perfect number to help foster a sense of community without overwhelming you and crowding the place.

Our opioid addiction help for women consists of a few elements. Each week, you’ll have several private, one-on-one sessions with our highly qualified counselors and therapists. We’re equipped with many different techniques and therapies at Lily Recovery, and we’ll work with you to determine the best course of action for you specifically.

Some of the common therapies for women’s opioid addiction recovery include:

• Cognitive behavioural therapy. This is one of the most common therapies to treat addictions. It’s also very effective for treating mental health issues, which often go hand-in-hand with addiction. This method consists of examining your behaviours and learning how to better manage and correct negative patterns and thought processes. We also specialize in dual-diagnosis opioid rehab for women if this is something you struggle with.
• Motivational therapy. This is a type of therapy that helps you maintain the motivation to stick with your treatment plan. Women’s opioid addiction rehab is not a straight line and often has ups and downs. Motivation to continue is crucial and we’ll help you keep it.

Through these methods and various others, you’ll learn many things that will help you recover. For example:

• It’ll help you change your attitude and behaviours related to substance use, and identify why you started using in the first place.
• You’ll build healthy life skills, coping mechanisms, and boundaries. You’ll also learn how to stick to these things and create better patterns and habits.

You’ll stay clear-headed and motivated to stick with other forms of treatment, such as medication or physical forms of therapy, depending on what you need.

In addition to plenty of private sessions, you’ll participate in some group therapy as well. We strongly believe that a combination of individual and group therapy is the most helpful, giving you the best chance for lasting success.

Although it can be nerve-wracking at first, you’ll find that group therapy comes with many benefits:

• Simply being surrounded by like-minded women can create a sense of community. That said, participating in sessions together can make you feel even less alone, not to mention more supported.
• Hearing the stories of the progress and successes of other women can give you more confidence in your own treatment. It can be easy to lose hope and feel discouraged, so extra hope and confidence will always help.
• Hearing the thoughts and perspectives of others can help you learn additional coping mechanisms and life lessons.
• Deep and productive discussions are often had eventually, leading to the discovery of new things about yourself. You can bring these things to your private sessions which can lead to additional breakthroughs.

It can be tempting to stay in your comfort zone, but we do encourage everyone to speak up and experience the benefits of group discussions during treatment.

Another element of our Opioid rehab for women in Northumberland County is our holistic approach to treatment and recovery. Therapy, medication, and group discussions are all crucial parts of the healing process. However, there’s often more to it. We believe that the best way to achieve long-lasting results and effective recovery is to take a total healing approach. This includes healing of the mind, body, and spirit.

To facilitate this, we offer an array of additional resources, therapies, and activities. These things are meant to keep you calm, relaxed, centered, and focused. Some things will help clear your mind, while others allow you to express yourself in different ways. Others can lead to additional discoveries about yourself and even potential breakthroughs.

These extras include a wide variety of things, such as:

• Yoga
• Meditation
• Art therapy
• Nature walks
• Journaling
• An outdoor lounge
• Access to nature
• Workout equipment
• Motivational speakers
• NA/AA/CA meetings, both locally and in-house

You’re welcome to take advantage of any or all of these things during your stay. Not only are they helpful to your treatment plan, but they’ll enrich your stay and help you enjoy yourself. Things like meditation, yoga, and journaling are also great habits that can benefit your life even after treatment.

Aside from the physical side effects like nausea, pain, sweating, etc, excessive and extended use of opioids beyond what a doctor recommends can cause some serious health issues. In addition to developing an addiction, you can be at risk of several other problems:

• Infertility in women
• Liver damage
• Worsening pain
• Respiratory problems
• Cardiovascular problems and events such as a stroke or heart failure
• Overdose can lead to a coma or brain damage

Another major concern is how babies are born when mothers are using opioids. This is why we offer help for all – opioid rehab for pregnant women can save a baby’s life. Babies are at risk of being born already experiencing life-threatening withdrawal-type symptoms.

Those using opioids through injection may also be vulnerable to blood-borne bacterial infections and similar issues.

Lastly, these addictions can lead to major rifts in your personal life. Relationships with family and friends can be heavily affected and even lost. Not to mention damage to your job and even long-term career. We offer opioid support for women no matter what stage they’re at – it’s best to seek help before irreparable damage is done.