For those surrounding the person with an addiction, there are behaviors and certain actions that can be helpful. Addictions are a serious illness and difficult to treat. So… what to do in case of addiction? One should always turn to professionals, but there are also some things that can be useful.
At CCAdicciones, we always advocate for professional supervision, as we believe that a serious illness such as addiction must be treated in a detox center. However, a good starting point is the way those closest to the individual treat them, and this can be of great help in beginning to face the illness.
How should I treat a person with an addiction?
If you believe someone in your circle may be suffering from an addiction, these are some of the recommendations we make to treat and help them:
- Talk about the addiction. Acknowledge that there is an addiction and normalize talking about it to find solutions.
- Just as we talk about the existence of an addiction, we must try to convince them that the best solution will be entering a detox center or undergoing some type of therapy. Do not lose hope regarding the possibility of admission and insist from time to time.
- Offer help. Let them know they have people by their side who care and want to support them in whatever is necessary. This feeling of having people supporting you is important when wanting to take a step forward. Knowing you have people by your side provides relief and strength.
- Seek professional help. Naturally, healthcare professionals can help you, guide you through the process, and offer very useful tools for dealing with the person with an addiction.
- Do not judge them, as they are ill. Be understanding and try to support them.
As we can see, the most important thing is to reach out to the person with an addiction, so they see they receive support from their environment and do not feel rejected. This can be very useful when facing their problem and deciding to seek treatment. Professional help will be necessary for an optimal recovery.
Can I detox on my own?
While there are things that can be done alone, if you have an addiction, we recommend that you enter a detox center. Treating yourself alone is a very poor option. Obviously, starting to reduce consumption will be key. However, doing it alone is very difficult and can have consequences that are very complicated to manage, such as severe withdrawal syndromes.
In addition to consumption, there are many other aspects to consider that the person with an addiction will not be able to face alone. Our therapies, our expert addiction professionals accompanying you… There are a host of reasons why it is better for your detoxification to be supervised. Drug treatment is a long and complex process that requires the attention of healthcare professionals. Ultimately, addiction is a disease, and diseases must be treated by professionals.
Professional help to combat addiction
To treat the person with an addiction in the best possible way, it is essential to have expert addiction professionals. At CCAdicciones, we have healthcare professionals, nurses, therapists, sports therapists, psychiatrists…
As a leading drug detoxification center, we hold a health registry granted by the health authorities. This certificate is confirmation that we comply with all technical-health requirements and guarantees. CCAdicciones is a guarantee of quality and care for our patients and their families. Furthermore, our patients’ recovery rate is 86%.
Addiction treatments
In case of addiction, as we mentioned, the right course of action is always to put yourself in the hands of professionals. Addiction should not be something we try to solve alone and quietly. The illness must be acknowledged to be treated. For this reason, at CCAdicciones, we have treatments for various drugs, as well as for non-substance addictions.
These are the treatments we offer:
- Alcohol Addiction
- Amphetamine Addiction
- Benzodiazepine Addiction
- Cannabis Addiction
- Compulsive Shopping Addiction
- Cocaine Addiction
- Sex Addiction
- Gambling Addiction
- New Drug Addiction
- New Technology Addiction (ICT)
- Ketamine Addiction
If you suffer from an addiction to any of these substances or have a behavioral addiction, you can contact us and we will offer our support and services. You can request a first appointment free of charge. In this consultation, we will try to clarify your doubts and facilitate this first point of contact.
Our family support service
Living with or being very close to a person with an addiction can be complicated due to the instability of the ill person. That is why at CCAdicciones, aware of the difficulties that family members or friends of our patients may face, we offer help.
One of our services is dedicated exclusively to supporting families. We provide them with tools to deal with the person with an addiction and offer therapies. What to do in case of addiction? How should I treat the person with an addiction? We will try to answer all the questions you may have. We believe that providing resources to families is very positive. Not only for the person with the addiction, whom they will help greatly, but also for their own lives, which sometimes tend to be forgotten when they devote themselves to helping their loved one.
The role of the family and environment will always be important. It can serve to prevent relapses, to detect and face addiction more quickly, and ultimately, to offer better treatment to the person with an addiction. Providing some training or care for families is fundamental, because they must learn to manage the situation, as well as be able to heal their own wounds.
Furthermore, it is very important to think of oneself. Those close to the person with an addiction sometimes devote themselves entirely to helping the patient, but space must always be given to self-care to avoid suffering health consequences as well.
Detox center: the best option
In case it is not yet clear, we remind you again. The best option for detoxification is to enter a detox center. The key to everything is putting yourself in the hands of professionals. Once that step forward has been taken, a process toward recovery begins which may be long, but a very important step has already been made.
If admission is not possible due to some circumstance, it is important to go to an outpatient center or undergo some type of therapy. At CCAdicciones, we also have outpatient centers, thus covering all the needs an ill person may have. The most important thing is that you no longer avoid treatment. Addictions are very harmful to health and must be stopped as soon as possible. Come to CCAdicciones
