RECOVER FROM ADDICTION WITH A PERSONALIZED PLAN
Drug addiction and related problems are on the rise. The rate at which these are increasing indicates an urgent need to deal with them. We need to understand how to make addiction treatment better and which approaches have proven the most effective.
Tailor-made or personalized addiction treatment plans, specific to the individual, are designed considering every aspect of that person’s addiction. Here is a closer look at why personalized or individualized addiction treatment is critical for complete recovery.
One-Size-CANNOT-Fit-All
Exposure to drug use, easier availability of drugs, peer pressure, and several other factors may influence a person’s drug abuse risk. A person who becomes addicted to prescription pain pills and then moves on to use, say heroin, experiences drugs differently than a person who had access to heroin because his/her parents used it.
Individualized addiction treatment plans focus on designing the right solution for each patient. This includes the patient’s personal history, length, and frequency of abuse, social experience, mental health, and personality. Once all that has been studied, a tailor-made treatment program can be created to ensure the person not only completely recovers but also doesn’t relapse and cultivates a drug-free lifestyle.
Dual Diagnosis Needs Personalized Treatment
In many cases, an individualized treatment plan is not only preferable but also a necessity.
Often patients are dealing with addiction along with mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, or PTSD. This condition is referred to as a “dual diagnosis.”
The mental health issue can interfere with the patient’s recovery process. An untreated substance abuse problem can also interfere with the person’s ability to manage the mental health issue. This is why individualized addiction treatment, which involves a psychiatrist as well as a physician, is necessary for such patients.
Take Charge of Your Recovery
Individualized treatment also ensures that the patient remains engaged with his/her own recovery and doesn’t feel as though the choice has been taken out of their hands. By working with de-addiction specialists and other medical professionals, patients can come to a better understanding of their own problems while developing solutions for long-term sobriety.
