Different types of substance use disorders can have a wide range of symptoms.
Treatment may involve an inpatient or outpatient program depending on each person’s situation.
A person may be more likely to develop a substance use disorder if one of several factors are present.
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Adolescence is a particularly risky time due to thedeveloping, not-yet-mature brain.
Treatment
There are several levels of intensity of substance use treatment.
The medications and treatment program recommended will be based on each individuals situation.
Medications
Many different types of medications are commonly prescribed to help treat substance use.
Examples of medications for substance use disorders include those that treat the various stages of recovery.
The exact jot down of medication given during detox depends on the recovering persons drug of choice.
These include:
When an opioid overdose is suspected, naloxone hydrochloride should be administered as soon as possible.
Naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray is currently available both over-the-counter and by prescription, under different brand names.
Narcan (4 mg/spray) and ReVive (3 mg/spray) are brand names available OTC.
Its a lifelong journey involving continually learning how to apply new coping skills to everyday life.
Some principles lend themselves to helping a person cope with the many factors involved in recovering from an addiction.
These factors apply to a spouse, caregiver, and other family members as well.
Symptoms can be physical, emotional, and behavioral.
The causes of substance use disorder are unknown, but risk factors have been identified.
Treatment will depend on each individual’s situation.
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