Substance Abuse Treatment

Nearly 17% of people aged 12 and older in the United States battle substance use disorder (SUD). At Cecilia Medical Center in Ellicott City, Maryland, their exceptional team diagnoses substance misuse and offers substance abuse treatment to help you break addictive or harmful habits. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or booking an in-person or telehealth appointment online today. 

What is substance abuse treatment?

Substance abuse treatment at Cecilia Medical Center involves treating substance use disorder (SUD), a condition characterized by an addiction to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, prescription pain medications, or other similar substances. It’s a mental health disorder in which you’re unable to stop using a harmful substance, despite wanting to and knowing it causes harm.

Which symptoms may require substance abuse treatment?

The following symptoms may indicate substance use disorder:

• Being high or drunk often 
• Having withdrawal symptoms (sweating, nausea, mood changes, etc.) when quitting
• Using more and more of a harmful substance
• Strong urges and desires to use harmful substances
• Problems at work, school, or in relationships because of substance misuse
• Using a substance despite the harm it causes

It’s common to have more than one type of substance use disorder at the same time (polysubstance use disorder).

What are the risk factors for needing substance abuse treatment?

While anyone can develop an addiction, the following may increase the risk:

• Family history of substance use disorder
• Certain personality traits
• Peer pressure
• Exposure to drugs and alcohol
• Trying drugs at an early age
• Stress
• Trauma
• Anxiety 
• Depression
• Being prescribed pain medication 
• Underlying medical conditions
• Adverse childhood experiences

However, the exact cause isn’t always clear.

How is substance use disorder diagnosed?

The experts at Cecilia Medical Center complete a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation using DSM-5 criteria to determine if you have substance use disorder or another mental health condition. They ask about your lifestyle, substance use habits, moods, emotions, behaviors, and more to determine which treatment is the most appropriate. 

What does substance abuse treatment include?

Substance abuse treatment at Cecilia Medical Center might consist of:

• Assertive community treatment (ACT)
• Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)
• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Motivational enhancement therapy
• Family therapy
• Other forms of therapy
• Therapeutic community referrals
• Medication management
• Support groups
• Lifestyle changes

Taking certain medications may reduce cravings for harmful substances and lessen withdrawal symptoms when you quit. Your Cecilia Medical Center provider follows up throughout treatment to ensure an effective and lasting outcome.

Schedule substance abuse treatment at Cecilia Medical Center by calling the office or booking an in-person or telehealth appointment online today.