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Substance Use Disorder
Substances like drugs and alcohol might give you pleasure early on, but continued use leads to the misery of addiction. If you develop a dependence on opioids like heroin, prescription medications, or other addictive substances, call Accessible Psychiatry to get the expert care you deserve, using medication and therapy to help achieve sobriety.
Q&A
Substance Abuse Q&A
What are substance use disorders?
Substance use disorders develop when someone can’t control their usage of a drug or other addictive substance, regardless of how it’s harming their health.
Substance misuse starts when you take something that gives you physical and/or psychological pleasure and become dependent on it. Substances that can lead to addiction include:
- Alcohol
- Hallucinogens like LSD
- Inhalants such as glue
- Benzodiazepines and other sedatives
- Stimulants like amphetamines
- Cannabis (marijuana)
- Cocaine
- Opioids
How are substance use disorders treated?
The Accessible Psychiatry team tailors each patient’s substance use disorder treatment to their individual needs. One of the most successful approaches is medication-assisted treatment (MAT), which combines therapeutic drugs with psychotherapy.
Medicines like buprenorphine for an opioid addiction or naltrexone for alcohol misuse help ease your withdrawal symptoms. Counseling and behavior therapies help you overcome the issues making you vulnerable to addiction and teach you coping strategies for everyday life.
