Oxycodone Addiction & Abuse Treatment Center in Atlanta

Learn more about oxycodone addiction treatment at Lakeview Behavioral Health Hospital in Atlanta, GA

You may have started taking oxycodone to relieve pain after having surgery, or as a way to manage chronic back pain. However, you have started to notice that you need more and more of the drug to make the pain go away. You may even find yourself running out of your pills before you are able to refill the next prescription. Before long you realize that you can no longer live without this medication. When you have reached the point of oxycodone addiction it is time to seek help.

Oxycodone is a strong painkiller, belonging to the opioid family, typically prescribed by doctors to alleviate moderate-to-severe pain. Oxycodone is an extended relief medication that is slowly released into the bloodstream which provides pain relief for many hours. The pleasurable feelings that occur as a result of pain relief are why many individuals who take oxycodone become addicted. The overuse of oxycodone becomes problematic because, after a prolonged period of time, tolerance is built up. This means that an individual will have to take increased doses of this drug to produce the same pleasurable feelings they originally felt. Additionally, those using oxycodone for pain management may no longer be able to attain the same level of pain relief.

Our treatment center near Atlanta, Georgia understands that making the leap to enroll in addiction treatment can be scary. You have come to rely on oxycodone for so long that you can’t imagine living without it. We are here for you, to show you that you can live a life free of oxycodone. With us, by your side, you can fight this addiction and win.

Why consider treatment for oxycodone addiction at Lakeview Behavioral Health Hospital in Atlanta, GA

Without proper treatment, the continued use of oxycodone can cause an individual to become dependent on the drug. Oxycodone dependence is dangerous as it comes with a number of negative consequences. You may have noticed a shift in your mood or behavior, you may develop coordination problems, or have a hard time breathing. More serious consequences include liver damage, heart failure, or even death due to overdose or health consequences.

The staff at our treatment center has the experience and knowledge necessary to help people with addiction problems. This is why we are confident that we can offer you the same level of excellent care to overcome your addiction. Our experience has also made us aware that oxycodone addiction does not present the same way for each individual. For this reason, we make sure that your treatment plan is personalized to your own needs.

Oxycodone addiction can be a hard habit to break, especially if you are going at it alone. Don’t go at it alone, we are here to help.

Lakeview Behavioral Health Hospital’s philosophy and treatment benefits

At Lakeview, we firmly believe that in order to provide our clients with the best care possible we must have a multitude of treatment options available to meet the needs of each individual. We also believe that to provide this level of care, we must use empirically validated treatments that have been shown to help people just like you. The staff at our Oxycodone addiction treatment center is made up of physicians, psychiatrists, nurses, licensed clinicians, therapists, and a full support team all trained to help you. We will build upon your existing strengths and lead you down the path to a drug-free future.

Types of oxycodone addiction treatment offered at Lakeview Behavioral Health Hospital in Atlanta, GA

Treatment centers are very effective at helping people struggling with an oxycodone addiction. The initial steps of your treatment will be to get you stabilized through detoxification. Once all toxins have been removed from your body and withdrawal symptoms have subsided, you are ready to fully engage in addiction treatment.

Therapeutic interventions are the main approach to treatment at our hospital near Atlanta, Georgia. Medication may be used to manage the symptoms of co-occurring disorders. However, our goal is to show you that you can live a life free of substances. If it is determined that you need medication you will work with the staff for medication management.

The therapies we offer here at our hospital are used to help you develop coping strategies, explore what may have led to your addiction, and work through challenges you may be facing due to your addiction. Some of the common therapies we use include:

Individual therapy provides you with the opportunity to work with a therapist on a one-on-one basis. In sessions, you will be able to discuss issues you are having that may not have come up in a group session. You and your therapist will work together to get at the root of your addiction and determine how to best overcome it.

Strengths-based therapy is a technique used to draw out the inherent strengths a person possesses. This type of therapy will help empower the individual making them realize they are not hopeless; that they can change. With newly gained confidence individuals are able to take recovery into their own hands.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying harmful ways of thinking and replacing them with more productive thoughts. Therapists will work with you, often in individual sessions, to help you take those newly transformed thoughts and help you apply them so you are able to engage in more productive behaviors.

Group therapy is a large part of the recovery process at our hospital near Atlanta, Georgia. While you process your addiction you will hear from others similarly struggling with addiction. Process group therapy is used to allow you and others to discuss topics related to your addiction and recovery such as relapse triggers and managing stress.

Psycho-educational groups are used as a means to educate you about topics related to your continued recovery, such as medication and coping mechanisms.

Family therapy sessions can be used to identify dynamics that may have contributed to the development of your addiction. We know how important family is and we do not want to leave them out of your transformation. Family members will also have a chance to voice their own emotions about how your addiction has affected them. Education about addiction and treatments will also be provided. To allow for continued healing we will connect your family with community resources, such as Nar-Anon.

Additional treatment options will be offered at our center in order to provide patients with all types of healing methods. Some of these options may include:

• Art therapy
• A.A. and N.A.
• Expressive therapy
• Recreational therapies
• Nutrition and wellness strategies
• Music therapy

Treatment center progress will be continuously monitored in order to make sure that all treatment goals are being met and to make any necessary changes.

Continuing care and levels of treatment for oxycodone addiction

Once you have worked through our oxycodone addiction treatment center and are satisfied with the progress you’ve made, the next step is to create an aftercare plan. Continuing treatment options may include step-down to our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) or Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) where you can continue to work toward your treatment goals. Other individuals feel more comfortable staying in a structured environment so they may join a long-term treatment center. Some are ready to make the transition back home. In this case, we will work with you to make sure that all appropriate community resources are in place to allow for continued care.

If you or someone you love is struggling with an oxycodone addiction, call our addiction specialists at our hospital near Atlanta, Georgia for a confidential screening. Together we can decide on what the best step will be.