Addiction Treatment

Addictions are difficult to overcome, but fortunately, professional help increases your chance of long-lasting success. At Brain Revive Psychiatry, LLC, in Lakewood, Colorado, board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner Dr. Alison Burton, DNP, offers addiction treatment for clients aged 18 and older. Schedule an in-person or telehealth evaluation at Brain Revive Psychiatry, LLC, by phone or request one online today.

What is addiction treatment?

Addiction treatment at Brain Revive Psychiatry, LLC, involves mental health services for substance use disorder, a complex condition caused by an addiction to a harmful substance. 

An addiction impairs your day-to-day life and often causes other mental health challenges, as well as physical health issues. Despite wanting to stop addictive habits, you may find it challenging or nearly impossible to do so without professional help. 

What addictions are treatable?

Things that may lead to addictions include:

• Tobacco
• Marijuana
• Opioid pain medications
• Alcohol
• PCP, LSD, or other hallucinogens
• Heroin
• Cocaine
• Other illicit drugs
• Sedatives
• Tranquilizers 
• Gambling
• Sex
• Pornography
• Paint thinners or other inhalants 

You might have an addiction to more than one thing. For example, you may have both a drug and alcohol addiction. See Alison for addiction treatment at the first sign of a problem.

What are the signs and symptoms of an addiction?

The signs and symptoms of an addiction include:

• Not being able to stop addictive behaviors
• Needing more and more of something
• Withdrawal symptoms when quitting
• Guilt
• Shame
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Physical health issues 
• Needing to get high
• Increased risk of accidents
• Financial challenges
• Relationship issues
• Irritability 
• Distorted thinking and behaviors
• Personality changes
• Anger issues

You might have impaired memory, learning, decision-making, judgment, or behavior control. 

Symptoms of an addiction vary from person to person. They depend on what you’re addicted to and how long you’ve struggled with your addiction. 

An addiction isn’t something to be embarrassed about, as many people relapse and need professional assistance before making a full recovery. 

What does addiction treatment include?

Addiction treatment includes a mental health evaluation and a personalized treatment plan. Alison discusses your symptoms, medical history, medications, lifestyle, moods, emotions, and more. A genetic test helps her determine which medication likely best matches your genetic makeup.

Your addiction treatment plan might include:

• Lifestyle changes
• Medication management
• Psychotherapy
• Individual, couples, or family therapy 
• Dietary supplements

Taking medications can improve your mood and reduce harmful cravings or withdrawal symptoms.

Follow up with Alison in person or virtually to ensure your treatment works effectively. She teaches you ways to change troublesome thought patterns and behaviors to optimize your quality of life.

Take advantage of in-person or virtual addiction treatment at Brain Revive Psychiatry, LLC, by calling the office or scheduling an appointment online today.