Addiction Psychiatry & Medication Management
At Neuro Wellness Spa, our addiction psychiatry services provide caring, proven treatment that addresses both the brain and emotional aspects of substance use disorders. We understand that overcoming addiction is one of life’s biggest challenges—affecting not just you, but everyone who cares about you.
How Our Psychiatrists Help With Addiction and Mental Health
Our psychiatrists and nurse practitioners specialize in helping people who struggle with both substance abuse and mental health issues. We see addiction as a medical condition that needs personalized care, not as a personal failure or weakness.
Complete Health Assessment
Your healing journey starts with a thorough psychiatric evaluation. We take time to understand your mental health history, including assessing if any conditions like depression, anxiety, or PTSD that occur alongside addiction are present. We explore your substance use patterns and how they connect to your emotions, while reviewing any past treatment experiences to learn what worked or didn’t work for you. We also consider your family support system and relationships, always keeping your personal goals for recovery at the center of our approach.
Medications That Support Recovery
The medications that our psychiatrists prescribe help support the recovery process in a variety of ways:
- Reducing Cravings: Medications that decrease the urge to use substances
- Treating Mental Health Issues: Medications for depression, anxiety, or trauma that may drive substance use
- Restoring Brain Balance: Treatments that help heal brain function affected by substance abuse
- Improving Thinking: Medications that help clear thinking and better decision-making
- Helping with Sleep: Safe medications that improve sleep without addiction risk
These medications are prescribed as part of a complete treatment plan, carefully chosen to match your specific needs.
Addiction Psychiatry Medications for Recovery
At Neuro Wellness Spa, our substance abuse treatment includes specific medications that our addiction psychiatrists may recommend as part of your personalized plan:
Naltrexone (Vivitrol): This medication helps reduce cravings for alcohol addiction and opioid addiction by blocking certain brain receptors. Vivitrol is given as a monthly injection, making treatment more manageable. Our addiction specialists view these medications as temporary supports. We create a tapering plan to gradually decrease your medication while you develop other recovery skills.
Suboxone: For people recovering from substance abuse, particularly opioid addiction, this medication eases withdrawal symptoms and reduces cravings. Our addiction psychiatry approach uses Suboxone® only for short periods with a structured tapering schedule. We monitor your progress closely to prevent new dependencies. Our goal is to support your complete recovery without long-term medication dependence when appropriate for your needs.
Non-Addictive Psychiatric Medications: We often prescribe medications that address co-occurring conditions like depression and addiction or anxiety without addictive potential. These medications help stabilize mood and thought patterns that might otherwise trigger substance use.
Sleep Support Options: Our addiction psychiatrists can recommend safe, non-habit-forming medications to restore healthy sleep patterns, which are essential for brain healing during substance abuse treatment.
We prescribe these medications responsibly, with clear discussions about benefits, risks, and expected duration. Our addiction specialists view medications as recovery tools—not lifetime solutions—and work closely with you to determine the right approach for your unique healing journey through addiction counseling and comprehensive care.
Psychoeducation
Understanding the nature of addiction empowers your recovery journey. Psychoeducation gives you clear information about how addiction affects your brain, behaviors, and relationships. You’ll learn why substances or behaviors become addictive, how your specific patterns developed, and what makes recovery strategies work. This knowledge helps replace myths with facts and reduces self-blame while increasing your confidence in the recovery process. When you understand what’s happening in your mind and body, you feel more confident about making positive changes. Many people find that simply understanding the “why” behind their addiction is a powerful first step toward healing.
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention
This approach combines proven relapse prevention strategies with mindfulness practices. It helps you become more aware of triggering thoughts and sensations while creating space between urges and actions. These skills are especially helpful when transitioning from treatment back to everyday life.
Types of Addictions We Treat
Our specialized addiction counseling services address a comprehensive range of substance and behavioral addictions, including:
Substance Use
- Alcohol
- Marijuana
- Prescription medications
- Stimulants (cocaine, methamphetamine)
- Opioids
- Cannabis
- Benzodiazepines
- Ketamine
Behavioral Addictions
- Gambling
- Sex and pornography
- Gaming
- Internet and social media
- Shopping
- Food-related behaviors
Many people struggle with multiple addictions or switch between substances and behaviors. Our approach addresses these complex situations by looking at the whole pattern rather than isolated behaviors.
Get started in a few easy steps
Starting addiction psychiatry takes courage, especially if past attempts at change have been difficult.
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Confidential assessment
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Begin the journey towards a happier, healthier you.
Your Path to Lasting Recovery
Recovery is about more than just stopping substance use—it’s about building a meaningful, connected life. Whether you’re seeking substance abuse treatment for yourself or looking for help for a loved one, our psychiatrists create personalized treatment plans that respect your unique experiences and goals.
The journey through addiction treatment takes courage, and we honor your decision to seek help. At Neuro Wellness Spa, you’ll find not only expert addiction psychiatry services but also a community of caring professionals dedicated to supporting your healing process with dignity and respect.
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