Codeine Addiction Treatment and Rehabilitation

There is a large number of codeine addicts in United States as shown by statistics. Most of the patients start taking Codeine for therapeutic purposes and end up becoming addicted to it. So it is very important to strictly adhere to the dosage prescribed by the doctor to avoid unexpected consequences. If codeine is abused, there is a great risk to develop tolerance so every time the user ends up increasing amounts. If not controlled, the dosage may reach dangerous levels resulting into an overdose. Addiction is a serious disease that ends up ruining the entire life of a patient. But it is never too late to reach out for help. The recovery is always possible if the patient is determined. There are many rehabilitation centers established that can help addicts recover and go back to a normal life. Determination, medications, therapy and aftercare programs can immensely help an addict return to a life of sobriety. There are a number of treatment options available for codeine addiction treatment.

Table of Contents

• Partial hospitalization Treatment Program
• Outpatient Treatment Program
• Use of Behavioral Therapies
• Aftercare Programs
• Treatment of Co-occurring Conditions
• Relapse Prevention Techniques

Partial hospitalization treatment programs:

During Partial hospitalization treatment, patients are made to live in a specially designed treatment facility. The duration for which the treatment lasts depends upon the condition and progress of the patient. During the process, the patients are provided continuous medical supervision. Chances of recovery increase a great deal for patients who opt for Partial hospitalization treatment programs. It is particularly recommended for the patients with long term Codeine abuse history. Statistics show that patients who attend an Partial hospitalization treatment program are less likely to relapse and more likely to recover.

Outpatient treatment programs:

Outpatient treatment programs are similar to Partial hospitalization treatment programs excluding the living in part. The patients are allowed to live at their home and perform their everyday duties. Outpatient treatment programs can be an option for those patients who did not abuse codeine for long periods of time and those who are determined to make a recovery with a supportive family at their back. It is not recommended for the patients for patients with poor physical and mental health. The chances of relapse are greater if only an outpatient treatment program is attended. It is better to sign up for an outpatient treatment program after the completion of an Partial hospitalization one.

Use of Behavioral Therapies:

Therapy holds utmost importance throughout the process of recovery. It is just as much important as medications and other practices. Therapies are an important part of both Partial hospitalization and outpatient treatment programs. These therapies focus on finding the root cause that led a patient towards addiction and eradicating them. there are a number of purposes served by therapy such as triggers that may lead an patient to relapse and how to cope with them, how to successfully maintain a life of sobriety, teaching coping mechanisms to successfully avoid cravings, in short, helping the addict to build his life all over again.

The therapies most commonly offered at SloRecoveryCenters during rehab include individual, group and couple/family therapies.

• Individual therapy:
  It involves only the patient and his therapist. The therapist helps the patient regulate his behavior and replace negative thoughts with positive ones. A number of techniques are also taught to help the patient deal with different aspects of life.
• Group therapy:
  It involves a number of patients getting treated at the same time. The patients can talk to each other about their progress, struggle or any other aspect. The patients can learn a lot from each other. It may also help them to stay strong and determined.
• Couples therapy/Family therapy:
  It involves spouse and family members in the process of therapy. The goal is to improve relationships and decrease the emotional distance between the patient and his loved ones.

Aftercare programs:

Aftercare programs can help the patient a great deal to successfully live a life of sobriety. A number of self help groups and treatment groups are available for the patient to join. In these groups, patients come together every once in a while and discuss their problems. Aftercare programs can be a great way to keep the patient motivated. The chances of relapse never truly go away. They can only be decreased by using such preventive measures. Patients who sign up for aftercare programs are less likely to relapse

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Treatment of Co-occurring Conditions:

Co-occurring conditions have a significant importance in the rehabilitation process. It is highly likely that a drug addict has an underlying undiagnosed mental illness such as depression and anxiety or other factors such as emotional trauma in the past and loss of a loved one. Most of the opioid addicts have been found to be struggling with such conditions. Treating co-occurring mental illnesses is a key part of any good rehabilitation program. To treat the addiction, the diagnosis and treatment of such conditions is crucial. If these illnesses are left unattended, the chances of relapse heighten a great deal so no rehabilitation program can be sufficient unless it offers treatment of co-occurring conditions.

Relapse Prevention Techniques:

Even after the patient has made a full recovery, the chances of relapse always persist and it is not possible to completely eliminate them. Simple changes in lifestyle can help to reduce the chances a great deal.

• Continuing therapy even after recovery can be very helpful. The patient may want to go back to drugs in stressful situations. Therapy teaches how to successfully tackle these situations and stay sober.
• Know about your triggers and how to deal with them. During the treatment, the patient learns about his triggers and how to deal with them. Avoiding stressful situations can be important in this regard since stress is the biggest trigger in most of the cases.
• Exercise, yoga and a healthy life style prove to be very helpful to manage stress and resist cravings.