Medication and Technology in Alcohol and Drug Treatment
Alcoholism and drug addiction haven’t changed over time, and treatment still requires a certain level of patient motivation for recovery. That motivation is the key to cultivating the deep-seeded desire to quit using alcohol or other drugs. Forward thinking facilities, like Tarzana Treatment Centers, are using medications and technology to encourage patients to stay motivated.
When individuals make the decision to enter alcohol and drug treatment, motivation is at its highest level. Whether the reason is legal, financial, or relationship, doesn’t matter. It is only important to validate the motivation and encourage treatment. From the moment of the decision, the addicted mind will begin to chip away at the motivation for recovery.
One way to slow the demotivation is to offer solutions to concerns that are often stated during the treatment admission process. Previously failed attempts at recovery can cause pessimistic feelings. Heavy work schedules and family needs can be a barrier to aftercare discussions. Medication Assisted Treatments (MAT) can bring optimism, and telehealth can break down barriers.
Alcohol and opiate cravings are major causes of relapse. Tarzana Treatment Centers is a Vivitrol treatment provider. Vivitrol reduces alcohol and opiate cravings, taking away the distraction that can hinder or put a halt to treatment. Methadone Maintenance is also available for qualified opioid addicts who have struggled with multiple relapses. MAT offers hope to individuals who are motivated for recovery, and have a simultaneous “what’s the use?” feeling.
Sometimes the timing of recovery motivation conflicts with work or family obligations, or transportation may be an issue. Instead of labeling this as an “excuse”, Tarzana Treatment Centers offers telehealth services. Using secure video conference technology, you can attend counseling sessions from your home or office. Telehealth is proving to be just as effective as face-to-face outpatient treatment.
When your loved one tells you they need help, don’t delay. Please call us immediately, and we will help.
Tarzana Treatment Centers in Los Angeles provides a full array of health care services including adult and youth alcohol and drug treatment. We specialize in treatment for mental health and substance use disorders, and have two primary medical care clinics in the San Fernando Valley and Antelope Valley and specialized services for HIV/AIDS care. If you or a loved one needs help with alcohol dependence, drug addiction, or co-occurring mental health disorders or from other services we offer, please call us now at 888-777-8565 or contact us using our secure contact form.
Telemedicine services are also available with online medical care, online mental health treatment, and online alcohol and drug treatment.
Southern California Locations for Alcohol and Drug Treatment
Tarzana Treatment Centers has locations all over Southern California in Los Angeles County. Other than our central location in Tarzana, we have facilities in Lancaster in the Antelope Valley, Long Beach, and in Northridge and Reseda in the San Fernando Valley.