How do I know if I need residential addiction treatment? At Mile High Recovery Center in Denver, Colorado, we are often asked that question. There is no simple one-size-fits-all answer, but there are guidelines that can help you and your treatment team figure out if residential addiction treatment will best serve you out of all your options. We are happy to walk you through that process any time you want to speak to one of our staff.
For information about addiction treatment in Colorado, contact Mile High Recovery Center today. Our location in Denver’s city center makes a convenient option as well as one with an experienced, top-notch staff and a reputation for treatment based on both evidence and empathy. You can dial 303-268-2144 or use our online form.
Residential Addiction Treatment: When Is It Required?
Residential addiction treatment is never technically required–unless court-mandated. However, residential detox and rehab have been shown to increase the chances of recovery greatly. The best opportunity to break the cycle of addiction, prevent relapse, and live a life of sobriety begins with residential addiction treatment, but it has to be a choice. True change comes from within: only you know if you can manage inpatient treatment, given the circumstances of your life.
Common Addictions That Require Residential Treatment
Opioid Addiction
The prescription painkiller oxycodone that started to flood the market in the 1990s sparked a nationwide opioid epidemic. Many addicted to prescription Oxy eventually turned to more easily acquired and affordable options like heroin. Relapse is common among those with an opioid use disorder. One reason is that the brain is chemically altered by long-term abuse of drugs like Oxy, heroin, and fentanyl. It becomes unable to produce the hormones and neurotransmitters that promote well-being, joy, and attachment and minimize anxiety and stress. The easiest way for someone trying to abstain from opioids to experience those feelings is to return to using. Long-term residential addiction treatment is highly recommended for this addiction.
Meth Addiction
Similar to the brain changes that occur with opioids, meth affects the same area of the brain and has a similar long-term impact on brain function. People with meth use disorder often have better success in residential rehab. The absence of triggers and the separation from the peer bonds created with other meth users helps them maintain a longer duration of sobriety while in treatment. When they are discharged, they are much better equipped with the skills needed to avoid relapse.
Dual Diagnosis
This term refers to a diagnosis of co-occurring disorders. If someone has a mental health disorder and an addiction to drugs or alcohol, residential treatment is recommended. A coordinated treatment plan for both disorders has been shown to work best for dual diagnosis instead of treating one, then the other, in succession. The two disorders are inevitably linked. In fact, one of the most common reasons people begin abusing drugs or alcohol is to self-medicate for mental health symptoms.
History of Relapse
When a client comes to us having completed rehab programs in the past and relapsed, we do not see it as a sign of failure, nor does it mean there is no hope. It simply means that addiction is a chronic disease, and relapse and remission are simply part of the journey for many. Engaging in a long-term, residential addiction treatment program is recommended in these cases.
Underlying Medical Issues
When someone has an addiction to drugs or alcohol and a chronic or acute medical condition, enrolling in rehab as an inpatient is the safest and most recommended option. Having treatment professionals and medical staff available to manage the treatment plan and intervene if there is a medical emergency is ideal.
Remember, any substance use disorder will be well-served in a residential addiction treatment center.
Find Residential Addiction Treatment in Denver at Mile High Recovery Center
Mile High Recovery Center can offer you numerous options if you seek addiction treatment in Denver, Colorado. Our residential program aligns with our commitment to a long-term care model and our belief that a full year of treatment, beginning with detox and ending with extended after-care, is the best practice.
We will gladly answer your questions and discuss the whole range of options, including outpatient and residential addiction treatment in Denver. To speak to one of our experienced, compassionate staff about your situation or that of a loved one, reach out today. Use our online form or just dial 303-268-2144.
