Opioid Rehab in Asheville, NC

Many individuals struggle with opioid addiction, but there is hope for recovery. Opioids are among the most powerful drugs available, and they are highly addictive. Those looking for opioid addiction treatment and rehabilitation can find it at Asheville Recovery Center in Asheville, North Carolina. Using evidence-based, holistic approaches that are tailored to each client’s interests, goals, problems, background, and strengths, Asheville Recovery Center provides hope for sobriety to all who come to us for help. Our opioid rehab can help you overcome your addiction and lead a healthier and happier life.

Opioid Addiction 

Opioid dependence is sinister and merciless. Because of the highly addictive nature of opiates, anyone can easily fall victim to this addiction. Many opioid addictions begin with prescribed pain relievers after an injury or post-surgery.  Other common means of dependence include, but are not limited to, personal struggles, environment, or a genetic predisposition to addiction.  There are several commonly prescribed opioids available today. They include: 

• Codeine
• Fentanyl
• Methadone
• Morphine
• Oxycodone

Opioids can be divided into three categories: Natural, Semi-synthetic, and fully-synthetic. Natural opioids are compounds that are not chemically altered. These include morphine, codeine, and thebaine. Semi-synthetic opioids are natural compounds that are then chemically altered to create the desired drug effect. These include hydrocodone, oxycodone(Oxycontin), hydromorphone, and heroin. Fully-synthetic opioids are completely man made and not derived from any natural source. These include fentanyl, methadone, and tramadol, among others. 

Despite the difference in synthesis, all opiates affect the brain in a similar manner.  When ingested, the brain’s receptors are stimulated and dopamine is released into the bloodstream.  This generates a feeling of euphoria for the user. After regular use, the brain will eventually grow unable to naturally produce dopamine without the use of opioids, and so begins the dependency that often leads to addiction. 

Is Opioid Rehab Necessary?

Opioid rehab treatment is not always a favored option, but it is oftentimes the necessary one. By answering the questions below, you can gauge whether you or a loved one is in need of professional treatment:

• Is there an obsession with obtaining a supply? Do they become angry or irrational if they can’t find their preferred drug?
• Is drug use becoming a financial burden?
• Are relationships being affected by your drug use?
• When the user hasn’t used the drug of choice for a period of time, is there physical discomfort like sweating, shaking, fever, or muscle aches?

If the answer to any of those questions is yes, opioid rehab treatment is necessary, and we are here to help.  The most common sides of opioid addiction are:

• Excessive drowsiness 
• Anxiety and/or depression
• Weakened immune system
• Weight loss
• Lack of proper hygiene
• Isolation
• Irritability
• Financial difficulty
• Theft 

If you or a loved one is experiencing any of the above, it is likely time to begin seeking opioid rehab. Before beginning opioid rehab treatment at Asheville Recovery Center, medical detox is required.

How Opioid Treatment Begins

The pathway to sobriety can only begin once the body is completely absent of opioids. This process is called detox. Due to the complexity and risk, medically supervised detox is required by our specialists. This ensures proper treatment within a well-equipped, professional setting.  With specially trained support throughout the detox process, the individual will be made as comfortable as possible as their body naturally sheds its dependence on the drug.  There will be temporary withdrawal symptoms that develop during detox, which include:

• Increased Heart Rate
• Stomach Aches/Vomiting/Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Chills and Sweats
• Anxiety/Depression
• Body Aches
• Mood Swings

Although these symptoms can be unpleasant, they fade as does physical dependence. Typically, medical detox is a 5-7 day process with the peak withdrawal symptoms setting in around day 3. Because some cases of withdrawal are so severe, many individuals who attempt to undergo the detox process on their own tend to relapse.  By using the services of a medical detox program, trained professionals will help to relieve those symptoms and will work to make you as comfortable as possible through your detox process.

Once medically supervised detoxification has been completed, addiction treatment specialists will invite the individual to begin a customized treatment program within our facility.   Here at Asheville Recovery Center, every client is unique and we are fully prepared to address individual needs in order to ensure a successful recovery.

Finding the Perfect Opioid Rehab Program

Because there are so many addiction treatment programs available today, it is important to make an informed choice based on your or your loved one’s specific needs.  When an individual chooses Asheville Recovery Center to treat opioid addiction, we create an opioid rehab plan that is custom fit using our proven techniques and methods. 

We know that what works for one opioid addict may not work for another. Through professionally developed treatment options, our addiction specialists are able to customize any treatment plan to suit the individual. Because the road to recovery is not one-size-fits-all, we utilize an array of therapeutic methods and treatment programs so that each client is uniquely treated and fully equipped for a successful recovery. 

Family Support at Opioid Rehab Centers

Opioid rehabilitation center is a support system for clients and family, alike. Family members and friends are victims of addiction as well, having been on the receiving end of lies and neglect, and often have been taken advantage of time and time again. It is extremely painful for loved ones to watch addiction manifest and it can create unhealthy, emotional responses that need to be managed and supported.

Successful recovery requires a supportive, informed family and friend unit. If the addict prefers, they will also be able to communicate with family during the rehab process.  The support team will make sure the contact with family members is healthy and conducive to the journey, so the healing can begin and continue for everyone.  The family support we provide has several benefits, including:

• Establishing healthy boundaries for one another
• Regaining lost trust and respect
• Learning effective communication skills
• The opportunity to share feelings of hurt, sadness, and anger
• Improving the overall relationship quality

Family therapy is not a requirement for your opioid treatment plan at Asheville Recovery Center, but it is an option available that we highly recommend.  If you think you or your loved ones might benefit from a family counseling program, we can help.

The Treatment Options

We have two forms of treatment here at Asheville Recovery Center.  The highest success rates stem from a combination of both treatment options, but our programs are completely customizable based on the clients needs.

Partial Hospitalization Program

PHP is for people who need treatment for a large portion of the day but, for varying reasons, opt not to move into the facility.  Your Partial Hospitalization treatment will become a new 9-5 job, utilizing the bulk of the day to focus on our proven treatment programs and methods. This program works best for those individuals who have a sober living environment at home to support their recovery process.  Because of their proven success in the rehab journey, the same therapy programs offered in Residential Treatment are also available in PHP.

Intensive Outpatient Program

This flexible program allows an individual to go to work or school while getting treatment at Asheville Recovery Center. It is imperative that a sober living environment is in place, and the professionals at the center will work to make sure the recovery process is happening smoothly, and all needs are being met.  Ideally, this step will come after Residential and/or Partial Hospitalization Treatment has been completed, but if IOP is the only option, the team at Asheville Recovery Center will put all systems in place to ensure your success.

Which Opioid Rehab Program is Right?

If you still aren’t sure, that’s okay.  It’s our job to guide the addict through the process from the beginning until the end.  Once your treatment concludes, there are programs in place to support the continuation of your journey.  Call Asheville Recovery Center today to find out which program is best suited for you.