What is Substance Use Disorder?
What is Substance Use Disorder?
Substance use disorder is a complex condition where there is uncontrolled use of a substance despite the consequences. The most severe SUD's are known as addictions.
The DSM 5 recognizes substance-related disorders resulting from the use of drugs such as : alcohol, hallucinogens, and opioids. If left untreated, substance use disorders can be harmful to your health and can cause changes in ones personality and behaviors .
Specialized Treatment
Specialized Treatment
Our specialized treatments for addiction disorders focus on providing a therapeutic programs and rehabilitation. Medication treatments such as:
VIVITROL is (NALTREXONE for extended-release injectable suspension) an antagonist treatment option.
- Treatment of alcohol dependence in patients who are able to abstain from alcohol in an outpatient setting prior to inpatient treatment
SUBLOCADE is ( buprenorphine extended-release) an injection for adults with a severe dependence to opioids
- contains an opioid medicine called buprenorphine
Medical Cannabis uses the marijuana plant or chemicals in it to treat diseases and conditions such as pain.