By: Lakeview Health
When using drugs and alcohol, it is rare that the addict thinks about the types of health problems that develop from chronic addiction. The truth is that alcohol and drugs are extremely damaging to the body’s system. In the midst of substance abuse it is difficult to look beyond the euphoria and notice the long-term damage. Once addicted, brain chemistry changes and the compulsive behavior to continue substance abuse is not easily eliminated.
Most addicts will require a medical detox and drug rehab to stop substance abuse and change addictive behavior patterns. Unfortunately, addicts may not realize that they need treatment until physical ailments are already plaguing them. Many times the damage from chronic alcohol and drug addiction becomes known as substance-induced medical conditions.
6 Health Problems Associated with Drugs Are:
- Heart Issues – cocaine, marijuana, benzodiazepines
- Lung Disease – marijuana, cocaine (smoked)
- Liver Disease – marijuana, opiates (through intravenous use), alcohol
- GI Problems – marijuana, opiates, benzodiazepines
- Renal Disease – marijuana, alcohol
- Neurological Issues – benzodiazepines, methamphetamines
Reversing the Damage
Addicts with medical conditions may feel like they are between a rock and a hard place. Many addicts want to get sober; however, the medical conditions cause great pain that may prevent them from seeking help. Lakeview Health offers a medical detox that specializes in helping addicts get clean when they have chronic medical conditions. We have an inpatient drug rehab program that focuses on stabilizing medical conditions before proceeding to residential rehab. Medications are given to ease the detox process and to begin reversing the damage done by substance abuse. There is no guarantee that your medical condition will heal completely, but your symptoms will be less aggravated after alcohol and drugs have cleared your system.
Enter Treatment with a Substance-Induced Medical Condition
Don’t let your medical condition prevent you from seeking treatment in our drug rehab center. Lakeview Health’s medical team of doctors and nurses specialize in helping addicts go through detox comfortably while stabilizing their medical conditions. Our medical staff is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure that all your medical needs are met during detox. Addicts will receive educational information about how to care for their medical issues in sobriety while in our program. This is essential for the addict who is seeking optimal results in drug treatment. Addiction specialist doctors will prescribe nonaddictive medications to addicts for their medical issues. At Lakeview Health, the addict transitions to the residential component of drug rehab only after medical conditions have been stabilized and there is no longer an imminent risk to their health and well-being.
