Have you been using drugs to get away from your problems? Maybe you suffered physical or emotional trauma, or you have an eating disorder. Over time, you have become dependent on drugs and have developed a psychological dependence. Now, your physical and mental well-being are at risk. The Willows at Red Oak Recovery offers PTSD treatment in North Carolina. PTSD treatment helps you overcome the trauma at the root of your substance use disorder. Use our dual diagnosis treatment to overcome your drug addiction and mental illness concurrently.
What Is Psychological Dependence?
Psychological dependence occurs when you use a drug to produce a feeling of well-being. You may have started using the drug as a means of escaping your problems. However, you now have a psychological dependence on the drug. Therefore, you focus all your energy on obtaining and using it. Because of your affected emotions and mental processes, you have developed a psychological dependence.
Our staff understands the science behind the multifaceted approach to achieving recovery for individuals who have co-occurring disorders. We use this knowledge to create highly effective forms of treatment for addiction and dependence disorders. Substance use disorders often co-occur with psychological disorders. Co-occurring disorder treatment provides you with the coping mechanisms you need for a successful recovery. The Willows at Red Oak Recovery treatment team addresses your physical and psychological needs to help you achieve a successful, long-term recovery.
Levels Of Care For Psychological Dependence on Drugs
You can choose from two levels of care to meet your preferred form of treatment. These levels are partial hospitalization program (PHP) and an outpatient program. We are on an old horse farm in a peaceful and homelike setting. Getting away from your busy life gives you the time you need to focus on you and your recovery. Our counselors will develop an effective relapse prevention plan customized for you. You will go to a qualified aftercare program to help with your final recovery.
Types Of Therapy Services
The Willows at Red Oak Recovery women’s drug addiction treatment center uses an evidence-based, clinical plan. Our treatment includes three therapy sessions and a total of 25 hours of clinical care each week. The types of therapies that we offer include the following:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Sensensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
- Experiential Therapy
- Meditation Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
- Psychotherapy
- Recreational Therapy
You and our dedicated care team choose the best type of therapies for your recovery.
What Happens When Psychological Dependence on Drugs Goes Untreated?
The longer that mental health and substance abuse disorders go untreated, the worse they can become. Many times, untreated psychological dependence on drugs will interfere significantly with your daily life. It can even result in long-term damage to your health or even death. Thankfully, substance use and mental health disorders do not have to consume or control your life or your loved ones.
You can receive help from our qualified and caring team at The Willows at Red Oak. If you or someone you know is struggling with a psychological dependence on drugs, please call us at 855.773.0614. We can help on your road to recovery.
