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Addiction and substance use disorders affect an estimated 21.5 million people in the U.S. Knowing more about what causes addiction and what signs to look out for can bring you one step closer to finding drug rehab treatment for yourself or a loved one.<\/p>\n
When left untreated, drug addiction and abuse can lead to a range of serious problems, including financial distress, loss of relationships, mental illness, and death.<\/p>\n
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The terms \u201cdrug addiction\u201d and \u201cdrug abuse\u201d are often used interchangeably, but both terms have completely different meanings. Drug abuse is when people use substances for non-therapeutic reasons, such as using prescription drugs to get high. Drug abuse is also when the use of drugs and alcohol causes problems in your life, but you still have the ability to control your use.<\/p>\n
Drug addiction is a\u00a0chronic mental illness<\/a>\u00a0characterized by compulsive drug-seeking behavior despite negative consequences. People who struggle with drug and alcohol addiction are unable to stop using substances even though it causes problems related to their work, health, education, relationships, and overall livelihood. Many people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol are also dependent on these substances and experience a range of physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms when trying to quit.<\/p>\n There is no one single cause of addiction. However, the more risk factors a person has for addiction, the more likely they\u2019ll become addicted when using drugs and alcohol.<\/p>\n Common risk factors for addiction<\/a>\u00a0include genetics, your home environment, peers in school, exposure to drugs and alcohol at an early age, and mental illness. For instance, growing up around family members who abused alcohol can make you more susceptible to\u00a0alcohol abuse and addiction<\/a>. Having a mental illness like depression can increase your risk for addiction in that you may start using drugs and alcohol to numb your symptoms and feel better.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_cta title=”Drug Abuse Detox and Inpatient Programs” button_url=”tel:%20833-272-7342″ button_text=”833-272-7342″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#0c71c3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Speak to a treatment consultant today about our specialized drug abuse detox and inpatient programs.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][et_pb_cta title=”Have more questions about drug abuse?” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#d6d6d6″ text_orientation=”left” background_layout=”light” custom_margin=”15px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.22.0″ _module_preset=”default” alt=”America’s Rehab Campuses is Accredited by the Joint Commission” title_text=”America’s Rehab Campuses is Accredited by the Joint Commission” src=”https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/jcaho_americas_rehab_campuses-150×150.png” align=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ width=”80%” max_width=”1096px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n People who suffer from addiction will modify their thoughts and behaviors in ways that prioritize drug seeking and drug use. You may notice they start missing work more frequently so they can stay home to recover from the effects of alcohol. They may also start defaulting on rent, mortgage, and other important bills so they can buy more drugs.<\/p>\n Here are other common signs of addiction:<\/p>\n The amount of time it takes to become dependent on drugs and alcohol is based on factors such as the drug being used, the amount being used, and the method of use. The state of your current physical and psychological health also plays a role in how quickly you become dependent on drugs. It can take a person anywhere between several days and months to become drug dependent based on these factors.<\/p>\n People who use drugs regularly will gradually develop a tolerance, meaning they\u2019ll need higher amounts of drugs just to feel the effects. Using higher amounts of drugs can cause the body and brain to become dependent on those drugs. Heroin, painkillers, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin are known to cause drug dependence more quickly than other substances. Drug dependence can be safely treated at a drug or alcohol detox center.<\/p>\n Addiction treatment involves a range of therapies that complement each other to help you experience a successful, long-term recovery. These therapies are included in inpatient, outpatient, and partial-hospitalization programs that can be customized for each individual patient based on their recovery needs.<\/p>\n Drug detox is often the first stage of addiction treatment and is used to help you overcome drug and alcohol dependence. Medications may be used to help relieve and\u00a0reduce withdrawal symptoms<\/a>.<\/p>\n Individual and group therapies are used to help you identify triggers and help you change negative thoughts and behaviors as they relate to drug use and addiction. Cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, 12-step support groups, and family therapy are just some therapies used to help you recover from addiction. Some drug and alcohol rehab centers even offer\u00a0fun therapeutic activities<\/a>, like wilderness therapy, art therapy, and horse therapy, which have proven effective at treating addiction.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font_size=”20px” link_font=”|700|||||||” link_text_color=”#ffffff” background_color=”#0c71c3″ text_orientation=”center” background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”3%|3%|3%|3%” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n America\u2019s Rehab Campuses offers fully integrated drug rehab programs for people who need help recovering from drug addiction and abuse. Our treatment programs have been thoughtfully designed to individualize treatment for each patient and begin with a biopsychosocial and medical evaluation by a medical doctor and psychologist.<\/p>\n Fill out our insurance verification form<\/a>\u00a0today or call 833-272-7342<\/a> to learn more about your benefits and deductibles for addiction treatment.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/5Gt1n_E-SIQ” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Addiction and substance use disorders affect an estimated 21.5 million people in the U.S. Knowing more about what causes addiction and what signs to look out for can bring you one step closer to finding drug rehab treatment for yourself or a loved one. When left untreated, drug addiction and abuse can lead to a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"parent":8937,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4893"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4893"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4893\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8937"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4893"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}What Causes Drug and Alcohol Addiction?<\/h2>\n
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What Are the Signs of Drug Addiction?<\/h2>\n
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How Long Does It Take to Become Drug Dependent?<\/h2>\n
Which Treatments Are Used for Addiction?<\/h2>\n