Inhalant Addiction Treatment
Inhalant abuse is a severe problem that can affect anyone. Over 2 million people reported using them in the US last year alone, but these drugs found in everyday household products can have severe physical and mental health consequences.
Dangers of being addicted to inhalents
Health complications: Inhalant addiction can lead to severe health consequences, including damage to the brain, liver, kidneys, and other organs. Regular inhalant use can cause permanent neurological impairments and respiratory issues.
Sudden sniffing death syndrome (SSDS): Inhalant abuse carries the risk of SSDS, where the heart suddenly stops beating, resulting in death. Even first-time users can experience this life-threatening condition.
Cognitive impairment: Prolonged inhalant use can impair cognitive function, leading to difficulties with memory, attention, concentration, and learning. These effects can be long-lasting or even irreversible.
Accidental injuries: Individuals under the influence of inhalants are more prone to accidents and injuries due to impaired coordination, impaired judgment, and dizziness.
Chemical toxicity: Inhalants contain various toxic chemicals that can cause severe damage to the body, leading to chemical burns, organ failure, and even death.
Social and emotional consequences: Inhalant addiction can negatively impact relationships, employment, and education. Individuals may experience social isolation, impaired social skills, and emotional instability.
Legal issues: Inhalant abuse is often associated with illegal activities, leading to potential legal consequences and criminal charges.
Gateway to other substances: Inhalant addiction may increase the risk of experimenting with or transitioning to other substances, escalating the dangers and risks associated with substance abuse.
Signs and symptoms of addiction to inhalents
Behavioral changes: You may notice sudden and unexplained changes in your behavior, such as increased secrecy, withdrawal from family and friends, and a preoccupation with obtaining and using inhalants. Your priorities and interests may shift significantly.
Physical effects: Inhalant addiction can lead to physical changes, including a persistent odor of chemicals on your breath or clothing, frequent nosebleeds, and a rash or sores around the nose and mouth. You may also experience dizziness, confusion, or slurred speech.
Neglecting responsibilities: Addiction to inhalants often leads to neglect of personal, academic, or professional responsibilities. You may struggle to fulfill obligations at work or school, exhibit a decline in performance, or neglect personal hygiene.
Social and emotional difficulties: Individuals addicted to inhalants may experience social isolation, withdrawal from activities they once enjoyed, and strained relationships. You may exhibit mood swings, irritability, and emotional instability, which can impact your interactions with others.
Financial problems: Inhalant addiction can place a significant financial burden on individuals and their families.
Health complications: Inhalant abuse can result in various health complications, such as neurological damage, organ damage, respiratory problems, and cardiovascular issues. You may observe symptoms such as headaches, nausea, blurred vision, or unexplained weight loss.
Legal consequences: Inhalant addiction may lead to legal troubles, as the use of inhalants is often associated with illegal activities.
If you know someone struggling with addiction, empathy, understanding, and support are critical during this time. You can try to encourage open and non-judgmental communication, express your concerns, and offer assistance in finding appropriate professional help. With your support, they can embark on a path to recovery and regain control of their lives.
If you yourself are struggling, we are here to help. It’s never too late to start your recovery journey. You are worthy. We understand the challenges of addiction to inhalants, and our experienced experts can give you a personalized treatment plan to help you or your loved one recover. We can offer you a safe space to heal and build the foundation for a healthy and fulfilling life.
Benefits of Inhalants Addiction Treatment
- A safe and comfortable environment for the duration of your stay
- On-site counselors and health experts
- Gender-specific programs
- Family programs
- Individualized treatment plan
- Experiential therapies
- 24/7 monitored medical support
- Nutrition and exercise program
- Medication education and treatment
- Personalized health educator
- Daily interaction with others
- Discharge planning for when return home for continued care
Our Approach to Inhalant Addictions
At the Walker Center, we prioritize your individual needs and tailor your treatment program to those needs. Our focus is on creating a supportive community throughout your recovery journey. We provide an environment that promotes growth and healing through group therapy, team-building activities, and open communication.
We go beyond the residential program, committing to support each individual before, during, and after treatment. We understand that recovery is a continuous journey, and we provide ongoing assistance. This includes connecting each individual with local resources for community reintegration, facilitating access to supportive meetings, and arranging outpatient treatment for sustained progress. Our unwavering dedication ensures we are by your side every step of the way.
What to Expect During Treatment
Initial Contact
The hardest part of coming to grips with your addiction is admitting you have a problem. Sometimes, that admission can come internally during a truthful moment. Other times, you can tell that your addiction or abuse is affecting your marriage, your job, or something else dear to you.
That’s why we’re available to answer questions about the process, services, and more. We can understand what kind of care you need and what you’re looking for.
Detox
After admission to our facility, you might be going through withdrawal symptoms. We’ll be there with you the whole way, with close medical monitoring along with specialized medication, exercise, and nutrition changes.
Rehabilitation
As your time at our facility progresses, the symptoms of withdrawal may begin to lessen, but that doesn’t mean we can relax our approach. This is the time to build you up and set a new routine. It’s time to focus on your mental and physical health. Through our programs and specialized treatment programs, we can help move you along.
Post-treatment Support & Outpatient
Just because you walk out the door doesn’t mean our work is finished. Once you’re nearing the end of treatment, we’ll build a discharge plan for you. You’ll know all the medications you need, what doctor’s appointments to expect, and everything you need afterward.
Length of Inhalants Treatment
Our inhalant treatment program is designed to be eight weeks. That is the average time that individuals stay, but the time may vary depending on you and your progress.
Some people stay shorter, and others stay longer. It varies on a person-by-person basis. Our goal is to help you become and STAY clean when you leave our center.
The Family Program for individuals in residential treatment is two days during the middle of your treatment stay and will be scheduled by the counselor based on your individualized needs. Family members to attend is defined by the client and can include other people that are their sober support. The Family Program is a counselor-facilitated program that provides families an opportunity to communicate and begin the healing process with education lectures and group counseling for the family and the client.
The Family Program is in addition to family visitation, which occurs during the eight weeks treatment stay. Family and other support people will be able to visit each Sunday afternoon for connection time.
Cost of Inhalants Treatment
Treatment cost varies based on the length of treatment stay, whether an individual needs withdrawal management (detoxification), and the cost of medications.
We work with most insurance providers in the US to provide you with the necessary support and tools to recover.
We can refer you to options for Idaho residence to cover the cost of treatment based on eligibility.
If you want to check out your payment options, contact us today. We can speak with your insurance company and see if your plan covers your treatment.
Do you or someone you know need help?
Addiction is a chronic disease, much like asthma, hypertension, diabetes, cancer, and many others. If you were diagnosed with stage 1 cancer, would you not seek some form of treatment to prevent it from getting worse? You don’t have to be at rock bottom to need treatment. Get help before it gets out of hand. If you are at rock bottom or have a severe diagnosis, it’s never too late to get the help you need.
