Addiction / Substance Abuse
Addiction is a disease that affects the brain and behavior. Drug addiction isn’t about just heroin, cocaine, or other illegal drugs. Addiction can involve alcohol, nicotine, sleep and anti-anxiety medications, and other legal substances. At Altheda, we offer comprehensive treatments for addiction with fast, compassionate, discreet and confidential care.
Discreet and confidential care. Virtual and in-person visits available.
If you’re having a psychiatric emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. You can also call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255 or text “home” to 741-741.
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Common signs of addiction:
Changes to mental health
Lower performance at work or school
Extreme moods & mood swings
Financial challenges
Engage in risky behavior
Strained personal relationships
Withdrawal symptoms
Changes to physical health
Mixing substances & increasing substance use
Substance use at work or school
What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Addiction?
The exact effects of substance use disorder can vary based on the substances a person is using, their personal health, their mental health, their social health, and other isolated factors.
Changes to a person’s personality that may be a sign of addiction include:
- Choosing to isolate themselves from others
- Extreme mood swings, anger, anxiety, or depression
- Challenges with memory, concentration, and alertness
- Risky behaviour (especially to get and use drugs and alcohol)
- A lack of interest in activities they once enjoyed
Changes to a person’s habits that may be a sign of addiction include:
- Using drugs or alcohol in the morning, at school, or at work
- Using more drugs or alcohol to get the same effect
- Using substances more often
- Using substances alone
- Spending more money on drugs or alcohol
- Using substances as a coping mechanism
- Choosing activities or friends based on substance use
- Trying new substances or mixing substances to increase their effects
Challenges with daily life that can be signs of drug and alcohol addiction include:
- Lower productivity at work
- Lower grades at school
- Absences from school or work
- Decreased personal health
- Unstable finances
- Strained personal relationships
- Lower self-esteem
*Not all of the signs and symptoms mentioned are strictly signs of a person affected by substance use disorder—they may be signs of other mental and physical health conditions.
Asking for help is hard. We make it easy.
Tell us how you’ve been feeling. It only takes about 5-10 minutes. This can help us understand some of your symptoms better before your first visit.
An experienced medical provider will go through your current symptoms, personal history and medical history.
Or Virtual Visit
An experienced medical provider will go through your current symptoms, personal history and medical history.
Treatment typically includes medication and supportive strategies. We manage your medication and track your symptoms.
Is my privacy protected If I do virtual visits?
Yes, your privacy is our priority and all of your information (such as online assessment forms and medical notes) is confidential and protected under HIPAA Privacy Rule. No matter if it’s a virtual visit or an office visit, Altheda Medical Center offers discreet appointments with medical professionals. With virtual visits, we simplify the experience by delivering affordable online medical care from the comfort of your home. Of course, if you want to see us in-person, you are more than welcomed to do so by completing your assessment and scheduling an in-person appointment with us.
Wondering how to deal with addiction? We're here to help.
We understand how you feel and we’re here for you. Our medical providers are available now to help get you feeling better as soon as possible.
Our medical team will work with you to find the best treatment for your unique situation. Together, we can beat this.
Why Choose Altheda?
Unlike other online platform, you have a medical facility to visit physically anytime if needed
Coordinated approach allows for a hoslitic assessment and better treatment management
Discreet and convenient appointments that allow you to see providers fast
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