Amador County is located in California’s Gold Country and is often referred to as ‘the Heart of the Mother Lode’ because of the abundance of gold mines in the area. However, these mines were shuttered in 1942 because they were seen as non-essential to the war effort.
It’s estimated that the population stands at roughly 42,000 people. Some of them will deal with alcohol and drug abuse, as well as co-occurring disorders. Because of this, they will need Amador rehab centers for treatment and relapse prevention. However, these are rare, and many who need treatment will have to leave for other places.
One of these places that people can turn to for treatment is Los Angeles, which is where Luxe Recovery is located.
Addiction is a complex disease that can come with a variety of risks. The health risks can vary depending on the specific substance, but many forms of addiction can cause depression and anxiety.
Addiction can also cause a person to develop a tolerance to the substance that they are taking. Tolerance can dull the effects of a substance, so people who struggle with addiction often have to increase their dosage to get the high that they want.
However, the amount that they take may be more than their bodies can safely handle. This can cause them to overdose and can be life-threatening in some cases.
There are also legal risks that come with addiction. While some substances like alcohol and marijuana may be legal in some cases, drugs like meth, cocaine, and illicitly-manufactured fentanyl are illegal to possess, manufacture, or distribute.
People who are addicted to prescription medication may also engage in ‘doctor shopping.’ This is when they go from one doctor to another in hopes of getting more prescriptions. This is against the law in California.
The influence of substances can also impair a person’s judgment and make them more liable to commit harmful acts. Because of this, some people may commit reckless or illegal actions when they are drunk or high, which can endanger themselves or others.
Amador County and California as a whole have seen serious problems with substance addiction. While the mortality rate from opioids dropped 30% from 2011 to 2019, the mortality rate from fentanyl increased 10-fold from 2015 to 2019.
Amphetamine-related hospital visits also increased by 50% from 2018 to 2020. It’s estimated that a total of 2.9 million Californians over the age of 12, or about 9% of that population, struggle with a substance use disorder.
This highlights the need for treatment throughout the state.
Despite the need for treatment in the area, there are few places where people can find the support they need. Some of these treatment options include:
While treatment facilities are rare, there are a few other options, such as:
Because of the rarity of comprehensive treatment in the area, people who need addiction recovery services in Amador County have to leave for other cities. Some of the benefits of coming to us in Los Angeles include:
Our rehab facility in Los Angeles is located in one of the city’s most desirable neighborhoods and comes with the amenities to match. These amenities include a gym, a pool, a spa, and an onsite chef.
We offer Dual Diagnosis treatment because we understand that people who struggle with addiction often present with a co-occurring mental health disorder. Dual Diagnosis allows us to treat both conditions and foster comprehensive recovery.
We offer multiple levels of care, including detox, residential treatment, an intensive outpatient program, and sober living.
A cornerstone of our care is that our rehab programs are personalized to everyone who comes to us for substance use disorder treatment. This allows us to give people the help that they need in the way that they need it.
Coming to us for inpatient rehab also means being isolated from triggering circumstances and people who may enable unhealthy behavior. This can give someone the space that they need to focus on their mental health and substance addiction treatment.
Addiction can be a sensitive topic for some people, so they may want discretion in their drug and alcohol treatment. Los Angeles is far enough away from Amador that a person can have some protection from any prying eyes.
Inpatient addiction treatment can often be pivotal for treating a person’s substance use disorder. While in a residential facility, a person won’t be able to use drugs and alcohol because these facilities are controlled environments.
Patients will generally participate in individual and group counseling. Individual counseling can help a person address the root cause of their addiction as well as help them develop coping skills that will help them prevent relapse when they leave the facility.
Group therapy can offer them a place where they can practice the skills they learn in individual counseling. Moreover, addiction can be isolating. Group therapy can give a person a chance to find a supportive community.
Residential programs are not meant to last forever, and treatment facilities prepare their guests to leave by offering them aftercare services. These treatment services can include sober living and outpatient treatment.
Detox and treatment are just the first steps in managing addiction. Many people will need continued care and support for their conditions. Because of this need, many who struggle with addiction continue to attend individual and group counseling.
A powerful tool in helping a person rebuild their lives after substance use is sober living. In this kind of treatment, a person lives in a sober living home, sometimes called a halfway house, and they participate in therapeutic activities to help them rebuild their lives.
These activities will focus on helping them live independently and helping them develop the skills that they’ll need, such as managing their relationships and rebuilding their careers.
In a halfway house, residents will be responsible for their own upkeep, so they’ll often have to cook their own meals and do their own laundry. They may also be responsible for sharing in the upkeep of shared spaces such as common areas and bathrooms.
Sober-living homes will also have rules that residents must follow, and they may also be randomly tested for drugs or alcohol.
Sobriety can seem as if it’s just out of reach for people who struggle with drug or alcohol addiction. But that is not the case. If a person who struggles with addiction is given the right support and puts the work in, they can take their life back and manage their condition.
We want to give you the right support to help you work towards your recovery. Contact us to learn more.
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