Addiction treatment near Houston, Kemah, the Woodlands areas, and Utah County
Substance abuse disorder is a disease that impacts the brain, behavior, and overall mental well-being of the individual who struggles with the disorder. These substances can include but are not limited to alcohol, cannabis, stimulants (cocaine, methamphetamines), opiates (heroin, pain medication such as oxycodone/Vicodin), and benzodiazepines (Xanax/Valium).
Whatever the substance an individual is struggling with recovery and healing. It is a long road that is challenging and has a low success rate in those who can sustain sobriety from their drug of choice or alcohol. 85% of individuals relapse within the first year after seeking some treatment for their disorder. The most common treatments for substance abuse disorder are a drug detox center (clearing the body of all drugs and alcohol) which is usually followed by some residential addiction treatment center where specialist(s) treat the individual(s) mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health. In this setting, in theory, the individual begins connecting with others and feeling supported in their recovery journey.
Symptoms (DSM 5 Diagnostic- word for word)
Impaired control over substance use
(DSM-5 criteria 1 to 4)
Consuming the substance in larger amounts and for a longer amount of time than intended.
Persistent desire to cut down or regulate use. The individual may have unsuccessfully attempted to stop in the past.
Spending a great deal of time obtaining, using, or recovering from the effects of substance use.
Experiencing craving, a pressing desire to use the substance.
Social impairment
(DSM-5 criteria 5 to 7)
Substance use impairs ability to fulfill major obligations at work, school, or home.
Continued use of the substance despite it causing significant social or interpersonal problems.
Reduction or discontinuation of recreational, social, or occupational activities because of substance use.
Risky use
(DSM-5 criteria 8 and 9)
Recurrent substance use in physically unsafe environments.
Persistent substance use despite knowledge that it may cause or exacerbate physical or psychological problems.
Pharmacologic
(DSM-5 criteria 10 and 11)
Tolerance: Individual requires increasingly higher doses of the substance to achieve the desired effect, or the usual dose has a reduced effect; individuals may build tolerance to specific symptoms at different rates.
Withdrawal: A collection of signs and symptoms that occurs when blood and tissue levels of the substance decrease. Individuals are likely to seek the substance to relieve symptoms. No documented withdrawal symptoms from hallucinogens, PCP, or inhalants.
Note: Individuals can have an SUD with prescription medications, so tolerance and withdrawal (criteria 10 and 11) in the context of appropriate medical treatment do not count as criteria for an SUD..
How can brain mapping and Neurofeedback help with Substance Use Disorder?
Now how can Neurofeedback help in this process? Those who struggle with substance abuse disorder often use due to stress, anxiety, depression, experienced trauma, genetics, boredom, lack of coping skills, lack of connection, and to self-medicate, etc. Neurofeedback and brain mapping can pinpoint each of these different reasons why some people use drugs or alcohol. This is done by reading the brain waves and the quality of oxygen in different areas of a person’s brain. Once this is established in the individual, there are specific protocols based on the theory of operant conditioning that can teach the individual to increase blood flow in the area brain being treated. So, this means that an individual who uses drugs or alcohol to cope with stress can treat that stress by utilizing Neurofeedback, treating the source of their substance abuse disorder.
Often the mainstream addiction treatments such as AA (alcoholics anonymous), NA (narcotics anonymous), and other substance abuse treatment centers can cause people a great deal of stress. It could be that a person has social anxiety or may feel intimidated in these settings. Whatever the case is for that person, the stress or anxiety created by this can sometimes trigger an uncontrollable urge to use, increasing the chances of a relapse. AA and NA, and other resources like that have been known to help countless amounts of people find hope, peace, and healing. Still, for those who cannot overcome the social aspect of it, Neurofeedback is an alternative treatment that has been proven to help those with substance abuse disorder.
If you are suffering from the complexity of substance abuse disorder and have found it challenging to maintain your sobriety through either doing it on your own or utilizing mainstream treatments, Neurofeedback may be the missing piece to the puzzle to you finding long-term recovery and getting your life back.
Neurofeedback Individual Therapy in Houston, Kemah, and the Woodlands areas, and Utah County
Our clinicians support and assist clients in connecting with their authentic selves and learn to be their best selves. Also, behaviors will be evaluated that are not currently working for them. We utilize the Neurofeedback therapy modality. The neurofeedback modality is research-based and shows success based on the particular issues and the client. If you are looking for addiction treatment in Houston or the Houston area, please contact us today.
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Our greatest desire at ADHD and Neurofeedback is to help each feel comfortable and hopeful about their therapy process. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns. We also offer a free consultation to help assess how therapy can benefit you and help you to feel peace and happiness again. We provide Neurofeedback therapy services in both Houston, Kemah, Woodlands areas, and Utah County.