Substance Misuse | Drugs

What are your substance use struggles or those of your loved ones?

are you or a loved one facing these substance use challenges?

• Marijuana (Cannabis) - Used for its psychoactive effects in larger doses or more frequently than recommended for medicinal purposes, if applicable.

• Cocaine - Often snorted, smoked, or injected in amounts and frequencies much higher than would ever be medically recommended, seeking its intense high.

• Methamphetamine (Meth) - Abused for its powerful stimulant effects, often taken in ways that greatly increase its potency and risk, such as smoking or injection.

• Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium) - Taken in higher doses than prescribed, without a prescription, or combined with other substances to enhance their sedative effects, leading to dependence and withdrawal symptoms.

• Club Drugs (MDMA/Ecstasy, GHB, Ketamine) - Used in party settings to enhance social experiences and sensory perceptions, often in doses that exceed safe limits and in combinations that increase risk.

• Prescription Stimulants (Adderall, Ritalin) - Misused by individuals without ADHD to enhance academic performance or weight loss, often leading to dependence and side effects.

• Inhalants (solvents, aerosol sprays) - Used for their psychoactive effects by inhaling the chemicals, a form of use that is never recommended or safe, leading to immediate risks and long-term health issues.

Or, maybe also be involved with other habits that worsen the situation;

• Opioids (Heroin, Morphine, Fentanyl) - Misused by taking doses higher than prescribed, using them without a prescription, or through methods intended to increase their euphoric effects, such as snorting or injecting.

• Alcohol - Often consumed in excessive quantities to achieve intoxication, bypassing safe drinking guidelines and leading to acute impairment or long-term health issues.

• Tobacco/Nicotine - Frequently used excessively or started at a young age, leading to addiction and increased risk of health problems, despite being aware of the risks.

What drug misuse evaluation and treatment means

• A comprehensive approach: Our services are designed to offer a thorough assessment and treatment of drug addiction or referral, addressing the physical, psychological, and social aspects of this complex condition.

• Tailored to you: Understanding that each journey is unique, we customize our evaluation and support you in the treatment plans that fit your specific needs, challenges, and goals, ensuring a path to recovery that feels truly yours.

What happens during a drug misuse evaluation and treatment?

• In-depth evaluation: Our first step is a detailed assessment, where we explore your history with drug use, health background, and the impact of drug use on your life to form a comprehensive understanding of your situation.

• Creating your treatment plan: With the insights gained from the evaluation, we collaboratively design a treatment plan or make referrals that may include detoxification, medication-assisted treatment, therapy, and support mechanisms tailored to facilitate your recovery.

• Ongoing support and re-evaluation: Recovery is a journey, and we provide continuous support, monitoring, and adjustments to your treatment plan as needed, ensuring the most effective and sustainable path to wellness.

When you should consider drug addiction evaluation and treatment

• Recognizing the need for help: If drug use is affecting your health, relationships, work, or overall well-being, it’s time to seek professional help.

• Challenges with quitting on your own: Many find it difficult to stop using drugs without support due to withdrawal symptoms or underlying issues. Our program offers the structured support needed to overcome these challenges.

• Desire for a change: If you or a loved one is ready to break free from the cycle of addiction and reclaim control over your life, our comprehensive evaluation and treatment services are here to guide you through.

In the journey of life, facing drug misuse (addiction) to opioids, painkillers, or prescription medicines can be one of the most challenging roads to navigate.

Your path to wellness begins here

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Our Aims and Objectives

1. Achieving lasting recovery: Our primary goal is to help you achieve sustained sobriety and wellness, addressing not just the addiction but the underlying causes and conditions that contribute to it.

2. Empowering personal growth: We aim to empower you with the tools, knowledge, and support needed to navigate recovery, fostering personal growth, resilience, and a fulfilling life beyond addiction.

3. Enhancing overall well-being: Our holistic approach means we’re committed to improving not only your physical health but also your mental and emotional well-being, helping you rebuild a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

Our SMART Goals Defined

• Our goals are Specific (tailored to your needs), Measurable (with clear benchmarks for progress), Achievable (realistic and manageable), Relevant (aligned with your personal mental health goals), and Time-bound (with scheduled reviews to assess progress).
  

You didn’t come this far to stop.

Believe you can, and you're halfway there.

Theodore Roosevelt

The benefits of our mental health medication management services

• Personalized care: You receive a treatment plan designed specifically for you, taking into account your unique background, needs, and recovery goals.

• Expert guidance and support: Our team of professionals offers expert care and compassionate support throughout your recovery journey, ensuring you never have to face this challenge alone.

• A path to holistic healing: Beyond addressing addiction, our services aim to promote holistic healing, helping you restore balance in every aspect of your life for long-term well-being and happiness.

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Your next step toward wellness

Imagine a future where you are free from the chains of drug addiction, equipped with the strength, knowledge, and support to lead a fulfilling, balanced life. That future starts today at our clinic. Our comprehensive drug addiction evaluation and treatment services (or referrals) are designed to provide you with the personalized care, expert guidance, and compassionate support you need to overcome addiction and reclaim your life. With our holistic approach to recovery, we are here to walk with you every step of the way on your journey to wellness. Take the first step towards transforming your life.

Contact us today, and let’s embark on this path to recovery together.

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Psychiatric evaluation and management

• Case management (psychiatric/mental health)

• Court services (psychiatric/mental health reports)

• Medication management

• Psychiatric and mental health evaluation

• Other psychiatric and mental health reports.
  

Substance Abuse

• Alcohol addiction

• Coffee or stimulant addiction

• Drugs addiction (Cocaine, Marijuana, Heroin, Meth, etc.)

• Food or soda addiction

• Smoking, tobacco, or vaping addiction

• Opioids, painkillers, or prescription medicines addiction

Unhealthy Habits & Addiction

• Gambling or gaming addiction

• Internet and computer addiction

• Sexual addiction or disorder

• Shopping and spending addiction

• Work addiction (Workaholism)

• Other addiction issues.

• Abuse/Trauma

• Adjustment issues

• Anger issues

• Antisocial/deviant behavior

• Anxiety/stress

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Autism (adults)

• Autism (children)

• Body image problems

• Bipolar disorder

• Compulsive stealing (Kleptomania)

• Crisis intervention

• Depression

• Eating disorders

• Eating disorder - Anorexia Nervosa,

• Eating disorder - Binge Eating,

• Eating disorder - Bulimia Nervosa,

• Eating disorder - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

• Family conflict

• Imposter syndrome (Self-imposter disorder)

• Intellectual development/learning disability

• Lying disorders (Compulsive lying and Pathological lying)

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)

• Paranoia

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Psychosis

• Self-esteem issues

• Schizophrenia

• Sleep problems (sleep disorder, insomnia)

• Trauma

• Women’s Issues

• Other psychiatric and mental health issues
  

We also provide these administrative services

Here're addiction problems we treat

• Nutrition/vitamin treatment

• Stomach reduction assessment/evaluation

• Weight management

• General health education (individual and group lessons)

• Other nutrition and weight management services.
  

And we provide nutrition and weight management services to make your well-being even more complete

Don't let life's challenges define you—or your loved one—we are here to help you overcome and thrive!

Here're psychosocial and psychosomatic issues we treat

We operate under the laws and regulations of the State of Maryland as a Maryland outpatient clinic.

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OUR PHILOSOPHY

Solutions, not judgement

We are committed to you and your loved ones; we admire your courage in seeking help and we respond with unwavering support and personalized treatment.

Our compassionate care is aimed at healing and growth, breaking down mental health barriers, and celebrating positive change. Together, we'll journey towards wellness, guided by empathy and expertise.