Treatment for Anxiety
At Recovery Ways, we recognize that anxiety and substance abuse often go hand in hand. Research shows that one in three people with anxiety also suffer from substance abuse or dependence. So each patient is thoroughly assessed to ensure that both the chemical dependence and mood disorder is being treated. All treatment programs at Recovery Ways include individualized care and personalized treatment plans, multiple weekly group and individual therapy based on the 12 steps, and a family program.
Recovery Ways knows that anxiety can be a major factor in relapse, so we make it a priority to give patient all the resources they need to continue treatment for depression and substance dependency after they leave our program.
Most people have feelings of anxiety before an important event. However, anxiety disorder is a common chronic disorder of long-lasting anxiety that is not focused on any one object or situation. Those suffering from anxiety disorder experience persistent, excessive and unrealistic fear and worry about everyday matters. Recent surveys have found that as many as 18% of Americans may be affected by anxiety disorder.
Symptoms of Anxiety
- Racing thoughts
- Feelings of dread
- Inability to control anxious thoughts
- Tendency to worry about everything and expecting the worst
- Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
- Stomach problems, nausea, or diarrhea
- Jumpiness, edginess, or restlessness
- Tiring easily
- Irritability
- Inability to relax
- Difficulty concentrating
- Muscle tension, aches, and soreness
Anxiety Disorder and Addiction
People who suffer from anxiety disorder often have an acute and overwhelming attack of panic or fear. Many times the fear is so intense that it leads to self-medication with a sedative, painkiller or opiate-based drug. When the cycle continues, an addiction can be created.
For some people the use of alcohol and drugs and the withdrawal from them can cause symptoms of anxiety. In these cases the anxiety symptoms may be substance induced and the symptoms will subside with prolonged abstinence. For others, the symptoms of anxiety persist and may even worsen with prolonged abstinence thus making recovery more difficult.
Recovery Ways specializes in treating a wide variety of addictions and co-occurring disorders, for more information on how to get you or your loved one help, call us toll- free: 888-986-7848.
