Drug Addiction
It is estimated that nearly 21 million people are currently dealing with an addiction to drugs or alcohol in the U.S. today. And thanks to a huge increase in the abuse of certain drugs, like opioids, overdose rates have more than tripled since 1990. These rates aren’t exclusive to one part of the country; here in Orange County, we have also have an addiction crisis of our own.
The statistics for drug abuse and drug rehab in Orange County are stark. Each year, we see over 5,500 hospitalizations and 700 substance abuse-related deaths. Seventy-eight percent of these deaths are accidental; prescription drugs cause over half of them; and 66 percent are related to opioids, of which over half were prescribed rather than illicit. The average substance-abuse-related hospitalization length is 4.3 days, leading to almost $430 million in hospital fees.
Women
Women have additional societal pressures that men do not experience. Not only can this lead to drug use and co-occurring mental illness, it can make it more difficult to get to the root of the issue. Our care team understands what it means to be a woman struggling with drug use and searching for rehab. We will work with you to ensure that your treatment plan considers all of your circumstances, concerns and needs.
Men
Fear of detox is one of the biggest deterrents to seeking treatment. For men, this is compounded by the feeling of appearing weak for pursuing rehab. There is no shame in seeking treatment for drug use. Our staff will listen openly and with understanding to your history and goals and design a custom treatment plan to help you start and sustain a life without drugs.
Young Adults
Young adults have more access and many feel heightened pressure from peers to use drugs. They are also more likely to use more than one substance. This can lead to the need for a more complex treatment plan. At our recovery center, we have extensive experience treating young adults who are struggling with drug use. We will work with you to understand your unique circumstances and triggers while designing your care plan.
Risk Factors for Drug Addiction
Addiction is considered a mental health disorder because of the way that it affects the function of your brain. And like other mental health conditions, the risk factors for addiction usually fall under four different categories:
Your Environment
Different environmental factors, from your family’s behavior to your friends to experiencing trauma, have been found to play a part in experimenting with drugs or alcohol, and becoming addicted.
Your Genetics
People who have a family history of drug or alcohol abuse are at a higher risk of becoming an addict themselves, as certain genetic traits affect addiction.
A History of Mental Health Issues
For people who have an existing mental health issue, the risk of becoming addicted to drugs or alcohol is twice that of someone without mental health issues.
How & When You Start Using
Other things that can heavily influence a person’s likelihood of becoming addicted is trying drugs or alcohol at a very young age, what your drug of choice is, and how you take it.
Drug Addiction Rehab Center in Orange County, CA
Our drug addiction rehab in Orange County care team will work with you to create a personalized treatment plan that is reflective of you as a person, not a statistic. We will safely assist you through detox and then continue to work with you in our residential therapy program. Pacific Sand Recovery’s 2:1 staff to client ratio ensures that you get the attention and dedication you deserve while our residential setting and private rooms will give you the security you need while in recovery. Our combined therapy approach caters to your needs and is flexible to move with you as you move through your drug rehab in Orange County, into aftercare programs for long-term recovery. Learn more about Pacific Sands Recovery and contact us today at 949-426-7962.
