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Treatment options for substance use disorder


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Recovery from substance use disorder is always possible for anyone and everyone. Substance use disorder is also known as addiction. 

Help is always here. There is support for anyone who might be struggling with addiction, and there are options to help start on a treatment and recovery journey. The first step is reaching out to learn about the many different options available for treatment.  

Treatment can come in different forms, and often more than one form! Here are a few examples of treatment pathways: 

Detoxification: a detox program can help stabilize withdrawal from substances in a controlled, medical environment. This could take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks.  

Inpatient/Residential Rehabilitation: in an inpatient program, individuals live at a treatment center and receive treatment and plans made just for them. This program can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. Following inpatient treatment, staff can help individuals find recovery housing and outpatient therapy.  

 

Outpatient Rehabilitation: in an outpatient program, individuals attend therapy and receive treatment on their own time. They travel to treatment centers, community health clinics, or another type of facility to receive treatment and therapy. Group sessions and therapy are an option within outpatient treatment to receive help and support in the recovery journey. Peer Recovery Coaches currently facilitate several groups, which are also open to individuals outside of outpatient therapy who are seeking support, structure, and continued sobriety: 

 

  • White Bison Medicine Wheel Wellbriety 12 Step for alcohol and substance use. 
  • Warrior Down Talking Circle for individuals to interact with others in treatment and discuss their experiences. 
  • Mending Broken Hearts to discuss grief and loss. 

 

Medications: medications can also be a very effective option for some individuals, especially those who are using alcohol and/or opioids. Medications can help people through withdrawal from substances and aid them in any outpatient treatment.  

The Southern Ute Behavioral Health Office offers support for family stress, general stress, mental health problems, and substance use. The team includes counselors, peer recovery coaches, a physician who treats addiction with medication, a psychiatrist, a prevention specialist, and a care coordinator. Treatment is available in-person, by telemedicine, and over the telephone. Call them at 970-563-5700 to make an appointment and talk about treatment options. 

They will walk you through the treatment process, they will help place people in residential treatment and can help coordinate enrollment in Medicaid if needed. Peer recovery coaches are there to support you at every point in the process.  

 

Addiction is treatable, and recovery is always possible. Learn more about treatment options and resources at LTLSouthernUte.org, and learn how individuals in your community overcame barriers to find recovery. Services are also available for family members that are affected by a loved one’s addiction, including counseling.  

If you have an immediate mental health, emotional or substance use concern, 988 is free, confidential and available 24/7. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 or live chat at 988Colorado.com. 

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