Will You See a Doctor During Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment?
Drug and alcohol addiction impact a person’s overall physical health as well as mental and emotional well-being. Treatment for addiction involves seeing a doctor and working closely with a team of professionals. When you come in for addiction treatment in our Lafayette, LA treatment center, you will have access to a doctor and other medical professionals who can help you work towards recovery.
What Will a Doctor Do for You in Addiction Treatment?
There are several times and ways that a doctor will help you with drug and alcohol addiction treatment. The amount and level of care you receive depends specifically on your needs. Here are some times when you can expect to work with a doctor for treatment.
- During your initial assessment
A doctor will conduct an initial assessment of your health and mental state when you begin working with us. This helps us determine what type of care is best suited for you right now. We encourage you to be open and honest with your doctor about everything you are facing so the proper treatment plan can be put into place.
- To determine if you need detox
Many people who enter drug and alcohol treatment need to start with detox, a process that allows your body to flush away the substances and begin the first stages of healing. If you are dependent on drugs and alcohol, meaning you are likely to have significant withdrawal symptoms, your doctor may recommend starting with detox.
- While in detox
Your doctor will monitor the care you receive during detox, addressing any health complications and withdrawal symptoms that arise. Our team will provide strategies to help minimize any frustration, discomfort, and other complications that could arise during your care. We are here for you.
- When reviewing medications
Many people who come into drug and alcohol addiction treatment have medications they need to take and those that they should not be taking. Our goal is to provide your body with everything it needs to recover. A doctor will work closely with you to align your medication treatment with your physical and mental health needs. You will continue to receive the prescriptions you need to take.
- To address illness and health complexities
Working with your primary care physician, our doctors will help you to get the medical care you need for any of the health challenges you may be facing. That includes addressing damage caused by addiction, treating diabetes or blood pressure concerns, and other types and levels of care. We do everything we can to support your long-term recovery.
- For psychiatric care
Many people also need psychiatric care during their drug and alcohol addiction treatment. We will ensure that you have that care. If we believe it necessary, we will provide a psychiatric evaluation and then work with highly trained professionals to determine the best type of care for your specific needs. Count on us to create a plan that fits your situation.
- For long-term recovery support
Many people find themselves facing a wide range of health complications due to their substance use disorder. That is normal, but sobriety won’t automatically reverse these complications. A component of our care is to ensure you receive ongoing care and support for any of the health needs you have.
We do all we can to help prepare you for the world and real-life challenges you may face after you leave treatment. You can count on us to work with you to address any physical needs you have with the most advanced resources available. Your success depends on it.
Set Up a Consultation with Our Team Today to Learn How We Can Help You
Contact our admissions counselors at Victory Addiction Recovery Center. Let’s talk about your challenges and create a plan for treating them. Consider what could happen in just four weeks of alcohol and drug addiction treatment.