Codeine Addiction Treatment In Spain
Codeine, when used properly, is an effective pain management technique that can offer significant pain relief. Prescribed codeine is typically offered to individuals struggling with chronic pain that’s more severe than the low to moderate pain that other medication such as paracetamol can handle. However, codeine is an example of an opioid branch of pain medication which can become addictive when misused and abused.
Seeking Support For Codeine Addiction
If you or a loved one is struggling with codeine addiction, then it is vital that you seek support. Taking codeine in excessive amounts for long periods can be damaging to your health – both physical and mental.
At InnerLife Recovery we offer personalised treatment options to reduce codeine abuse and offer a comprehensive roadmap to recovery that helps you manage the behavioural symptoms of codeine addiction. All of this takes place at our rehabilitation centre in Spain where we take a holistic approach to treatment that deals with the behavioural, physical, and psychological symptoms of codeine addiction.
Understanding Codeine Addiction
Before you can focus on recovery it’s important that you first understand codeine addiction and how you can develop an addiction to codeine in the first place. There are two main aspects of addiction to codeine that must be tackled:
- psychological addiction
- physical addiction
Physical Aspects Of Codeine Addiction
Codeine is primarily used to manage pain by blocking opioid receptors and pain signals in the brain, meaning your central nervous system never allows you to feel the signs and symptoms of pain in the first place.
When abused, however, higher doses of codeine are associated with feelings of euphoria as it directly impacts the brain’s reward system. Emotional pain may also be lessened due to these effects.
Physical symptoms of addiction are often felt most during withdrawal. Physical withdrawal symptoms of codeine addiction can cause pain, including head and muscle aches, as well as other physical issues such as breathing difficulties, vomiting and diarrhoea.
Often those going through codeine withdrawal without the proper medical support will choose to partake in more codeine use to prevent these symptoms, leading to further codeine dependence and a cycle of drug abuse.
Psychological Aspects Of Codeine Addiction
With the physical symptoms come certain psychological dependencies too. Substance addiction can lead to a lowering of an individual’s self esteem and self worth. This, in turn, lowers an individual’s mood and increases feelings of stress, anxiety, and helplessness – often called the psychological withdrawal symptoms of addiction.
During the cycle of substance abuse, it’s common for an individual to want to stop, but the only coping mechanism they know for these negative emotions is to turn to codeine again for a euphoric high, and the cycle continues.
Part of our holistic treatment programme is tackling negative emotions through other coping mechanisms to avoid the abuse of codeine and other opiates as a coping technique in the future.
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What Are The Impacts Of Codeine Addiction?
For the individual addicted to codeine there can be far-reaching consequences from financial difficulties to mental health concerns to physical health issues such as blurred vision, dizziness, frequent fainting, low blood pressure, and even seizures and death in the worst cases.
As tolerance towards the drug increases with excessive use and abuse, the effects of codeine worsens. But codeine misuse affects not just the individual, but all those around them.
It’s common for individuals to withdraw socially when battling codeine addiction, which can lead to further worries for loved ones who can see the often scary effect the addiction is having on the individual, without any real way to help.
In short, codeine abuse impacts almost every aspect of a person’s life, which is why effective treatment that takes a holistic, individual-centred approach is so vital. You can find all that with InnerLife Recovery.
How InnerLife Can Support With Your Codeine Addiction Recovery
We have a simple but effective five step plan for supporting an individual through codeine addiction treatment in Spain:
- Medically supervised withdrawal
- Personalised treatment plan
- Counselling and therapy
- Holistic therapies and activities
- Aftercare planning
We always tailor our treatment plan to the individual to ensure effective results, but let’s explore what we offer more generically below.
1. Medically Supervised Withdrawal From Codeine
The first step to successful treatment is removing the drug from your body through a detox programme that prioritises your physical and mental health. This will be carried out under the supervision of our medical professional team to ensure withdrawal symptoms are managed comfortably and to support you during this crucial first step.
2. Developing A Personalised Treatment Plan
The next step is to create an individualised treatment plan that recognises that each recovery is different and that what works for one individual, might not work for another. We’ll talk with you about any experiences you’ve had of previous rehabilitation attempts, what worked for you and what didn’t, and then use that information to create an effective treatment plan that recognises you as an individual.
3. Counselling And Therapy
There are many different counselling and therapeutic options open to you at InnerLife, so with our expert guidance and your individual desires, we’ll find the perfect option for you. The purpose of this step is to help you to understand the psychology behind your addiction and to tackle root emotional causes to prevent relapse in the future.
From individual to group sessions, cognitive behavioural therapy to newer, evidence-based therapies, we can help find a therapeutic path forwards for you that directly tackles the emotional pain of addiction and its underlying causes, whilst also providing you with new, healthier emotional coping mechanisms.
4. Holistic Therapies And Activities
Part of our successful treatment formula at InnerLife is tackling every aspect of addiction, which goes far beyond the psychological and physical symptoms we usually associate with drug addictions. The right diet, breathing exercises, yoga, meditation and oxygen therapies can all play a part in your treatment. By taking this more holistic approach, we help treat the entire person, not just the body and the brain. This sets us apart from other rehabilitation centres and increases the chances of success for the individual.
5. Thorough Aftercare Planning And Support
We know that recovery is a lifelong journey for individuals who have been addicted to codeine, which is why we always put in a strong aftercare plan and support programme to support your continued success. We put a plan in place that emphasises support, relapse prevention, and sustained wellness beyond the structure of our treatment programme and rehabilitation centre.
Why Choose InnerLife Recovery In Spain
It may seem extreme to head to Spain to combat a codeine addiction, but for many individuals struggling with substance use and abuse, heading to a completely new environment can be just the catalyst they need to really work on themselves and find a route to recovery – and where better is there to do that than in our tranquil Spain location.
But our success is down to more than just sunny weather and a calm environment, there are plenty of reasons why our success rates soar:
Dedicated Support Team
We have an experienced support team at InnerLife Recovery consisting of medical experts, trained therapists, holistic practitioners and support staff who are all here to support you through every step of your recovery. From initial arrival to rehabilitation and beyond into aftercare, you can rely on our dedicated team as you change your inner life.
Calm, Controlled Environment
Our rehabilitation centre is based in the heart of Spain in a stunning location known for its serenity. This calm, yet controlled environment is the perfect place to discover real change, to transform your behaviours, and take back control of your life. With our team of experts and our centre’s beautiful surroundings, you’re sure to find a safe environment to tackle your codeine addiction.
5 Step Individualised Treatment Plan
We create a comprehensive, individualised treatment plan for everybody we treat, meaning we really get to know what works for you and customise the support we put in place to align with your needs. The idea here is that our treatment for codeine addiction is much more effective when it focuses on the individual, and this leads to a more sustainable recovery overall.
A ‘Whole-Person’ Holistic Approach
Treatment for codeine addiction has to go beyond simply removing the drug from the body and talking therapies if you want real, sustained change in your life. That’s why we offer a holistic approach that focuses on your entire well being, from physical, mental and emotional health, to mindful practices, breathing, and dietary changes, we ensure you leave our rehabilitation centre with a new sense of self.
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Codeine addiction can be beaten once and for all – regardless of whether or not you’ve relapsed in the past. At InnerLife Recovery, we believe a residential, holistic approach to recovery is the most successful way you can overcome a codeine addiction. We focus on detoxification and sobriety, but also emphasise the importance of well being and fulfilment for an ever-lasting recovery.
If you or your loved one are ready to stamp out a codeine addiction at a serene rehabilitation centre in the heart of Spain supported by a team of varied experts, then contact us today for a FREE initial consultation to find out how we can help.
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