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Addiction is complex and so is recovery. That\u2019s why we offer treatment for a variety of addictions. Our board-certified addiction medicine physicians work with you to understand your patterns and prescribe medications that reduce cravings, support focus, or improve emotional balance depending on your unique situation. Whether your goal is moderation or abstinence, we tailor every treatment plan to your personal needs. Your care will be private, effective, and focused on sustainable change. We also provide regular check-ins, education, and ongoing support so you can build a plan that truly works for your lifestyle and recovery goals.<\/p>\n
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Naltrexone is a safe, non-addictive medication that can make it easier to cut back or stop drinking. It works by blocking the \u201cfeel-good\u201d effects that alcohol has on the brain. This means that when you drink, you don\u2019t get the same buzz or reward, so alcohol becomes less appealing over time.<\/p>\n
For many people, this helps reduce cravings and makes it easier to stay in control. Naltrexone doesn\u2019t cause withdrawal, it doesn\u2019t make you sick even if you drink alcohol while taking it \u2014it\u2019s designed to support you wherever you are in your recovery journey.<\/p>\n
Acamprosate is a safe, non-addictive medication that helps the brain heal after stopping alcohol. Drinking for a long time changes the brain\u2019s balance, which can cause restlessness, trouble sleeping, and strong urges to drink when you try to quit.<\/p>\n
Acamprosate works by restoring this balance, which reduces cravings and makes it easier to stay alcohol-free. It doesn\u2019t make you sick if you drink while taking this medication. It works to help you reduce or completely stop drinking alcohol.<\/p>\n
Right now, there isn\u2019t one single \u201cgo-to\u201d medication for stimulant use disorder the way there is for alcohol or opioids. But research has shown that certain medicines can help reduce cravings, ease withdrawal, and support recovery.<\/p>\n
These medicines work in different ways:<\/p>\n
At our practice, we use evidence-based approaches, which may include medicines such as bupropion, topiramate, or others, depending on your needs. The goal is always the same: to help you feel more stable, reduce cravings, and give you the best chance at recovery.<\/p>\n
Behavioral addictions\u2014such as gambling, gaming, or compulsive internet use\u2014can effect the brain in ways similar to drugs or alcohol. The brain\u2019s \u201creward system\u201d gets overstimulated, making it hard to cut back even when the behavior is causing problems.<\/p>\n
There isn\u2019t one single medication that works for everyone, but certain medicines can help reduce cravings, improve self-control, and balance mood. These may include medicines that calm urges, treat anxiety or depression, or reduce compulsive behaviors.<\/p>\n
At our practice, we create a personalized plan that may include medication support, resources, and referrals. The goal is to make the urges less intense, so you have more space to focus on building a healthier routine and lifestyle.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [vc_row el_class=”sec-width”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Addiction is complex and so is recovery. That\u2019s why we offer treatment for a variety of addictions. Our board-certified addiction medicine physicians work with you to understand your patterns and prescribe medications that reduce cravings, support focus, or improve emotional balance depending on your unique situation. Whether your goal is moderation or abstinence, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":432,"parent":46,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"pages\/page-service-single.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-214","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/designvista.serverhatch.com\/emerging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/214","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/designvista.serverhatch.com\/emerging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/designvista.serverhatch.com\/emerging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/designvista.serverhatch.com\/emerging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/designvista.serverhatch.com\/emerging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=214"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/designvista.serverhatch.com\/emerging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/214\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":609,"href":"https:\/\/designvista.serverhatch.com\/emerging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/214\/revisions\/609"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/designvista.serverhatch.com\/emerging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/46"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/designvista.serverhatch.com\/emerging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/432"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/designvista.serverhatch.com\/emerging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=214"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}