Treating Substance Use Disorder

If you have a substance use disorder, it's easy to feel powerless to stop. Fortunately, our doctor can help you start on the road to recovery, so you can live your best life. Dr. Zama at Compassionate Specialty Clinic in Greenbelt, MD, provides a wide range of health services including treatment of substance use disorder.

SUD Consequences

Substance use disorder can have serious consequences for your mental and physical health. These are just a few of the harmful results to your mind and body:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Weight loss
• Anemia
• Liver and kidney damage
• Heart damage

The harmful consequences aren't limited to the user. Substance use can damage relationships, families, work environment, and many other parts of your life.

SUD Symptoms

So, how do you know if you have a substance use problem? You may experience:

• Intense cravings for a drug
• A need to use more of the substance to get the same result
• A need to always keep a supply of the drug on hand
• Trying risky behaviors while using drugs
• Missing work or social obligations
• Isolation from friends and family
• Physical or psychological harm while using drugs
• Withdrawal symptoms when stopping a drug

Treatments

If you notice any of the signs and symptoms listed above, it's time to seek out the help of an expert. Our behavioral health and wellness doctor can help you get control of substance use, using several treatment options, including:

• Individual counseling, to help develop coping mechanisms to modify behavior
• Group counseling, to provide the support from others so you know you are not alone
• Medications, to help reduce withdrawal symptoms and start you on the road to recovery
• Alternative activities including meditation, stress reduction, and exercise to provide healthy alternatives to substance use