化学依赖和物质滥用

成瘾可以极大地影响日常功能。如果you or a loved one is experiencing addiction, know that there are many health services, resources, treatments and support options, for those suffering from chemical dependency and substance abuse.

At Banner Health, we are dedicated to providing you or your loved one with individualized care options so you can get back to your best self as quickly as possible. Reaching out for help is the first step.

什么是化学依赖和物质滥用？

物质滥用和化学依赖性被认为是医学脑障碍。

物质滥用是指使用诸如药物的物质的模式，这些物质导致问题，例如缺失的工作，或在危险情况下使用物质，如在驾驶时。

Chemical dependency refers to a primary disease where a person becomes addicted to a mood-altering substance, such as drugs or alcohol, that causes a physical dependence. People with chemical dependency continue to use these substances even when problems related to their use have developed.

一些最常见的物质是：

• Alcohol
• Marijuana
• Prescription medications
• 可卡因
• 甲基苯丙胺
• vallucinogens.
• 吸入剂
• Opiates

化学依赖和物质滥用的迹象和症状

The signs and symptoms of chemical dependency and substance abuse vary from person to person.

Some common behaviors that can indicate a person has problems with drugs or alcohol include:

• 使用药物或酒精的渴望或强烈愿望
• Continuous drug or alcohol problems that interfere with daily life
• Using or drinking larger amounts over longer periods of time
• 试图减少或控制毒品或酒精消费不成功
• Giving up or reducing activities due to drug or alcohol use
• Taking dangerous risks, such as driving under the influence
• Developing a tolerance and needing more drugs or alcohol to get the same effect
• 不使用药物或酒精时经历戒断症状
• Using drugs or alcohol despite the accompanying physical or psychological problems

What Causes a Chemical Dependency?

Chemical dependency and substance abuse can be caused by multiple factors, including:

●遗传学
●Social pressure
●精神病问题
●Environmental stressors
●Individual personality characteristics

Screenings and Diagnosis for Chemical Dependency and Substance Abuse

您的医生或心理健康专业人员将能够诊断化学依赖或药物滥用。您的医生可能会提出关于您的选择的问题，以便进行诊断，例如使用的物质类型，使用它的频率和使用它的最后一次。您的医生也可能考虑其他身体症状，包括：

• Red eyes
• Constant fatigue
• Weight loss
• Abnormalities in lab work
• Unexpected heart rate or blood pressure abnormalities
• 缺乏对卫生的关注
• Anxiety, depression or sleep problems

Treatments for Chemical Dependency and Substance Abuse

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Banner Del E Webb Medical Center门诊计划

The Banner Del E Webb Medical Center’s outpatient program is designed for adults of all ages who need professional assistance with substance abuse-related issues.

This outpatient chemical dependency program is a group-based therapy that uses evidence-based techniques, such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy andrational emotive behavior therapy。这些技术侧重于教学技能和技术，以重新获得控制和平衡。

Adult Intensive Outpatient Chemical Dependency program

Banner also offers an Adult Intensive Outpatient Chemical Dependency program to help you embrace a drug and alcohol-free lifestyle. As many patients may suffer from additional mental health conditions, this program addresses additional factors to help patients cope with life’s challenges for a successful recovery.

Banner Behavioral Health Hospital

TheBanner Behavioral Health Hospitalis an inpatient facility located in Scottsdale, Arizona, that treats a variety of behavioral and mental health ailments, including chemical dependency and substance abuse.

The hospital treats patients in a minimally-restrictive environment with an expert team to get you back to living your fullest life as quickly as possible.

Reaching out is the first step to recovery. Banner Health can help. Our expert staff is ready to work with you to find the dependency treatment program to meet your individual needs and get you back to feeling like yourself.