Substance Use & Addiction
Substance use disorders are medical conditions — not moral failures. Evidence-based treatment addresses both the addiction and the underlying mental health factors driving it.
Get Help TodayWhat Is a Substance Use Disorder?
A substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex condition in which a person uses a substance — alcohol, drugs, or prescription medications — despite harmful consequences. It's characterized by compulsive use, loss of control, and continued use despite negative effects on health, relationships, and daily functioning.
Addiction involves real, measurable changes in brain chemistry and structure. Recovery is possible, but typically requires professional support — especially for co-occurring mental health conditions, which are present in over 50% of people with substance use disorders.
Substance Use Disorders We Treat
Alcohol Use Disorder
Inability to control drinking, continued use despite consequences, tolerance, and withdrawal symptoms. The most common SUD in the US.
Cannabis Use Disorder
Problematic marijuana use causing distress or impairment — including dependence, withdrawal, and impact on motivation and cognition.
Stimulant Use Disorder
Cocaine, methamphetamine, and misuse of prescription stimulants — with crash cycles, cardiovascular risks, and psychiatric effects.
Opioid Use Disorder
Problematic use of heroin, fentanyl, or prescription opioids. Highly treatable with medications like buprenorphine (Suboxone) combined with behavioral support.
Sedative & Benzodiazepine Dependence
Dependence on prescription sedatives — requiring careful, medically supervised tapering and alternative treatment approaches.
Co-Occurring Disorders (Dual Diagnosis)
Substance use alongside depression, anxiety, PTSD, or bipolar disorder. Treating both conditions simultaneously is essential for lasting recovery.
Common Signs of a Substance Use Problem
How We Treat Substance Use at Arcadia Minds
We provide a non-judgmental, medically informed approach to addiction treatment — treating the whole person, not just the substance.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
FDA-approved medications (naltrexone for alcohol and opioids, buprenorphine for opioids) significantly improve recovery outcomes. We prescribe and monitor these in a supportive outpatient setting.
Motivational Interviewing & CBT
Collaborative therapy that strengthens motivation for change, builds coping skills, and helps identify and manage triggers for use.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
We treat co-occurring anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other mental health conditions alongside the substance use — because recovery requires addressing both.
Relapse Prevention Planning
A personalized plan identifying triggers, coping strategies, and support systems — built collaboratively with your provider.