When Is It Time to Seek Help for Drug Addiction?

If you have been using drugs or alcohol regularly for some time, you may have begun to question whether you have a problem. Having any type of mental health disorder can affect the way you think and feel, and that includes a substance use disorder. You may even begin to think that using drugs or drinking will help you to cope with your difficult feelings. Some examples of this include:

• Smoking a joint after a difficult shift at work “to relax”
• Using cocaine to “get more energy” when you are feeling low
• Going for a few drinks to “calm down” after receiving difficult news
• Turning to heroin to get rid of drug cravings after quitting opioid medications

If you are finding that your substance use is negatively interfering in your everyday life, it may be time to seek professional help. At Union First, we can provide you with an appropriate drug rehab placement for your needs. You may not want to go through the whole process of detoxing, going to rehab, and dealing with life obligations, just staying in the cycle of addiction to avoid dealing with the problem. That mindset may work temporarily, but getting real, professional help is the only way you can take control back over your life for good.

Some signs that you may need help for drug addiction include:

• Using drugs and alcohol in dangerous situations, like drinking and driving, or taking two or more substances at the same time
• You begin to neglect important responsibilities like forgetting about childcare or spending bill money on drugs and alcohol
• Issues with relationships, heath, or work are happening and you continue to drink or use drugs anyway
• Starting to give up hobbies, activities, and friendships in order to use substances
• Noticing your tolerance is increasing, and needing to use more of the substance to get the same effects
• Feeling withdrawal symptoms and/or cravings when you try to stop, and being unable to stop even when you want to
• You accidentally use more than the original plan once you get started, like going for a few drinks at the pub and ending up binging for a whole weekend
• Spending a lot of time finding, using, and recovering from drinking or drugs

A drug rehab placement from Union First makes getting the help you need easy. If you are not sure you are ready to go into treatment, that is okay. You can still speak with us to learn more about addiction. We are on your side, and are happy to explain any confusing parts of addiction treatment to you, help you find behavioral health addiction treatment programs right for your unique situation, and advocate for you when it comes to your job security while in treatment. Please ask for help if the signs of addiction sound familiar to you. We are here for you.

Who Should Consider Drug Rehab Placement?

Along with the common signs of addiction stated above, anybody who finds themselves in a situation where drugs or alcohol are taking over their lives should consider drug rehab placement. Some further signs of drug and alcohol abuse are causing issues, or that you could benefit from behavioral health treatments include:

• Needing to use substances just to get through the day
• Using drugs or alcohol alone, or first thing in the morning
• Feeling numb and detached from life
• Feeling excessively worried or fearful
• Being unable to control your emotions
• Feeling overwhelmed and out of control
• Spending all your money on substances instead of taking care of your needs
• Having sleep problems like insomnia or sleeping too much
• Getting drunk or high at work or school
• Keeping stashes of drugs or alcohol on your person, in the office, or around the house

It is important to remember that you do not need to hit your own personal “rock bottom” to get help. The sooner you seek treatment, the easier it will be to heal the body and start working through the underlying reasons for addiction. You will also do less damage to relationships with friends and family, and will be better off financially.

Can Union Members Get Drug Rehab Placement?

It can feel intimidating to try and slog through all of the information, insurance papers, rehab info sheets, and FMLA paperwork on the best day, but when you are dealing with mental health disorders and substance use disorders on top of that, it can become stressful. For some people, the work that is involved in figuring out what type of rehab is best for them, or finding a rehab program that is in-network with their insurance can actually become a barrier to treatment.

If you are a Union First member, we are here for you. We act as advocates on your behalf, taking on all the stress and the difficult task of slogging through internet searches and finding options that will work for your unique needs. We can help you get started down the right path, keep your job as you go for treatment, and ensure your information is kept confidential. Our first priority is your health and safety, and we will do all we can to get you the detox and rehab help you need, including drug rehab placement.

Union First Can Help with Drug Rehab Placement and Achieving Recovery

If you have never been to drug rehab before, it can be difficult to understand the variety of options available to you, the terminology used, and the pros and cons of the different levels of care. It can feel overwhelming, and that is where Union First comes in. We guide you through each step of the process.

Some of the ways we can help you include:

• Offering drug rehab placement services that provide individualized recommendations to you, based on your clinical needs, your practical needs, and your economic needs
• Providing employee assistance programs, with job protection, keeping your position safe as you get as much help as you need
• Connecting you to treatment centers that offer medical detox, behavioral health services, holistic care, group therapy, evidence-based treatments, dual diagnosis care, and other therapies for a whole-patient approach to healing
• Helping you decide whether an inpatient rehab program, a partial hospitalization program, or an intensive outpatient program is right for your needs
• Making sure you are placed in an accredited, safe, clean, and supportive environment with licensed doctors, therapists, and practitioners
• Providing easy-to-follow information sheets to make sure you feel comfortable before your stay in rehab
• Connecting you to online virtual care as quickly as 24 to 48 hours after speaking to you

Some of the benefits of our addiction treatment placement services are:

• Quicker admission into the right treatment program for you, while avoiding rehab scams
• Case manage all of your paperwork from intake on
• Help with understanding the different levels of care and types of treatments available
• A better chance of a full recovery, because you will be placed in an appropriate treatment center for an amount of time determined by your treatment provider, not your insurance company or workplace
• Having someone there for you to help you stay connected to addiction services, even after rehab is over

If you are ready to speak to somebody about addiction treatment, or if you have any questions about our services, please contact Union First today. Call us, day or night, at 1-855-215-2023 or visit us at www.unionfirst.net for online chat. We are available now, and can help you better understand your options.

Please give us a call today at (855) 215-2023. We are available 24 hours a day to assist you towards a more balanced and joyful life.