Substance Use Disorder Treatment & Recovery

Understanding Substance Use Disorder

Substance use disorder (SUD) is a medical condition affecting the brain’s reward system, motivation, and self-control. It’s characterized by continued use of substances despite harmful consequences. You may know it by the term “addiction.”

People don’t choose to get hooked on substances like alcohol and opioids. Addiction involves complex changes in brain chemistry that make continued use compulsive. But addiction is treatable, and recovery is possible.

At Brady Psychiatry, we provide medication-assisted treatment for outpatient management of substance abuse disorders. For those needing detoxification or intensive inpatient treatment, we’ll help connect you with appropriate resources.

Signs of Substance Use Disorder

You might have substance use disorder if you:

  • Use substances more often or in larger amounts than intended.
  • Have tried to cut down or stop using substances, but have failed.
  • Spend excessive time obtaining, using, or recovering from substance use.
  • Crave the substance.
  • Continue use despite problems it causes at work, school, or home.
  • Give up important activities because of substance use.
  • Continue use despite knowing it causes physical or psychological problems.
  • Develop tolerance, meaning you need more to get the same effect.
  • Experience withdrawal symptoms when not using.
  • Neglect responsibilities due to substance use.

Getting a Substance Use Disorder Diagnosis

At Brady Psychiatry, Montana will explore your substance use history: what you use, how often, how long this has been happening, and what impact it’s having on your health and life. He assesses medical and psychiatric complications, withdrawal risk, and what level of care is appropriate for you. If you need inpatient detox or intensive treatment, he’ll help refer you to appropriate resources in or near your community in Kansas.

Substance Abuse Disorder Treatment in Kansas

You can free yourself from substance use disorders and become the best version of yourself. And you can do it through virtual appointments from anywhere in the state with Brady Psychiatry.

Click on the buttons below to learn more about specific treatments and medications for alcohol use disorder or opioid use disorder.

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Your Substance Abuse Disorder Assessment

Your first virtual appointment with Brady Psychiatry involves an honest discussion of your substance use. Montana won’t judge — he’s here to help.
We’ll discuss:

  • Substance use history and current use, including any overdose experiences.
  • Withdrawal symptoms and risks.
  • Medical and psychiatric history, including any other mental health conditions you’ve been diagnosed with.
  • Previous treatment attempts.
  • What’s driving substance use (self-medication for anxiety, depression, trauma, etc.).
  • Recovery goals and motivation.

Together, we’ll determine if outpatient medication-assisted treatment is appropriate or if you need to start with a referral to specialized inpatient care.

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When to Seek Help for Substance Use

If substance use is affecting your health, relationships, work, or finances, reach out right away. Early intervention prevents serious consequences. If you’re experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms, are in danger, or having suicidal thoughts, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Frequently Asked Questions About Substance Use Disorder

Is addiction a disease or a choice?
The first time you used a substance, you made a conscious choice. But addiction changes brain chemistry and makes continued use compulsive and physiologically necessary. Addiction is a medical condition that can be treated.
Medications that treat substance use disorders are prescribed at controlled doses and don’t make you feel high. Some even prevent the use of substances altogether. It’s a medication, not a substitution.
Duration varies. Some people can taper off after months, while others benefit from long-term treatment. Your goals and timeline are unique to you. Montana, your mental health nurse practitioner at Brady Psychiatry, will help you customize your treatment.
Relapse is part of recovery. We move on from it with continued support and treatment plan adjustments, taking things one day at a time.
Brady Psychiatry provides telehealth outpatient medication-assisted addiction treatment for opioid and alcohol use disorders for anyone residing within the state of Kansas. However, we do not provide inpatient detoxification, medical monitoring for acute withdrawal, or intensive residential treatment. Instead, we can help you determine if you need these services and connect you with appropriate providers nearby. Once stabilized, you can continue with us for ongoing medication-assisted treatment.

Recovery from substance use is possible.

Schedule your appointment with Montana at Brady Psychiatry today. Telehealth appointments available 24/7 through SimplePractice.

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