The Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety
While most people have healthy reactions to stressful situations, others suffer from clinical anxiety characterized by constant unfounded fears. These crippling fears will often interfere with their relationships, professional work life, and ability to be social.
The symptoms of anxiety can be physical and mental, and the signs you or a loved one may be suffering from anxiety include:
- A near-daily, invasive and persistent fear experienced for more than six months
- A decline in the quality of relationships, work performance, and social life
- A drop in satisfaction with life in general
- Unsuccessful attempts to quiet these fears
- An unhealthy reliance on substances like drugs and alcohol
- Overeating
Addressing these symptoms requires a varied and professional approach to anxiety treatment.
Substance Abuse
A drug or alcohol use disorder that has caused brain chemistry changes could be triggering an anxiety condition. Alternatively, your anxiety may be contributing factor in your battle against substance abuse. A dual-diagnosis approach to anxiety treatment for addiction at Avedis Los Angeles may hold the key to overcoming both and enjoying a happier, healthier life.
We offer the following programs for people struggling with anxiety and substance use disorder:
- Inpatient drug rehab
- Outpatient drug rehab
- Partial hospitalization
Types of Anxiety Treatment for Addiction
Sadly, substance abuse is more common in people with anxiety. Anxiety disorders are often found to be associated with higher rates of alcohol abuse; those with anxiety may also experience more severe withdrawal symptoms when they stop using alcohol or drugs.
Anxiety disorders are treatable, as are drug and alcohol addictions. With dual diagnosis, people with anxiety disorders can be helped with professional and compassionate care. Some of the approaches to treatment may include:
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is a form of therapy that focuses on helping individuals identify their patterns of thinking and alter behaviors.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
One of the main goals of DBT is to teach patients how to live positively in the moment, how to develop healthy ways to cope with the stress and anxiety often found in life, control their emotional state, and take steps to improve their relationships. This approach is often used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Holistic Therapy
A holistic approach to anxiety treatment in our Avedis Los Angeles office focuses on healing your whole person. By addressing the impact both anxiety and addiction are having on your body, mind, and spirit, you will see a viable way forward to living a healthy and happy life. Holistic therapy may include finding you a healthy diet, and a regular exercise routine, and engaging you in talk therapy to help you cope with and recover from anxiety.
Learn More at Avedis Detox
If you struggle with anxiety and addiction, learn how anxiety treatment for addiction at Avedis Detox can help start rebuilding your life. Contact us using our secure online form or call us at 833.514.0579 today.
