Drug addiction, or substance use disorder, is a brain disease characterized by an uncontrollable urge or compulsion to use drugs or alcohol despite their effects on one’s health, finances, career, and relationships. Alcohol, as well as illicit and prescription substances ranging from cocaine and methamphetamine to benzodiazepines and opioids, can lead to physical dependence and addiction, which make it nearly impossible for a person to get sober without professional help. If you or someone you care about is currently battling a drug or alcohol addiction, our Illinois addiction treatment programs can help.  

Banyan’s Heartland Drug Rehab Programs 

 Substance use disorder is a progressive disease that causes people to lose control of the use of drugs or alcohol despite the negative consequences. Addictive drugs usually target chemicals in the central nervous system called neurotransmitters, which nerve cells use to communicate with each other.  

While cocaine, meth, and opioids stimulate the release of dopamine to produce a euphoric high, drugs like alcohol and benzodiazepines target GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter that slows down functions and leads to extreme sedation and relaxation. As a result of long-term abuse, the brain eventually becomes dependent on these substances to produce these chemicals, and the body requires them to feel good.  

Consequently, as the person’s tolerance to and need for these drugs develop, the higher the doses they will use and the worse their addiction will get. And while the obvious solution may seem to simply quit, cold-turkey approaches are usually ineffective and often life-threatening because of withdrawal symptoms.  

Instead, professional care is recommended to those in need of addiction treatment to help them safely get clean and learn how to sustain long-term sobriety. With that said, our Illinois drug rehab offers several types of drug and alcohol treatment in Gilman that target specific substances to offer clients personalized treatment programs.  

Our Heartland drug rehab programs include treatment for drugs like:  

  • Alcohol 
  • Benzodiazepines (benzos) 
  • Cocaine 
  • Heroin 
  • Methamphetamine 
  • Opioids 
  • Prescription Drugs  

Anyone can develop a substance use disorder, and no one can predict whether this will happen to you or not. However, certain factors can increase the risk of drug use, including biology, environment, age, and family history of addiction.  

Individuals who grew up in environments or families where drug and alcohol use were the norm are more prone to developing a drug or drinking habit themselves. A person’s genetic makeup, gender, ethnicity, and mental health can also increase their risk of developing an addiction.  

Age is also a risk factor for substance use disorder. Teenagers are at risk of taking drugs and alcohol. Because the brain is not fully developed until a person reaches their mid-twenties, teenagers are more likely to engage in risky behaviors.  

Our Illinois Addiction Treatment Centers 

People may start using drugs for several reasons, such as to get high, blunt certain feelings, improve their work or school performance, or simply out of curiosity. Regardless of the reasoning, drugs and alcohol are dangerous when abused, and addiction can lead to a life of struggling.  

If you or someone you know has a substance use disorder, our Heartland detox center can help. Our residential treatment program addresses all kinds of drug use disorders and incorporates treatment methods like detoxification and psychotherapy to help clients with physical and psychological recovery.  

Our Illinois addiction recovery programs are administered in a safe and judgment-free environment to ensure that clients feel comfortable enough to work with our counselors and heal from the inside out. In addition to our Heartland recovery center, Banyan Treatment Centers also has another Illinois rehab in Chicago that works together with its sister facility to offer patients comprehensive treatment plans.  

For more information about our treatment programs or addiction centers in Illinois, contact Banyan today. 

Most Insurance Plans Accepted

At Banyan Detox Heartland, our goal is to make sure that anyone who needs treatment from drug and alcohol addiction is able to get the help needed to assist them on the road to recovery. If you don't have insurance contact us to inquire about alternate methods regarding treatment for yourself or a loved one.

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