Addiction Treatment

Did you know that you can overcome opioid and alcohol addictions in the comfort of your own home? You will feel safe and supported during your detox and recovery with addiction treatment provided by Lembi Che, DNP, FNP-BC, at Fountain Hills Medical & Home Health Agency in Lewiston, Idaho. Dr. Che prescribes medications that stop cravings and withdrawal symptoms and also offers mental health therapies that support your journey through recovery. If you’re ready to start a new life, call the office or use online booking to request an in-home or telehealth appointment today.

What is addiction treatment?

At Fountain Hills Medical & Home Health Agency, addiction treatment is a highly personalized service providing the comprehensive care you need to overcome an addiction to alcohol, opioids, and other substances.

Addictions develop when alcohol or drugs change the way your brain functions. As a result, your brain depends on that substance and triggers intense cravings when it needs more.

What are the signs I need addiction treatment?

You may notice early signs warning you of a substance use problem, such as:

• Not being able to stop using the substance
• Isolating yourself from family and friends
• Constantly thinking about your substance
• Putting yourself at risk to get your substance
• Skipping responsibilities at school or work
• Developing physical signs (red eyes, weight loss, lethargy, nausea, and shaking hands)

There are also three red flags that an addiction has developed:

• Having uncontrollable urges for the substance
• Needing a larger dose to get the same results
• Having withdrawal symptoms if you use less or try to stop

Addiction treatment can help at any stage, so don’t wait to call the caring providers at Fountain Hills Medical & Home Health Agency.

What happens during addiction treatment?

Dr. Che takes an approach, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), that is proven to help people detox and recover by combining medications with behavioral therapy.

Medications

Unlike some addiction treatments, you don’t need to enter an in-patient program. Instead, you can stay at home while Dr. Che prescribes medications such as Suboxone®, naltrexone, and buprenorphine.

These medications treat addictions by stopping cravings, preventing withdrawal symptoms, and helping to restore the balance in your brain.

However, you must keep regular in-home or telehealth appointments so Dr. Che can closely monitor your progress and determine if you need a dose or medication adjustment.

Therapy

Therapy is part of MAT because addictions go hand in hand with emotional and mental health challenges.

During therapy, you may learn to manage the habits, emotions, and life problems that tempt you to start using again. You can also learn to deal with anger, difficulty sleeping, communicating, building relationships, and other concerns.

Whether you’re in the early stages of substance use disorder or already struggling with an addiction, Dr. Che can provide safe, effective addiction treatment in your home or through telehealth. Call the office or book an appointment online today.