BARBITURATE ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTER IN MASSACHUSETTS
Day Treatment Program in Southborough, MA, and Springfield, MA
Barbiturates are a type of depressant drug that slows down brain function and can lead to both physical and psychological dependence. They have been used as sedatives for years in the medical field, but these drugs have also become popular for recreational use because they produce feelings of euphoria or relaxation. This is why barbiturate addiction is so dangerous—addicts may take more than one pill at a time without realizing it, leading to overdose symptoms such as slurred speech, impaired judgment, drowsiness/unconsciousness, coma, or death. Barbiturates can be taken through injections or orally through capsules.
Barbiturates are a class of drugs that can lead to physical dependence. Withdrawal from barbiturates is life-threatening and requires medical attention to get over it quickly.
The increased use of this type of medication has led many people who abuse them into addiction. Where their body becomes dependent on them for an operation or functioning properly at all times. When deprived of the medication–the individual will be going through withdrawal symptoms which may prove fatal without proper care during detoxification periods.
Withdrawal from barbiturates can be a very painful and unpleasant experience. Symptoms include:
- Nausea
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Fatigue
- Vomiting
- Irregular Pulse
- High Blood Pressure
- Delusions
- Seizures
- and Death
WHO WE ARE
Northstar Recovery Center in Southborough, MA is made up of a team of experienced, dedicated, and compassionate addiction treatment professionals. We want to see our community heal from the effects of the opioid epidemic, alcohol addiction, and other substance use disorders.
Day Treatment Program in MA
Our day treatment program in Massachusetts, also referred to as an intensive outpatient program (IOP), is the highest level of health care offered at Northstar Recovery Center. This outpatient addiction treatment option encompasses comprehensive clinical health care and behavioral health therapy services. In the initial stages of addiction recovery, it's crucial to have robust support to navigate both the physical and emotional challenges that come with pursuing long-term sobriety.
Our dedicated team at Northstar Recovery Center, located in Southborough, MA, and West Springfield, MA, is committed to assisting you in establishing a solid foundation for a lifelong recovery from addiction to drugs and alcohol. Clients typically visit our outpatient addiction treatment center in Massachusetts each weekday for several hours, engaging in counseling sessions and other necessary interventions. This intensive outpatient therapy approach ensures a balanced and effective recovery process, tailored to individual needs within the framework of day treatment.
Individual, Group, and Family Counseling in Massachusetts
Addiction thrives in isolation, which is why group counseling sessions are a foundational part of our addiction treatment services. In group sessions, you’ll gain perspective on your struggles with substance use disorder and can connect with others who understand your experiences.
Family counseling can help your loved ones understand the disease of addiction, navigate conflict, develop better coping tools, and build healthier relationships. In individual counseling sessions, you’ll be able to work through personal issues like past trauma with the help of experienced therapists at our alcohol and drug treatment centers. Improve your quality of life and pursue lifelong sobriety now.