Mexico has been grappling with mental health issues and substance use disorders. Currently, substance use disorders have been increasing, unfortunately, often accompanied by psychiatric disorders such as depression and anxiety. This has led treatment clinics and centers in Mexico to specialize more and more. These treatment clinics play a crucial role in caring for individuals with these types of problems, as improper treatment can negatively influence the person’s recovery process. At Oceánica, we have a multidisciplinary team equipped with the necessary tools and training to address this issue affecting our country.
What to consider when entering a drug addiction clinic in Mexico
Some points to verify before deciding to enter a treatment center include ensuring the establishment has the required health permits and that the staff is registered with the relevant institutions. This ensures that the facility complies with the necessary regulations to provide appropriate and dignified care.
Remember that attending a specialized treatment center for substance use disorders often involves a level of care where the individual may need to stay for a certain period. This helps enhance the program’s effectiveness in a controlled environment that reduces stressors or triggers of use or cravings. At Oceánica, we also have activities aimed at a universal prevention level, meaning that there doesn’t necessarily need to be behavior leading to substance use or addictive behaviors. A treatment center should prioritize prevention. Oceánica Clinic offers conferences and workshops not only for former patients but also for the general public, allowing us to maintain the mental health of individuals.
It is important that psychoeducation is part of the recovery process in a treatment clinic. Often, the consequences of addictive behavior are unknown, and this psychoeducation should also be directed at the patients’ families. Remember that a treatment center must have a multidisciplinary perspective, where all necessary professionals interact, guiding the patient through their recovery process. It is often thought that primary treatment is sufficient for people with addiction problems, which is a reductionist view of the problem. In many cases, the process of developing an addiction is gradual, with inappropriate behaviors becoming more complex each day. Therefore, we must consider that in many cases, a primary process is not enough to change behavioral patterns.
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Today, we have clinics that offer primary processes, where individuals undergo treatment for 28 to 45 days depending on the case. Oceánica has a clinic that offers these primary process services. Given the importance of providing appropriate follow-up for individuals with substance use disorders, a halfway house has been created, where the stay is 3 to 6 months, focusing on the individual’s family, social, and work reintegration during their process. Deciding to start a recovery process can be complex, and we must understand that recovery times vary, requiring the support of professionals who know how to handle inappropriate behaviors that arise during recovery.
Another important point to address when a family member or friend is experiencing a substance use disorder is the stigma. We must learn that discussing a consumption problem should be done openly and without taboos. If we dare to talk about the issue in time, we can face it with fewer setbacks. Often, we may remain silent to hide an evident problem, perhaps lacking the tools or doubting whether the place is suitable for receiving care. We recommend approaching professionals for information, even visiting the place and interviewing the staff to resolve any doubts with your family.
One of the most important characteristics to consider when choosing a rehabilitation clinic in Mexico is its multidisciplinary approach. These institutions must have a team of health professionals, including doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, nutritionists, social workers, among others. The multidisciplinary team must work together to address the specific needs of the patients entering treatment. This comprehensive approach allows us to address all areas of the person’s life. The treatment clinic in Mexico we approach should offer personalized treatment, as we are all different, and our consumption triggers vary from person to person. Our life stories are very different, and we cannot generalize in the treatment of substance use disorders.
Key principles for effective addiction rehabilitation treatment
The NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse) mentions 14 key principles that form the basis of any effective treatment program:
- Addiction is a complex disease that can be treated and affects brain function and behavior.
- No single treatment is appropriate for everyone.
- Treatment must be readily available.
- Effective treatment must address the multiple needs of the person, not just their drug use or addiction.
- For treatment to be effective, it is essential that the patient remains in treatment for an adequate period.
- Individual and/or group therapy and other behavioral therapies are critical components of effective treatment and are the most commonly used modalities for treatment in drug addiction clinic in Mexico.
- For many patients, medications are an important part of treatment, especially when combined with different types of therapy.
- The patient’s treatment plan and services must be continually evaluated and modified as needed to ensure they meet any changes in their needs.
- In the case of individuals with drug addiction or abuse problems who also have mental disorders, both issues must be treated in an integrated manner.
- Medical management of detoxification is only the first stage of treatment in drug addiction clinic in Mexico and by itself does little to change long-term drug abuse.
- Treatment does not need to be voluntary to be effective. At Oceánica, we only offer voluntary treatments.
- Continuous monitoring for potential relapses (drug use) during treatment is necessary.
- Treatment programs should include testing for HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and C, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases, along with the necessary therapy to help patients modify or change behaviors that put them or others at risk of infection.
- Recovery from drug addiction can be a long-term process and often requires multiple treatment rounds. This is why Oceánica has opened its halfway house, Villa Pacifica, to continue the recovery process.
We invite you to approach the best clinic in Latin America, Oceánica, to receive information from professionals.
Carlo Magno Velázquez Roldán
Professional License No. 13558892
