Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment Bydgoszcz

Nasz Gabinet is a professional facility with many years of experience in treating addictions. We offer comprehensive help and a holistic approach, providing our Patients with support in overcoming physical and psychological obstacles on their path to a life free from medication addiction. We specialise not only in treating addiction symptoms but also their causes, helping to create a solid foundation and tools for effectively overcoming addiction and maintaining therapy results.

Individual addiction therapy

We offer sessions with an experienced therapist who creates a personalised treatment plan for each Patient, taking into account their needs, medical history, and health condition.

Detoxification programmes

Cleansing from the addictive substance is a necessary step to restore balance in the organism and prepare the Patient for further treatment. We conduct detox under full medical control to ensure safety and alleviate withdrawal symptoms.

Psychological support

Therapeutic sessions at Our Office aim to change patterns of thinking and behaviour associated with addiction. The patient, together with the therapist, works on developing new, healthy mechanisms that will help maintain sobriety.

Group therapy

Meetings with other addicted individuals help understand that medication addiction is a disease that many people struggle with. Participation in support groups is a valuable experience that offers community support with which one can share their stories.

Support for families

Addiction affects not only the Patient but also their loved ones. We organise meetings for families to help them better understand the problem and learn how to support a loved one during treatment while caring for their own well-being.

Nasz Gabinet relies on proven and effective methods that allow the addicted person to regain full control over their life. The treatment process is implemented in several stages, which increases the permanence of results. The detailed course of therapy depends on the individual person, their health condition, addiction history, and individual needs. The treatment plan is flexible, meaning it can be freely adapted to changing needs and circumstances to ensure the best effectiveness.

1. Diagnosis and analysis of addiction
   Before starting formal treatment, an addiction specialist conducts a detailed interview with the Patient, during which they obtain information including about health status, life situation, and the course of addiction and its impact on the person's life. This information is necessary to jointly develop a treatment plan which, through personalisation, gives the greatest chances of overcoming addiction.
2. Beginning treatment
   Treatment at Our Office may include detox, individual and group therapy, and therapeutic sessions with family participation. The therapy form is adapted to arising needs and may change depending on needs and results achieved during treatment.
3. Progress monitoring and ongoing care
   Regular meetings and constant contact with the doctor and therapist enable ongoing monitoring of treatment progress and assessment of the effectiveness of selected therapeutic methods. Constant work and Patient engagement are essential for treatment effectiveness and achieving lasting results.
4. Support after completing therapy
   After completing formal treatment, we provide Patients with help through support programmes to consolidate healthy habits. We encourage regular meetings with the therapist and participation in support groups to minimise the risk of returning to addiction.

Medication addiction is the result of long-term and uncontrolled use of strongly acting medications. It most often concerns painkillers, sleeping pills, and sedatives. The causes of addiction can be both biological and psychological as well as social.

• Long-term medication use – the organism becomes accustomed to the substance over time and needs larger doses to achieve the desired effect. This particularly concerns opioid medications and other agents acting on the nervous system. It is important to always follow the doctor's recommendations regarding medication dosage to minimise the risk of addiction.
• Genetic predispositions – some people are more susceptible due to genetic tendencies. People who have family members struggling with addiction may show a greater likelihood of falling into addiction.
• Health problems – people who regularly reach for medications, e.g., due to chronic pain, depression, or insomnia, use prescription substances that can lead to addiction. It should be remembered that substances taken can be safe if used according to their purpose and specialists' recommendations.
• Lack of control over dosing – in the case of independently increasing doses or reaching for medications without consulting a doctor, the risk of addiction increases. During the intake of any substances with therapeutic effect, one should trust specialists and follow their recommendations to avoid serious health consequences.

Recognising medication addiction can be difficult, especially in the case of people who regularly reach for medications due to health complaints. There are several characteristic symptoms that may indicate addiction and should draw attention to a possible problem:

• Feeling compulsion to take medications – an addicted person feels a strong need for regular intake of the medication, and the prospect of stopping it causes anxiety, fear, or mood deterioration.
• Increased tolerance – if previous medication doses stop bringing effects and the person feels the need to increase them, this is a warning signal that should not be trivialised.
• Medication withdrawal symptoms – when the medication is not taken, physical (tremors, sweating, nausea) or psychological (anxiety, irritability) symptoms may appear, which subside after repeated substance intake.
• Changes in behaviour – addicted people often exhibit behavioural changes that may manifest in irritability, mood swings, isolation, and neglect of duties and relationships.

Seeking professional help in treating medication addiction significantly increases the chances of successfully overcoming addiction. Addiction specialists have experience and knowledge about medication addiction mechanisms and effective therapeutic methods, enabling them to propose an appropriate approach based on proven methods. In addiction treatment, medical support is important – in the case of dependence on psychotropic drugs or opioids, specialists help in safely reducing doses, which limits the risk of side effects and helps avoid substance withdrawal symptoms.

In addiction treatment therapy, understanding the causes is also important, not just stopping the medication itself. Professional therapy helps discover the sources of the problem and provides an opportunity to resolve them. Treatment with the help of specialists also reduces the risk of addiction relapse – therapy includes learning skills to cope with temptations and developing a plan that helps recognise and avoid situations triggering the desire to reach for medications. Seeking professional help in treating medication addiction is a step towards lasting change that not only enables breaking the addiction but also allows building a healthy lifestyle conducive to long-term abstinence and overall improvement in quality of life.