Addiction Help
Substance Use Help
If you’re ready to start treatment, we’re here to help. The process can be overwhelming, and we know you’ll have questions. You can count on us to be there with you through this process.
Pregnant and Substance Use Help
Call us at 1-833-674-6437. Together we can reduce the harm that substance use can have on you and your child.
Does Treatment Even Work?
Substance use can be devastating. The thought of recovering can seem out of reach. Despite how powerless you feel, change is possible with the right treatment and support.
It’s important to accept that treatment will take time. Most people need at least 3 months of treatment to reduce or stop drug use.
Don’t believe that treatment works? Check out this success story!
Meet Eric
By the time he was 16, Eric was regularly using drugs with his parents. At 22, he decided it was time to get clean. Today, he’s eight years sober and works as a Life Coach with CareSource Life Services®. He now helps others overcome their substance use and rebuild their lives. Read more about his journey in the Springfield News-Sun.
What Can I Expect?
Recognizing you need treatment takes courage and strength. And it’s important that you don’t try to do it alone. Treatment is more than addressing your substance use. It includes addressing your day-to-day challenges, such as:
- Medical needs
- Mental and social challenges
- Family history
- And more
Treatment is different for everyone. It’s not a one-size-fits all solution. A health care professional can help you. They will help you choose which support services will work best for you.
Here are the Things You Can Expect from Most Treatment Programs
Withdrawal Management
Withdrawal is the phase in which your body physically withdraws from drugs. It’s good to go through this process at an inpatient treatment facility or outpatient program. A health care professional can monitor it.
Counseling and Behavioral Therapy
Therapy is a critical part to recovery. Recovery will be hard physically, mentally and emotionally. Having a professional support you through this journey is so important. They will give you tools and techniques to help you stick to your treatment. They also help you address day-to-day challenges.
Medication
Your doctor may prescribe you medications that help with withdrawal symptoms. Some common examples include buprenorphine/naloxone, Vivitrol, or methadone. Taking medication AND therapy can be an effective way to treat substance use disorder.
Support Groups
Substance use can make you feel like you are alone. But many people struggle with substance use. Support groups connect you with people who are on the same recovery journey. Often, these people become your trusted friends for the long haul.
I’m Ready. Where Do I Start?
When you are ready for treatment it’s important to start right away.
- Contact CareSource Member Services for assistance with finding a provider and scheduling an appointment. You can reach our Care Advocates through the dedicated Addiction Hotline at 1-833-674-6437.
- Access Find a Doctor/Provider on our website. The tool helps you find doctors who treat substance use disorder in your area.
- Talk with your doctor about your substance use.
- Contact your Care Manager with CareSource.