Damage of Not Taking the Help You Need for Addiction

By saying no to the help that is available, the potential for drug overdose in Caldwell becomes greater. The sad fact is, despite all the help available, only 10% of addicts will take it. There are about 20 million Americans who are not willing to get help for addiction. So why does this matter? There are serious fallouts to maintaining an addiction. They include:

• The lives of individuals and their families become damaged.
• Divorce is more likely.
• A loss of job or wages.
• You can lose your house.
• Drug overdose (every day 100 people die from drug overdose.)
• Legal problems.
• DUI’s.
• Causing bodily harm to others.
• Health problems that can lead to death.

If you, or your family member is being affected by addiction, Northpoint Recovery can help you find addiction help in Caldwell.

If you're looking for drug or alcohol rehab in Caldwell, Idaho, Northpoint offers comprehensive and affordable care for recovering addicts.

Drug Recovery Meetings in Caldwell

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a well-known and highly respected 12-step program with groups across the country. NA welcomes those who are maintaining their sobriety after completing a rehabilitation program. It is also useful for a new attendee who is first learning what addiction is and what sort of help is out there for the person. NA meetings are non-profit and always free.

Al-Anon is a family-based group. A fellowship of family and friends who are trying to help an alcoholic in their life. They share their experiences, get the support they need and gain knowledge about the disease of addiction. This helps people to find hope and strength to support the addicts they love. Al-Anon and Alateen are there for family members, including children and teenagers, affected by a loved one's drinking or drug abuse. Here, you will find the space to be warm, and welcoming. The meetings are free and self-supporting. Al-Anon and

Alateen provides guidance with boundary setting and self-care while living with a person who is recovering from or still living with addiction. It is based on the 12 steps.

Al-Anon Alateen Information Service Center
1111 S Orchard St
Ste 172
Boise, ID
83705
Hrs: (Call ahead, volunteer hours may vary)
Monday - Friday: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Phone: (208) 344-1661
Email: al.anon.idaho@gmail.com

SMART Meetings located in or around Caldwell

Once the step of attending an inpatient drug or alcohol detox and rehab program is completed, it is time to find an outpatient rehab solution in the form of recovery meetings and support groups. In the past, those addicts and alcoholics without a strong basis in faith have had difficulty in finding something that was right for them. This problem was remedied with the introduction of the SMART program.

SMART (Self-Management and Recovery Training) is an outpatient rehab organization that uses science to teach addicts and alcoholics of all stripes how to overcome their addictions. This is accomplished with a 4-point program that emphasizes self reliance and training to acquire the skills needed for successful addiction recovery. A sample of the tools utilized in their program include:

• ABCs of Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy
• Role-playing/Rehearsing
• Hierarchy of Values
• DISARM (Destructive Imagery and Self-talk Awareness and Refusal Method)

SMART has one in-person meeting that meets directly in Caldwell. Another can be found by taking a trip to Boise.

Monday

Time: 6:00 PM
Location: AAFV Community Center 1508 Hope Lane, Caldwell
1 mile

Wednesday

Time: 5:30 PM
Location: PEER Wellness Center 5371 W Franklin Road - Boise
24.8 miles

What to Do in Case of Drug Overdose or Alcohol Poisoning in Caldwell

What to do-Alcohol Poisoning

There are over 85% of Americans who have drank at one point during their life. When someone drinks too much or too quickly, the ethanol can poison the body. Many people drink because it relaxes them and is often part of a social scene. There are health problems that can arise from drinking excessively in one session. If someone has alcohol poisoning in Caldwell, they won’t be able to help themselves so it’s up to you to know the signs.

The symptoms of alcohol poisoning include:

• They may complain of stomach pain.
• They may have a hard time breathing.
• They may begin to have seizures.
• They may complain of chest pain.
• They may vomit without being conscious.
• Their coordination deteriorates.
• They don’t respond when you shake them or try to talk them despite the fact they are conscious.

If you see this happening to someone you know, you should call 911. They will likely ask you what the state of the person is. Do your best to remain calm so you can be as helpful as possible. Here are some of the questions you will likely have to answer:

Are they conscious?

Are they breathing?

Are they lying on their back? If they are, you’ll likely be told to prop them on their side in case they vomit while passed out.

What to do During a Drug Overdose

Drug overdoses are more challenging to manage because they can range from opioids to cocaine to benzodiazepines. If you don’t know what drug has been taken, it’s harder to determine what is happening to the person. If someone has taken cocaine, his or her heart can stop. If someone has taken too much heroin, his or her heart may become slower and slower. It can eventually stop. You may need to look for clues like paraphernalia or prescription medication bottles.

Regardless, you should get medical help immediately if you see these signs:

• Severe stomach pain.
• Challenges breathing (depending on what kind of drug it was)
• Convulsing or vomiting.
• Paranoia.
• Bluish fingernails or lips.
• Clammy face.
• Agitation.
• Unresponsive.
• Loss of coordination.
• Body is limp.
• Pulse is erratic.
• They aren’t responding to you but they are awake.

Being able to note some of these symptoms to an emergency attendant may save their life.

In Case of an Opioid Overdose

Opioids have run rampant throughout rural areas of the U.S. This has a lot to do with the fact that they’re often underserviced areas. So when someone gets hurt, they would be given opioid prescription medications to ease their pain. They are effective for this purpose but it doesn’t take long before patients experience psychological and physical dependency.

Then the government pulled the plug on how available opioid drugs should be. You then have these average people that never even realized they were addicted in Caldwell. They weren’t able to get prescriptions renewed so they turned to the street. They would either buy those prescription drugs for a higher price on the street, or purchase stronger illicit opioids.

It’s also important that you know the signs of an opioid overdose. The person who has overdosed will experience a decrease in their heart rate. They may try to talk but you can’t understand what they’re saying or it doesn’t make sense. They may seem confused themselves. If this occurs and then they pass out, you should call for emergency medical assistance in Caldwell immediately. They could fall into a coma quickly at this point and their heart may stop completely.

Naloxone, Saving People From Drug Overdose in Caldwell

When someone starts taking street opioids, they are at a higher risk of death from overdose. Fentanyl has instantly killed many users. Naloxone is a part of every first aid kit that would involve an attendant being in contact with people using opioids. This is a drug that can reverse the effects of opioids and has saved countless lives. It’s recommended that if someone in your life is abusing opioids that you carry Naloxone.

In the effort to fight overdose deaths in Caldwell, the Nampa Police Department received $6,300 from the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program. They used it to purchase Narcan which is the brand name of Naloxone that is saving countless lives all over the country. It’s a nasal inhaler so anyone can use it and it reverses the effects of a heroin overdose. There is a major problem in Caldwell and surrounding areas for heroin use and forensic scientists have found traces of fentanyl when analyzing heroin.

If you suspect it’s an opioid overdose and you administer the Naloxone, you’ll still need to call an ambulance or go to the emergency room right away. This is because the Naloxone doesn’t last as long as the drugs in the system. As soon as it wears off, it can cause the body to experience all the dangerous overdose symptoms.

Some of the symptoms include:

• No response when you shake them or shout their name.
• Their lips, nails, or skin may go blue.
• Their pulse and breathing is slow.

You can take them to the emergency room on your own. This might be the fastest way to get them medical help.

Nampa might be close enough that you’ll be sent to their emergency room. These are the insurance companies they accept. If you are covered, you can expect expert emergency care for an overdose situation. The emergency department was built in 2012 and designed to offer all the latest state-of-the-art equipment. Their staff is available 24/7 with board-certified emergency medicine physicians and nurses. There are private treatment rooms, isolation rooms, and critical care rooms.

Alcohol and Drug Detox in Caldwell

No matter what type of substance you are addicted to, there is going to be a period of time when your body needs to adjust to not having it in your system. This is called detox and usually lasts around a week before it begins to substantially subside. While many addicts and alcoholics attempt this step on their own, popularly known as “going cold turkey,” the best chances for actually surmounting this obstacle successfully is through a professional drug or alcohol detox program.

The reasons behind this simple truth are simple. First, as any addict or alcoholic who has experienced detox can tell you that the effects can be pure hell to go through. Addiction is both physical and psychological in nature, and both types of symptoms usually manifest in full force. Without the restrictive and controlled nature of a drug or alcohol detox program, the chances of failing to complete the detox process are exceedingly high.

It is also important to have someone in your corner who can lend a helping hand during the most critical times. Many professionals working at detox centers may know firsthand what you are feeling, and can offer guidance from a place of true authority. Even if they have not had abuse issues in the past themselves, those who work at detox centers have seen enough of what it is like to provide more helpful and knowledgeable assistance than even friends or family members can offer.

Supplemental medication is another potentially important part of the detox process. Depriving your body of alcohol and many types of drugs can cause serious side effects, such as seizures or even death. There are many medications that have been identified to relieve the more dire aspects of the withdrawal, and reduce it to a manageable level. The professionals at a detox center can make sure you get these medications if you need them, and administer them in a safe and effective manner.

Alcohol & Drug Detox Facilities in Caldwell

Two inpatient facilities offer detox services right in Caldwell. If neither of these two are accessible, and the detox process has hit an intense and unmanageable phase, there is also the choice of going to one of the major hospitals found in Caldwell. There are two major hospitals located in Caldwell, which should be able to provide the detox services needed.

Northpoint Recovery

If you have been unable to find an addiction recovery solution directly in Caldwell that is right for your needs, there is a premier choice to consider not far away in Boise. Northpoint Recovery is an inpatient facility that specializes in the treatment of both drug and alcohol addiction. For years we have been helping people with all forms of drug and alcohol addiction find the peace that comes with sobriety.

Northpoint Recovery provides a 28-day program that helps you through all aspects of drug and alcohol addiction. This starts off with a seven day detox process, which also includes medication if it is needed. Our staff understands that this is the most intense and difficult part of the process, and are ready and willing to come running when you need them.

Once the initial seven days are up, it is time to move on to the rehab side of our program. We believe it is vital for each recovering addict or alcoholic to make the most of their time while participating in our program, so each day is filled to the brim with healthy therapy and activities. These take many forms including individual and group therapy, holistic therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT. Our detox and rehab program is also equipped to help co-occurring disorder, also known as dual diagnosis.

Health Insurance

For most people, paying for drug or alcohol detox and rehab out of pocket is simply not possible. The costs for a quality program can run into the tens of thousands of dollars, and without health insurance, this means that many who need it will go untreated. Northpoint Recovery is a proud member of many health insurance networks, and works hard to make sure we can accommodate as many people who need our services as possible. Checking to see if we accept your insurance is as easy as a quick phone call, or a visit to our website.