SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCY
What is Substance Dependency?
Substance addiction has been a persistent challenge throughout history. Over the past fifteen years, science and medicine have provided comprehensive evidence that addiction is a condition affecting the mind, body, and heart, often rooted in complex underlying causes. At the same time, possibilities for recovery and treatment methods have expanded significantly, offering hope to individuals seeking lasting change.
Recent research highlights that drug addiction exists on a spectrum, from stress-induced substance misuse to full-blown chemical dependency and can include prescription drugs, synthetic drugs, illicit substances and nicotine or vape.
Drug addiction is frequently a symptom of deeper issues, involving varying levels of severity that affect memory, motivation, and the brain’s reward system. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), substance dependence is characterised by a strong desire to take a psychoactive drug, difficulties in controlling its use, persisting in its use despite harmful consequences, and giving a higher priority to drug use than other activities or obligations.
Some clients worry that giving up drugs may doom them to a dull life isolated from social occasions. Many of our drug addiction treatment staff have been in recovery for a long time, if you have this concern please allow us to show you that quite the opposite is true.
Signs To Pay Attention To
Loss of control & failure to stop: Inability to limit or quit drug use despite repeated attempts, often accompanied by denial about the extent of the problem. Individuals may become distressed at the thought of not having access to drugs.
Physical & behavioural changes: Signs of withdrawal, such as bloodshot eyes, a bloody nose, or other physical symptoms, alongside personality changes like lack of motivation, impaired memory, or extreme mood swings and irritability.
Increased risky behaviours: Engaging in dangerous activities such as driving under the influence of drugs or neglecting personal safety, often indicating escalating dependency.
Neglecting responsibilities & relationships: Changes in daily routines, activities, or social circles, often prioritizing drug use over responsibilities or previous hobbies, leading to strained relationships.
Continued use despite consequences: Persisting in drug use even when facing health problems, legal issues, or social consequences, coupled with increasing tolerance and a need for higher doses to achieve the same effects.
Ultra Personalised Treatment
The best treatment for drug dependency involves a combination of approaches tailored to the individual, as addiction varies in severity, type, and personal circumstances.
The Istana Approach is a dynamic model for ultra-personalised treatment, providing a bespoke balance of clinical precision and human touch. Whatever is required for successful recovery and renewal is integrated into your evolving bespoke treatment plan and with your own private residence you are protected from the chaotic energy often associated with standard rehabilitation facilities.
At Istana will have access to the very best clinical support, including medical intervention, medications and detoxification if required, as well as psychotherapy. In addition, you will receive unparalleled lifestyle support encompassing movement, exercise, exquisite natural surroundings, nutrition, holistic therapies, and a compassionate team that is attuned to your needs, hopes, and dreams. We are here to challenge, hold, and support you as you transform back into the person you know yourself to be.
We are never prescriptive. Instead, we are highly responsive and adaptive to your progress and evolving needs. This approach allows us to meet you as the unique individual that you are, enabling profound and effective change.
Please note that we are selective about who we can admit as drug and prescription medication addiction clients, and we are unable to accept anyone who presents as a risk to themselves or others. In the unlikely this unlikely event we will refer you to one of our partner facilities.
