Your Path to Lasting Recovery

Imagine your happiness level as a thermostat. It has a set point – a comfortable temperature it naturally returns to. This is your hedonic set point. Now, picture addiction as a super-powered air conditioner. Initially, it blasts icy cold air, making everything feel amazing. You chase that high, that perfect temperature. But over time, your body adjusts. The thermostat moves lower. The once-refreshing cold becomes the new normal. You need a colder setting, more of the substance, to feel the same level of "cool. “This is where the problem lies. Addiction doesn’t just change your immediate experience; it alters your baseline happiness. Your hedonic set point drops. This means that even when you're clean, normal life might feel dull or un-fulfilling. It can make staying sober incredibly challenging. The good news? Just like a thermostat can be reset, so can your hedonic set point. Recovery is about finding new ways to cool down, to feel good. It's about building new habits, discovering new passions, and creating a life that is fulfilling without relying on substances. Early sobriety can be tough. It's not just about cravings; it's about adjusting to a new normal. But it also offers hope. By building a life of positive experiences, connections, and purpose, you can gradually raise that hedonic set point. You can create a new normal that is not only sustainable but also enjoyable. It’s about progress, not perfection. With time, patience, and the right support, you can reset your hedonic set point and build a happy, fulfilling life in sobriety.

Naltrexone works by blocking opioid receptors in the brain. This prevents opioids from binding to these receptors, which means a person won't feel the euphoric effects of opioids if they use them while on naltrexone.

I believe that there is no bigger commitment to stopping the use of opioids then the Naltrexone implant. There are no shortcuts and once in the client will not in any way be able to consume opioids without exposing themselves to sever discomfort and likely hospitalization. The implant works for up to 6-months at a time. During this time life and challenges happen where opioids cannot be used as a coping mechanism.

No, I believe that inpatient care is not the solution because it does not allow clients to adjust to the issues, they face in their life specially. I want to meet you where you at in life and help you grow to best version of yourself.

When substances are removed there is void left where that used to be. Addictive thinking and behavior does not stop because the substance is gone. Often times it just takes a different form. I believe that over the course of 6-months we can identify and address the different ways it can re-manifest in a person’s life.

Both of these drugs are highly addictive and do not address the underlying issue of physical and mental dependance to a substance. I believe that with comprehensive support and the development of purpose clients can break free from all addictive medications and behaviors.

I believe that understanding why the relapse happened and the events that lead up to it are more important than the relapses its self. With Naltrexone it is unlikely the relapse will be with opioids because using them will result is sever pain and most likely hospitalization. If relapse on another substance occurs, I believe that we can use it as a way to understand issues that are not being recognized or addressed. I believe the way to gauge success in treatment is continued progress toward the client’s goals and purpose in life.