Addiction Treatment

Outpatient Treatment in Joliet: How to Get Help Without Putting Your Life on Hold

Dr. Lea McMahon LPC, EdD

Medical disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment recommendation. Only a qualified medical provider can evaluate your individual circumstances and determine the appropriate course of care. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.  More than a third of adults who <a href="https://www.symetriarecovery.com/resources/blog/outpatient-treatment-joliet/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> Outpatient Treatment in Joliet: How to Get Help Without Putting Your Life on Hold</span></a>

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Your Loved One With Addiction Is Lying to You. Here’s Why and What to Do About It

Dr. Lea McMahon LPC, EdD

Your loved one is lying about their addiction. You are not imagining it. They may be lying about where they were, how much they used, where the money went, or whether they kept an appointment. The behavior you are seeing is real. Opioid use disorder (OUD) affects millions of Americans, and the consequences extend far <a href="https://www.symetriarecovery.com/resources/blog/help-addicted-loved-one-joliet/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> Your Loved One With Addiction Is Lying to You. Here’s Why and What to Do About It</span></a>

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Opioid Withdrawal in Chicago: What You Should Really Expect

Dr. Lea McMahon LPC, EdD

The information provided here aims to help you understand opioid withdrawal and treatment options. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  It should not replace individualized medical guidance from a qualified healthcare professional. Individual results may vary. You may have concerns about starting medication because you’ve <a href="https://www.symetriarecovery.com/resources/blog/opioid-withdrawal-in-chicago/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> Opioid Withdrawal in Chicago: What You Should Really Expect</span></a>

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Post-Acute Withdrawal Explained For Chicago Residents: A Guide to PAWS Symptoms

Dr. Lea McMahon LPC, EdD

The information provided here aims to help you understand post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS), the role of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), and ongoing recovery support. It should not replace individualized medical guidance from a qualified healthcare professional. Treatment outcomes vary based on individual circumstances and goals. You expected to feel better by now. Weeks <a href="https://www.symetriarecovery.com/resources/blog/paws-symptoms-chicago/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> Post-Acute Withdrawal Explained For Chicago Residents: A Guide to PAWS Symptoms</span></a>

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Help a Loved One With Addiction in Chicago: Real Support Steps for Families

Dr. Lea McMahon LPC

If you’ve wondered how to help a loved one with addiction in Chicago, you may feel caught between waiting it out and staging an intervention, unsure which move will help and which might push them further away.  An intervention is only one option. There are calmer, more effective ways to support someone with a substance <a href="https://www.symetriarecovery.com/resources/blog/help-loved-one-addiction-chicago/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> Help a Loved One With Addiction in Chicago: Real Support Steps for Families</span></a>

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Cultural & Community Factors in Addiction & Recovery and How Symetria Can Help

Dr. Abid Nazeem MD, FASAM

Addiction isn’t something that’s widely understood, as it’s a complex issue influenced by many factors, such as biological, physiological, social, and cultural factors. It’s important to understand how cultural and community influences affect addiction and recovery outcomes. Like anything, addiction and recovery can be influenced by multiple factors, and knowing why they are influenced, as <a href="https://www.symetriarecovery.com/resources/blog/cultural-community-factors-in-addiction-recovery-and-how-symetria-can-help/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> Cultural & Community Factors in Addiction & Recovery and How Symetria Can Help</span></a>

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How Individual Therapy Fits into a Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Plan

Dr. Lea McMahon LPC, EdD

Addiction recovery isn’t just abstaining from substances, but it involves healing as a whole person. Although staying away from substances is a huge chunk of it, recovery takes a lot of effort, and recovery plans should include individual therapy that can help heal from within. Individual therapy combines multiple approaches to address physical, mental, emotional, <a href="https://www.symetriarecovery.com/resources/blog/how-individual-therapy-fits-into-a-comprehensive-addiction-recovery-plan/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> How Individual Therapy Fits into a Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Plan</span></a>

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Methadone isn’t a Drug Deal — it’s a Lifeline

Dr. Lea McMahon LPC, EdD

For many individuals investigating recovery options, methadone may not seem like a good solution. But data actually shows how safe and effective this treatment can be.

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The Rise of Addiction Among Mothers—and a Proven Way Forward

Dr. Lea McMahon LPC, EdD

Drug addiction among mothers is rising, but recovery is possible. Discover a compassionate, proven approach to treatment designed for moms. Same-day appointments available.

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Naloxone Unwrapped: Vending Machines Bring this Life-Saving Overdose Medication to Dallas Neighborhoods

Dr. Lea McMahon LPC, EdD

Symetria believes an important aspect of opioid use treatment is that of harm reduction. The idea behind harm reduction is to acknowledge the existence of opioid use and focus on reducing the harm associated with its use by keeping the individual alive so that treatment can continue. In this story from CBS News, one Dallas <a href="https://www.symetriarecovery.com/resources/blog/narcan-vending-machines/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> Naloxone Unwrapped: Vending Machines Bring this Life-Saving Overdose Medication to Dallas Neighborhoods</span></a>

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