In these stressful times, an outpatient rehab in Santa Clarita is offering advice to those who suspect a loved one is self-medicating using addictive substances.

It can be difficult to tell if a friend or family member is suffering from addiction. According to Bob Sharits, program director at The Way Out Recovery SCV outpatient rehab in Santa Clarita, about 8.1 percent of adults in the United States meet the criteria for substance abuse disorder. However, Sharits said, within that large percentage, addiction presents differently in different people.

“The qualification for the disorder is not dependent on how much you use,” Sharits said. “There are lots of people who drink a lot of booze on a daily basis that do not qualify for a substance use disorder, … and then there are people who might drink once a month that do qualify.”

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Because it can be so difficult to determine whether someone who uses addictive substances has a problem with addiction, The Way Out Recovery SCV outpatient rehab in Santa Clarita is available to offer guidance to family members and friends whose loved ones may be suffering from substance abuse disorder.

Sharits said that uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic is likely to drive those suffering from addiction to gravitate towards substance use as an unhealthy coping mechanism.

“Mental health issues don’t take a break. Substance abuse issues don’t take a break. And in times like these, they can even be exacerbated more,” he explained.

During this “high-risk-for-relapse time,” Sharits has offered his personal cell phone number to those seeking support and counseling. Interested parties can reach Sharits directly at (661) 383-6550.

Those seeking help for their loved ones are similarly encouraged to reach out to The Way Out Recovery SCV outpatient rehab in Santa Clarita for guidance and resources.

“Let us help you determine where to get the help that you need,” Sharits said. “We live in a world today where help is so available that all you have to do is make those phone calls. And that’s what we’re here for, is to help you do that stuff.”

Ed. Note: This article is a KHTS Community Spotlight for The Way Out Recovery Outpatient Rehab in Santa Clarita.

In Santa Clarita, drug issues are a major concern for many. The mission of The Way Out Recovery Outpatient Rehab in Santa Clarita is to provide high quality, effective alcohol and drug rehab outpatient services to the Santa Clarita Valley. The Santa Clarita rehab’s goal is to assist adolescents, adults and their loved ones in becoming happily and usefully whole, free from drug addiction. Those seeking alcohol and drug treatment in Santa Clarita, a drug rehab in Santa Clarita, a teen drug rehab or simply a “rehab near me” can rest assured that The Way Out Recovery SCV’s philosophy is to teach life-long coping skills and strategies to assist in improving quality of life and living happily and meaningfully without the need of destructive behaviors.

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