Local Rehab Links Drugs and Confusion

Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, Pinnacle Peak Recovery has a history of helping the community in finding healing from substance use disorders. In a recently posted article, they took the time to address one of the lesser-known side effects of substance use – confusion. Their goal is to provide easy-to-access information to the public so people can make more informed decisions about their health when it comes to substance use.

To start off the blog, Pinnacle Peak takes the time to talk about the difference between being confused and experiencing confusion. “When someone is experiencing confusion, they often feel disoriented. They might say that their thoughts feel slower than normal. Many people who are experiencing confusion have difficulties remembering things, paying attention, or making decisions.”

“This state of confusion rarely occurs for no reason. Beyond substance use, someone might also experience confusion because of illness, lack of sleep, low blood sugar, head injury, brain tumor, dementia, and more.” The rehab center warns. “If you start to regularly experience confusion, it’s important to seek out a doctor to ensure something more serious isn’t occurring.”

The rehab center understands, however, that not everyone who experiences confusion innately has a substance use disorder. They address this point with readers in the next portion of the article. “The main way you can determine if it’s because of substance use is by looking out for other side effects. It’s not very common to only experience one side effect when substance use is involved.”

Readers will learn, in the article, that it’s not only illicit substances that can cause confusion. There are prescription medications that can have this as a side effect as well. Common medications like antihistamines, antidepressants, and pain relievers can have confusion as a side effect.

If readers are experiencing confusion and think it might be related to their medication, Pinnacle Peak asks them to keep a few questions in mind. “How long have you been taking the medication? Did any of your medication routines change recently? Did you have other substances in your system, like alcohol, alongside your medication? Did you miss a dose of your medication?” The answer to these questions can help readers understand where their side effects might be stemming from.

Pinnacle Peak then takes the time to explain how other substances and depressants can also impact the mind and lead to confusion. They stress that even easily accessible things like alcohol can be a potential cause for confusion. Regardless of a person’s substance choices or patterns, the rehab center stresses when readers should take immediate action, “If someone has confusion come on suddenly, and/or they’re experiencing these other symptoms alongside it, you should contact 911.”

To wrap up the article, the Arizona-based rehab center helps walk readers through how to best address confusion at home, depending on the situation. They walk readers through steps to take, including what to do if the loved one in question has diabetes and experiences confusion. They close with information on how recovery options can assist those dealing with substance use-related confusion and give easy access to resources readers can utilize to take steps towards healing.

Recovery is possible for all who are currently managing an alcohol use disorder. Pinnacle Peak Recovery inspires people to change their relationship with alcohol and regain control of their lives. To learn more about Arizona alcohol problems and statistics, or to get information on their rehabilitation center, please contact them at (866) 954-0524 or info@pinnaclepeakrecovery.com. They are located at 8070 E Morgan Trail Unit 200, Scottsdale, AZ 85258.