The Big Secret of Addiction
Dr. Kenji Oyasu practices Emergency Medicine in Waukegan, IL. Dr. Oyasu assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Oyasu examines patients, determines... more
A middle-aged couple came to see me in the office for OxyContin misuse. Wife: “he’s been doing this for 10 years…I’ve known for the past 5....” Patient: “I was so ashamed… I hid it every day...I’m so tired of it…” It occurred to me that a couple who shared everything had this big secret between them was so remarkable.
Addiction is a lie-cheat-steal lifestyle. It’s exhausting. It’s all-consuming. It doesn’t have to be. It is NOT your fault. Addiction is an incurable disease. But there is treatment. The data proves that Medication Assisted Treatment coupled with counseling works. If you have quit many times and wondered why you couldn’t stay away from it, we can explain it to you.
Call for an appointment today at 847-423-6800. We can help you.
