08/02/2024
Intake
When it comes to addiction rehabilitation programs, there is
no shortage of options out there but it's important to find a
program that is a good match for you. If you feel comfortable
with the facility you've chosen, you're more likely to stick with
the program and see it through to its end, increasing your
chances of long-term health and sobriety.
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, there are
several things to consider when choosing a drug treatment
program.
These include :
There is no one-size-fits-all solution to treatment. Different
treatments work for different people.
Patients must commit enough time to treatment in order to
effectively overcome their addictions.
Everyone should have easy access to treatment when they
need it.
Addiction affects the way the brain works.
Effective treatment should address all areas of the addict's
life, not just the abuse or addiction.
Medicinal treatment is often necessary and should be used
in conjunction with therapy.
Treatment plans should continually be tailored to meet the
individual's needs and circumstances.
Mental disorders are often linked to drug addiction and
should be addressed in treatment.
An addict does not have to voluntarily go to treatment in
order for it to be effective. Many addicts are compelled to
go to rehab by the court system, family or friends, and still
achieve recovery once they go through the program.
If patients receive medications during treatment, they must
be monitored closely by staff members to ensure the
medications are not abused.
Treatment should include warnings about the health risks of
drug use, and include medical testing to ensure patients are
free from infectious diseases.
Inpatient treatment programs remove addicts from their old
ways of life and place them into a medically supervised
treatment facility. This inpatient care helps to eliminate stress
by removing the individual from temptation and the ability to
relapse, both during the detox and rehabilitation processes. In
most inpatient rehabilitation programs, 24-hour medical
supervision during detox is provided.
Oftentimes, patients are restricted from contacting family and
friends during the first portion of the rehabilitation process.
This allows them to focus solely on their recovery without
distractions from the outside world. Over time, family
members and close friends may be invited to participate in
visiting days or family therapy sessions. This helps to build
the support system that is so crucial to recovering addicts
once they leave the rehab facility.
Outpatient programs are very similar to inpatient programs
with the exception that the addict is allowed to return home
each night. If a patient has familial obligations, such as caring
for children or elderly parents, outpatient care allows them to
maintain some of those responsibilities. In some cases, if a
patient has work obligations, they can work part-time while in
outpatient care. As a general rule, the less stress, the better
during treatment as it's important for the patient's focus to be
on the recovery process. Outpatient care is best for those with
short-lived addictions. It is not recommended for those with
serious or long-term addictions or those with dual diagnosis
conditions.
Regardless of whether you choose inpatient addiction
treatment or outpatient care, the intake process will be nearly
the same and conducted by a counselor at the facility. This
first step uses guided diagnostic tests to determine the
severity of the addiction, personal drug use history, family
history, and even financial arrangements for treatment.
***Detox***
Most drug and all alcohol
addictions require a detox
program before the start of the
rehabilitation program. This
process of detoxification removes
all traces of drugs and alcohol
from the body in some cases. In
other cases, maintenance
medication may be given to
counteract the withdrawal symptoms associated with certain
drugs, such as op**te prescription drugs and he**in.
The severity of the detox process varies from person to
person, depending on the substance in question, how long
they took the drug and at what dosage levels, and if there are
any other addictions involved. When a person takes a drug or
consumes alcohol regularly, the body becomes accustomed to
having certain levels of the substance in it. Once the
substance is removed, the body can go into a type of shock,
causing withdrawal symptoms to occur. According to the US
National Library of Medicine, some withdrawal symptoms can
occur immediately, but most usually occur within 24 hours
after the last dose.
Withdrawal symptoms include, but are not limited to:
*Extreme depression
*Issues with concentration
*Decreased appetite
*Severe fatigue
*Agitation
*Runny nose
*Inability to sleep
*Sweating
*Nausea
*Cramping
*Diarrhea
*Trembling or shaking
*Rapid heart rate
*Troubled breathing
*Headaches
*Muscle tension and pain
*Seizure
*Stroke
*Hallucinations
*Heart attack.
The type of treatment, including any medicinal assistance,
received during detox will depend on the specific type of
addiction being treated. Prior to detox, patients should be
assessed by professional medical personnel to determine what
degree of medicinal assistance they may need during the
detoxification part of rehabilitation. Certain addictions, such
as those to co***ne and ma*****na , may not require any
medications during detox. In fact, certain addictions may not
even require a detox process prior to the therapy portion of
treatment. Other addictions, such as those to he**in, op**tes
and alcohol, often require medications to combat the severity
of the withdrawal process. Medications sometimes employed
during detox include:
Buprenorphine: This medication is also used to treat
addictions to he**in and prescription op**te medications.
Buprenorphine is often preferred to methadone treatment as it
doesn't cause the patient to feel any type of "high" so abuse
is less likely. If a user crushes the pill in an attempt to snort
the drug, another chemical within the pill is activated, making
it useless; the user will feel nothing if they snort it. As with
methadone, most patients who take buprenorphine taper their
dosage over time; however, some patients continue to take it
for months, or even years.
Detoxification is generally a safe process when undergone in a
supervised medical setting. Addicts should never attempt to
detox on their own at home; the results could be deadly.
If you have any questions concerning detox and withdrawal
during the rehabilitation process, call us at +88017-11143077 +88016-11143077 +88019-77707775 .
We can answer your questions and connect you with one of
our affiliated rehab centers that can help you through the
detox process.
*******Rehab********
Once an
individual
gets
through
the initial
detox
from
drugs or
alcohol,
they will
move on
to the
rehabilitation portion of the recovery process . This is where
the patients get to the core reasons behind their addictions,
addressing those issues so they can effectively move on with
their lives without going back to drugs, alcohol or their
addictive behavior.
In individual behavioral therapy, the patient will do this work
by identifying when they began using the substance and why
they started abusing it. The patient will receive strategies on
how they can direct their time to focus on getting involved in
new hobbies or interests. Time management skills will allow
them to better use their time so they have less opportunity to
think about relapse. Patients learn to identify triggers, and
how to deal with these triggering situations when they come
up. If patients have a plan for various tempting situations,
they are more likely to put their plan into action and avoid
relapse. This type of cognitive behavioral therapy also
addresses thoughts that patients have in relation to substance
abuse or life in general. It helps to reform their thinking
patterns and make behavioral changes toward a healthy,
sober life.
The addiction rehabilitation process usually includes group
therapy. These group sessions allow the recovering addict to
interact with others who are in the same situation. It is often
helpful for recovering addicts to know that they are not alone
in their struggles. Likewise, it can be beneficial for addicts to
share their own stories of addiction and recovery, as others
find solace in them. This sense of community support is
integral to the recovery process.
Most addiction rehabilitation facilities offer family therapy as
part of their program. Addiction is far-reaching, affecting
many people rather than just the individual with the addiction.
Family members are often those who are most deeply affected
by their loved one's addiction, and they are an important
component of the recovery process for that person. Initially,
patients may be restricted from contacting loved ones but
later in the recovery process, family members are often
welcomed to participate in family therapy sessions. During
these sessions, family members can discuss pain caused by
their loved one's addiction and their desire to see that person
live a healthy life. Family therapy can help to resolve issues
so the family can serve as a pillar of support once their loved
one leaves the rehabilitation facility.
******Recovery******
After a patient has completed their rehabilitation program,
they are not finished with recovery. In fact, recovery is a
lifelong process that an addict must work at for the rest of
their life. Sometimes, the path to lifelong recovery will be
easy; other times, it will be difficult for individuals to
withstand the temptation to relapse. Like anything in life, it's a
journey that may feature varying terrain so lifelong support is
essential.
Prior to leaving an addiction treatment program, the patient
will meet with counselors to discuss a plan for aftercare.
Many addiction rehab facilities offer follow-up programs to
assist the patient as they return to normal life. These may
include weekend stays back at the rehab center when the
individual feels a touch-up stay is needed. Or a patient may
live in a sober living facility for a while with other recovering
addicts before returning home. While in a sober living facility,
recovering addicts perform chores, work at an outside job and
participate in group therapy sessions. This offers a supportive
transitional time for recovering addicts before being thrown
back into "normal" life.
Many patients maintain regular therapy sessions post rehab,
and some submit to scheduled drug testing as a way to keep
them accountable to their sobriety. Group therapy is a
wonderful method for building a support system in your local
area. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous
(NA) are well-known 12-step groups that many recovering
addicts attend on a very regular basis. Both AA and NA have
meetings all across the country at easily accessible times.
There are various offsprings of the AA model for a wide range
of other addictions, such as Overeaters Anonymous (OA),
Emotions Anonymous (EA), Gamblers Anonymous (GA) and
S*x Addicts Anonymous (SAA). There are also subsets of NA
for specific drugs, like Co***ne Anonymous (CA) and Crystal
M**h Anonymous (CMA). Some addicts find the type of
support they can get in very specific 12-step groups is more
beneficial whereas other addicts gain the help they need from
more general groups.
In these aftercare support groups, it's often said that
participants get what they give, so they are encouraged to
interact with other group members and share their
experiences with the group. Once recovering addicts are more
established in their sobriety, they may choose to mentor
newly recovered addicts.
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