1. How can Drug Rehab help the addicts?
Drug addiction occurs when an individual feels the necessity to use a drug without any normal
cause or need. This is where rehab becomes necessary, to avoid any physical or physiological
side effects.
What Does Rehab Include?
The management of drug addiction involves:
patience and consideration
achieving and maintain sobriety
a multitude of treatment options
participation of loved ones in the rehabilitation process
What Happens During Rehab
assessment of the nature and severity of the problem
evaluation of the treatment method to be used
detoxification
management of withdrawal symptoms
proper medical attention
The Role of a Rehabilitation Center
It is extremely important to understand the extent of the problem before seeking appropriate
treatment. There are varieties of interventions that can help an addict recover from his
addiction. They include:
Inpatient Treatment (Residential Treatment)
Outpatient Treatment
Long-term Treatment
Medical Detoxification
Methadone Maintenance
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Drug Replacement Therapy
12-Step Treatment / Non 12-Step Rehab
Extended care centers
Sober / Transitional Livings (Recovery Homes)
Differences in Treatment Facilities
In order to provide effective and specific treatment to the patient, the first step is to identify the
drug the individual is addicted to. Other factors that determine the treatment facility that
would be suitable are:
the extent of addiction (moderate to severe)
on-going treatment / therapy
specificity of treatment
wilderness programs
single sex-education programs
age-specific programs
location
social status
one-on-one counseling
joint disorders
