This document outlines the steps to recovering from drug and alcohol addiction, including committing to change, hosting an intervention, detoxification, choosing the right treatment facility, rehabilitation treatment, and enjoying life after recovery. The key steps are committing to change, undergoing medical detoxification to remove toxins from the body, selecting an accredited treatment facility with qualified staff and individualized programs, participating in inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation including counseling, and maintaining sobriety after treatment through support groups and avoiding triggers.

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2. Commitment to Change
The first step to addiction recovery is deciding that you need to make
a change. Change is never easy but it is possible when supported with
dedication.

3. Users must believe they can change for the better

4. Users must believe they can change for the better
Identify personal values and beliefs

5. Users must believe they can change for the better
Identify personal values and beliefs
Find inspiration to maintain sobriety long-term

6. Users must believe they can change for the better
Identify personal values and beliefs
Find inspiration to maintain sobriety long-term
Realize that improvement is valuable

7. Intervention
An intervention is a systematically planned meeting hosted by family
members and other concern people with the intention of convincing a
loved one to accept help for their addiction.

8. The following things need to be considered
when planning an intervention:

9. Know when to get involved

10. Speak to the person with substance
abuse problem at a time and place
where the meeting will be free from
any distraction and interruptions.

11. Make the right approach

12. Dealing with denial isn’t easy but instead
of using threatening language or being
confrontational, try to use a calm, caring
and respectful approach.

13. Contact an intervention specialist

14. If you have failed to convince your
loved one to enter treatment even
with the most caring and respectful
approach you can muster, it’s the right
time to ask for professional help.

15. Detox
Detoxification is a process of removing trace toxins left by alcohol and drugs
from the body. The type of detox depends on the level and length of drug
abuse, but it’s important to know that not all drugs require detox.

16. A detox program can help the body's natural
cleansing process by:

17. Resting the organs through fasting

18. Stimulating the liver to drive toxins
from the body

19. Promoting elimination through the
intestines, kidneys and skin

20. Improving circulation of the blood

21. Refueling the body with healthy nutrients

22. Choose the Right Treatment Facility
When looking for a treatment facility, you need to keep in mind that there is no
treatment that is right for everybody. It is important to remember that there are
certain essential factors to consider when choosing the right rehab.

23. Accreditation
of the
Rehab Facility

24. Experienced and
Board Certified
Staff

25. 24/7 Supervision
of Medical Staff

26. Includes Initial
Assessment

27. Offers Fact-based,
Individualized
Treatment

28. Offers Variety of
Programs
and Services

29. Rehab Treatment
After a successful detox process, individuals are assisted through rehab
programs where they will learn different skills to help them maintain sobriety.

30. A typical rehabilitation process includes
the following:

31. Residential Treatment
Partial hospitalization is for people who require ongoing
medical monitoring but have a stable living situation.
These treatment programs usually meet at the hospital
for 3-5 days a week, 4-6 hours per day.

32. Sober Living
You live with other recovering addicts in a supportive
drug-free environment. Sober living facilities are useful
if you have nowhere to go or you’re worried that
returning home too soon will lead to relapse.

33. Partial Hospitalization
You live with other recovering addicts in a supportive
drug-free environment. Sober living facilities are useful
if you have nowhere to go or you’re worried that re-
turning home too soon will lead to relapse

34. Brief Intervention
Consists of several visits to a healthcare professional
to discuss the harmful effects of drug abuse and
strategies for cutting back.

35. Intensive Outpatient
Program (IOP)
Intensive outpatient programs usually meet at least 3
days a week for 2-4 hours a day or more. The major
focus is relapse prevention. These outpatient programs
are often scheduled around work or school.

36. Counseling (Individual,
Group, or Family)
Works best in conjunction with other types of treat-
ment or as follow-up support. Therapy can help you
identify the root causes of your drug use, repair your
relationships, and learn healthier coping skills.

37. Enjoy Life
After the completion of a recovery program, an individual is better prepared to
live free from addiction. An abundance of treatment facilities are available to
help people with substance abuse problem.

38. Continue to avoid substance abuse triggers.

39. Attend support groups and seek support
from friends and family.

40. Enjoy the new possibilities a sober
life provides.

41. SOURCES
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/addiction/choosing-a-drug-treatment-program.htm
http://life.gaiam.com/article/10-ways-detoxify-your-body
http://disability.about.com/od/CaregiverTips/tp/10-Questions-To-Ask-When-Choosing-A-Rehabilitation-Facility.htm
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