Drug Detox Programs

1. Drug Detox Programs

2. Introduction Addiction rehabilitation is a many faceted process aimed at drug addiction recovery and abstinence. There are multiple varieties of drug rehabilitation programs available depending on location, cost, environment, privacy and tailored programs. Some may be fancy, while others may be in more urban settings without the bells and whistles. But one thing is a common goal for all- the resolution of an addiction, no matter what substance is used; rehab facilities are geared to resolve addictions.

3. Table of Contents • What do I need to know about Addiction Rehab Programs? • Choosing the best rehab facility. • How are these programs different from rehabilitation programs? • So, what is A Drug Detoxification Program? • What to expect in a detox program? • Alcohol Addiction Treatment- Can I Quit for Good? • What’s the big deal with alcohol anyway? • Alcohol Addiction Treatment- What can I do to quit drinking for good?

4. What types of treatment options can I choose from? • How do I take the first step? • Cocaine Addiction Treatment Centers- Saving Individuals, Saving Lives. • What is Cocaine? • Where can an addict get help? • Marijuana Addiction Treatment. • Can I Really Get Addicted to Marijuana? • What help is available to combat addiction?

5. What do I need to know about Addiction Rehab Programs? All drug rehabilitation programs are not a one size fits all. There are now a multitude of facilities that cater to individual social groups. Over time, researchers have noted that increased success was obtained when the individual was placed in an environment where they felt inclusion. Some examples of social groups that may cater to individual groups might be for the military community, gay communities, or facilities broken into age groups that cater to teenagers vs. adults, and so forth. Finding the best place for everyone is possible if open communication is used when asking for help. For example, one might approach their medical provider for information; their provider would be aware of their patient’s social status and behaviors and find that their patient may be more comfortable in a gay centered rehab vs. one for business men for example.

6. Inpatient centers are specifically for those individuals that need to recover outside of their normal environment and away from friends, family members or pressures inside their home or work environment. Outpatient centers are also available for those that can continue to work, live in the home and associate with friends without risk of relapsing or quitting the program. Addiction Rehab Programs assist everyone. No social class, group, individual, financial status, or personality is excluded or not affected by drug addiction.

7. Choosing the best rehab facility When seeking a rehab facility, it is best to keep in mind • Cost • Insurance acceptability • Waiting list • Location • Services offered during treatment • Discharge follow up services Finding the right facility for each individual is key to success. Speak with your personal healthcare provider, if you have one, for resources. If you do not have a personal physician, calling help lines may be a starting point that may offer additional resources depending on the need and location of the caller. Teachers, physicians, and clergy are often good resources to use for information and assisting with the entire process.

8. Before entering any rehabilitation facility, the first step any individual can make is the decision or desire to stop the addiction. Court ordered addiction rehabilitation that is community based is rarely effective in completion and in sustainable behavior change patterns. Statistics from the National Institute of Health state approximately only 45% of all mandated rehab program individuals completed the program and complete recovery was not successful. When deciding to end an addiction, call your physician, help line, family members or other support persons to assist in finding the right addiction rehabilitation model for each person to ensure success and a change in lifestyle that will encourage and support complete rehabilitation for life.

9. How are these programs different from rehabilitation programs? Someone you care about is addicted to drugs or alcohol. They are asking for help. What should be the first step to take? Calling a help line or speaking with a medical professional is the first step. Depending on the severity of the addiction and the individual involved, some additional measures may be taken for the individual’s safety.

10. So, what is A Drug Detoxification Program? Drug addiction is a complicated situation that involves physical, emotional, physiological, environmental as well as social issues. Every case of addiction is different, as every individual situation is different. Addressing the physical removal of the abused drug or alcohol is the main purpose of detoxification. Determining the root cause for the addiction may come later, through therapy, self-evaluation and open communication with licensed medical professionals. First, the body must rid itself of the substance.

11. What to expect in a detox program? Just like cleansing the body on the outside from soils or contaminants, detox is a process that cleanses the body on the inside, from any substance. Treatment plans, called medical managed detoxification, cover emotional, physical and social aspects of the individual as the drug is metabolized out of the body. All body systems are affected by this process. As the body is denied the use of a certain chemical, drug or alcohol, the mind and the body itself creates extreme urges for the substance that is now withheld. Muscle aches, disorientation in thought, shaking, and heart palpitations and other symptoms may occur that make detoxification without assistance more difficult. Supervision by medical personnel ensures the safety of the individual when entering the detox facility and often medications and treatments are offered that may lessen the withdrawal effects of a substance. Emotional support and counseling are offered to encourage forming new coping strategies, emotional support and advice to the individual as the process takes place.

12. Depending on what drug is involved, including alcohol, different medications may be utilized to assist in lessening the discomfort the body feels during withdrawal. Often antianxiety medications are given to lessen the emotional stress, and under certain circumstances medications are offered to assist in the physical discomfort under the supervision of a licensed medical provider. Best practice recommends detoxification take place in a licensed facility with trained professionals for safety, comfort and successful withdrawal. Attempting to go it alone is often unsuccessful and can be dangerous. Often relapses may be fatal after quitting suddenly (cold turkey) as an abuser often returns to the drug of choice at the same level of usage as before. If the body has been detoxified, this amount may be too much for the body to handle, and overdose may occur. As with any medical changes, it is best to communicate with a counselor, medical professional or helpline when seeking help with addiction. Obtaining qualified assistance is key in regard to safety, success, and long-term sobriety when dealing with addiction.

13. Alcohol Addiction Treatment- Can I Quit for Good? Alcohol addiction can affect or target anyone, rich or poor, white collar, blue collar, men or women. With many types of alcohol available to purchase on every corner, alcohol abuse impacts many individuals and families. It is the most common type of addiction in the US, due to its legality, availability, lower cost, and is easily attained.

14. What’s the big deal with alcohol anyway? In the United States alone, more than 13 million individuals abuse alcohol. More than 80,000 deaths annually are a result of alcohol use. This does not include alcoholics, but binge- drinkers as well. Some common examples of binge-drinking are adults who over consume over weekends and parties, many times young adults unaware of the dangers of chugging alcohol on a bet or for a contest and end up in the hospital with alcohol poisoning or worse, in the morgue. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also estimate that approximately 40% of the results of excess drinking are paid for by local county, state and federal agencies. The cost of alcohol use also includes damages financial and emotional to families, property destruction, and correctional institution costs. Alcohol addiction not only impacts an individual, but families, jobs, careers and livelihoods may also suffer. Violence related to intoxication may reach $ 25 billion dollars annually.

15. Alcohol Addiction Treatment- What can I do to quit drinking for good? Once an individual decides to stop drinking, a multi therapeutic approach is usually required for lasting success. Some approaches may include, but not be limited to: • Medical team supervision • Support groups i.e. (AA, community or church groups) • Personal support system • Buddy system or sponsor The best step in any alcohol rehab program is for the individual to want to stop drinking. Some may come willingly to rehab centers and programs while others are court ordered. Programs and facilities may be tailored to individual cases or groups as needed.

16. What types of treatment options can I choose from? One size doesn’t fit all, especially with rehabilitation programs. Some individuals may be able to succeed while staying in their current environment while others may need to remove themselves from persons, environments or social circles to remain sober. Some choices are: • Inpatient Rehab Facilities- these units include medical personnel around the clock with a regimented schedule that includes activities, therapeutic modalities, and structure. • Outpatient Rehab facilities- for those that wish to stay in their home and attend scheduled classes and therapy sessions and remain in the workplace and around family and friends. • Detox Units- specialized facilities that offer medical oversight and treatment plans to address the physical withdrawal symptoms under medical supervision.

17. How do I take the first step? Acknowledging a problem is always the first step to success in alcohol addiction treatment plans. Sharing with family or friends the intention to seek help and then finding the best treatment option for your lifestyle and needs can be obtained through a little research and open communication. Speak with your medical provider for up to date and personalized advice and take your first step.

18. Cocaine Addiction Treatment Centers- Saving Individuals, Saving Lives Suddenly you or someone you love may become a different person. What was once a drug used rarely and for recreation is now controlling that individual. You have watched this person become less interested in family, church, or other social activities. You may have watched their financial situation change over time, and become a total stranger to you, their physical appearance becoming haggard and disheveled. Or perhaps, on the outside everything is as it should be, but there are emotional changes that first alert loved ones to notice.

19. What is Cocaine? Cocaine is known for being an ‘upper’, a stimulant that may be used to elevate the mood, give an individual a burst of energy, and keep a person awake. Unfortunately, cocaine is highly addictive due to these results. Who doesn’t want to feel energetic, happy, and productive in our daily lives? This attraction, the good feeling, this ‘high’ is highly sought after by the rich white-collar businessman as well as the poor dock worker existing on pennies. Unfortunately, the ‘high’ from a dose of cocaine lasts only 15 30 minutes. This short acting high necessitates repeat usage amounts to produce a lasting feeling of euphoria. Therefore, addiction to cocaine can financially break a person within a short amount of time. Not only personal financial loss is felt, but communities suffer as a result as well by increased potential for crime or other illegal activities.

20. Where can an addict get help? Some individuals may think they can stop taking cocaine on their own, maybe some are able to do this, but since cocaine addiction creates changes in the brain, a fully rounded treatment plan is best performed by professionals to provide a lasting recovery. Seeking help is just an arm’s length away. Utilizing your personal care physician or emergency room personnel is always a good way to start. Using a hotline or call center to get immediate help and/or resource information is also a valuable tool. Some options for rehabilitation may include: • Inpatient Treatment Centers • Outpatient Treatment Centers • Professional Drug Counseling Programs

21. Any successful treatment option must meet the needs of the individual. Personality, cost, social status or employment status may play a part in option choices. Many people do not carry insurance that covers rehabilitation programs but there are funded or free clinics available, but these type of facilities may have a waiting line for admission. Others may wish to pay from personal funds for the privacy of a selective rehab treatment center. Many rehabilitation facilities offer payment plans for those that are unable to pay up front for services. Other factors may play into choices for rehab centers, such as religion, social status, location, and overall general medical health are taken into account. Some individuals may be able to continue work and utilize outpatient centers for group or individual therapy sessions at convenient times. Others may require in house treatment to change their environment completely during their rehabilitation. Successful rehabilitation involves a team approach involving the individual, their significant others, family and friends. A willing participant in recovery will often be able to successfully build alternative constructive coping mechanisms and put addiction behind them.

22. Marijuana Addiction Treatment In recent years, marijuana has grown in popularity in the medical field as a valid treatment alternative to standard pharmacy-based medications. Marijuana has also become legalized in many states to offer individuals and companies to offer alternative or complementary health care services to those that suffer from pain, anxiety, arthritis, seizures, headaches, poor appetite and many other medical conditions. Not too long ago, marijuana was considered strictly a recreational drug, used for getting “high” and hanging out to relax. Now, marijuana has taken a positive turn, minus the mind-altering affects, in becoming a new valid medication treatment therapy. But what about individuals who are not using the ‘new-age ‘marijuana products, but the home-grown variety with all the bells and whistles of the past (in which plants contain THC)? Those who wake up in the morning and need a ‘toke’ to get the day started and continue to smoke throughout the day.

23. Can I Really Get Addicted to Marijuana? Am I addicted to marijuana? Can I do without it? Am I spending too much money on this drug? Being honest and up front with yourself or your friends or loved ones may be something that will save their lives, either financially or physically. Therapy is the best building block used for marijuana addiction. While some proponents state that since this is an organic plant, addiction is not possible. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has stated that almost 10 % of persons that use marijuana will become addicted. Those that start using marijuana in their teen years face a higher risk, almost 20%. For those that use marijuana daily, the risk of addiction becomes between 25%- 50% for users. While some drugs cause a physical addiction to a drug, marijuana causes a psychological (or mental) addiction. The brain hungers for it. The relaxation, the calm and peace it produces for an individual is the reason it is abused. Why do individuals need marijuana? The answer to any addiction is what is causing the need for the drug. To resolve an addiction, treatment plans must be put in place to explore, on an individual basis, the need for the drug. What is happening in the life of the addict that can be modified to decrease stress, pain or unhappiness?

24. What help is available to combat addiction? A one size fits all drug rehabilitation program is not the answer. Marijuana treatment centers focus on: • Therapy - with licensed drug counselor • Learning new coping mechanisms • Teaching productive problem-solving skills • Lifestyle changes and management • Follow up visits to offer support and prevent relapses When looking for a treatment option for addiction to marijuana, seek out facilities that specialize in marijuana use and offer programs that offer a holistic approach to resolution and remission. Ask your health care provider for resources and advice for the best options regarding location, cost, and success rates. Ensure or build a strong support network with family, friends, or support groups to ensure a successful program completion that not only cures the addiction, but has built lifelong mechanisms that will be used to prevent the addiction from occurring again.

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