| The goal of a drug rehab is to enable you or your | | | | adjusted to the metabolic needs of the patient? b) Is |
| loved one to live a life free from the effects of | | | | there a nutritional program to help recover the |
| drugs. But since not all programs work the same for | | | | addict's physical health? c) Is counseling provided for |
| everyone, a successful rehabilitation depends on | | | | emotional support? When you have found all three, |
| choosing the right drug rehab program for your | | | | you're on the right track to a good drug detox and |
| circumstances. | | | | drug rehab. |
| Trying to find the right drug rehab program can be | | | | DRUG REHAB QUESTIONS TO ASK |
| overwhelming because there are so many drug rehab | | | | Next comes choosing the right drug rehab program. |
| methods, models, treatments and opinions. Once you | | | | If at all possible, you should choose an inpatient drug |
| find out someone is addicted or decide it's time to | | | | rehab program, unless there is a strong reason |
| get help, there is little time to waste wondering who | | | | preventing it. It has been proven that inpatient drug |
| to call or where to go. A substance abuse problem | | | | rehab has greater success than outpatient. Also, the |
| needs to be addressed immediately, before it | | | | length of time in the program is critical. Staying in |
| becomes a tragedy for your family or friends. | | | | drug rehab longer than 30 days - in fact at least 90 |
| Here are some basics that can help you reach a | | | | days is better - has a more successful outcome than |
| decision more easily: | | | | staying for shorter periods of time. |
| DRUG REHAB STARTS WITH DRUG DETOX | | | | As a point of interest, some drug rehab programs |
| The first goal of a drug rehab is to help the addicted | | | | are "faith-based" and require a religious type of |
| person get through the drug detox portion of the | | | | commitment, such as the so-called 12-step program. |
| drug rehab, so they can accomplish their withdrawal | | | | Others are non-religious in nature. Don't forget to ask |
| with the least discomfort or danger. The safest way | | | | about this if it is important to you or your loved one. |
| to help them through uncomfortable, painful or even | | | | The right drug rehab program will also work |
| dangerous withdrawal symptoms is a medically | | | | extensively with the addict on life skills such as |
| supervised detox that is constantly monitored for the | | | | communication, getting along with others, and taking |
| patient's particular metabolic needs. During detox, | | | | responsibility for one's own actions and their |
| there should be attention to the general nutritional | | | | consequences - both for the past, and in the future; |
| needs of the addict, since alcohol and drugs can both | | | | how to avoid old habits, places and people associated |
| take a ferocious toll on the body. And because detox | | | | with the addiction; and how to set new life goals and |
| can be a very emotional experience, emotional | | | | make plans to achieve them; and finally, dealing with |
| support counseling is an essential part of the drug | | | | personal issues that played a role in causing the |
| detox program. When the person is complete with | | | | addiction. |
| detox, they are ready to continue with the drug | | | | A good drug rehab program counselor will be happy |
| rehab program. | | | | to answer all of your questions so you feel |
| DRUG DETOX QUESTIONS TO ASK | | | | completely satisfied. Armed with the answers, you |
| So the three drug detox basics are: a) Is the alcohol | | | | should be able to come to a good choice for a |
| or drug detox program supervised by experience | | | | successful drug rehab program. |
| medical personnel? And is the detox monitored and | | | | |