| When we see someone struggling with drug | | | | The next part of the process is diagnosis and |
| addiction, we almost automatically know that we | | | | therapy. Many addicts suffer from mental disorders, |
| want them to get to a drug rehab center. But, are | | | | on top of their addictions. Doctors have to recognize |
| we even sure that we know what we're talking | | | | all of these problems before they can properly treat |
| about? Do you actually know what happens in a | | | | the patient. Many times the patient will be suffering |
| rehab center or have you just heard that addicts | | | | from a mental disorder that came about because of |
| need to go there? We hear about people entering | | | | their addiction. These illnesses have to be treated at |
| rehab all of the time --especially celebrities - and a lot | | | | the same time to make sure that the patient heals |
| of people seem to have relapses. So, does that | | | | properly. Therapy helps the patient discover what |
| mean that rehab isn't worth it? | | | | may be the root of their problems. Many times |
| In reality, there is no way to put a blanket statement | | | | addicts may have had a painful child hood that they |
| over all rehabilitation centers and say that they are | | | | are attempting to compensate for - there are many |
| effective or not. The biggest deciding factor that | | | | underlying causes of addiction. |
| determines if treatment will work or not is the | | | | A 12-step program is almost always included in a |
| attitude of the addict. Do they know that they have | | | | rehabilitation program. The 12 steps were created by |
| a problem? Are they willing to overcome their | | | | the Alcoholics Anonymous Association and are now a |
| addiction? It is true that some people never take | | | | main part of many rehab programs. They provide the |
| rehab seriously and are eventually kicked out for not | | | | addict with a guide of how to go about the healing |
| focusing on healing. But, a vast majority of people | | | | process. It will lead them to heal themselves and help |
| actually experience some great benefits from | | | | them attempt to mend broken relationships with |
| entering rehab. | | | | others. |
| It is important for us to understand the drug rehab | | | | Medication and family therapy are often another step |
| process, in case we ever encounter an addict. The | | | | in the process. Prescription medication can help an |
| first step in the process is called 'detoxification'. This | | | | addict fight off cravings for a drug - but doctors |
| is a period where addicts are breaking free from their | | | | need to be careful that an addiction to the |
| habit. It is the first few days of the process when | | | | prescription drug is not formed. Families also go |
| their bodies are coming down from the harmful | | | | through therapy to help them deal with the problems |
| effects of the drugs that they use. This is the stage | | | | that come out of an addiction. If you family is |
| where they may need medical attention since their | | | | suffering because of an addiction, it is very important |
| bodies will be handling the absence of drugs in | | | | that you understand this process and make sure that |
| different ways. | | | | your loved gets to a treatment center. |