When someone is suffering from drug and alcohol addiction, substance abuse treatment program is the best way to overcome from addiction life. There are many different programs available and understanding the differences is the key in finding the program that is best suited for you.
Do You Need Detox?
A medical detox is best way to out the chemical toxins from the body that person have accumulated from drug and alcohol abuse. Not all drugs require detox, so it is important that you discuss with your doctor or with the detox facility you plan to enter, all the substances that you have been using, the amounts and length of time of use so that they can best advise you on the proper course of action.
Finding the Right Rehab Program
The next step in recovery is to enter a rehab treatment or alternative treatment program. These types of programs are available in residential and non-residential programs. There are benefits to each type of program for example a residential program will allow you to escape from your everyday life for a period and allow you to focus on getting better.
On the other hand, an outpatient program is more suited for individuals who cannot leave their families or jobs for a prolonged period of time. The person in outpatient recovery can tend to their daily responsibilities and attend their program in the evening.
12 Step Rehab Programs
These types of programs such as traditional 12 Step provide fellowship with other people in recovery and also offer support from mentors and sponsors. These programs have been around for a number of years and are very well established in just about every community.
Counseling
This type of people needs some motivation and extra help, to over come from addiction life. In counseling center teach them how making different choices and self-assessment can help those overcoming drug and alcohol abuse/addiction see things from a different perspective.