General Addiction Info
So, what is “drug addiction treatment”?
Simply stated, treatment is a process of helping a person overcome addiction. How that objective is accomplished will differ from one facility to another, but there are some common elements:
Most treatment facilities offer group counseling, one-on-one therapy, family counseling, workshops that teach stress management and coping skills, as well as relapse prevention. Nutritional guidance, physical therapy and exercise, and meditative processes (such as yoga, guided visualizations, and focused breathing) are also offered at some facilities.
Some treatment programs are very rigid, requiring patients to adhere to many rules and regulations. Other programs function more like health spas, where patients are pampered and allowed to come and go as they please, and choose the classes they want to attend.
Treatment involves serious work, but the addict must be willing to do the work before change can occur. That’s why there are so many options available for treatment: the environment that motivates one addict may not be appropriate for another.
We provide a comprehensive referral directory to match patients with the program that will work best for them.
Most treatment programs last between 30 and 90 days. Research has proven that a patient’s chances of remaining drug-free are directly correlated to the length of the treatment program. In other words, the longer a patient stays in treatment, the better their odds of avoiding a relapse in the future.
During the process of planning an intervention, the professional interventionist will determine what type of treatment program will best serve the addict. Prior to the intervention, arrangements will be made with a treatment facility, so the addict can be admitted immediately following the intervention.
After being admitted, the addict usually meets with a counselor for a comprehensive examination and interview. The results from this exam allow the counselor to make an assessment for the ideal length and type of treatment for that particular patient.
For XX years, we have devoted ourselves to providing outstanding intervention services. As part of that goal, we also serve as an experienced, professional resource for information on all aspects of drug addiction and treatment. For immediate help planning an intervention, or for additional information, we invite you to call us at (800) 345-3108.