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Drug Addiction Rehab
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Drug Rehabilitation
Services at Lakeview
Are Drug Rehabilitation Programs Different Than Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs?
While the addict and alcoholic might view drug addiction and alcoholism differently at first, drug rehabilitation programs and alcohol rehabilitation programs are really the same. Drug addiction and alcoholism treatment professionals world wide view alcohol as a drug and as such, alcoholism can be effectively treated in a drug rehab.
A drug rehab might deal with treating someone suffering from alcoholism being in denial that they are not as bad as the drug addict. It then becomes the responsibility of the drug rehab staff to work with the patient’s denial and help them understand that everyone that is in drug rehabilitation is there due to their inability to drink or use drugs without negative consequences in their life. Lakeview’s drug rehabilitation facility has treated thousands of alcoholics over the years with tremendous success.
What Drug Rehabilitation Services Should Be Offered In a Drug Rehab Program?
This is a very good question, as drug rehabilitation programs nationwide differ in the drug rehab services they offer and the drug rehabilitation philosophies they embrace. There are several key elements that any quality drug rehab must have if they are to be effective drug rehabilitation programs.
The first drugrehabilitation service is detoxification or drug detox. Detox, is the initial stage of the drug rehab program where we ensure that each patient is medically stable. If needed, medications are dispensed to reduce and sometimes eliminate any symptoms associated with drug or alcohol withdrawal. Drug or alcohol withdrawal occurs when a person who has become physically or psychologically dependent on any substance discontinues its use.
After detox, residential addiction treatment is offered within the drug rehab. The clinical services should include, but not be limited to; group therapy, individual therapy, experiential therapy, dual diagnosis treatment, recreation therapy, art therapy, medication management, relapse prevention, aftercare, nutritional counseling and a comprehensive family recovery program.
A third key element of drug rehabilitation is a relapse prevention program. While what a person does in drug rehabilitation is important, what they do after their time in the drug rehab is over is critical. A relapse prevention plan should be designed by the drug rehab’s clinical team to address any of the patient’s issues that might lead to relapse.
Another key element lies in addressing the issues within the family. While some drug rehabilitation programs provide individual family therapy, Lakeview believes that the entire family should participate in a family recovery program. This family program takes place while the patient is in drug rehab to better support the patient and avoid relapse. The family rehabilitation program should be run by a licensed family therapist familiar with the dynamics of drug addiction and alcoholism.
What Is The Length of Stay In a Drug Rehabilitation Program?
While we would like to provide you with a definitive answer, we can not. We can tell you that research in the drug rehabilitation arena has shown that the longer a patient remains in drug rehab, the better their chances of long term recovery. Every patent’s motivation is different, as is the severity of their drug addiction.
If we had to provide you with a national average regarding length of stay in a drug rehab, it would probably be in the thirty to forty five day range. Lakeview’s drug rehabilitation staff evaluates each patient individually and based upon a number of factors, develops a drug rehab treatment plan to address patient specific issues. Remember, a parent or family member rarely knows all the dynamics associated with a person’s drug addiction or alcoholism. Depending upon what issues are uncovered and the patient’s willingness and motivation while in drug rehab, a length of stay will be determined.
Can a Person With a Psychiatric Disorder Be Treated Effectively in a Drug Rehab?
The answer is yes, depending upon the severity of the psychiatric disorder and whether the drug rehabilitation center has developed a dual diagnosis component, within the drug rehab itself. Lakeview has a Board Certified Psychiatrist, trained in addiction medicine who along with the licensed professional staff evaluates each patient and the drug rehabilitation program’s ability to treat them effectively. Any effective drug rehabilitation staff realizes that in treating dual diagnosis, the drug addiction, alcoholism and psychiatric disorder must be treated concurrently. If one disorder is treated and not the other, while in drug rehab, relapse is almost assured.
If you would like additional information about drug rehabilitation or for admission to Lakeview’s drug rehab program please call 1-866-657-4357.