Addiction treatment is a series of therapies or programs that treat those who are addicted to drugs or alcohol. The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates around 1.7 million admissions to substance abuse programs per year.
Addiction treatment can help those who are addicted stop using drugs or alcohol, and learn new behaviors to manage cravings and break the cycle of addiction.
If you are seeking help from an addiction treatment program, calling 1-800-494-8819 can help. Learn how addiction treatment can help you recover from the grasp of alcohol or drug addiction.
Alcohol and Drug Addictions
Addiction is a serious brain disease that affects millions across the U.S. each year. It is defined as a as a compulsion to seek and use drugs or alcohol, even though the user is aware of the negative consequences from the drug use. Those who are in need of addiction treatment can be facing problems with maintaining relationships, missing classes or days at work or even trouble with the law.
Addiction can have serious health consequences, including contracting HIV or Hepatitis from sharing needles, cardiovascular problems, oral health issues, overdose and even death.
The best method of recovery is to seek help in an addiction treatment program, often found at a rehabilitation center, hospital system or residential living facility.
Drug Addiction Treatment
Drug addiction treatment programs utilize many different counseling sessions and treatment methods to help clients stop drug and alcohol use and regain control over life. These therapies can include psychological counseling, social services, family programs, relapse prevention programs and transitional programs, all of which help the client transition from drug use to life after addiction treatment.
Rehab
A successful rehabilitation facility for addiction treatment will start each client through a detoxification program, in which the client stops drug use while under medical supervision to maintain or even eliminate withdrawal symptoms. Often, medicines are administered to help in this process of addiction treatment.
The next step is to enter the addiction treatment program, and many inpatient centers have their detox program within the same facility to make the transition a smooth one. Inpatient addiction treatment centers, found within hospital systems or residential rehabs, allow clients to reside within the facility during the course of their addiction treatment.
Outpatient clinics allow clients to attend addiction treatment sessions while returning home. Often, these types of addiction treatment centers are best suited for those with a strong family support structure or those who do not require medical treatment for complications from their addiction. Many inpatient addiction treatment centers will offer outpatient programs as part of a “step down” process from residential addiction treatment back to a real life setting.
It is important to remember that addiction treatment does not end at detoxification, and the NIDA recommends a program length of at least 90 days in order to ensure a great chance of recovery from addition.
To learn more about addiction treatment and to find a program near you, call 1-800-762-1553, toll-free.