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If you or a loved one is struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, seeking treatment can be a confusing process. With so many different programs out there, all promising a sober and fresh start, how can you be sure which treatment method is the best for you? It is important to remember that one specific type of drug or alcohol treatment will not necessarily work for everyone. Before choosing the right drug treatment method for you, please take a moment to read through the most common and effective drug treatment methods.
Support Groups and Therapy
Support groups can be an instrumental part of any drug or alcohol addiction treatment. Support groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous, provide a support system with individuals who understand and have been through the recovery process themselves, and are committed to helping others who were once like them. Another great part about these support groups is that the vast majority of them are free, and have multiple meetings every week.
Therapy is an integral part of any addiction recovery process. Therapy, whether in an individual or group setting, can help addict to identify the underlying factors that lead to abuse, as well as provide strategies for recognizing and avoiding external triggers that can lead to relapse.
Detox Centers
Detox centers are designed to aid the addict through the physical symptoms of withdrawal. Heroin and alcohol addictions can have severe withdrawal symptoms that may range from extremely uncomfortable to life threatening detox centers offer professional, 24 hour medical treatment and will administer multiple medications in order to diminish these symptoms. Many detox centers offer rapid detox programs, where high doses of medications are administered to speed up the detox process. In these scenarios, the patient is generally put under anesthesia to avoid the withdrawal experience.
Medications
Medications can be used for certain types of addictions to help relieve cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Currently, there are medications available for heroin and other opiate addictions, alcohol addiction, and nicotine addiction. Medications for cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana addiction are being developed.
Inpatient Rehabilitation Centers
Inpatient drug rehabilitation centers are an extremely effective treatment option for drug or alcohol addiction. Inpatient rehab centers combine aspects of all methods of treatment including therapy, group support, detox, and withdrawal medications Inpatient rehab centers also allow for the patient to be separated from external triggers that could tempt them to relapse, while providing a structured atmosphere that allows the patient to focus solely on their recovery.
Recovery from drug or alcohol addiction is a difficult process, and no one method of treatment works best for every patient. The most effective treatment plans are those that are individually tailored to each patient’s unique circumstances that combine components of all drug treatment methods.
