Drug Detox Programs

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Drug Detox Programs
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Introduction

• Addiction rehabilitation is a many faceted
  process aimed at drug addiction recovery and
  abstinence.
• There are multiple varieties of drug
  rehabilitation programs available depending on
  location, cost, environment, privacy and tailored
  programs. Some may be fancy, while others may be
  in more urban settings without the bells and
  whistles. But one thing is a common goal for all-
  the resolution of an addiction, no matter what
  substance is used rehab facilities are geared to
  resolve addictions.

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Table of Contents

• What do I need to know about Addiction Rehab
  Programs?
• Choosing the best rehab facility.
• How are these programs different from
  rehabilitation programs?
• So, what is A Drug Detoxification Program?
• What to expect in a detox program?
• Alcohol Addiction Treatment- Can I Quit for Good?
• Whats the big deal with alcohol anyway?
• Alcohol Addiction Treatment- What can I do to
  quit drinking for good?

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• What types of treatment options can I choose
  from?
• How do I take the first step?
• Cocaine Addiction Treatment Centers- Saving
  Individuals, Saving Lives.
• What is Cocaine?
• Where can an addict get help?
• Marijuana Addiction Treatment.
• Can I Really Get Addicted to Marijuana?
• What help is available to combat addiction?

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What do I need to know about Addiction Rehab
Programs?

• All drug rehabilitation programs are not a one
  size fits all. There are now a multitude of
  facilities that cater to individual social
  groups. Over time, researchers have noted that
  increased success was obtained when the
  individual was placed in an environment where
  they felt inclusion. Some examples of social
  groups that may cater to individual groups might
  be for the military community, gay communities,
  or facilities broken into age groups that cater
  to teenagers vs. adults, and so forth.
• Finding the best place for everyone is possible
  if open communication is used when asking for
  help. For example, one might approach their
  medical provider for information their provider
  would be aware of their patients social status
  and behaviors and find that their patient may be
  more comfortable in a gay centered rehab vs. one
  for business men for example.

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• Inpatient centers are specifically for those
  individuals that need to recover outside of their
  normal environment and away from friends, family
  members or pressures inside their home or work
  environment. Outpatient centers are also
  available for those that can continue to work,
  live in the home and associate with friends
  without risk of relapsing or quitting the
  program.
• Addiction Rehab Programs assist everyone. No
  social class, group, individual, financial
  status, or personality is excluded or not
  affected by drug addiction.

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Choosing the best rehab facility

• When seeking a rehab facility, it is best to keep
  in mind
• Cost
• Insurance acceptability
• Waiting list
• Location
• Services offered during treatment
• Discharge follow up services
• Finding the right facility for each individual is
  key to success. Speak with your personal
  healthcare provider, if you have one, for
  resources. If you do not have a personal
  physician, calling help lines may be a starting
  point that may offer additional resources
  depending on the need and location of the caller.
  Teachers, physicians, and clergy are often good
  resources to use for information and assisting
  with the entire process.

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• Before entering any rehabilitation facility, the
  first step any individual can make is the
  decision or desire to stop the addiction. Court
  ordered addiction rehabilitation that is
  community based is rarely effective in completion
  and in sustainable behavior change patterns.
  Statistics from the National Institute of Health
  state approximately only 45 of all mandated
  rehab program individuals completed the program
  and complete recovery was not successful.
• When deciding to end an addiction, call your
  physician, help line, family members or other
  support persons to assist in finding the right
  addiction rehabilitation model for each person to
  ensure success and a change in lifestyle that
  will encourage and support complete
  rehabilitation for life.

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How are these programs different from
rehabilitation programs?

• Someone you care about is addicted to drugs or
  alcohol. They are asking for help. What should be
  the first step to take? Calling a help line or
  speaking with a medical professional is the first
  step. Depending on the severity of the addiction
  and the individual involved, some additional
  measures may be taken for the individuals
  safety.

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So, what is A Drug Detoxification Program?

• Drug addiction is a complicated situation that
  involves physical, emotional, physiological,
  environmental as well as social issues. Every
  case of addiction is different, as every
  individual situation is different. Addressing the
  physical removal of the abused drug or alcohol is
  the main purpose of detoxification. Determining
  the root cause for the addiction may come later,
  through therapy, self-evaluation and open
  communication with licensed medical
  professionals. First, the body must rid itself of
  the substance.

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What to expect in a detox program?

• Just like cleansing the body on the outside from
  soils or contaminants, detox is a process that
  cleanses the body on the inside, from any
  substance. Treatment plans, called medical
  managed detoxification, cover emotional, physical
  and social aspects of the individual as the drug
  is metabolized out of the body. All body systems
  are affected by this process.
• As the body is denied the use of a certain
  chemical, drug or alcohol, the mind and the body
  itself creates extreme urges for the substance
  that is now withheld. Muscle aches,
  disorientation in thought, shaking, and heart
  palpitations and other symptoms may occur that
  make detoxification without assistance more
  difficult.
• Supervision by medical personnel ensures the
  safety of the individual when entering the detox
  facility and often medications and treatments are
  offered that may lessen the withdrawal effects of
  a substance. Emotional support and counseling are
  offered to encourage forming new coping
  strategies, emotional support and advice to the
  individual as the process takes place.

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• Depending on what drug is involved, including
  alcohol, different medications may be utilized to
  assist in lessening the discomfort the body feels
  during withdrawal. Often antianxiety medications
  are given to lessen the emotional stress, and
  under certain circumstances medications are
  offered to assist in the physical discomfort
  under the supervision of a licensed medical
  provider.
• Best practice recommends detoxification take
  place in a licensed facility with trained
  professionals for safety, comfort and successful
  withdrawal. Attempting to go it alone is often
  unsuccessful and can be dangerous. Often relapses
  may be fatal after quitting suddenly (cold
  turkey) as an abuser often returns to the drug of
  choice at the same level of usage as before. If
  the body has been detoxified, this amount may be
  too much for the body to handle, and overdose may
  occur.
• As with any medical changes, it is best to
  communicate with a counselor, medical
  professional or helpline when seeking help with
  addiction. Obtaining qualified assistance is key
  in regard to safety, success, and long-term
  sobriety when dealing with addiction.

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Alcohol Addiction Treatment- Can I Quit for Good?

• Alcohol addiction can affect or target anyone,
  rich or poor, white collar, blue collar, men or
  women. With many types of alcohol available to
  purchase on every corner, alcohol abuse impacts
  many individuals and families. It is the most
  common type of addiction in the US, due to its
  legality, availability, lower cost, and is easily
  attained.

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Whats the big deal with alcohol anyway?

• In the United States alone, more than 13 million
  individuals abuse alcohol. More than 80,000
  deaths annually are a result of alcohol use. This
  does not include alcoholics, but binge- drinkers
  as well. Some common examples of binge-drinking
  are adults who over consume over weekends and
  parties, many times young adults unaware of the
  dangers of chugging alcohol on a bet or for a
  contest and end up in the hospital with alcohol
  poisoning or worse, in the morgue.
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  (CDC) also estimate that approximately 40 of the
  results of excess drinking are paid for by local
  county, state and federal agencies. The cost of
  alcohol use also includes damages financial and
  emotional to families, property destruction, and
  correctional institution costs.
• Alcohol addiction not only impacts an individual,
  but families, jobs, careers and livelihoods may
  also suffer. Violence related to intoxication may
  reach 25 billion dollars annually.

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Alcohol Addiction Treatment- What can I do to
quit drinking for good?

• Once an individual decides to stop drinking, a
  multi therapeutic approach is usually required
  for lasting success. Some approaches may include,
  but not be limited to
• Medical team supervision
• Support groups i.e. (AA, community or church
  groups)
• Personal support system
• Buddy system or sponsor
• The best step in any alcohol rehab program is for
  the individual to want to stop drinking. Some may
  come willingly to rehab centers and programs
  while others are court ordered. Programs and
  facilities may be tailored to individual cases or
  groups as needed.

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What types of treatment options can I choose from?

• One size doesnt fit all, especially with
  rehabilitation programs. Some individuals may be
  able to succeed while staying in their current
  environment while others may need to remove
  themselves from persons, environments or social
  circles to remain sober. Some choices are
• Inpatient Rehab Facilities- these units include
  medical personnel around the clock with a
  regimented schedule that includes activities,
  therapeutic modalities, and structure.
• Outpatient Rehab facilities- for those that wish
  to stay in their home and attend scheduled
  classes and therapy sessions and remain in the
  workplace and around family and friends.
• Detox Units- specialized facilities that offer
  medical oversight and treatment plans to address
  the physical withdrawal symptoms under medical
  supervision.

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How do I take the first step?

• Acknowledging a problem is always the first step
  to success in alcohol addiction treatment plans.
  Sharing with family or friends the intention to
  seek help and then finding the best treatment
  option for your lifestyle and needs can be
  obtained through a little research and open
  communication. Speak with your medical provider
  for up to date and personalized advice and take
  your first step.

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Cocaine Addiction Treatment Centers- Saving
Individuals, Saving Lives

• Suddenly you or someone you love may become a
  different person. What was once a drug used
  rarely and for recreation is now controlling that
  individual. You have watched this person become
  less interested in family, church, or other
  social activities. You may have watched their
  financial situation change over time, and become
  a total stranger to you, their physical
  appearance becoming haggard and disheveled. Or
  perhaps, on the outside everything is as it
  should be, but there are emotional changes that
  first alert loved ones to notice.

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What is Cocaine?

• Cocaine is known for being an upper, a
  stimulant that may be used to elevate the mood,
  give an individual a burst of energy, and keep a
  person awake. Unfortunately, cocaine is highly
  addictive due to these results. Who doesnt want
  to feel energetic, happy, and productive in our
  daily lives? This attraction, the good feeling,
  this high is highly sought after by the rich
  white-collar businessman as well as the poor dock
  worker existing on pennies.
• Unfortunately, the high from a dose of cocaine
  lasts only 15 30 minutes. This short acting high
  necessitates repeat usage amounts to produce a
  lasting feeling of euphoria. Therefore, addiction
  to cocaine can financially break a person within
  a short amount of time. Not only personal
  financial loss is felt, but communities suffer as
  a result as well by increased potential for crime
  or other illegal activities.

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Where can an addict get help?

• Some individuals may think they can stop taking
  cocaine on their own, maybe some are able to do
  this, but since cocaine addiction creates changes
  in the brain, a fully rounded treatment plan is
  best performed by professionals to provide a
  lasting recovery. Seeking help is just an arms
  length away. Utilizing your personal care
  physician or emergency room personnel is always a
  good way to start. Using a hotline or call center
  to get immediate help and/or resource information
  is also a valuable tool.
• Some options for rehabilitation may include
• Inpatient Treatment Centers
• Outpatient Treatment Centers
• Professional Drug Counseling Programs

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• Any successful treatment option must meet the
  needs of the individual. Personality, cost,
  social status or employment status may play a
  part in option choices. Many people do not carry
  insurance that covers rehabilitation programs but
  there are funded or free clinics available, but
  these type of facilities may have a waiting line
  for admission. Others may wish to pay from
  personal funds for the privacy of a selective
  rehab treatment center. Many rehabilitation
  facilities offer payment plans for those that are
  unable to pay up front for services.
• Other factors may play into choices for rehab
  centers, such as religion, social status,
  location, and overall general medical health are
  taken into account. Some individuals may be able
  to continue work and utilize outpatient centers
  for group or individual therapy sessions at
  convenient times. Others may require in house
  treatment to change their environment completely
  during their rehabilitation.
• Successful rehabilitation involves a team
  approach involving the individual, their
  significant others, family and friends. A willing
  participant in recovery will often be able to
  successfully build alternative constructive
  coping mechanisms and put addiction behind them.
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Marijuana Addiction Treatment

• In recent years, marijuana has grown in
  popularity in the medical field as a valid
  treatment alternative to standard pharmacy-based
  medications. Marijuana has also become legalized
  in many states to offer individuals and companies
  to offer alternative or complementary health care
  services to those that suffer from pain, anxiety,
  arthritis, seizures, headaches, poor appetite and
  many other medical conditions.
• Not too long ago, marijuana was considered
  strictly a recreational drug, used for getting
  high and hanging out to relax. Now, marijuana
  has taken a positive turn, minus the
  mind-altering affects, in becoming a new valid
  medication treatment therapy.
• But what about individuals who are not using the
  new-age marijuana products, but the home-grown
  variety with all the bells and whistles of the
  past (in which plants contain THC)? Those who
  wake up in the morning and need a toke to get
  the day started and continue to smoke throughout
  the day.

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Can I Really Get Addicted to Marijuana?

• Am I addicted to marijuana? Can I do without it?
  Am I spending too much money on this drug? Being
  honest and up front with yourself or your friends
  or loved ones may be something that will save
  their lives, either financially or physically.
• Therapy is the best building block used for
  marijuana addiction. While some proponents state
  that since this is an organic plant, addiction is
  not possible. The National Institute on Drug
  Abuse (NIDA) has stated that almost 10 of
  persons that use marijuana will become addicted.
  Those that start using marijuana in their teen
  years face a higher risk, almost 20. For those
  that use marijuana daily, the risk of addiction
  becomes between 25- 50 for users.
• While some drugs cause a physical addiction to a
  drug, marijuana causes a psychological (or
  mental) addiction. The brain hungers for it. The
  relaxation, the calm and peace it produces for an
  individual is the reason it is abused.
• Why do individuals need marijuana? The answer to
  any addiction is what is causing the need for the
  drug. To resolve an addiction, treatment plans
  must be put in place to explore, on an individual
  basis, the need for the drug. What is happening
  in the life of the addict that can be modified to
  decrease stress, pain or unhappiness?

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What help is available to combat addiction?

• A one size fits all drug rehabilitation program
  is not the answer. Marijuana treatment centers
  focus on
• Therapy - with licensed drug counselor
• Learning new coping mechanisms
• Teaching productive problem-solving skills
• Lifestyle changes and management
• Follow up visits to offer support and prevent
  relapses
• When looking for a treatment option for addiction
  to marijuana, seek out facilities that specialize
  in marijuana use and offer programs that offer a
  holistic approach to resolution and remission.
  Ask your health care provider for resources and
  advice for the best options regarding location,
  cost, and success rates. Ensure or build a strong
  support network with family, friends, or support
  groups to ensure a successful program completion
  that not only cures the addiction, but has built
  lifelong mechanisms that will be used to prevent
  the addiction from occurring again.

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