Drug Addiction
One of the first things that individuals need to realize is that drug addiction is not selective. In other words, it does not pick and choose who it attacks and affects individuals from all walks of life globally. If you have or have had an addiction, or have lived with someone who does, you know the pain that it causes. It is not uncommon for the addict to die in some instances, but what is so tragic is that they typically drag their family members and friends down with them. There are two immediate challenges that the drug-addicted individual must face. The first is admitting that they do have a problem, which is a difficult enough task as it is. However, it is the decision to do something about it and go get help for that drug addiction that becomes the most challenging task for the individual suffering from an addiction. The key is that if the individual has any hope of being treated and recovering successfully, they have to remain honest to themselves during the entire process.
Treatment For Drug Addiction
There are numerous drug addiction treatment and recovery programs available to the addicted individual. Certain types of treatment may involve:
- behavioral therapies such as cognitive behavior therapies
- counseling and/or psychotherapy
- medical treatment
- a combination of the above
In addition to these, drug addiction can oftentimes be successfully treated and recovered from through several different types or categories of treatment that numerous drug rehab facilities are now offering their clients. These include:
- Long-term residential treatment – client care programs that last up to 28 days on a residential or live-in basis
- Short-term residential treatment – a shorter period of in-house treatment and recovery, sometimes only 7 days in length
- Outpatient drug-free treatment – benefits those individuals who have a hectic schedule filled with career and family responsibilities
- Agonist maintenance treatment – typically geared to individuals that are addicted to opiates
- Narcotic antagonist treatment – treats the addicted individual by administering doses of Naltrexone on an out-patient basis
- Medical detoxification treatment – involves medically treating the individual’s addiction under the supervision of a physician