Drug rehab centres
Drug addiction is something we all know exists. Unfortunately, we often associate it with people in films rather than the people around us, and this can make it difficult for anyone struggling with drug abuse to open up.
Drug addiction impacts millions of people across the globe, and we specialise in helping those with drug dependency take back control of their lives by enrolling them in programmes offered at their preferred drug rehab centre.
Drug addiction includes a broad range of substances, such as the following:
- marijuana, synthetic marijuana
- amphetamines and methamphetamines
- common over-the-counter medications
- common prescription medications
- ‘non-drug’ substances like household solvents.
The purpose of rehab
Many people misunderstand the purpose of rehab because they confuse it with detox. Yet rehab and detox are two different things. Detox is a way to break the physical addiction. This is done by removing drugs from that person’s surroundings and allowing all traces of addictive substances to leave the body.
Rehab, on the other hand, deals with the emotional aspect of addiction. Rehab seeks to get at the core of why the someone does what they do. For example, a cocaine addict may have begun their addiction by casually using the substance at parties and other social gatherings. Perhaps they continued using cocaine because it helped them escape a bad marriage. If so, that broken relationship may be at the core of their destructive behaviour.
Private Rehab Guide understands that these core issues must be dealt with in order to achieve long-term recovery. Our drug rehab centres focus on uncovering those issues and dealing with them on a real, practical level. Our centres accomplish that through:
- interdiction medications
- one-on-one counselling
- group counselling
- group activities
- residential separation.
Involving the family
One of the other successful strategies our drug rehab centres like to employ is that of involving the entire family in the rehab programme. Why is this necessary? Because the client will eventually leave our facility when the treatment programme is complete. At that point, they will be looking to friends and family members as a continued support system.
If we do not help families, they will not know how to deal with the someone when they return home. They will not know how to hold them accountable or what to do if they begin exhibiting previous behaviours. That’s the last thing we want. We invest in the family because we know it works.
Statistics clearly show that those suffering from drug addiction are a lot less likely to return to their addictive behaviour if they have a properly trained and supportive family. Therefore, we pay attention to the entire family unit. Through counselling and training, we equip family and close friends to pick up where our drug rehab centres leave off. With a support system and proper aftercare programmes, the those in recovery stand a greater chance of long-term success.
The drug rehab centres recommended by Private Rehab Guide have a proven track record of success. Opening up about addiction will take an enormous weight off you, and you will realise there are many other people who share the same journey. Whether you or a loved one is suffering from addiction, we are only a phone call away and are here to help you through the next steps.