With over 22 million people struggling with substance abuse you have to wonder why and how a person could get addicted to drugs in the first place. Is it genetic; a disease; a mental disorder; or does addiction encompass a much simpler concept? This is something that has been debated throughout the ages and amongst doctors, psychiatrists and even within drug rehab programs.
There is evidence to support some of the above. According to a recent study by the National Institute on Drug Abuse addiction has been compared to chronic illnesses such as Diabetes, Hypertension and even Asthma. But herein lies the problem of recovery and the product of drug rehab which should be to get a person to stop using drugs permanently.
A much simpler concept of why substance abuse starts has proven to be more accurate – that addiction actually begins with some type of central problem in the individual’s life that they are unable to deal with. This problem could encompass a variety of things; some may have struggled with some type of family abuse, while others may have experienced some type of loss in life. Things like a divorce, or a death would fall into this category.
According to Narconon, a long-term inpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation program, until these components are fully handled the individual is unable to stop using drugs and, in some cases, even with drug rehab, will continue to relapse.
“In every patient we see, there is some type of problem or issue that has led them into the addiction in the first place,” says Erica Catton Director of Promotion for Narconon. “But the mechanics behind it is that by helping to bring these problems to the surface and giving the person skills to handle them, they then won’t have to go back to using drugs as a solution to a problem. They can be free from addiction.”
This technology is one main component of the Narconon program. Narconon also utilizes a unique therapy overcome the physical aspect of addiction using a sauna detoxification method to remove drug residues from the body and reduce physical drug cravings. The program has been helping addicts since 1964 and has a more than 70% success rate for permanent sobriety.
“With the different schools of thought out there regarding addiction, many think that it is hopeless,” explains Catton. “But the truth is that a person can stop using drugs permanently. Full recovery from substance abuse is possible not matter how severe the underlying issues can be.”
If you or someone you love is in need of a drug rehab program that gets results contact Narconon today at 877-237-3307.
