Rehabilitation programs addressing drug treatment for residents of Alabama are varied in their style and format of treatment. Additionally, some programs address a specific addiction, such as alcohol, while others focus on those who are addicted to illegal substances such as heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine.
Some facilities specifically treat those who have begun abusing substances that are referred to as “recreational” drugs. These include Ecstasy, inhalants (such as glue or paint thinner), and even steroids. Other facilities treat those who have become addicted to prescription drugs. These include pain killers and drugs prescribed for emotional or mental stability.
Depending on the type of drug that one is addicted to, it may be necessary for the user to go through a period of detoxification, if alcohol is the abused drug, or withdrawal from recreational or prescriptions. Because the body reacts both physically and mentally to drug detoxification or withdrawal, this sometimes must be done in a medically controlled environment, such as a hospital or facility that offers in-patient treatment.
Further, drug abuse, no matter what type, often leads to physical problems because the user does not eat properly, get rest that is not drug-induced, or because the addiction has led to organ damage, such as liver damage from alcohol abuse.
If painkillers are being used, it may be necessary for the user to be re-evaluated as to the original cause of the chronic pain which led to the addiction, and medical intervention, if possible or feasible. This can include surgery to cut or destroy nerves or nerve endings, injections which will block pain, and other treatments.
Again, this may require that a person seek treatment first at a hospital or other medical facility, then move on to a facility for drug abuse treatments. Some facilities offer both inpatient and outpatient treatment programs; others may have affiliate programs, but it is necessary to visit two different locations.
Sometimes, an outpatient drug treatment program is all that is necessary. This is especially true if the user is not suffering any severe physical problems as a result of the addiction, and, of course on the user’s desire to want to get help.
An example of an outpatient drug treatment program is Alcoholics Anonymous. Members attend meetings as often as they feel they need to.
Drug treatment programs in Alabama are located in several different cities, and the state boasts over 120 different facilities. The majority of programs can be found in the Birmingham and Montgomery areas.
The programs are there and available; the only thing missing is the willingness of the addicted person to seek help or for family and members to show concern for the user and offer help. This is where we can be of assistance. Please call us at 1-800-559-9503, or visit our website at http://www.drugtreatments.com for more information.
