The impact of alcoholism and drug addiction

Whenever you are discussing alcoholism and drug addiction, one thing is certain. Both of these issues have become a prevalent part of our society as well as others worldwide. Alcoholism and drug addiction are disabling, addictive disorders that damage the person who is abusing these substances. Additionally, families are destroyed, relationships fall apart, jobs are lost, and criminal behavior is not uncommon.

From a legal standpoint, more violent crimes and deaths are associated with alcoholism or drug addiction. From a public health standpoint, alcoholism and drug addiction are serious public health threats. Finally, from a societal standpoint, alcoholism and drug addiction costs employers over $100 billion in lost productivity and another $20 billion in additional healthcare costs.

Different types of rehab is now available

Up until a few decades ago, addiction treatment and recovery formats were all the same. Every individual and their addiction were treated identically meaning that the person’s needs really weren’t being met. It comes as no surprise then that the rate of relapsing was considerably higher than what it is today, although this is still an issue. Florida drug and alcohol rehab has come a long way from its early beginnings and now there are different types of rehab programs available.

There are still the traditional Florida drug and alcohol rehab centers that rely on the older, conventional therapies. The traditional, conventional therapies are viewed as ineffective and out of date by the proponents of alternative rehab. The traditional facility has a clinical or hospital like appearance which can be very intimidating to the individual who has turned to them for help. The alternative rehab center welcomes the client into a comforting, homelike environment which enables them to focus on their recovery.

Many of the traditional Florida drug and alcohol rehab facilities still take a one-size-fits-all approach whereas the alternative programs can be customized to address the personal needs of addicted individual. Additionally, the majority of the alternative facilities offer educational materials and other recovery tools that traditional facilities typically do not. So even though the traditional and the alternative rehab facilities may share the same goal, that is the end of any similarities between them.

The Delray Recovery Center is here to help you?

Our addiction treatment and recovery center can provide you or a loved one with a Florida drug and alcohol rehab program that will effectively target your specific needs so that you have a greater chance at total recovery.  We will be happy to assist you in any way we can.