Delray Beach, FL 12/28/2011 4:12:01 AM
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Why You Need Addiction Rehabilitation

What is addiction rehabilitation?

The primary intention of addiction rehabilitation is the treatment of substance dependency and the complete recovery from it by using any one of a number of medical and/or their addiction to a variety of psychoactive substances including alcohol, illegally trafficked prescription medications, and “street” drugs (e.g. cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamines). The DEA considers a number of these substances as primary threats to society while health organizations and medical professionals see them as serious public health threats.

The goal of every addiction rehabilitation center and their staff members is to treat the individual so that they experience a successful recovery and return to society to live substance-free for the rest of their lives. They should be confident enough in their sobriety so that they never fear relapsing because of the pressures and stress of everyday life. In addition to this, they should have developed the necessary life skills and relapse prevention techniques that help them to avoid the triggers that cause their addictive behavior.

The primary intent of these rehab programs is to enable the individual to stop abusing the particular substance so that they avoid any of the consequences that can result from the abuse. These consequences can be physiological and psychological as well as financial, legal, and social in nature. Additionally, the dependency that occurs is oftentimes mental and physical which requires addressing both levels of these.

Though we understand that it requires will power to end the vicious cycle of addiction, our medically supported treatment and rehabilitation which is customized as per individual needs has been very successful. At the addiction rehabilitation program, we offer assistance and 24/7 monitoring for the individual during detoxification and treatment.

5 tips to consider when entering an addiction rehabilitation program

No one enjoys the thought of searching for an addiction rehabilitation center to help him or her search may be easier and the process may proceed a lot smoother for you.

  • Be aware of all of your options
  • Have an idea of what your personal needs are
  • Make a list of several facilities so that you can contact each one of them to inquire about their facility, programs, past history, credentials, etc.
  • Once you have made your decision, reserve your room at the facility you have selected
  • Prepare for your stay in the facility
  • Keep a positive attitude and look towards a brighter future
If you or a loved one is in need of professional help for substance dependency, please contact the Delray Recovery Center.