How can Drug Rehab help the addicts?

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How can Drug Rehab help the addicts?

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Drug addiction occurs when an individual feels the necessity to use a drug without any normal cause or need. This is where rehab becomes necessary, to avoid any physical or physiological side effects.

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What Does Rehab Include?

The management of drug addiction involves:  patience and consideration  achieving and maintain sobriety  a multitude of treatment options  participation of loved ones in the rehabilitation process

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What Happens During Rehab

 Assessment of the nature and severity of the problem  evaluation of the treatment method to be used  detoxification  management of withdrawal symptoms  proper medical attention

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The Role of a Rehabilitation Center

It is extremely important to understand the extent of the problem before seeking appropriate treatment. There are varieties of interventions that can help an addict recover from his addiction. They include:

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Inpatient Treatment (Residential Treatment) Outpatient Treatment Long-term Treatment Medical Detoxification Methadone Maintenance Dual Diagnosis Treatment Drug Replacement Therapy 12-Step Treatment / Non 12-Step Rehab Extended care centers Sober / Transitional Livings (Recovery Homes)

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Differences in Treatment Facilities

In order to provide effective and specific treatment to the patient, the first step is to identify the drug the individual is addicted to. Other factors that determine the treatment facility that would be suitable are:

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The extent of addiction (moderate to severe) on-going treatment / therapy specificity of treatment wilderness programs single sex-education programs age-specific programs location social status one-on-one counseling joint disorders

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Contact details The Hills Treatment Center 8207 Mulholland Drive Los Angeles, California 90046 Phone: (800) 705-1909 Fax: (800) 729-8207 http:// www.thehillscenter.com


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