Drug Addiction Treatment Facilities

Long-Term/Extended Care

This type of treatment program typically lasts 90 days. Studies have shown this type of treatment has very positive results. It is more likely to help prolong the successes of addiction treatment and help a person avoid relapse. It is typically referred to addicts who:

• Saw little behavior change during a 30-day prgoram.
• Who have experienced relapse after a short stay in a treatment center.
• Who have mental or physical problems that require extra time to resolve.

Get Counseling

You should talk to a counselor and maybe even join a support group. Look for opportunities to encourage the addict to speak with a counselor, like moments of weakness when the addict is seriously contemplating the sad state of his or her life. The counselor may be able to guide the addict to get into the right drug addiction treatment facilities. A counselor might also guide you through the process of staging a formal intervention for your loved one, if necessary.

Pessimism

With this line of thinking, you will feel worthless and hopeless, like you will never recover and you deserve the unfulfilling life you’re leading. It is well known in drug addiction treatment facilities that the addict can be his or her own worst enemy. Whether you think the program is a joke or you don’t think you deserve the help offered you in the program, it’s destructive thinking. You must stop it and stop associating with those who believe such lies. Try instead to surround yourself with a group of people who are also recovering from addiction, yet have a positive outlook on life, on the treatment program, and on their own ability to beat the addiction.

Staff

Most staff will generally be helpful, friendly, and supportive. They will hold you accountable for your behavior and expect you to put work into beating your addiction, but they will be happy to celebrate your successes with you. They want to see you succeed. In rare cases, a staff member may not feel this way, however. If you find a staff member being verbally, mentally or even physically abusive to yourself or another patient, don’t hesitate to report them to their supervisor or the authorities. You do not have to live that way. They can be held accountable, and you can also change drug addiction treatment facilities.

Your Surroundings

Ideally, an addict would go far away to recover. However, many times they don’t. When addicts are trying to beat their addiction in a program close to home, they are within close proximity of a lot of negative influences. All their old drug and alcohol buddies, social hangouts, dealers, and the stresses that agitate the problem are within a few miles of the center. It can be very tempting, but try to resist the urge to flee and consider looking at addiction treatment centers that are farther from home.

what to watch for that may signify addiction

There are some behaviors and attitudes to watch for that may signify addiction has entered your life or that of a loved one. Addicts are commonly withdrawn, lethargic, unmotivated and cynical. They may be overly suspicious of others, almost to the point of paranoia. Depending on the substance being abused, an addict could behave in a completely opposite fashion. They may be wild and completely uninhibited, behaving erratically and possibly even with anger and aggression. There will typically be “roller coaster” mood swings, moments of extreme exuberance tempered with “lows” of severe depression. Such behavior may be described as “manic depressive,” or “bipolar,” which are disorders commonly seen co-occurring with addiction. Ultimately, it is time for drug addiction treatment facilities only when the addict decides it is time. You may think it’s time, but the addict ultimately has to accept that fact before treatment will be even remotely successful.

Contact us now to learn about the options you have when choosing a drug rehab program or addiction treatment center, before it is too late.