Alcohol and Drug Treatment Questions
Alcohol and drug abuse is very serious. It ruins the lives of the addict and their family, and causes many issues of self-esteem and respect for others and oneself. Admitting that there is a problem that needs treated is very difficult for any
addict, but it is the first step to recovery. Many people wonder if they have a problem or if they might be an alcoholic or a drug addict. The truthful answer, no matter how scary it might seem, is that normal people don’t sit around wondering
whether or not they have a problem or trying to convince others (or themselves) that they don’t.
Once the addict has admitted and accepted that they have a problem that needs to be fixed, they are already one step on the way to recovery. Each person will come to this understanding in their own time, and no amount of family or peer pressure
can cause someone to realize that they need help before they are ready to accept the problem and change their lives to fix it. Some people have to go much deeper into addiction than others to realize that they need help, and many have lost jobs,
homes, families, and their entire lives before they accept their addiction. However, if they have reached a point of acceptance it doesn’t matter how far down they have gone. The sad truth is that many addicts don’t get help before it’s
too late. Everyone has to find their own ‘bottom’ before they can begin to climb back up. For some addicts, that low point is death, either related to an accident, suicide, or overdose, and you can’t recover from that.
If you are a family member or a loved one of an addict, you can’t make them get help. If they ask for it, you can help them find a program like the one here at International Drug Rehab, so that they can get well. However, you cannot force
them to face their problems or to go into rehab because their treatment will not be effective. Unless a person actually accepts that they have a problem and they want to fix that problem for themselves, they will usually relapse at some point.
If you are addicted to drugs or alcohol, you have to do this for YOU. Even if you want to do it for your family or loved ones, you have to be doing it for yourself, as well. If you don’t whole-heartedly want to recover, you will not be successful
in any rehabilitation program. You will need to understand the impact that your addiction has had on your emotional, physical, and psychological health. You will need to be strong and committed to finding healthy alternatives to your negative addictions
that once ruled your life.
Alcohol withdrawal can actually be more deadly than alcoholism for some patients, which is why 24-hour supervision is required upon first arrival. During that first 24 hours, patients will be monitored at all times to make sure that they are comfortable
and not facing physical health issues through the withdrawal process. Although the first 24 hours is the most difficult, the withdrawal process from alcohol and drugs can take up to a few weeks depending on how much the individual has been using
before coming to rehab. Each client is different, and therefore will have a customized treatment program that is developed especially for their needs.
Confidentiality, Privacy and the Recovery Process
Confidentiality is a must when it comes to rehabilitation facilities like International Drug Rehab. Patients do not want to be identified in many cases and they shouldn’t have to deal with the fear of people knowing who they are or where
they are staying. Therefore, we take every precaution to ensure that people’s identities and individual circumstances are not revealed to other patients, friends, family members, or the general public unless given specific permission by the
client in the event that family or loved ones want to check in. However, the structure of our programs doesn’t involve any contact with outside parties for the first 30 days.
The Program
The first part of the recovery program is individual residential treatment. This includes private appointments, meetings, and therapy, as well as group discussions and a private recovery coach to help along the way. This period is going to be the
most stressful for any client going through addiction rehab but it can be fun and enlightening if you let it. The individual structured treatment lasts for one month, and then the second treatment phase begins.
The second phase of treatment involves less structure. There is an allowance for family visits and phone calls, as well as activities and entertainment outside of therapy and doctor appointments. Getting involved at this stage is encouraged and
all clients will be given a variety of activities to choose from.
The third phase of our recovery process includes preparation for real living situations. This program focuses on getting people into ‘normal’ situations that they will encounter in their daily lives and teaching them tools and techniques
for dealing with those situations. It is basically like a test run for returning to daily life once clients leave our rehab facility.
Ready to Start or Want to Learn More?
If you’ve heard everything that you need to know, you can contact us at anytime to get started on the admissions process. We are happy to help you get moving towards your recovery, and will do whatever we can to assist you in registering
and getting to our facilities. If you simply want to learn more about the programs at IDR or about alcoholism and addiction, you should feel free to contact us with any questions that you might have. The addiction and recovery process is difficult
for everyone involved, from the addict themselves to the family, loved ones, colleagues, and even friends. However, it is up to the individual to decide on their terms that they want to get well. If you’ve made that decision, we’re ready
to help.
International Drug Rehab Services
