Drug Rehab - The Basics
Drug and alcohol addiction is a disease where the individual
suffering will need to detox or enter into rehab to recover.
Addiction cannot be cured, so the individual might have
craving's their whole lives, but the addict can still live a
happy, healthy life if they abstain from the substance. When
substance abuse is stop, there are several withdrawal symptoms
that occur, ranging from mild to severe, depending on the
individual and the substance. Withdrawal from a
chemical may be done at home or in a hospital, but should
always been done under medical supervision, as detoxification
from a chemical is always dangerous. Many individual might want
to take the drug just one last time in order to cease the pain
of withdrawal. However, it is after detoxification is complete
and problems in the persons life trigger cravings that there is
a real risk for relapse.
There are many programs for the newly clean drug addict that
offer support and counseling in the process of long term
recovery. If you have a friend or family member who has a
problem with addiction, you should talk to them, and ask them if
they want help. It is important to specialize the process of addiction
recovery to the specific needs of you're the individual. You
should also be a positive role model for your loved one.
Encourage activities that do not put the person in a situation
where they would be around drugs or alcohol.
You should always be supportive and caring, although you might
be frustrated at times. After your loved one has become clean,
remember they need all the love they can get so they don't go
looking for it in self-medication.