Drug Rehab FAQ » Addiction http://www.drugrehabfaq.com Breaking Barriers to Drug Rehab Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:29:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 What is Rehab? http://www.drugrehabfaq.com/2010/12/what-is-drug-rehab/ http://www.drugrehabfaq.com/2010/12/what-is-drug-rehab/#comments Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:40:53 +0000 support http://www.drugrehabfaq.com/post_id=5 Historically, “rehab” was a term used to describe treatment for alcohol and/or drug addiction. You often hear “drug rehab” or “alcohol rehab,” specifying the type of treatment the program offers. Many of today’s rehab programs address a broader spectrum of addictive behaviors involving sex, gambling and money issues, work, food, and relationships. In addition, rehab programs treat depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and other behavioral issues. Rehab typically implies inpatient treatment and may include detoxification from the addictive substance and/or compulsive behaviors.

When a person seeks recovery from addictive behaviors, a rehab program helps him look at the underlying issues that have caused the self-destructive behaviors. Rehab programs offer a variety of treatment modalities to meet individual needs, often including 12 Step-based treatment. An experienced rehab program will use a multidisciplinary team approach — including psychiatrists, psychologists, professional counselors, and other specialists — to focus on the personal needs of each patient. Rehab programs usually last from 25 to 35 days; however, shorter and longer programs can be found.

What is “rehab”?

]]> http://www.drugrehabfaq.com/2010/12/what-is-drug-rehab/feed/ 0 How do I know if need rehab? http://www.drugrehabfaq.com/2010/12/how-do-i-know-if-need-rehab/ http://www.drugrehabfaq.com/2010/12/how-do-i-know-if-need-rehab/#comments Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:38:37 +0000 support http://www.drugrehabfaq.com/post_id=7 Individuals need rehab if their lives have become unmanageable because of their addictive behaviors. Addiction is characterized by the inability to control the use of drugs, alcohol, sex, and/or gambling despite negative consequences. These consequences often include losing employment, family, friends, health, etc., as well as legal issues.

If an individual is concerned he is addicted, he should contact a professional counselor, psychologist, psychiatrist, or addiction specialist for an assessment. If an individual is unable to stop the addictive behaviors on an outpatient basis, or if it is not safe for him to stay in his current setting, a rehab facility may be appropriate. In addition, if it is not safe to detox in an outpatient setting, a drug rehab or inpatient facility may be necessary.

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