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Treatment methods may be divided into two general types: Counselling and detoxification

 

Counselling

Through the assistance of an experienced drug counselor, a person is helped in reflecting about his life. Counselling is one of the most important steps in the drug addiction treatment. It is though Counselling that a drug dependent may realize the problem and may willingly participate in the next steps of the treatment. Counselling sessions are structured according to the person's age, personality and extent of drug dependence.

During the initial Counselling sessions, a person usually becomes defensive about being enrolled in a rehabilitation program. After several Counselling sessions, and with the involvement and support of his family, a person becomes more receptive to the Counselling sessions and starts to open up. Group sessions are also being done to build the individual's confidence. His group members also become a part of his support group through which they strengthen and encourage one another.

Detoxification

Another important part of the drug addiction solution is the detoxification. Detoxification is the elimination of the drug substance from the body. To achieve successful detox, a person might have to take medications to decrease the craving to take drugs. There are also medications that are needed to manage the withdrawal symptoms, which make it difficult for the patient to stay away from the drugs.

The medications used for the detoxification process vary depending on the type of drugs abused and the withdrawal effects being experienced. Before these medications are prescribed, the person's physical health is first assessed to make sure that the person's body can handle the the required dosage.

Where to Start:

Counselling

Counselling takes the largest portion of the time allocated for the rehabilitation programs. This is usually starts with one-on-one sessions between the patient and the drug counselor. One of the objectives of Counselling is to help the addict recognize his addiction and to willingly participate in the next steps in the program.

Meditation

This is done to help the drug dependent keep his mind away from his craving. The mind is filled with good and positive thoughts through different meditation processes.

Prayer

Quite similar to meditation, prayers and worship services are being done in Christian rehabilitation centers. These help a person restore his relationship with God. With a deeper spiritual connection, the person becomes stronger in handling his craving for drugs.

Family support

With the knowledge that one's family is waiting to welcome his after the rehabilitation program, the drug dependent becomes more enthusiastic in participating in the program. He also develops a positive outlook knowing that his recovery is supported by the most important people in his life.

Medications

For those who have been dependent on drugs for quite some time, medications are necessary to minimize the craving and to manage the withdrawal symptoms. In most cases, it is due to the withdrawal symptoms that the recovering addict finds it difficult to let go of his addictions.

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