Drug addiction treatment is a long term process of psychosocial or medical intervention for dependence on psychoactive drugs like amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana, and heroin. The most typical substance abuse treatment is inpatient rehab. Inpatient treatment provides a more personalized treatment with one-on-one counseling, physical care, drug detoxification, and a 24-hour medical care team. Drug detoxification and rehabilitation can be done both inpatient and outpatient setting.
After detoxification and rehabilitation, the patient may be able to go back to normal life or continue therapy, treatment, or education about their problem. Detox programs are administered either inpatient or outpatient. Inpatient detox programs are usually used in individuals who are addicted to illegal drugs like heroin, methamphetamine, methadone or opiate drugs that have not been treated with other medications. The detox program should include a complete medical and psychiatric evaluation. Detox programs can vary from a few days in a hospital two months in a residential facility. The goal of outpatient detox programs is to provide the individual with as much support, as possible, during the detoxification process and rehabilitation.
Drug addiction treatment does not start overnight. Patients may need assistance for a couple of months or even years to recover fully. Some addicts do not succeed in the first year of treatment. They can also relapse in several months if they are not receiving all the treatments they need. The best way to avoid drug relapse is to stay clean and sober. Seeking professional assistance in your recovery can help you achieve this.
