Drug addiction and abuse are very serious chronic problems which can have devastating effects. Anyone who abuses drugs compulsively feels an overwhelming emotional attachment to drugs or uses a substance compulsively is a possible candidate for drug rehabilitation. Even if you or a family member is currently addicted to illegal drugs you should seek treatment immediately if you or your loved one exhibits any of the following behaviors: drug use drug possession drug abuse or drug sales drug selling drug use in public drug use during employment drug use on family trips drug use at work or school and drug use in social settings (e.g. a home-based drug addiction). If you exhibit any of these behaviors whether they are severe or mild contact a drug treatment center immediately.
There are several drug addiction treatment programs that are available but the process of choosing the proper program for your specific needs and preferences is important. You may want to contact a few drug rehab centers to discuss your needs and find out what their success rates have been. If you are not able to attend a rehab program or if you are unwilling to enroll in one you can always work with a qualified and experienced counselor to set up an appointment. The goal of drug treatment is to assist the addict in developing healthy coping skills and finding permanent solutions to the problem.
You do not need to experience any type of emotional trauma or loss before you receive treatment; you can attend a treatment program in any time frame from early morning through the evening and be treated in a comfortable compassionate environment. Your success in achieving sobriety depends on your willingness to change your thinking about drugs and your attitude toward the addiction itself. If you think you may have a problem with drugs it is important to learn as much about addiction as possible and to contact a drug treatment center to make sure you have the right treatment for your specific situation.
