Drug Abuse

With drug abuse so widespread, the choices for drug addiction treatment are overwhelming.  The key to successful drug rehab is finding the right program which focuses on the individual.  So many times, drug rehab programs take a “one size fits all” approach to treatment.  That’s simply not an effective way to start the journey to recovery and seldom results in continued sobriety.

There are several aspects that will determine the successful outcome of an individual’s treatment program.  The first requirement for drug addiction treatment success is a willing participant.  It’s like the old adage says, “you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink.”  The same holds true with drug rehab.  While you may be able to force a person into an actual treatment program, you’ll never be able to force a person into recovery; they must be willing to put forth the effort required for their treatment.  Not only is willingness important, the most important thing is WANTING recovery.   An individual can be willing to participate in their individualized treatment program, but they must have a strong desire to get sober—a desire that supersedes their desire to use their particular drug of choice.  While this desire can be cultivated, it cannot be demanded.

The second requirement for successful drug addiction treatment is finding a program that fits an individuals’ needs for recovery.  While behavior modification through prescription therapy may be effective for one person, another person may not benefit from it at all.  Naturally, there will be some general protocols that are common to each individual in a recovery program, a successful program requires highly individualized treatment plans.

The latter is important as it is a gauge to determine how the individual is progressing in his or her recovery.

Going along with keeping stresses at a minimum, a fourth important aspect is environment.  The most successful drug rehab treatment programs take place away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, in a quiet, peaceful place that allows a person to focus solely on themselves and their recovery.

The last important requirement for success is the ability for the professionals involved to be empathetic and caring while at the same time holding the individual responsible for their actions or lack thereof.  One would think this would be a given in a therapeutic session, but so many times it’s not.

Successful drug addiction treatment is dependent on a variety of factors, far too numerous to count.  However, finding a program that encompass these five will help an individual’s journey to recovery tremendously.

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