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Start Your Road to Recovery

Taking the first step toward recovery - for yourself or a loved one - can seem overwhelming. You may have a lot of questions and may be unsure where to begin.

Use the resources on this page to learn about different aspects of addiction and recovery, including:

Types of alcohol and drug recovery programs.

How the recovery process works.

How to support a loved one who's in recovery.

How to find a rehab center for a specific drug.

The cost of addiction treatment and paying for it.

Treatment Programs for Substance Abuse

When seeking out a recovery center, it is important to be educated on all the various kinds of treatment programs available before deciding which service is best for you.

Treatment options for drugs and alcohol include: inpatient, outpatient, luxury, dual diagnosis and 12-step programs

Outpatient

At outpatient facilities, you are free to come and go as you please, while living at home. People often choose outpatient drug programs when they have responsibilities outside of rehab and want to still be able to attend school or work.

Luxury and Executive

Luxury treatment programs provide a high level of customer service and offer amenities that aren't available at other treatment centers. They are more expensive than other rehab facilities but evoke the feeling of staying in a resort. Executive centers cater to those who are not able to take time off for treatment. They offer special features such as meeting rooms and offices.

12-Step

12-Step programs are designed to treat alcohol, drug and behavioral addictions. They follow a sequence of steps in which the person struggling with a substance abuse disorder must first admit he or she has a problem. You or your loved one can find meetings in your area and find a sponsor to help with support along the way.

Process for Addiction Recovery

The recovery process can be emotionally trying. But it's worth the effort. Recovery is a lifetime commitment and involves hard work and dedication to become and remain sober. It's important to be informed about the rehabilitation process and what it will involve.

The Steps to Recovery

People who are recovering from drug or alcohol abuse often go through a similar series of steps. Learn more about the addiction rehabilitation process.

Detox and Withdrawal

When you regularly consume alcohol or drugs over a period of time, your body becomes accustomed to the substance and your body chemistry changes. Once you stop using, your body responds with withdrawal symptoms. The detox process manages these withdrawal symptoms and prepares you to enter a rehabilitation program.

Rehab Aftercare

Aftercare consists of any intervention after initial substance abuse treatment. It is an integral part of preventing relapse. Aftercare programs provide recovering addicts with the coping skills and self-help strategies necessary to maintain sobriety once released from treatment. Those in recovery must make significant lifestyle changes if they expect to achieve permanent abstinence, and aftercare programs provide them with support and empowerment while beginning their new journeys.

Helping a Loved One in Recovery

Living with a recovering drug addict or alcoholic requires a lot of love and support. Substance abuse and recovery not only affect the addict, but family and friends as well. As a loved one, it is crucial that you get involved with the recovery process to prevent relapse. Recovery is a lifelong commitment that loved ones must be involved in.

Helping a Loved One With an Addiction

Helping a loved one struggling with drug or alcohol addiction is never easy. It can often be overwhelming and confusing, but it's never too late to get help. Sometimes, an intervention may be necessary to get your loved one into a rehab program.

Recovery Programs for Specific Drugs

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Paying for Addiction Treatment

You might be concerned with how you will afford rehabilitation services for drug or alcohol addiction. It is the number one excuse for failing to get treatment. A number of affordable options exist, and a majority of private insurance companies offer partial or full coverage for substance abuse treatment.

How Expensive Is Rehab?

The cost of a rehab program depends on several factors, such as the type of treatment, where the facility is located, how long you stay and what kind of amenities the program offers. Even though rehab can be expensive, the cost of treatment will likely be less than the cost of an addiction over the long term.

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created on | modified on Taking the first step toward recovery - for yourself or a loved one - can seem overwhelming. You may have a lot of questions and may be unsure where to begin. Use the resources on this page to learn about different aspects of addiction and recovery, including: Types of alcohol and drug recovery programs. How the recovery process works.

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Are there effective treatment for addiction

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Overcoming Drug Addiction: How to Stop Abusing Drugs, Find Treatment, and Start Recovery

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Do you or someone you love have a problem with substance abuse? Explore the warning signs and how to get the best help.

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When is the best time to get someone treatment?

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When is the best time to get someone treatment?

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The best time to get someone treatment is when the person hits rock bottom.

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There are no simple answers as to why some people develop an addiction and others don't, but most experts agree that there are contributing psychological, biological and genetic components. Fortunately, with recent scientific advancements in our understanding of addiction, treatment programs that address both the biological and psychosocial dimensions can be very successful.

Looking at these four major types of symptoms of alcohol and drug addicts may provide some insight:

1. Loss of control - The inability to limit use despite the negative consequences

2. Cravings - An overwhelming psychological need or compulsion to drink or use any other mood-altering substance

3. Physical dependence - When attempting to stop using, there are withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, sweating, shaking, or anxiety

4. Tolerance - The need for larger amounts of mood-altering chemicals to achieve the same effect

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Substance abuse is common in today's society, especially with alcohol. Abuse starts with a person using drugs or alcohol more frequently and, at intermittent times, it gets out of control. Telling signs of abuse include becoming argumentative, getting into a fight, having a wreck, becoming uncharacteristically promiscuous or adversely impacting a job or relationship.

Once a person loses the ability to willingly stop using or drinking, they are now dealing with the disease of addiction. This lack of self-control is one of the key indications that the drugs or alcohol have damaged the brain in both structure and function, making it physically impossible for the individual to stop using on their own for any prolonged length of time. By this point, since the brain has been damaged, it is highly unlikely that traditional twelve-step programs could work for any significant length of time.

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30 years ago, the scientific and medical communities didn't know as much about addiction and the brain as they do today. Part of what we've learned is that, for millions of people, overcoming addiction is not about a lack of will power or a lack of discipline. It's about their brains being literally injured and their brain chemistry being physically altered.

This has led the scientific community to acknowledge addiction as a chronic and progressive brain disease. And that means that treating addiction may require medicine, just like any other disease. Therapy is necessary for recovery, but it's not going to heal the brain. Believing therapy alone will work is one of the primary reasons so many people struggle and relapse.

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We understand that residential rehab is disruptive to families, careers and everyday life. But that's the point. If a thorough assessment leads to a medical prescription or recommendation of residential care for your loved one, it's because their brain needs disrupting in order to break the harmful patterns it has created. Every patient is unique, of course, but medical studies show that the optimal amount of time needed to reboot the brain's chemistry and rewire its neurological pathways is about 45 to 90 days. We realize that sounds like a lot, but isn't two to three months of effort now worth a lifetime of sobriety?

In addition, people who enter residential treatment typically have problems that require combined medical, psychological and/or physical therapies over a sustained period of time in a controlled environment. Residential treatment is often the most practical and effective course of action.

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It is a myth that an addicted individual must hit "rock bottom" to be ready for treatment. Helping your loved one get help early in their addiction cycle will result in fewer accompanying psychological and physical problems and a better prognosis for long-term recovery. Furthermore, "rock bottom" is a dangerous place to be; for many addicts, that point is when a near-fatal or fatal overdose, serious accident or criminal justice consequence has occurred.

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Science has detected approximately 12 to 15 different types of alcoholism and 12 to 25 types of narcotic addiction. Depending upon the type of addiction, anti-addiction medicines may be the only solution. Simply put, the brain's chemistry has been altered and needs re-balancing.

Research shows that combining anti-addiction medicines with evidence-based behavioral therapies is the best way to ensure success for most patients. Treatment approaches personalized to address each person's abuse patterns and co-occurring medical, psychiatric and social problems can lead to sustained recovery and a life without addiction.

It is important to remember that addiction is a chronic and progressive disease -- like diabetes, asthma, or heart disease -- and can be managed successfully. Medically based treatments allow people to recover most - if not all - of their functionality, counteracting addiction's powerful disruptive effects and enabling people to regain control of their lives. As with other chronic diseases, of course, relapses will occur if you stop following the treatment protocols.

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There are no simple answers as to why some people develop an addiction and others don't, but most experts agree that there are contributing psychological, biological and genetic components. Fortunately, with recent scientific advancements in our understanding of addiction, treatment programs that address both the biological and psychosocial dimensions can be very successful.

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If a pregnant woman abuses drugs does it affect the fetus 

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If a pregnant woman abuses drugs does it affect the fetus 

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A mother taking illegal drugs during pregnancy increases her risk for anaemia, blood and heart infections, skin infections, hepatitis, and other infectious diseases.

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What happens to your brain if you keep taking drugs?

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What happens to your brain if you keep taking drugs?

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If you keep taking drugs your brain will start to get addicted to it. Using cocaine  can cause the nerve cells to release abnormally.

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how do i know if someone is addicted to drugs

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what are withdrawal and detoxification (detox)? 

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what are withdrawal and detoxification (detox)? 

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If you are alcohol-dependent you have a strong desire to drink alcohol. In addition, your body becomes used to lots of alcohol. Therefore, you may start to develop withdrawal symptoms 3-8 hours after your last drink as the effect of the alcohol wears off. So, even if you want to stop drinking, it is often difficult because of the alcohol withdrawal symptoms.

Detoxification, or 'detox', is an option if you are alcohol-dependent.

Feeling sick (nausea).

The 'shakes' (trembling).

Sweating.

Craving for alcohol and just feeling awful.

Convulsions - these occur in a small number of cases.

As a result, you drink alcohol regularly and depend on it to prevent these symptoms. If you do not have any more alcohol the withdrawal symptoms usually last 5-7 days but a craving for alcohol may continue for longer.

Delirium tremens

Delirium tremens (DTs) is a more severe reaction after stopping alcohol. It occurs in about 1 in 20 people who have alcohol withdrawal symptoms, about 2-3 days after their last drink. Symptoms include: marked trembling and agitation, confusion and seeing and hearing things that are not there (delirium). Some people have convulsions. Complications can develop, such as lack of fluid in the body (dehydration) and other serious physical problems. It is fatal in some cases.

Detoxification, or 'detox', involves taking a short course of a medicine which helps to prevent withdrawal symptoms when you stop drinking alcohol. The most commonly used medicine for 'detox' is chlordiazepoxide. This is a benzodiazepine medicine. Other possible medication that can be considered includes lorazepam and the antipsychotic medicines olanzapine and haloperidol, although antipsychotics should only be used in addition with benzodiazepines and not by themselves alone in the treatment of severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms.

Some GPs (who have been specially trained) are happy to prescribe for an 'alcohol detox'. Otherwise your community alcohol team will assist. A common plan is as follows:

A GP will prescribe a high dose of medication for the first day that you stop drinking alcohol.

You then gradually reduce the dose over the following 5-7 days. This usually prevents or greatly reduces the unpleasant alcohol withdrawal symptoms.

You must agree not to drink any alcohol when you are going through 'detox'. A breathalyser may be used to confirm that you are not drinking.

Whoever is supporting you will usually see you quite often during the time of 'detox'.

Also during this period, support from family or friends can be of great help. Often the responsibility for getting the prescription and giving the 'detox' medicine is shared with a family member or friend. For example, a partner or parent of the person going through 'detox'.

Some people manage quite easily, whilst others find it more difficult. You can expect to:

Feel quite nervous or anxious for a few days.

Have some difficulty with getting off to sleep for a few nights.

Have some mild withdrawal symptoms but they should not be too bad and a lot less than if you were not taking the 'detox' medicine.

The medication used for 'detox' does not make you stop drinking. You need determination to stop. The medication simply helps you to feel better whilst your body readjusts to not having alcohol. Even after the period of 'detox' you may still have some craving for alcohol. So you will still need willpower and coping strategies for when you feel tempted to drink.

You are likely to be prescribed vitamins, particularly vitamin B1 (thiamine), if you are alcohol-dependent - especially during 'detox'. This is because many people who are dependent on alcohol do not eat properly and can lack certain vitamins. A lack of vitamin B1 is the most common. A lack of this vitamin can cause serious brain conditions.

Some people are referred to a specialist drug and alcohol unit for 'detox'. This is usually better for people who have other physical or mental health problems and for those who have the following:

Little home or social support.

A history of severe withdrawal symptoms.

A physical illness caused by alcohol.

Previous attempts to stop alcohol which have failed.

The medicines used to 'detox' in specialist units are much the same as GPs prescribe. However, these units have more staff and expertise for giving support and counselling.

You may be admitted to hospital if you have serious alcohol-related problems such as DTs or withdrawal seizures, or if you are aged under 16 and have alcohol withdrawal symptoms.

Other groups of people sometimes offered hospital admission for 'detox' include those with learning difficulties, social difficulties or lots of different illnesses.

After a successful alcohol 'detox', some people go back to drinking heavily again at some point (a relapse). To help to prevent a relapse you may be offered medication or other help.

Medication

You may be advised to take a medicine for several months to help you keep off alcohol.

Acamprosate is a medicine which helps to ease alcohol cravings. It is usually started in hospital and continued by GPs.

Disulfiram is another medicine which is sometimes recommended by hospital specialists following a successful 'detox'. When you take disulfiram you get very unpleasant symptoms if you drink any alcohol. These may include:

Flushing.

Being sick (vomiting).

A 'thumping' heart (palpitations).

Headache.

So, in effect, the medicine acts as a deterrent for when you are tempted to drink. It can help some people to stay off alcohol.

Naltrexone is an alternative to acamprosate but it is usually only prescribed by specialists.

Nalmefene is a newer treatment available as an option for reducing alcohol consumption in people with alcohol dependence. It is considered for those who have an alcohol consumption of more than 60 g per day for men and more than 40 g per day for women (8 g of alcohol is equal to one standard unit of alcohol), without physical withdrawal symptoms and who do not require immediate detoxification. Nalmefene is another treatment often started by a specialist rather than a GP. Patients who are prescribed it should be regularly reviewed by a healthcare professional whilst taking it.

Baclofen is a medicine that is reported in some medical studies to help some people to stay off alcohol or to reduce drinking quantity. It may also reduce craving and reduce anxiety in alcohol-dependent people. However, the evidence for the effect of baclofen is conflicting and other studies do not support these reports. More research is needed to clarify whether baclofen is helpful. Note: it is currently not licensed for the treatment of alcohol-related problems.

It is thought that you are less likely to go back to drinking heavily if you have counselling, or other support to help you to stay off alcohol. Your doctor, practice nurse, or local drug and alcohol unit may provide ongoing support when you are trying to stay off alcohol. Self-help groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous have also helped many people to stay off alcohol.

If you do go back to heavy drinking, you can always try again to stop or cut down. Some people take several attempts before they stop drinking, or keep within the safe limits, for good.

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"Many people do not understand why or how other people become addicted to drugs. It is often mistakenly assumed that drug abusers lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop using drugs simply by choosing to change their behavior. In reality, drug addiction is a complex disease, and quitting takes more than good intentions or a strong will. In fact, because drugs change the brain in ways that foster compulsive drug abuse, quitting is difficult, even for those who are ready to do so. Through scientific advances, we know more about how drugs work in the brain than ever, and we also know that drug addiction can be successfully treated to help people stop abusing drugs and lead productive lives."

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