The Right way to Treat Addiction and the Wrong Way
Many people who are dealing with drug/alcohol addiction in their lives (which includes having a friend or relative who is dealing with chemical dependency) don’t have a very good understanding of how to successfully deal with their problem. Dealing with the problem of chemical dependency in the wrong way not only wastes time and money, but it makes the painful process of relapse much more likely.
A good first step is to visit a psychiatrist or medical doctor to determine the nature of the addiction, and get some professional recommendations. Many drug rehab facilities (including Ocean Recovery) provide these types of services as part of a program.
When an individual is reluctant to attend a rehab program, an intervention may become necessary. One warning to take into consideration is that an intervention NEEDS TO BE performed by a professional interventionist, otherwise it’s possible to actually do more harm than good. Ocean Recovery can help you get in touch with an interventionist who we have personal experience with, so just give us a call. The point of the intervention isn’t to ‘force’ someone into a drug rehab program, but instead to get them to realize that it’s what they actually want and need.
Before attending a rehab program, an individual must not be under the influence of any drugs, including alcohol. Detox is a process that can last a few days, it includes medical supervision to make sure withdrawal symptoms don’t become too serious. Again, Ocean Recovery will set up clients with a detox program -we’ll coordinate everything.
After detox, an inpatient rehab program lasting at least 30 days is recommended, however depending on your exact situation, a stay of up to 90 days or more may be necessary.
Upon completion from rehab, a ’sober living’ situation is also highly recommended. Sober living is less structured than a rehab program, and it also costs less. The goal of sober living is to help people who have successfully completed a rehab program get back into a normal life: finding steady employment, doing chores, eating right, socializing with the right kinds of people, etc. Ocean Recovery is a provider of both Rehab and Sober living, so the transition is easier than ever.
Many individuals also find that Support Groups such as AA, Narcotics Anonymous, and many others are helpful for preventing relapse. These programs aren’t for everyone, but if you can find a group that works for you, then it’s basically a free way to maintain your commitment to staying sober.