What to Expect at a Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
counselling, immediate detoxing of the patient, group therapy, music and art therapy, and more. These programs are designed to help you face your addiction and overcome destructive patterns of behavior to lead a more fulfilling,healthier, and happier life.
The following is typically what you can expect at some of the best inpatient drug rehab centers:
- Primary and extended treatment
Primary care involves the use of all the regular therapies like group, individual, and family therapy, depending on what each individual treatment center is offering. These programs generally last for 30 to 45 days to provide extensive rehabilitation so that the patient does not return to their old habits. Extended treatment is for a longer period of time and lasts up to 60 days. It is focussed around helping people recover and get back on track to make a big change in their life.
- Intensive outpatient treatment
This can be used as an ongoing or aftercare program to help people cope with living life without an addiction weighing them down. It is less restrictive compared to the in patient traditional facility and allows patients to continue to work while making use of group and family therapy with regular follow-ups to make sure patients are coping well. The use of stress management techniques and relapse prevention are designed to get the ball rolling and help you get back on your feet as soon as possible.
- Medication assisted treatment (MAT)
MAT along with behavioral therapy is used to help patients recover and reduce dependence on drugs and alcohol. The medicines eliminate cravings and are all FDA approved.
