Drug Rehab Facilities

A person addicted to drugs or alcohol, at

some point wants to get rid of his addiction.
There are various reasons for the same,
family, friends, etc. He then starts his search
for a rehabilitation center. Read on to know
about various drug rehab facilities...

Drug addiction is the intense craving for any

one of the substances like alcohol, or drugs
like cocaine, marijuana, hashish, nicotine, etc.
When the addict does not get the drug to
which he is addicted in sufficient quantities,
he feels hopeless and the body gives dreadful
reactions.
For a person to get addicted to drugs, there

can be numerous reasons. People generally

start consuming drugs to experience a feeling
of euphoria or other reasons like peer
pressure etc. There are others, who cannot
cope up with personal loss and various kinds
of pressures. For some, it is a status symbol to
consume drugs or alcohol. But after a
particular time, they are forced to get rid of
the habit, either for health reasons or because
of pressure from their near and dear ones, or
just because they feel the need to give up the
habit themselves.
Drug addiction is a menace to the society.
People addicted to various substances, like
alcohol, cocaine, nicotine, belong not only to
the rich class of the society, but also to the
lower and middle classes. There are a lot of
questions, which might come up regarding the
causes of drug addiction. But let's keep all
such questions aside. We are here to discuss
the drug rehabilitation facilities, that are
available.
There are various steps for drug rehabilitation,
which can help a person get rid of this lifethreatening habit. Normally these are the

steps, which are followed in most of the rehab

centers. The first step is de-addicting the
person from the substance. At this stage,
normally a medically qualified doctor should
be consulted. There are patients, who have
minor to major withdrawal symptoms. When
major symptoms are seen, the patient has to
be given a substitute to the drug, that he was
consuming. In the United States,
'Buprenorphine' is a drug, which is approved
as a mild opioid. So people who want to give
up the habit of the stronger opiates may
choose this milder option. However, this drug
is always prescribed by doctors themselves
and not at the rehabilitation centers.
Normally the above step is followed by
counseling sessions. These sessions can be
either family or individual counseling with a
counselor from the rehab facility, or with a
psychologist or a psychiatrist. In this the
practitioner helps the individual to keep
himself away from the substance, using
various counseling methods. The counselor
tries to keep the addict preoccupied with
other tasks, so that he is not reminded of the
drugs. At the same time, care should be

taken, that the concerned individual does not

have a relapse. There is always a family
counseling session, so that the family is in a
better position to deal with the person, in his
de-addiction days. The family is also
counseled to be more supportive to the
individual.
The next step is the treatment program. Here,
the main focus is to prevent relapses. These
therapy sessions are available as indoor or
outdoor patient programs.
There are a lot of self help groups, who work
in the field of de-addiction for alcohol and
drug abuse as well. The methodology used by
each one of them is different from the other.
Some of the alcohol de-addiction groups
follow the 12 point program of Alcoholics
Anonymous.
When a person is in the stage of choosing a
rehab, there are many factors, which he takes
into consideration.
The first thing, which comes to his mind is,
whether the center is the correct one for him.
If the medical help is going to be available

day and night, is the next point on the 'To look

for List'.
The qualification of the staff on duty also
needs to be considered. Whether the staff is
certified by the government is also an area
that needs to be checked.
The other important factor, which needs to be
taken into consideration is the cost. There is
always a possibility, that the cost may be
exorbitant and whether the person will be
able to afford it or not. People also check, if
the cost includes the medicine and various
other facilities provided by the rehabilitation
center.
The success rate of the rehab facility in
treating its patients is also an important
factor.
Many people also check, if a relapse program
is available.
There are drug rehab centers, which have
holistic treatments, that cater to the
physiological, emotional and spiritual needs of
the individual. They help the individual with
each of the problem area, he or she is facing.
The families are also involved in the
treatment.

There are also gender specific rehabilitation

centers available. One of them is 'The Mark
Houston Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center'.
They have a minimum stay of 3 months
duration. Ranch style homes are provided for
the patients. This center also has a
gymnasium, spiritual lawns and an area earmarked for the family members. They also
prescribe diet and exercise schedule for the
inmates. This center also provides other value
added sessions like sessions on finance,
meditation etc..
When all the external parameters have been
checked, it depends on the will of the
individual to give up the habit. The stronger
the internal will to quit, the easier it is for the
person as well for the people helping the
person, to remain dedicated to the cause. The
main test starts after the person has returned
from the drug rehabilitation facility. Here the
person has to exercise more self control. The
moment he achieves it, the bad habit is left
far behind.
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Christian Drug Rehabilitation
Christian drug rehabilitation combines
Christian principles and values with
spirituality and faith to help in the recovery of
those addicted to drugs. Read on to know
more on that aspect.

Drug addiction is one of the major issues that

many, especially teenagers and adolescents,
are trying to cope with. The number of people
who take to drugs are increasing by the day
and so the increased need for drug
rehabilitation. Not everyone suffering from
drug addiction opts for rehab, the reason
being lack of determination and will. Most of
those who successfully complete the process
of rehabilitation also tend to get back to it
sooner or later. However, constant efforts are
being made to introduce rehabilitation
programs that not only sets the person free

from addiction, but also eliminates all

possibilities of getting back to it. Christian
drug rehabilitation is one such endeavor and
it is being incorporated by most of the drug
rehabilitation centers.
Essence of Christian Drug Rehabilitation
The rehabilitation process focuses on the
beliefs and principles of Christianity.
Spirituality and faith form the essence of this
rehab program. The approach is based on
scriptures, biblical teachings and prayer. It
emphasizes on the need for healing of the
mind, body and soul and not just freedom
from addiction. The treatment administered is
based on the faith that Christ alone can heal,
can free addicts from addiction and can take
them on a path of painless physical and
mental recovery. This therapy tries to rebuild
the addicts' relationship with God through
prayer and reading and understand the Bible.
It inculcates a faith in them that the love of
Christ will help them recover, and by
accepting the will of God they can begin their
journey towards complete rehabilitation.
Procedures

Christian drug rehabilitation incorporates

various procedures in order to ensure
complete healing of the addict. Apart from the
usual drug addiction treatment, programs like
study of the scriptures and the Bible, church
visits, religious services, daily chapel services,
service to others, group discussions, pastoral
counseling, etc. are incorporated. These
programs help the addict to cope effectively
with the recovery process. They also learn the
reason for their addiction and the adverse
effects that it has had on his/her family and
loved ones. An important feature of Christian
drug treatment is the involvement of the
addicts family in the process of his/her
recovery. It tries to rebuild the addicts
relationship with his/her family and loved
ones. Their love and support aids the
rehabilitation process and also helps the
addict regain his/her lost faith and confidence.
The scriptures reinstate the Christian
principles and way of life, thereby motivating
the addict to abstain from drugs. It also
incorporates the 12 step recovery program
introduced by the Alcoholic Anonymous. This
12 step program is merged with biblical
teachings. Through this program the addicts

are spiritually awakened, and they accept that

they had no power over the substance that
took over their lives; but now believe that a
greater power could free them from the
addiction. They believe that they willingly
turned to God for help, and have discovered
their moral values. The addicts admit all
wrongdoing to God, themselves and others,
accept that God alone can mend their
character and eliminate all shortcomings.
They make a list of all persons they have hurt
or harmed due to their addiction and agree to
make amends. The addicts agree to be
consistently aware of their wrongs, admit it
and improve themselves through prayer and
meditation. They also agree to understand
God and the plan that God has for them.
Through this program, the addicts promise to
practice the principles of biblical teachings
throughout their lives, and also try to convey
the same to other addicts as well.
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Inpatient Drug Rehab Centers
Drug addiction has become a common
problem in recent times, threatening the life

of the addict. So it is important that an addict

be given necessary treatment at the right
time. Inpatient drug rehab centers are
becoming a popular and effective way of
treating drug addiction. Let us take a look at
their benefits.

In today's fast paced life, when people get

burdened with a variety of problems, they
start taking drugs to get instant relief. As
indulging in drugs relieves them from their
tensions, they go back to them frequently,
leading to drug abuse and subsequently to
drug addiction. Initially, drugs may act as a
stress buster, but soon people have to face
physical and mental consequences, like, high
blood pressure, depression, heart diseases,
etc. The consequences of drug addiction
affects not only the addict, but also family,
friends and co-workers. However, with the
emergence of drug rehab centers, treating
drug addicts comprehensively has become
possible.

There are two types of drug rehab centers,

namely, the outpatient rehab centers and the
inpatient rehab centers. Outpatient drug
rehab centers are those where patients do not
stay, but frequently visit for treatment and
counseling sessions. However, in this option,
once at home there are high chances that the
addict may go back to drugs. For this reason,
such drug rehab centers are considered to be
a more efficient way of treating drug
addiction.
Inpatient drug rehab centers are places where
the patient would have to stay for some
period of time, which can range from a month
to a year, depending upon the severity of his
condition. The chances of recovery from drug
addiction are higher at such rehab centers
because patients get professional assistance
round the clock. However, it is advisable to
research well about the various rehab centers
before selecting one. A good and effective
rehab center is one that has a personalized
plan for every patient. Some inpatient rehab
centers have a common traditional method
for treating all patients but a particular type of

treatment may not be effective for everyone.

One must choose a rehab center which
constructs a rehab program according to the
needs of each individual because every
person is different and so the treatment
administered to each one should also be
different.
Before selecting an inpatient rehab center,
one must also check whether it is authorized
by the government. One must opt for a rehab
center which houses experienced medical
professionals and specialists. Finance is also
an important issue to be considered. Usually,
these rehab centers are quite expensive.
Here, one can take the help of a medical
insurance agent who can give advice
regarding the costs of various rehab centers
and also expenses that will be covered by
one's medical insurance. However, a decision
should not be taken only on the basis of
expenses. To help the patient fully recover
from drug addiction, it is important to choose
an inpatient drug rehab center that gives the
best services.
Drug addiction often leads to problems in a

person's relationships. Many such rehab

centers conduct counseling sessions for
family members, to bridge relationships
between patients and their loved ones. This is
very important for the speedy recovery of the
patients, as this ensures them full support
from their family during difficult times.
Joining an inpatient drug rehab center is the
best way to treat moderate to severe drug
addicts. The change of environment acts like
a positive break from their routine life, where
they can rest and think about their lives. They
also get a chance to meet other drug addicts
and together they start creating a new life.
While the physical treatment helps in
recovering from the effects of drug addiction,
the counseling sessions teach the patients
several skills to cope positively with the
problems faced in the outside world.
Treatment at an inpatient drug rehab center
frees a person from drug addiction and opens
the door to a life full of possibilities.
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Drug Abuse Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation centers provide a home for
drug abusers who strongly believe in
changing themselves. These centers also give
the families and relatives of these abusers, a
new ray of hope.

A controversial memoir of James Frey,

narrates the story of a 23-year-old alcoholic
and a drug abuser. The book, 'A Million Little
Pieces', presents the readers with the horrific
consequences of drug abuse and alcoholism.
The book talks about how the protagonist
goes through the war of rehabilitation to find
his peace. Despite its gory details, the author
maintains a positive outlook through his
character James, who refuses to blame
anybody for his condition and believes that he
is a victim of his own choices.
Very rarely do we come across such people,
who accept their mistakes. It takes a mighty

heart to own up to a wrongdoing. Often drug

abusers take to drugs, in order to get rid of
stress and experience extreme joy. Another
commonly found reason for alcohol and drug
abuse, is peer pressure. They begin, thinking
it is for fun. To derive momentary pleasure,
they become regular users and gradually
become addicts. Over a period of time, the
use of psychotropic drugs becomes an
habitual act.
Mostly seen amongst teenagers and
adolescents, drug abuse is on rampant rise. A
huge market and an abundant availability of
drugs, has left many young people addicted
to it. Drug addiction is dominant among both,
the underdeveloped section of society as well
as the developed societies. The reasons for
people who take recourse in drugs, are
however, an absolute contrast. For instance,
people from low economic backgrounds, use
drugs to get rid of depression and the other
lot uses it as a tool to satisfy their snob
appeal.
Rehabilitation centers have come up in the
recent past, to teach drug abusers, the

techniques to overcome their addiction. The

programs implemented by the medical
practitioners and psychologists at these
rehabilitation centers, aim at enabling the
sufferers to cease the use of psychoactive
substances. The drug abuse rehabilitation
programs work towards releasing the patients
from their psychological and physical
dependency on drugs. An abrupt stoppage of
drug intake, can strike the patient with
withdrawal symptoms, that affects the body
for a long time.
Psychological therapy attempts to involve the
patient in a drug free environment. A 'twelvestep program' is a method adopted by most
rehab centers, which focuses on making the
drug abuser realize that there exists a greater
power to attain happiness. The program also
targets at making the user admit that his
addiction has gone far beyond control and
that it can now, only be treated with help.
Rehabilitation centers primarily follow
counseling treatments to motivate the
addicted person to overcome his addiction.
Many drug rehabs have the option of

customized programs for individuals,

depending on the severity of the problem. The
rehabs provide the patient with a leisure
environment for therapeutic benefits. Outdoor
activities at these centers, brings them closer
to nature and helps them to understand the
finer nuances of life. Gradually, the rehab
programs ensure that the affected person
sees the positive change in himself/herself.
Drug abusers fall a prey to their own unstable
minds. Socially unacceptable, drug addicts
are treated with contempt and disregard.
They are subjected to isolation by the society.
If we accept cancer patients and treat them
with love and care, then what happens when
it comes to drug addicts? To have healthy
neighborhoods, it's imperative that we
condone these addicts, who are at a 'dis-ease'
with themselves and us. Let's make a
collective effort rather than selective deletion,
'to make this world a better place for you and
for me and the entire human race', as Michel
Jackson
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Drug and Alcohol Rehab Programs

Addiction is one vice that can cause more
damage to an individual than any other
problem. But, if you want to get rid of an
addiction, doing it the right way is of utmost
importance to make sure that you are not
bitten by the relapse bug. Let us appraise
drug and alcohol rehab programs.

They say that every individual who succumbs

to addiction has fairly deep rooted reasons for
it. Many times, the end of a long time
relationship makes a person get into the rut of
addiction. And many times, when a person
does not have any sense of accomplishment,
he gets addicted to "boozin'" or "smokin' up"
or "dopin'". The harsh reality still stands that
several educated and knowledgeable people
get into the vicious addiction circle where
"relapse" is a recurring keyword.
Rehab programs have shown an impressive
performance in addiction rehabilitation. Be it

Alcoholics Anonymous or Drug Abusers

Anonymous, such organizations help addicts
see that they are not alone in the battle.
Where misery loves company, the company
assists the growth. Such programs make the
individual go form "high-now-high-again" to
"sober-now-sober-always"! There are several
reasons why these programs work for some
and not for few.
In the process of rehabilitation, the
individual's will power and determination are
of stupendous vitality. If the addicted
individual cannot see the need to drop the
addiction, they cannot be sent for
rehabilitation. Rehab is by choice, not by
force. Each person has to hit his own personal
rock bottom in order to get the will to give up
drugs and alcohol. These organizations, then,
help such people stick to their choice and see
that it can be easy.
The best part about rehabilitation programs is
that each individual has a "buddy". The buddy
will monitor your behavior, and you can
monitor his. You can discuss your triumphs,
depressions and weak moments (if any). This

system makes them realize that it is possible

to feel and share your feelings without being
"high". You can find a significant improvement
in the quality of your personal and social life
as well as performance at work, which had
taken a hit because you chose to get a "hit",
start reviving and people are happier to be
around you (except, your drinking or doping
buddies, of course!).
Such programs will not work if you think that
it's a magic. It will not miraculously take away
the urge of drinking or smoking up. In fact,
there will be times when you will be tempted
to just pour yourself a drink or roll up a joint
for yourself. The trick is to get busy, go shoe
shopping, get a bubble bath, start
brainstorming on the next marketing event,
check your accounts or start writing. Do
anything possible that will keep your mind
involved and busy. But, make sure that you
don't change your living environment
temporarily, because as soon as you get back
to it, the welcoming arms of Mrs. Relapse shall
be there to greet you.
There are several organizations and

institutions that have rehab programs. Several

neighborhoods also take up annual rehab
drives. The means are there, but the key word
is the will. For, "where there is a will, there is
a way". So, take a conscientious decision to
detox yourself and improve the quality of your
life. If you have done that, your rehab has
already begun!
By Rashida KhilawalaLast Updated: 9/29/2011
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How Long do Drugs Stay in Your System
Drugs can remain in body for a few days or
even weeks. Here is a list of drugs along with
the minimum and maximum duration that
they are found in the body.

Drugs are synthetic products which can be

used as medicines or narcotics. They are of
different types and are differentiated on the
basis of their effect on human beings. For
e.g., certain drugs and medications are
classified as depressants, while some others
are stimulants. Prescription drugs are taken
for medicinal purposes to overcome
depression or physical or psychological
disorders. However, certain drugs, mostly,
narcotics, are consumed illegally and are
termed as drugs of abuse.
Drug Duration Chart
The duration, any drug stays in the body,
varies, and can last for hours to days to even
more than a couple of weeks. With the use of
modern methods of drug testing, it is even
possible to detect whether a person had a
drug 2-3 months backs. Drug tests include
urine test, blood test and hair test which also
help in the diagnosis of the type of drug a
person has taken. One also needs to take
several other things into consideration like the

amount of drug the person has taken,

whether the drug was taken orally or injected
in the body, the person's age, gender, etc.
Secondly, a person's rate of metabolism (or
metabolic rate) also plays an important role in
determining the duration the drug stays in the
body. If a person has a slower metabolic rate,
it takes a longer time for drugs to get out
from the body.
The frequency at which a certain drug is taken
(drug abuse) and the drug tolerance capacity
of the person also determine the duration of
the drug in the body. Most commonly used
drugs like codeine, used to relieve cough and
pain, can also stay in the body for more than
one day. The following is a chart showing the
duration of drugs in the system, in case of
prescription as well as drugs of abuse.
Prescription Drugs
Type
Minimum Duration in the Body
Maximum Duration in the Body
Amphetamines
1 day

2 days
Anabolic steroids
1 week
3 weeks
Barbiturates
2 days
3 days
Benzodiazepines
2 days
8 days
Codeine
1 day
2 days
Dilaudid
2 days
90 days
Ketamine
2 days
4 days
Phenobarbital
2 weeks
3 weeks
Suboxone
2 days
5 days
Oxycodone
1 day

2 days
Valium
2 days
7 days
Recreational Drugs
Type
Minimum Duration in the Body
Maximum Duration in the Body
Alcohol
8 hours
12 hours
Cocaine
1 day
2 days
Fentanyl
1 day
90 days
Heroin
1 day
2 days
GHB
1 day
2 days
LSD
2 hours

5 days
Marijuana
2 days
30 days
MDMA
1 day
5 days
Methadone
1 day
7 days
Methamphetamine
2 days
4 days
Methaqualone
9 days
15 days
Nicotine
1 day
2 days
Opiates
1 day
2 days
PCP
1 day
30 days
Quaalude
1 hour

90 hours
As there are severe and even fatal effects of
drugs on the body, people are advised not to
abuse them. It should also be noted that
drugs are more addictive as compared to
alcohol or cigarette. However, all the three
are equally harmful. If a friend, or a partner is
found to suffer from drug abuse, he should be
encouraged to go to drug rehabilitation where
recovery is possible.
Drug abuse is a sure way to end life as it is
addictive and life-threatening. So, it is wise to
stay away from it. Take care!
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