There are several general classifications of addiction
treatment programs, as well as some non-traditional addiction treatment programs
which do not neatly fit into the traditional classifications. It is an evolving and changing field of
treatment in its efforts to succeed at truly rehabilitating the individual who
has fallen into the trap of substance abuse.
Methods of Rehabilitation
Most traditional methods of rehab begin
with what is termed a “medically managed withdrawal.” Due to the unpleasant and
potentially dangerous side-effects of detoxifying the person’s body of the
drugs he or she has been abusing, this type of detoxification procedure is
frequently managed with medications (drugs) administered by a doctor, either in
an outpatient or inpatient setting.
It needs to be pointed-out that this
type of detoxification does not address the mental, physical or social problems
associated with the person’s addiction, therefore typically failing to produce
any lasting changes resulting in recovery.
An individual will still need to find actual drug addiction treatment.
Following is a succinct look at the
general classifications of current treatments available.
Long-Term Residential Method
This
type of treatment provides a live-in, 24-hour per day type of care and
supervisions. The common model of
treatment is the TC, or Therapeutic Community, which focuses on
“resocialization”, and the development of personal responsibility and
accountability. Long-term residential treatment is routinely for a number of
months, and can be as long as a year.
Highly-structured
treatment and activities are designed to help the person adopt new and more
constructive ways of interacting in life.
Numerous TCs provide additional onsite support services, including
employment training.
Short-Term Residential Method
This is a relatively brief but intensive program method based on a modified
12-step approach. This treatment
approach was originally designed for alcoholics, but during 1980s, many began
using it to treat cocaine addiction as well as other types of substance abuse.Originally, the short-term residential treatment program included a hospital-based inpatient phase of 3 to 6 weeks, followed by an extended length of time participating in a self-help group, such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
It is important to note that with this method of treatment, a person’s continued engagement in the outpatient/aftercare phase of the program is very important in reducing the risk of relapse.
Outpatient Treatment Method
The
type and intensity of the outpatient treatment services vary greatly. The costs for outpatient treatment remains
less that inpatient or residential, frequently making it suitable for those
with comprehensive social support or those maintaining a job. At the same time, it must be pointed-out that
some of the lower intensity programs may provide nothing more than drug
education.
Additionally,
some outpatient programs treat individuals with medical or mental health issues
in addiction to their substance abuse problem.
An Individualized Drug Counseling Method
This
method focuses on the reduction or cessation of the substance abuse, as well as
addressing issues such as relationships, social issues, employment, and illegal
activities. It is designed to identify
short-term goals and ways to help the person cope with staying clean and sober.
The
person is also routinely encouraged by their addiction counselor to participate
in a 12-step program a time or two per week minimally, and can refer the person
to additional and supplemental services, as needed.
Treatment for Substance Abusers Involved
with the Criminal Justice System
It is an all-too-frequent occurrence that a person abusing drugs or alcohol ends-up
involved with the criminal justice system.
At the same time, it can present an opportunity for the substance abuser
to obtain treatment in lieu of incarceration, or prior to or during
incarceration. Research has demonstrated that combining drug treatment with criminal justice sanctions can be effective in reducing substance abuse and the related crime. Studies have also shown that the outcomes for those who start drug abuse treatment while incarcerated and continue with the same treatment when released are better, resulting in less criminal and drug use behavior.
The Missing Component
There is a missing—and vital—component in the different methods of methods of rehab just discussed. It is the component which can act to prevent the all-too-common cycle of rehab-relapse-reversion which prevents so many substance abusers from achieving and maintaining long-term sobriety.
It is the component which flushes the residual drugs and toxins
from the person’s body, freeing them from the continued adverse effects of
having used drugs and alcohol, and markedly reducing drug cravings—or getting
rid of them altogether.
That missing component is the New-Life Detoxification
Program, or Narconon Sauna.
Decades of using the Narconon Sauna component as a vital
part of addiction treatment has demonstrated its success in contributing to
stable, long-term sobriety.
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