When you’re dealing with drug addiction, even if you think you’ve got the situation under control, this typically isn’t the case. Relapse is very common, particularly when people are attempting to deal with addiction on their own. In most cases, drug rehab is required to gain control over addiction.
Drug addiction typically starts off with the casual act of taking drugs. However, as time goes on, if an individual continues taking drugs recreationally, their ability to choose can become compromised. Their drug-taking can become compulsive. This is primarily because of the impact of long-term drug use on brain function. Drug addiction alters the areas of the brain that involves:
Since addiction is a disease and is chronic, individuals aren’t able to simply stop taking the drugs, once they’ve become addicted, and become cured. Most require repeated or long-term care with a drug rehab to completely stop using drugs and get their lives back.
Drug addiction treatment can help individuals:
It’s advisable that you consider contacting our admissions team if you’re experiencing any drug addiction signs. Some common sign are if your drug use is negatively affecting various areas of your life, such as your:
Is your drug use taking something away from your life? Are you always thinking about when you can use drugs again or when your next hit will be? Are you withdrawing yourself from hobbies or activities you use to enjoy?
If you’re self-medicating with substances to treat underlying symptoms of depression or anxiety, you may want to consider drug rehabilitation.
Fairwinds Treatment Center offers drug addiction treatment that diagnoses underlying or co-existing medical conditions and treats both your addiction and the co-existing condition.
It may be overwhelming when you’re not sure what to expect from drug rehab.
Life during drug addiction treatment very structured. Every day is filled with therapies and activities that will help eliminate downtown and boredom during your stay. Downtown and boredom can cause the temptation to relapse and use drugs again. The team at Fairwinds will teach you a new way to live that involves structure and a schedule to keep you from reverting to your old tendencies that may threaten your recovery. A structured day can also help distract you from drug cravings. During an inpatient drug rehabilitation program, you will have some degree of personal time between therapy sessions, activities, and meals, but most of your days will be structured and planned out.
Drug addiction recovery isn’t easy. It will take a lot of self-discipline and willpower to achieve long-term sobriety and maintain it. But, you’re not alone in this. At Fairwinds Treatment Center, you’ll be alongside others in recovery as well as your personal therapists and psychiatrist with you every step of the way. Your drug addiction recovery will be dependent on the effort and commitment you put into the process. Contact Fairwinds Treatment Center to start your journey to sobriety and living a drug-free, quality life.
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