Outpatient Drug Rehab–hope for a better tomorrow
Outpatient drug rehab allows you to enjoy hobbies while you are going through recovery.
According to a 2010 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, it is estimated that 22 million Americans use illegal drugs which include marijuana, cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, and some prescription drugs. Where as 131 million gravitate toward alcohol as their drug of choice. It is no surprise that many become dependent, unable to escape the drug’s addictive properties, often leaving behind decreased functioning in all aspects of life and a feeling of hopelessness.
What Is Outpatient Drug Rehab?
Outpatient drug rehab in a program or treatment plan put in place to allow those seeking help in breaking drug addictions. Participation typically last one to three months, with more sever addictions lasting up to one year.
Benefits of Outpatient Drug Rehab
The main benefit is cost. Without having to pay for room and board, the participator’s money can be utilized on their treatment while snuggling in their own beds at night. An important second benefit is the ability to continue with work and home activities with minimal interruption. This convenience is preferred by many and needed by some, as they are the main breadwinners or care for children. In addition, as a third benefit, support from family, friends, and co-workers play an essential role in recover, and being able to stay present in these two environments may prove invaluable.
Treatment provided At Outpatient Drug Rehab
Outpatient drug rehab offers a variety of treatments to individuals. Like inpatient rehab, it offers counseling to address deeper seeded emotional issues that may be contributing to the need to self medicate. There are three types of counseling. (1) Individual counseling involves one on one interaction and problem solving with a therapist. (2) Group counseling facilitates interaction with other addicts where they can share their experiences and offer support as well as communicate with others what has worked for them. (3) Family counseling provides an environment to heal broken relationships and improve communication between family members. Drug testing is also offered with outpatient rehab programs to encourage and monitor progress or relapse. In addition, educational classes can prove to be helpful in empowering the addict to live a different lifestyle by incorporating healthy changes. Aftercare to also provided to assure continued success. Some outpatient programs even offer detox programs, allowing your body to heal and more forward with renewed vigor. Participants likely meet twice a week with each session lasting a couple of hours.