Substance use disorder (SUD) is a mental health condition affecting how a person thinks, acts, and feels. It can result in significant problems with your life, family, and relationships.
Seeking help as soon as you detect a substance abuse problem is critical. Treatment can help you regain control of your life.
Inpatient Rehabs
Inpatient rehabs are crucial to the healing process while treating drug addiction. Some institutions, like Impact Recovery Center, provide 24/7 assistance and care for people with substance misuse disorders.
Those who choose this treatment usually stay in the facility for several weeks or longer, depending on their needs and preferences. They may live alone in an assigned room or board with a roommate, eat meals at the facility, and attend structured one-on-one and group therapy sessions several times daily.
Inpatient programs are generally the most effective way to combat addiction. They can provide patients with complete detox and constant care they may not receive if they go through the process independently. Inpatient rehabs are also often better suited to treating patients with co-occurring mental health issues that need to be addressed simultaneously with their substance abuse disorder.
Outpatient Rehabs
If you’re a struggling addict and want to get clean, there are many options for treatment. These include inpatient, residential and outpatient rehabs.
Unlike inpatient and residential addiction treatment, outpatient rehabs allow you to continue living at home or working while receiving therapy benefits. This type of care best suits individuals with a strong will to recover and a disciplined approach.
You’ll meet with counselors weekly during outpatient rehab and work on your relapse prevention plan. Depending on your needs, these sessions can be at night or on weekends.
Interventions
There are a variety of interventions used to combat substance abuse. Some common approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, relapse prevention, and stress management training.
These techniques change how a person thinks about drinking and drug use by altering their thinking processes and promoting new skills for achieving and maintaining abstinence (American Psychiatric Association, 1995).
The effectiveness of these therapies has been shown through well-designed research studies. Multidimensional family therapy has been found to reduce parental substance abuse and improve parenting skills and abstinence in adolescents after a year of treatment.
Faith-Based Rehabs
Faith-based rehabilitation centers are a growing part of recovery, offering support and guidance to those struggling with addiction. These programs provide patients with a sense of comfort and community, encouraging them to stay connected to their higher power as they heal from substance abuse.
In addition, they provide a wide range of treatments that focus on treating the mind, body, and spirit so that they can treat the root causes of the problem. Treatments include medication-assisted treatment (MAT), psychotherapy, and other therapies promoting a holistic recovery approach.
A study of two 12-month treatment programs found that those with a spiritual component to their treatment reported significantly less drug use at follow-ups. It resulted from their ability to effectively use their spiritual resources, which were part of their recovery process.
Medications
Substance abuse medications (medications used to treat substance use disorders) help people stop using drugs and improve their quality of life. They can also help prevent relapses.
Long-term studies show that most people in treatment for a substance use disorder can stay abstinent and have less frequent and severe relapse episodes. However, some patients still need help to achieve and maintain sobriety.
Counselors who work with individuals and families on addiction-related issues provide mental and physical treatments to help people cope with these problems. They evaluate patients, recommend appropriate treatment, and teach clients how to maintain sobriety. They may also assist in community outreach programs for parents or other family members dealing with a loved one’s substance use issues. They often provide referrals for social services, support groups, and job placement assistance.
Lynn Martelli is an editor at Readability. She received her MFA in Creative Writing from Antioch University and has worked as an editor for over 10 years. Lynn has edited a wide variety of books, including fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, and more. In her free time, Lynn enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with her family and friends.
