Minggu, 11 Juni 2006

Drug treatment for better future

Drug treatment unfortunately, is something of a taboo in many society. People don’t talk about addiction treatment because they don’t understand it, or because they’re ashamed of it, or because they think people will look at them funny if they bring it up. As a result, addiction treatment is a thing which is at best dimly understood in the popular imagination, and which is at worst believed to be something other than what it actually is.

Otherwise, selecting a drug rehab center is one of the most important and difficult decisions you will make in your lifetime. Few of us know what to look for in a quality rehab program and not all drug rehabilitation centers are alike. Each drug rehab has its own program options, staff qualifications, credentials, cost, and effectiveness. The best addiction treatment programs help recovering addicts navigate the long road to recovery with a minimum of discomfort and disease, and aim to ensure that every patient finds success on the way from addiction to sobriety.

Not all residential drug and alcohol rehab centers offer extended care facility for adults suffering from alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, depression, and other co-occurring disorders. In Cliffside Malibu, they have drug treatment philosophy incorporates a variety of clinical components to create a comprehensive and effective addiction treatment program. The components of alcohol and drug rehab include detox, individual therapy, group therapy, depression treatment, and alternative medicine. Their drug rehab program values and utilizes many philosophies to individualize treatment plans and improve individual outcomes.

The clinical components and addiction recovery activities offered by Cliffside Malibu drug rehab center are specifically related to drug rehabilitation philosophy as well as the goals and objectives of the drug rehab program. Once residents have been accepted to the drug rehab center (and detoxed when necessary), they are assigned to a primary therapist who manages their care during the entire course of their treatment. Cliffside Malibu offers each patient an individualized clinical program that includes individual therapy, cognitive-behavioral groups, process groups, and a family program. Cliffside Malibu also offers various activities to support recovery such as experiential groups, yoga and outdoor activities. Group sessions are conducted onsite and also available in the community (transportation is provided). Along with these clinical activities, Cliffside Malibu meets the daily needs of patients enrolled in the drug rehab center including gourmet meals, laundry service, transportation, scheduling of appointments, Internet access and special requests (where appropriate).

Drug Rehab Program Goals and Objectives

* Determine appropriateness for treatment for each resident

* Detox affected residents, when necessary

* Evaluate individuals for substance use disorders and any co-occurring (dual diagnosis) disorders

* Offer each patient an individual drug rehabilitation plan which maximizes comfort and the potential for success

* Provide treatment for residents' families through their three day family program

* Develop an aftercare plan which supports the program's philosophies and objectives


The Comfortable of patient

Because some aspects of drug rehab and alcohol rehab can be distinctly uncomfortable, Cliffside drug treatment center makes a special effort to make everything else as comfortable as possible. Residents are not being punished for their addictions, and are treated with the respect and luxury that they deserve. They offer many recreational activities such as hiking and beach walks. Spa treatments such as facials and manicure/pedicures are made available. They know a little comfort goes a long way on the path to recovery.

It’s a hard thing to remember for many drug addicts; it’s not easy to see the light when you’re mired in the darkness, not easy to breathe the air when you’ve been in the tunnel for longer than you can remember. But it’s still there, that light. And you can get to it, same as everyone else, if you learn the right facts and seek the right help.

Again, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. At Cliffside Malibu, they never lose sight of it, and it’s their mission to help you get where you want to go. Given the chance, they just might be the best thing that’s ever happened to you.

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