SearchOn-Site Detox at a Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Detox is the highest level of care when you first enter a treatment facility, but not every facility does this on-site. To have an on-site detox program a facility needs certain accreditation and licensing. It’s highly beneficial to have an on-site detox because many people relapse when they don’t go through a transition phase to rehab. Addiction is extremely in-depth and it takes thorough rehabilitation to recover. A common misconception is that once a person is no longer physically dependent, he or she is well. The reality is that the only way to avoid relapse in the future is to learn about addiction and change one’s behaviors. Beginning rehabilitation programs immediately after detox strengthens your chances of staying sober.
Holistic Treatment Methods
The most important feature to look for at a drug addiction treatment center is holistic addiction treatment therapy. In the United States, many of us have been taught that all of our problems can be solved with medications. The issue for people with an addiction is that medications can cause more problems than they solve. Science shows that holistic methods work, and some of these methods include:
- Meditation
- Yoga therapy
- Nutrition education
- Physical fitness
Meditation and yoga are both great ways to work through issues without taking medication. Scientific studies show that regular meditation can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression significantly. Meditation can also help with anger management, concentration, cravings and much more. Yoga works in a similar way and is also beneficial for your physical health and post-acute withdrawal syndrome. During a person’s active addiction, physical health is often put on the backburner, so it’s vitally important in recovery. One of the reasons early recovery is so uncomfortable is because an individual in recovery has damaged his or her body. Feeling bad physically can lead to mental health issues, but nutrition and fitness can help. A facility that teaches you about nutrition and fitness provides you with a strong foundation of recovery.
