Frequently Asked Question Regarding Drug Rehab help

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I detect whether a person is chemically dependent? If the individual has a compulsion to use drugs or alcohol regularly regardless of negative consequences they are addicted. For more on how to identify if a loved one has a drug or alcohol problem visit Addiction Questions. If you youself think you may have a drug or alcohol problem but aren't sure visit is rehab right for me?

What's the quickest way do receive a drug or alcohol treatment referral? Call our toll-free number. If its overly busy and you aren't able to get through leave a clear message and repeate you number twice to insure we are able to contact you.

How can I help a family member who needs treatment help but refuses?
Always, the most successful chance of recovery comes when he or she (the addict) finally recognizes the devastating effects of their drug abuse problem and wants help. Basically, when the pain and troubles reach a point where they outweigh any advantages of using drugs. There are ways of bringing a person to that point of wanting drug rehab help. It’s called intervention and it is the most successful approach at helping someone who refuses rehabilitation.

If individual is an adult, 18 or over he or she cannot be forced into drug or alcohol rehab unless they are court ordered. Usually, require because of legal trouble. Yet, some states like Florida for example, have laws where if it can be proved that an individual is a threat to themselves or others they can be sentence to rehab under the Baker Act law. Additionally, the Marchman Act law stipulates that if an individual has a substance abuse problem and deemed a threat to them self then they can be court ordered to complete a drug addiction treatment program or an alcohol rehab. To find out about mental health and drug addiction laws in your state contact your State Substance Abuse Agency.

Do I need drug detoxification?

Opiate addiction (heroin, Oxycontin, morphine, hydrocodone) are not usually life threatening but the painful syndrome of a "cold turkey" withdrawal is very powerful and can lasts for weeks. This method of withdrawal is very unsuccessful. Withdrawal symptoms of heavy alcohol abuse, and addictions to barbiturates (phenobarbital), minor tranquilizers like Valium, Xanax, Clonipin, and Adivan, are life threatening, and would require medically assisted drug detoxification followed by drug addiction treatment.

Methamphetamine (speed, crystal meth, crank, ice), cocaine, crack, LSD, PCP, ecstasy and marijuana do not require medical detoxification because the physical withdrawals are mild. However, drugs such as methamphetamine, crack, and cocaine are very addictive and require comprehensive drug treatment.

Do I need more than a detox?

Individuals that only finish drug detoxification without additional substance abuse treatment, statistically perform about the same as those that never entered drug rehabilitation.

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