Drug Rehab

Drug rehab may be necessary if you or someone you love is struggling with physical and mental dependence on an addictive substance. Drug addiction is a serious but treatable disease which results in a number of debilitating mental, emotional, spiritual and physical disorders. Continuous drug craving despite devastating repercussions is a major characteristic of the disease. Those who are addicted often destroy relationships, lose their job, and become financially bankrupt.

Types of Drug Rehab

There are a number of different treatment types or modalities available to those who are ready to fight their addiction to drugs. No one treatment style works for everyone across the board. Each individual's needs will vary depending upon a number of factors.

Inpatient treatment - These treatments generally require a long-term commitment in which the addict lives in the treatment facility and abides by strict rules concerning their habits, behaviors, and relationships.
Outpatient treatment - Characterized by minimal contact between the patient and the treatment center, outpatient treatments may require daily check-ins with facility staff or just one appointment at a drug treatment center like Meditox.

Meditox believes that the goal of drug rehab and treatment is independence from the addictive substance. Through a medical prescription that replaces the drug of choice, addiction can be lessened over time until dependence is non-existent. We begin with just one appointment in which you will receive a full evaluation and create a treatment plan with a Meditox doctor. When you leave, you will have a prescription for a medication that will help you break your addiction and, in most cases, be completely drug free within six weeks.

Effective Drug Rehab Treatment

A number of characteristics describe a drug treatment program that is effective and efficient. Treatment that suits the needs of the individual is a primary concern. Ready access to that treatment is also needed. An accommodating plan that allows for growth and change during treatment is vital, and medication should be available if deemed necessary.

At Meditox, our services are available to the public. An evaluation during a single appointment will help us and you ascertain whether or not our treatment program is a good fit for your circumstance. Our support system will be standing by as you follow through with the treatment plan that you create with your Meditox doctor. Should you need to alter your plan or just need support, we are always here to help.

Our goal is your continued health and success through abstinence. We will provide you with a prescription for Subutex or Suboxone, both FDA-approved medications containing buprenorphine that will assist you in breaking your addiction to prescription medication and other opioids or narcotics. Call 888-MEDITOX today to make an appointment.

Drug Rehab Clinics

In the past, the 28-day inpatient drug rehab clinic has been the primary option for detoxifying patients from a variety of drug dependencies. However, this approach has become increasingly obsolete, as modern innovations have found ways to address the many flaws of the inpatient clinic. In fact, newer methods are having much lower relapse rates than the clinic system, and Meditox is leading the way in new outpatient detox techniques.

One of the biggest failings of the clinic system is that many of them treat all addictions as equal, so many people find themselves in a restrictive environment without their peers. For people who live busy and active lifestyles, being confined at a clinic is a huge departure from their everyday routine. The abrupt change when leaving the clinic is often enough to trigger a relapse.

The reality of the situation is that millions of people are currently dependent on prescription painkillers, and don't belong at a drug rehab clinic. At Meditox, we work exclusively with this slice of the population, and we have tailored our program to their needs. We offer 24-hour telephone support for all of our patients to avoid confining them to a clinic.

While clinics are a viable option for people who need to be isolated for treatment, many more people do not find successful rehabilitation at inpatient clinics. For working professionals who have become dependent on drugs through no fault of their own, isolation is not an essential part of detox--in fact, it is counterproductive.

If you feel that Meditox might be the right solution for you or your loved one, please call us for a toll-free and private consultation:

Additional Resources

National Institute on Drug Abuse: Drug Addiction Treatment Trends
National Institute on Drug Abuse: Treatment and Recovery
National Institute on Drug Abuse: Treatment Approaches for Drug Addiction
Office of National Drug Control Policy: Types of Treatment
Office of National Drug Control Policy: Principles of Treatment/How To Choose Treatment
Drug Addiction Treatment in the United States

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