What are the Different Types of Long-Term Drug Rehabs?
12-Step vs Non-12-Step
Programs
The most common type of drug rehab center in the country
is based on the typical 12 step program. This is the basis for support groups
such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, etc. The original program
was certainly valid in that it worked for many people. The problem is that so
many things have been added to this program that it has become severly changed
in many ways. One example is that addiction as been falsely labeled as an
incurable brain disease and now most treatment centers actually give drugs to
addicts to treat the symptoms of addiction instead of getting them off all
drugs to help rehabilitated them.
There are many
non-12-step programs out there these days as more families are seeking
something different. Some can be very damagin, such as those that practice
aversion therapy. This is where someone is given a drug to make them sick when
the see their previous drug of choice or they are even shocked into submission.
This is very harmful and can actually create a long-term anxiety affect and
someone who is never himself again because of this pain and abuse.
Other non-12-step programs might use a more holistic approach, which is
something we recommend. These facilities don't prescribe drugs to people and
instead use healthier means of rehabilitating them so they are drug-free. The
most effective ones are those that use a biophysical body cleansing approach
where remaining drug residues in the body are flushed out to no longer cause
adverse effects on the individual. They become completely
detoxified.
Some people prefer a program that follows
their particular religion, while others don't feel religion should have any
part of a treatment program. There are some christian-based programs out there
that work with churches and other national organizations to provide long-term
services that are based more on Bible study and virtues than addressing the
addiction itself.
In addition to those methods mentioned above,
there are may other types of rehab programs. Some may be geared toward special
populations, like criminal offenders or adolescents. We have access to a
database of thousands of programs around the country, and combined with your
decades of combined experience we can help you find a program that works. We
already have helped thousands of individuals and families.
Contact us
today to find a successful long-term rehab program. Fill out the form on this
page or call 1-800-475-4553.