Not knowing what to expect is one of the scariest parts of attending a drug rehab center. People fear the unknown, and going to a rehab center is no different. What should people expect from a drug and alcohol rehab facility? It’s important for them to learn that rehab centers aren’t places to fear.
Before Attending a Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Choosing to enter rehab typically doesn’t start with people jumping right into the experience. Instead, it usually starts with going through detox. In some cases, rehab centers also offer on-site detox. Other times, patients have to visit a special facility that specializes in detox.
Proper detox is important to the success of rehab. Studies show that professional detox sets a strong foundation on which rehab centers can build. People who undergo detox are also less likely to relapse later.
Once they complete detox, they transfer to a rehab center. Most of the time, rehab and detox centers work closely together, which allows for a smooth transition. After the patients arrive at the rehab center, the true work starts.
Starting the Day Off Right
At a drug and alcohol rehab center, patients start their days off right with a healthy breakfast. Most facilities have on-site chefs that cook anything that the patients want to eat. This little touch makes attending rehab more enjoyable than seeing a therapist outside of a rehab facility.
Daily Therapy
Most rehab centers also emphasize therapy. Their goal is to get to the root cause of addiction. Figuring out the cause makes it easier to help people and less likely that they’ll relapse after treatment.
The types of therapy that rehab centers offer differ from place to place. Some common types include:
- Family therapy
- Group therapy
- Individual therapy
- Trauma therapy
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Free Time
Sometimes people fear that drug and alcohol rehab is all about attending classes and going through therapy. However, patients also get a lot of free time during their rehab stay. Many centers offer a number of amenities that they can enjoy.
Popular amenities usually include pools, spas, and fitness centers. Some centers even offer ways for people to reduce stress naturally. Popular stress-reducing activities include yoga, aromatherapy, and massage.
Overcome Addiction the Right Way
Overcoming an addiction is never easy, but visiting the right rehab center can make it less painful. At Crestview Recovery, we work hard to ensure that you get the treatment that you deserve. We focus on putting your comfort and safety first. Some of the various addiction treatment programs that we offer include:
- Dual diagnosis treatment
- Intensive outpatient programs
- Partial hospitalization
- Aftercare treatment
- Trauma therapy
When you come to our drug and alcohol rehab, we can get you treatment for your addiction. We treat many substance use disorders, including:
Don’t fight your addiction alone. Learn what it takes to overcome it, and walk down the path to sobriety. Contact us at 866.262.0531 to get the help that you need to overcome drug or alcohol addiction.
Since 2016, Dr. Merle Williamson, a graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University, has been the Medical Director at Crestview Recovery, bringing a rich background in addiction medicine from his time at Hazelden Treatment Center. He oversees outpatient drug and alcohol treatments, providing medical care, setting policies, detox protocols, and quality assurance measures. Before specializing in addiction medicine, he spent 25 years in anesthesiology, serving as Chair of Hospital Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Chief of Anesthesia at Kaiser Permanente. This experience gives him a unique perspective on treating prescription drug addiction.
