North Lauderdale is a medium-sized city of approximately 41, 023 people and was once envisioned as "The City of Tomorrow" by the architect Morris Lapidus.
Though it was crowned with the title of "The City of Tomorrow," it faces grave issues today. One of those issues is drug addiction and abuse. People are consuming drugs and alcohol at an alarming pace. The likelihood that someone you love struggles with addiction is high. Fortunately, there are a lot of ways people with addiction can get help.
What is the Best Treatment Option?
People who struggle with addiction luckily live in an age of ever-increasing understanding about addiction. It wasn't until quite recently that people viewed addiction as a disease. Before, people with the disease of addiction were seen as morally bankrupt individuals taxing society.
As the public has learned more about addiction, treatment centers are sprouting up to help meet people's needs. One of the most successful treatment methods is inpatient treatment. In inpatient treatment, people receive residential care in a 24-hour facility with people in recovery.
Other options include hospitalization, outpatient and support groups. However, the most effective for someone with a serious addiction problem is inpatient.
How Long Will Detox Last?
The detox period, which is when your body gets cleansed from all the harmful toxins, could last up to 14 days. In most treatment centers individuals receive medically assisted detox, which provides them with medication to deal with their detox.
Finding the right treatment center is important in terms of getting help for an addiction problem. Do not rush it. Find a treatment center that meets your needs.
In rehab, you will learn coping and relational skills to help you deal with the real world after you leave treatment. Treatment can provide a false sense of reality for those in the facility. They may forget how tough the real world is. In treatment, they teach you skills so you can deal with the real world effectively and not turn to drugs and alcohol.
Joining a 12-step group connects you with people in recovery trying to make their lives better. You can find peers and get a sponsor to gain counsel from in recovery. The most prominent programs are A.A. and N.A.
