Substance Abuse Treatment in Watertown, MA
About 32,000 people reside in Watertown, Massachusetts. It is a busy New England town that has a lot to offer both locals and tourists. But even the friendliest of cities in our country, people suffer from drug addiction and alcoholism. These diseases take control of people turning them into zombies. Always getting its way, addiction ruins lives daily. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) concluded that 38,329 people died from drug overdoses in 2010. That is more than the estimated population of Watertown, MA.
Too many people overdose to their death from drugs and alcohol. A majority of these people never even looked into getting professional help to cope with their substance abuse problem. It is normal to feel isolated and guilty, but there is no reason for it. Your addiction is trying to drag you down to lower lows. You can stop giving in to your addiction and start fighting back by calling (866) 578-7471 . We will walk you through how to get started in the recovery process.
We understand that it can be hard to see a different way of life. But there are options for you to overcome your addiction. Getting back to living a happy and healthy life is possible, but it is on you to admit that you need help.
What is Detox?
Detoxification is the process of breaking the physical bond of your addiction. Detox takes place before rehab, so that your body can clean itself out. There are so many damaging chemicals stored in a person's system after constant drug and alcohol intake. The detox process has a bad reputation because of the withdrawal symptoms that occur.
Withdrawal symptoms can cause discomfort and may even be a turnoff for entering treatment. Most inpatient detox centers provide clients with special medication to help keep them comfortable. Withdrawal symptoms may be pesky, but they should not be the reason you refuse to get the help you need.
What if My Addiction Wins?
As long as you are willing to put the time and effort into bettering yourself then any addiction can be taken down. It is hard for you to realize that now because you are not in the right environment. Enrolling into rehab will you the separation you need from the triggers that are pushing you to drink and use drugs.
AA and NA meetings put you in an environment to connect with others who know what it takes to be sober. Your friends and family do not always understand why you can't just "have one.
