Detox and Rehab
Knowing the Difference between Detox and Rehab
One of the greatest challenges of treating addiction is the lack of correct information disseminated to the public regarding the topic. Most people don't know the difference between Detox and Rehab and think that rehabilitation is only about getting the toxins out of the addicted individual's body. Many people forget that addiction is both a physiological and a psychological condition.
More about Detox and Rehab
Detox and Rehab are two terms you'll usually encounter when treating any kind of substance addiction. However, they're not the same because one is a part of the other. Detox is the preliminary step of the entire rehabilitation process. When one goes through detoxification, his/her body is cleansed from the addictive substances.
Detoxification is a vital part of rehab because it treats the physiological side of addiction. This is necessary because the presence of addictive substances in the patient's body affects his/her behavior. Once the patient's body has been purged from the harmful substances, s/he then undergoes counseling sessions, both privately and in groups, to meet his/her psychological needs.
Psychological Treatments
Right after a successful detox treatment, the recovering patient is confined for an undetermined period of time in the rehab center. Here, s/he undergoes observation and an initial private counseling session from a psychiatrist. The evaluation will help to gauge what type of treatment would be the most suitable for a particular patient in rehab.
When you choose your rehab center for Detox and Rehab treatments, you should pay close attention to how well their programs meet the specific needs of each patient. The addiction itself isn't always the only problem. Most of the time, the addiction was triggered by another factor bothering the patient. This can be peer pressure, problems in the family, problems in the career, the loss of a loved one, weight issues, etc.
If these factors are not resolved while the patient is still undergoing Detoc and Rehab in the rehabilitation center, there's a greater chance that relapses will occur. When this happens, the time spent on the patient's Detox and Rehab may be wasted.
Family Intervention
More than the methodology behind Detox and Rehab, the support of the family plays a major role in the recovery of the patient. Support doesn't just translate into calling in a professional who can fix the situation for you in one fell swoop, because the addiction didn't just affect the individual himself. It affected the family as well. When the patient is released from the rehab center, the family will have to be there to be a support system. They will have to monitor the progress and help the individual cope with outside factors like peer pressure or stress in the workplace.
Choosing a Facility
Questions to Ask When Choosing a Facility for Detox and Rehab
If this is your first time seeking detox and rehab for yourself or a loved one, it would be helpful to know which questions to ask when searching for possible programs.Recovery Now TV will guide you in making the most appropriate decision based on your individual needs.
When researching detox and rehab programs, consider the questions below to help guide you to making the most appropriate decision for treatment:
- Will the facility work with your health insurance company? If you have health insurance, please click here or scroll to the bottom of the page to access the complete Insurance Guidance Information page.
- Where is the facility located? Oftentimes facilities will urge you to travel out of your area to receive treatment. Consider the list of pros and cons below for traveling out of the area for treatment.
Treatment out of the area-
- PRO- Getting out of the area for detox and rehab will help an alcoholic or addict to focus on themselves rather than their familiar surroundings.
- PRO- Going out of the area for detox and rehab creates a mindset where a client is taking a journey for their recovery.
- PRO- If the going gets tough in treatment, a distance between the home and the treatment facility might affect a person's decision to not give up and to stay in treatment.
- CON- Going to a detox and rehab program out of the area puts distance between you and your loved ones. Most treatment programs offer a family component and a long distance could make it difficult for supportive family and friends to participate in the treatment program.
- CON- Going to a detox and rehab program out of the area might make it difficult to return to the home environment. If you choose to go out of the area for treatment, it is crucial to make sure that the treatment facility has a discharge planning process which includes assistance in finding outpatient and Twelve Step Support systems for when you return home.
- What governing body is the treatment facility licensed through? All detox and rehab programs providing therapeutic services and treatment planning, must be licensed by a State governing body. If one of the facilities that you are considering is NOT part of the RecoveryNowTV network, then you will need to make sure that the facility is licensed through the state.
- Is the facility accredited? If so, what is the accreditation agency governing the facility? Accreditation is a true sign of a quality and safety assurance plan for a facility. While accreditation is not mandatory for a facility, it does provide a higher level of standards for a facility to adhere to. The two major accrediting bodies are The Joint Commission (JCAHO) and Commission on Accreditation of Rehab Facilities (CARF). Both accrediting organizations ensure that the facility actively participates in rigorous quality and safety improvement protocols.
- What does a typical day entail? Ask the detox and rehab facility to go review the daily schedule and feel free to ask questions of each item on the schedule. This will give you an understanding of all of the services offered. This will allow you to take full advantage of the treatment protocols being offered.
- What is the price of the treatment? Are there additional costs over and above the stated cost? Is there a daily rate? Is there an early termination policy?
- Is there an extended care program? When searching for a detox and rehab, if time and your schedule permits, it is recommended one enter an extended care program or a structured sober living environment. This will ensure that the re-entry back into daily living is a safe transition. Many programs offer a step-down or sober living program which includes mandatory Twelve Step participation, curfews, and drug testing.
- Is there a program in place for relapse? It is important to know if the detox and rehab program will support you during a relapse. Many programs have relapse prevention or a refresher course in case of a relapse. Although many people do not want to consider readmitting to a treatment facility, it is important to know that your treatment program will support you if you have a relapse.
