Treatment approaches for drug addicts in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer and other parts of Alberta by Options Okanagan Treatment Center in Kelowna, British Columbia treating drug and alcohol addiction and recovery.
Addiction to drugs is very complex. It is often characterized by intensity and the craving for drugs. It can be very compulsive and even when face to face with the realities of its destruction, it can still be desired. The path to addiction may begin with a simple act of willingly taking a drug, however it winds up that the person can no longer make a wise decision and they willfully take the drugs until it is a compulsion. Soon, the behavior becomes habit and they are an addict. Long term effects can begin to take a toll on the person. Brain damage and physical damage can be devastating to those around them. It is all consuming and damaging to all relationships that the person has.
With so many aspects to addiction and drug abuse, treatment can be very complex. For treatment to be effective the person must undergo it for a period of time. They must encompass many aspects into their treatment plan. They must learn to lead a drug free lifestyle, they must learn to function without the crutch of drugs to ‘get them through’ their day. Only then will they be able to maintain a relationship and a job. Addiction is considered a chronic disease. Most people can’t just stop their drug use. Most of them will require some form of treatment to stop. It may take more than one treatment and relapses are common.
Frequently addicts aren’t treated. Per the National Survey on Drug Abuse, 31.4 million people 12 and over needed treatment in 2014 alone (this includes Canada’s statistics as well as the USA). This treatment was a treatment facility and it involved mental and physical treatment protocols.
Basics Of Effective Treatments
Since the 70s it’s been shown that treatment can indeed help a person to become drug free. It can help them to avoid a relapse and it can successfully improve their lives. With this research, there have been some key basics that have been proven to be effective.
1. Even though addiction is complex, it is treatable even though it does affect brain function.
2. Everyone’s treatment is individualistic (no two treatments are the same).
3. Treatment needs to be made available for everyone.
4. Treatment incorporates new living skills as well as treating the addiction and drugs.
5. It’s vital to stay in treatment until the patient is fully recovered.
6. Typical treatments include counseling as well as group and behavioral therapies.
7. Medication may be required as a part of treatment.
8. Each patients treatment plan is individualized and must be continually reassessed to be successful and meet the patients needs.
9. Drug abusers may also have other mental health issues that need addressed.
10. Detox is only phase one of treatment and it must be followed up with other treatments.
11. The person doesn’t have to go willingly for treatment to work.
12. The patient must be monitored very closely as they will be prone to relapses, especially if they have to be on any medication.
13. All treatment protocols should include a physical and check for HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis (both B and C), Tuberculosis and any other infectious diseases or conditions. Drug abusers are at high risk for many drug related illnesses and conditions. The patient must have counseling as to how to modify behaviors and how they need to prevent infecting others with conditions that they may have. They may also require treatment for conditions that they may be diagnosed with at these appointments.
Options Okanagan Drug Treatment Centers in Kelowna, Salmon Arm and Vancouver, British Columbia – Men and Women are recovering and healing from Alcohol and Drug Abuse at our treatment center here in the Okanagan right now.
Our unique and distinctive Drug treatment program allows men and women to come in from Calgary as well as Edmonton as we offer airport pickup.
Numerous clients come to us from Calgary and Edmonton and other locations in Alberta and even other provinces for Opiate addiction treatment, meth drug treatment, many other drug and alcohol addictions for rehabilitation because of the uniqueness of our treatment center.
Our Treatment Location:
Options Okanagan Drug Treatment Center
551 Sherrydale Crescent, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 2E6
Toll Free Phone Number : 1-855-335-0331