10 Things you Didn’t Know about Inpatient Rehab
Celebrity jokes aside, there are quite a few things that people do not realize about inpatient rehab. Since whether or not to choose an inpatient rehab may be one of the most important decisions an addict makes, it is important to understand all of the facts about rehab before signing yourself into one
1. An Addict Does Not Have to Desire Treatment for Treatment to Work
Inpatient rehab is only the beginning of the recovery process.
One of the most prevalent myths about drug rehabilitation and drug treatment is that you have to want to quit using for treatment to work. This is simply not true. Many people enter rehab by court order or through family intervention. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, treatment does not have to be voluntary to be effective. There are many reasons why someone enters treatment even if they do not want to stop using drugs.
2. Inpatient Treatment is one of the Most Effective Forms of Treatment
Since inpatient treatment removes a person from their environment and their triggers, it is extremely effective for both discovering the cause of addiction and preventing relapse. A well rounded inpatient program not only helps you discover the cause of the addiction but can help to put you on the path to recovery.
3. Most Inpatient Rehab Approaches are Multidimensional
Inpatient rehab does not just have one facet. A multidimensional approach ensures a greater success rate when it comes to addiction treatment. Most people who enter into inpatient rehab and follow the program exactly have a higher chance of success and a lower chance of relapse.
4. The Most Popular Age Ranges
One of the most popular age groups for inpatient rehab is 20 to 24. This age group makes up around 14 percent of the inpatient rehab population. This is the reason why many colleges and universities have their own inpatient programs. Rehab and drug addiction are one of the number one causes of both absenteeism and college dropouts.
5. Inpatient Treatment is Not the End
Inpatient treatment is a beginning not an ending. Many people think that when you go to a rehab you come out completely cured of your addiction. In truth, curing addiction is a lifelong process. Most people begin their recovery in inpatient rehab and then continue their treatment utilizing counseling and other programs on an outpatient basis.
6. Inpatient Rehab Offers a Complete Approach to Addiction Rehab
While in inpatient rehab, almost all concerns are addressed. Most impatient rehab facilities address physical, mental, dietary, and emotional health at once. Since a patient stays at the facility, they are exposed to healthy habits and practices without interruption or interference. Most facilities have dietitians, physical therapists, and mental health counselors on staff to create a more complete approach to addiction recovery.
For more information on inpatient care or to find an inpatient, facility to treat your addiction call us at 800-430-1407Who Answers?. We can answer all of your questions about inpatient, outpatient, and other forms of drug addiction treatment.
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