Making the choice to enter a drug rehab program is not an easy one. Denial of the problem and fear of withdrawal symptoms are powerful motivators for avoiding drug treatment. Entering a rehab facility will offer you the chance to safely detox, and a wealth of knowledge to help you regain your life.

The Basics

Most rehab programs focus intensely on getting to the root of why you use drugs, how using drugs has affected your family and friends, and how to remain sober once you leave the facility.

Learning Through Therapy

Individual and family therapy sessions will help you to learn to take responsibility for actions. This is a great opportunity to resolve (or begin to resolve) any family issues that can interfere with a successful recovery.

Addiction Classes

Classes in rehab are designed to teach you about alcoholism and addiction. You'll learn about the physical changes that your body undergoes and the damage that addiction can wreak. You will also begin to learn the personal skills (self-esteem, coping mechanisms and stress relief) needed to change your addictive behavior.

Support Systems and Aftercare

You will need to relearn how to live normally while maintaining your abstinence. Having a good support system in place (which begins with your family and friends and extends to those in rehab with you) will help you to avoid relapse. Most treatment programs have some form of aftercare to help you on your road to recovery.

Facing the Costs of Addiction

The costs of drug or alcohol extend for years of addiction-related health issues. Many programs will integrate healthy living tips into the rehabilitation process. Exercise, diet and vitamins can help repair some of the alcohol or drug-related damage that your body has sustained.

Source:

HelpGuide.org: Drug Rehab and Treatment

Narconon: Rehab Information

Recovery Connection: Frequently Asked Questions