By crystaldsouza August 26, 2015 - 11:20am

Choosing to recover from drug or alcohol addiction is an important step. Entering drug rehab treatment centers can be daunting because you don't really know what to expect. Here is a brief overview of what drug rehab treatment centers offer, and the different types of recovery programs you may be involved with. Remember that your recovery is the most important thing in your life to pursue. It is what will make any other achievement possible. Without recovery, you will only continue to hurt yourself and those you love.

The first step - assessment

When you first contact any of the drug rehab treatment centers they are going to do a process called assessment. This is a general measure, usually done over the phone, of the extent of your addiction and the length of time you have been abusing substances. They will ask questions about your medical and social history so they can begin to understand you as a whole person.

Next – the Detox

Not everyone who enters a drug rehab treatment centers goes through the full detox program, but everyone does have to be medically cleared. Depending on the substance you have been abusing it can take anywhere from 72 hours to over 30 days for it to leave your system. While it is leaving your system you are at risk for many health complications – from heart attack to seizures and more. This is why if you need a detox program it is usually done in-patient and certain medications are prescribed. These medications are chosen to help lessen the severity and risk of withdrawal symptoms.

After Detox – the world begins to look brighter

Once the drug rehab treatment centers are satisfied that withdrawal is over and you are no longer at risk for any ill effect from it – you officially enter treatment. Treatment can look very different for different people. Origins, for example, offers everything from an intensive 60 to 90 day in patient program to outpatient programs, 12 step recovery support groups and long term residential care. What you need is something that you and your doctors discuss. Origins makes it a priority to ensure that you are placed in an age and gender appropriate program. They also have special programs for families and those with small children too.

After treatment – building the sober life

After you have completed treatment at the

Origins drug rehab treatment center in Palm Beach

, you continue building a sober life by using their support meetings. Many people also choose to see a counselor on an outpatient basis too. Substance abuse is often used as a way to deal with issues and emotions, learning how to move forward without your drug of choice takes time. A large part of what drug rehab treatment centers do is provide support for those who have completed their programs. There is never a time when you have to be alone in your recovery. There is always someone who is with you every step of the way, and who can become a part of the support system you will build that helps you stay
sober too.