Physical
Drug rehab centers work at meeting the physical, mental and emotional needs of people addicted to drugs. Often times the effects and withdrawal symptoms of drug addiction can be too difficult to handle independently. An intervention with the assistance of medical and psychological professionals will help with every phase of detoxification. The physical demands that are placed on the body during detox are great. The patient first has to get through the symptoms which may include hallucinations, seizures, fever, body tremors and violent behavior not to mention an overwhelming craving for the drug itself. Inpatient rehabilitation rehab centers are fully equipped with a hospital bed, heart and blood pressure monitor and pulse oximeter. This allows the medical staff to closely monitor the physical changes resulting from the detox.
Emotional
Drug rehabilitation centers also work on the emotional changes that someone faces throughout withdrawal. The emotions that were once masked by taking the drugs have now resurfaced and need to be dealt with accordingly. Pain, anger, resentment, hostility and fear are common emotions that many people often seek to mask with their drug use. The numbing qualities of the drugs are no longer made available so the body can react with emotional outbursts, crying, feelings of worthlessness, anxiety and thoughts of suicide. It is important that patients utilize the benefits of a psychologist or counselor at the drug rehab center. They will help them with learning new coping skills to help them manage their feelings and emotions. It is also important to participate in group therapy. This is where the patient interacts with other patients who are going through the detox process. There is generally an open discussion in a large or small group setting where patients can get their thoughts and issues out in the open and lend support to others with a therapist present.
Types
There are several types of drugs that bear addictive qualities. These drugs generally need to be weaned off of the patient gradually because of the intense side effects withdrawal symptoms. Examples of drugs that are highly addictive include hallucinogens, sedatives and stimulants. Hallucinogens include marijuana, LSD and acid. They often warp a person's sense of time, color, sound, motion and self. Sedatives such as morphine, opium derivatives, tranquilizers, barbiturates, prescription pain killers and heroin are all drugs that relax and sedate someone. Stimulants can also be abused. Common stimulants include cocaine, ecstasy, amphetamines, ecstasy and speed. Stimulants affect the central nervous system by making increasing energy and heart rate. Addiction to these drugs can be treated at facilities such as an inpatient drug rehab, residential drug rehab, outpatient facilities and sober living houses.
