Drug Detox Treatment Strategies
Beth on 23 Jul 2010
When you are faced with the reality of an addiction, you need to consider your options. It might sound crazy, but you do have the option of staying where you are, of staying addicted. As I’ve gone deeper into Byron Katie’s teachings, I realize that we have to embrace reality what ever its form. So if you are not ready to break your addiction cycle, well then you are not ready. That’s the reality of the situation. If you do feel ready and you’re doing this for you and not for someone else, then here are some options.
First depending on the drugs involved, of course, you might be able to handle this as a private home matter. Alcohol drug detox is nothing to fool around with, so if were talking about alcohol addiction, please seek professional guidance. Otherwise, with some planning and the help of friends and family, you may be able to detox at home. Drug detox is nothing to fool around with so if you think that you might balk, seek professional help and do a clinic detox instead. As with many things, it would be better to spend the money and do it once instead of have a half-baked experience.
Gather the OTC meds that you’ll need for the detox. You’ll need things like Malox and Advil and fluids like Gatorade and plenty of Pepto Bismol. Tell people what you are doing. Having emotional and physical support is going to make all the difference. I have a friend who did it on his own, but it was scary and I wish I had known so I could have helped. Your loved ones would want to know and help because they want you to be free of the addiction as well.
If you end up at a drug rehab detox, that’s a great option too. The medical professionals will guide you through the first part — the detox — and then seamlessly shift into the real work of learning new ways of living in the world. Group therapy, art therapy, and the like. Just taking it slow and going one day at a time is the only way to free yourself from the drugs.
Being able to stay in one place for both the initial drug addiction detox and the therapy afterward appeals to many people. Even if you are worried about insurance, don’t let that stop you. Talk with the in-take people about your fears. I bet that they can make you feel better about the money part. What matters is getting you clean.
Many churches sponsor drug detox treatment, so if you are a member of a church group, check with the leadership about that. These days most churches realize that addiction comes in all varieties and that you don’t have to be a bar brawling biker to be an addict.
If you want help in your drug detox, ask for it. Ask your friends, family, teachers and coworkers. Truly seeking help is the way to receive help. Just open yourself up to the possibilities. Getting sober is a journey and you will never be alone on that journey.