Opiate Rehab Centers
Opiate rehab centers help those individuals who have become dependent on any drugs from his highly addictive family of substances. These drug treatment facilities help individuals overcome the physical and psychological aspects of drug addiction, and help prepare them for life without opiates.
What Are Opiates?
Drugs that contain opiates are among the most addictive in the world. The most commonly abused opiates include heroin and prescription painkillers such as Vicodin and OxyContin. Individuals abuse opiates because of their euphoric effects, however as they become dependent on the drugs, their bodies will develop a tolerance to them, meaning it takes more and more of the drugs in question to achieve a "high." Opiates have been around for centuries, and have been used medicinally by many societies around the world and throughout history.
What Happens During Opiate Rehab?
There several main components of opiate rehab: drug detox, counseling and after-care.
Detox – This is the procedure in which the individual stops taking opiates so that the toxins found in the drugs are given a chance to leave their system. It is important that detox occurs under medical supervision since the opiate withdrawal symptoms that accompany the process often lead to significant discomfort – and relapse. Most opiate rehab facilities will offer detox on site, but some require that it be completed elsewhere before admission into the program.
Counseling – Once drug detox is complete, the individual will take part in a series of counseling programs. The individual and group counseling sessions are an opportunity to come to terms with the origins of the opiate addiction as well as begin to craft strategies for moving forward without them. Group counseling in particular can be a very rewarding experience, as many individual will gain strength from hearing the stories of others who are in similar circumstances (and sharing their own as well).
After-care – Finally, there is after-care to help the individual make the transition back into the "normal world." For many, this is the most challenging part of drug rehab, since the home, work and social environment can be filled with temptations and stressors that lead to relapse. After-care programs (including Narcotics Anonymous and follow up counseling) provide additional support and accountability for those in recovery from opiate addiction.
Why Is Opiate Rehab So Important?
Opiate-based drugs are more than just bad for the individual's health. They can also lead to any number of other problems including, in the case of intravenous heroin use, HIV/AIDS transmission and Hepatitis. Also, individuals who become addicted to Vicodin and OxyContin have be known to steal medication, forge signatures on prescription pads, engage in "doctor shopping" (in which the individual goes from doctor to doctor, faking injury or illness in order to receive drugs), and outright theft in order to finance their habit.
Michael's House is an outstanding alcohol and drug treatment facility located in Palm Springs, California. The caring staff at Michael's House understands the special needs of opiate addicted individuals and helps rebuild the lives from the inside out. Contact Michael's House today at 1-877-345-8494 for more information.
