Intervention and Drug and Alcohol Detox

We have been talking a lot about drug rehab and drug treatment. Before this process can begin, we have to understand the two important things that have to happen before treatment. The first is intervention. The second, depending on the severity of the addicts drug abuse, is drug and alcohol detox.

An addict will rarely take the first step to enter rehab. We commonly say that an addict has to “bottom out” before they really understand the need to enter treatment. This can be dangerous, because this “bottoming out” is actually death. Before death happens, the addicts loved ones need to take some action to help the addict understand the need for treatment. This is what we call “intervention”. We, in fact, are trying to “intervene” in the addict’s life. We are trying to help them make the decision to enter treatment. Thin intervention may be the only way an addict will make that choice. Don’t let the addict wait to decide on his or her own, because it may never happen. Take the initiative. Seek help from a professional. An intervention may be the last thing you do to get your loved one into treatment to save their life.

If you have been able to complete a successful intervention, meaning you have helped the addict enter rehab, the next step may be drug and alcohol detox. For some addicts, the drug abuse has been so severe, that completely cutting off the drug or alcohol use without medical supervision could lead to severe medical repercussions, including death. With drug and alcohol detox, a medical professional will monitor the addict continually to make sure they can complete the detox phase without any medical problems. Once the addict has been able to get enough of the drug out of their system, they are ready to begin the actual rehab program. Without a successful drug and alcohol detox program, the addict will not be able to sustain themselves in rehab. By contacting a qualified drug rehab program you will be assured of getting the right help. Don’t make the mistake of trying to do all this on your own. Help is available. Give us a call and let our team of qualified and caring professionals help you take the next step.