Florida Drug Rehab and Florida Alcohol Rehab Programs
January 6, 2008
Florida and Drug Rehab
Florida is a beautiful state with lots of sandy beaches and beautiful warm weather. No wonder it’s the number one choice for people who are considering where to go to drug rehab , addiction treatment or alcohol rehab. Although drug rehab is a lot of work and you are not there to “hang out” at the beach, you do get the opportunity to enjoy all that going to drug rehab in Florida has to offer.
Why a Florida Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehab
Florida has quite a few licensed drug rehab facilities in the state, and many use Florida’s beautiful landscape to assist patients in their recovery from drug addiction and alcoholism. Most of the Florida drug rehab and alcohol rehab programs offer the same addiction treatment programs as drug rehab and alcohol rehab’s in other parts of the country, however Florida has become a popular choice for those seeking a new environment and a new start.
There are some perks for people who want to attend a drug rehab or alcohol rehab in Florida as well. You will find many of the addiction treatment services offered there are held outside. This provides the patient with an entirely different addiction treatment experience than just sitting in a closed room.
How to Choose a Florida Drug Rehab or Florida Alcohol Rehab
Since there are hundreds of different drug rehab programs and addiction treatment facilities in the state of Florida, if you are planning on attending or sending someone else there, take a close look at the drug rehab programs. Ask questions……Does the drug rehab program have their own medical detox program? Does the drug rehab program have a comprehensive family recovery component? Does the drug rehab have the ability to treat dual diagnosis and relapse prevention?
Understanding Dual Diagnosis
December 22, 2007
The term dual diagnosis is a common, broad term that indicates the presence of two independent medical disorders. Recently, within the fields of mental health, psychiatry, and addiction medicine, the term has been popularly used to describe the coexistence of a mental health disorder and drug addiction / alcohol addiction problems. The equivalent phrase dual disorders also denotes the coexistence of two independent (but invariably interactive) disorders, and is the preferred term used in this Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP).
The acronym MICA, which represents the phrase mentally ill chemical abusers, is occasionally used to designate people who have an drug addiction / alcoholism disorder and a markedly severe and persistent mental disorder such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. A preferred definition is mentally ill chemically affected people, since the word affected better describes their condition and is not pejorative. Other acronyms are also used: MISA (mentally ill substance abusers), CAMI (chemical abuse and mental illness), and SAMI (substance abuse and mental illness).
Which is the Best Type of Addiction Treatment?
December 19, 2007
The answer is simple there is no best thing as the
best addiction treatment. Depending on the
kind of the drug addiction, alcohol addiction, your age and social situation
different addiction treatment may be chosen for your
benefit.
Here are a few most common drug addiction
treatments
(1) Relapse Prevention - this addiction treatment helps you
control your behavior, learn to identify dangerous
situations and avoid them. It concentrates on
augmenting your learning processes and
developing your own defense skills.
(2) Matrix model - strict and personal, with
therapist acting as your friend and as your coach
at the same time. This drug addiction treatment seems to be intensive and deep. It works as much
on your consciousness as on forcing into you a kind
of drill which prevents you from using drugs.
(3) Supportive-Expressive Psychotherapy - this addiction treatment works
mostly through interpersonal links, creating your
sphere of comfort and teaches you to trust in other
people support. Good and comfortable, used
mostly for cocaine and heroin addicts.
(4) Individualized drug counseling is a drug
addiction treatment that concentrates not only on
a drug addiction, but works also on other related
subject - employment status, family problems etc.
It’s a short-term therapy, but when it helps, it
helps in a big way.
(5) Motivational Enhancement Therapy - this addiction treatment
concentrates on the addicts will - its aim is to
incite the will to fight the addiction. It changes
people, but in a good way. It makes them stronger
and more focused.
(6) Behavioral Therapy for Adolescents - this addiction treatment
treatment is based on assumption that by showing
desired behavior and rewarding any steps addicts
take toward achieving it, this drug addiction
treatment will change patients behavior to drug-
free one.
Relapse After Drug Rehab…Why?
November 30, 2007
Why Do So Many People Relapse after Drug Rehab?
You’ve heard of all the people who went to drug rehab and then relapsed–even went and relapsed several times. There are some common causes of drug rehab failure, causes you can avoid.
Quality of the program. If your drug rehab program wasn’t great to begin with, you won’t be in good shape to avoid relapse. Before signing up, find out the success rates of past participants.
Group rather than individualized therapy. Post-drug rehab relapse is so common largely because most drug rehabs don’t have offer any individual counseling. When someone sits in group meetings all day they don’t get the therapy they need in order to get better. When they check out of a drug rehab like that they usually still have the underlying problems that they checked in with.
Enough Drug Rehabs
October 18, 2007
Drug Rehab, Drug Rehab, Drug Rehab……Ugh…….I certainly have seen enough of them from the inside. Now I hope I can just carry the message to the other patients there. I just finished my 4th drug rehab, this time at Lakeview and I think this time I have it. What it is, I don’t know, but I can’t afford to relapse again. They told me that if I follow their relapse prevention plan, pray and go to meetings, I may never have to go to drug rehab again. I believe them, and so far it is working. Six months and counting, one day at a time. Bill H.
Dual Diagnosis and Relapse Prevention
October 13, 2007
People who have had a dual diagnosis must learn to identify warning signs that may affect their recovery from drug addiction, alcoholism and accompanying psychiatric disorders. While many addicts and alcoholics pay close attention to not taking that first drink and drug, they often lose focus that a flare-up of psychiatric symptoms can leave them vulnerable to relapsing on drugs or alcohol. For this reason, it is important to have a close relationship, with your psychiatrist. You may want to view them as your psychiatric sponsor or medication management sponsor.
Alcoholism, Drug Addiction and Psychiatric Medication
When a person relapses and enters back into their drug addiction or alcoholism they generally do not manage their psychiatric medication in a responsible manner. Poor management of psychiatric medication, coupled with drug addiction and alcoholism rapidly leads to a relapse that is very complex and challenging to recover from. Alcohol and drugs can change the effects of psychiatric medications creating unpredictable results which are best treated in an addiction treatment center or drug rehab specializing in dual diagnosis treatment.
Relapse Prevention and the “Pink Could”
October 12, 2007
The “pink cloud” is best described as a period of time where the addict or alcoholic experiences a reprieve from the struggles associated with early recovery. These struggles are generally associated with the feelings of depression, anger, resentment, self pity and the realization of where their drug addiction or alcoholism has taken them.
Upon experiencing this phenomenon for the first time, the addict or alcoholic is understandably excited. They begin to believe they now “hold the key” to their recovery. This is where the seed for relapse is planted. They begin to believe more in themselves, than in the process they have been following. Without the pain as a daily reminder, they tend to forget about what it took for them to embrace recovery. Denial rears its ugly head and they minimize how devastating their drug addiction and alcoholism really was and that they have a disease of drug addiction and alcoholism that requires attention on a daily basis. Relapse prevention becomes an afterthought as the person becomes defiant and rebellious regarding suggestions contrary to their desires. Without resorting to drugs or alcohol, the individual in recovery is one step away from relapse. Remember, relapse is not an event, it is a process.
Drug Addiction: The Gay and Lesbian Family
October 12, 2007
Most of us can atleast imagine the challenges the gay, lesbian addict or alcoholic must encounter growing up in a heterosexual world. The discrimination, prejudice and judgemental attitudes of those they come in contact with usually lead to a life built upon shame. It is no wonder drug addiction and alcoholism is so prevalent among the gay, lesbian and bisexual community. That being said, what about the challenges their heterosexual parents face. Their hopes and dreams that are built upon the belief that their children will one day experience dating and marriage as they know it and have children are shattered. In many cases, they blame themselves for being “bad” parents and play the role of the victim, while others lash out and blame their children’s choices on their drug addiction or alcoholism and call them confused.
Parents,Their Gay Children and Coming Out
Many gay people hide or deny their sexual preference during their early years and end up turning to drugs or alcohol as a means to cope with their feelings. Once they enter a drug rehab or addiction treatment center for their addiction or alcoholism and enrol in the family program, they may be encouraged to be honest with their parents regarding their sexual preference. One would think parents would love and respect their children regardless of their drug addiction, any disability they may have or sexual preference. I think it is safe to say that most parents find it easier to show a child with a physical or mental handicap unconditional love, than a child whose sexual preference is outside the realm of their heterosexual world. When a parent discovers their son is gay or their daughter a lesbian for the first time, denial and anger are the initial feelings, generally followed by fear.
Drug Rehab, Recovery and the “Pink Cloud”
October 12, 2007
Is it a myth or reality, fact or fiction? The “pink cloud” is an experience common to almost everyone that seeks recovery from drug addiction or alcoholism. Early stage recovery from drug addiction and alcoholism is a period of time that is comprised of a great many challenges and feelings which are difficult to manage. The individual recovering from drug addiction or alcoholism may still be experiencing cravings, symptoms associated with withdrawal or feelings for the first time in sobriety. Each day is a series of “ups and downs, highs and lows, usually accompanied by depression, frustration, hopelessness, anger, resentment which the addict or alcoholic is accustomed to coping with through the use of drugs, alcohol or unhealthy behavioral choices.
Drug Addiction or Alcoholism: Which is Easier to Recovery from?
October 12, 2007
Drug Addiction and Alcoholism, both diseases of the brain which create devastation in the lives of the addict and alcoholic, have often been debated over as to which is easier to recover from. Some say that drug addiction is easier to recover from as alcohol is legal and more prevalent in today’s society, thus creating greater opportunity for relapse in the case of the alcoholic. The other side of this debate would be that illegal drugs and the addict’s “connection” are still present, prescription medication is being prescribed in ever increasing amounts, not to mention, the internet has now made the purchase of narcotics easier than ever before.
Relapse Prevention is equally available for drug addiction and alcoholism
What we are sure of is the addict or alcoholic always has an excuse when they relapse. They tend to blame other people or situations for the reason behind their relapse behavior. If the person recovering from drug addiction or alcoholism would follow a relapse prevention plan, which might include changing their old drinking and drugging buddies for friends in recovery (changing their support system), quit meeting and frequenting places where they drank or used drugs and abstain from participating in unhealthy behavior, there is no difference in the degree of difficulty recovering from drug addiction or alcoholism.
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