Drug detox is not only tough and devastating to go through by the person in detox, but the process is just as tough on the family members. Getting a person in one’s family to go to a rehab treatment centre can be a major accomplishment to many, as they probably already have had a hard journey to get to the point of the addicted person going for help. In almost all cases of drug recovery, this is only the first stage of the battle for both the family and the substance abuser.
The first stage of recovery is for the addicted person to go through a drug detox program that is going to be emotionally tough and hard to do. In most cases, it is best to have such a person go to a professional rehab treatment centre for proper care and help. In some cases, home detox can be done successful, but it is strongly advised to have a doctor’s advice before you take matters in your own hands. Having drug detox is no cure to the addiction, as the addictive person will have to go through a process to overcome the addiction. This process consists of modifying personal behaviours and learning new ways to handle stress and pressure. The person will also have to address emotional and psychological issues which have lead and trigger them to abuse drugs.
Family members will have to take some time off and put all their energy into helping a person during the hardest time of their life. Drug recovery and detox is a painful experience as the first stages will be withdrawal symptoms and strong cravings. Each case is different and also depending on the type of drug addiction they have and how long they have had the addiction. During detox, the person will show severe to mild flu like symptoms and with it they will become anxious, angry, irritable and tired.
The best option for any person who has a drug abuse problem, is to go to a drug rehabilitation centre. These centres are staffed with professionals who have the exact know how on handling and helping a person in need to overcome their addiction(s).
Locations for Johannesburg’s most successful detox and rehabilitation clinics Berea, Beverley, Darrenwood, Halfway Gardens, Horison, Houghton, Hyde Park, Illovo, Irene, Jukskeipark, Karen Park, Lakefield, Lynnwood, Melrose, New Redruth, Presidentridge, Ravenswood, Rietfontein, River Club, Rondebult, Sunnyside, Wanderers, Woodlands, Yeoville. We are here to assist you in finding a recovery solution for your loved one that will deal with the actual issues and meet your budgetary requirements. Contact the Relapse Prevention team today, no obligation, no charge, we will call you back.
