Now that you are considering addiction treatment, you’re probably wondering what it entails. This is especially true if this is the first time you are checking into a rehab for your condition. You don’t know what will happen once you check-in, even though you might have heard bits and pieces of what goes on behind those doors.
Does every addiction treatment plan at a NJ alcohol rehab look the same? Or do some vary from others? Read the following to find out the answer to this important question.
Detox services in rehab
The first thing that will happen is that you will be set up with a personal treatment plan that caters to your needs. You’ll talk to a therapist about your background, alcohol use, and any underlying mental and medical conditions you may have. Be truthful about everything you talk about- they have seen it all.
The next portion of most rehab centers is the same- detox. You’re likely still using if you are at the point of checking into a clinic, so you will need to get clean before you can proceed. While detoxing for alcohol rehab is almost always the first step, how you go about it will be different depending on the rehab.
Detoxing from alcohol can be dangerous if you are not medically-supervised. Severe withdrawal symptoms can even cause permanent damage to your body and mind, or you can even die if you are not careful. The treatment you will receive will depend on how much alcohol you drink on a daily basis and how long you have been drinking. Many rehabs will provide you with medication to get you through the worst of the withdrawals.
Another difference between rehab centers is the type of support you will receive during detox. If you are not going through heavy withdrawals, medication may not be necessary. You might even be given holistic therapies to help you through the milder symptoms you are experiencing.
Different therapies in rehab
A newer yet continuing trend in rehab is incorporating holistic treatments into therapy. Depending on the rehab you choose, holistic treatments may be a regular part of the plan.
Why use holistic therapy? Some rehab programs believe that holistic techniques can be a powerful addition to regular activities. Depending on the rehab, you may be offered the following:
• Yoga
• Meditation
• Massage
• Acupuncture
• Acupressure
• Nutritional therapy
• Herbal medications
• Reiki
It’s a good idea to consider holistic treatments during rehab, as you can learn a lot about your body, mind, and spirit through them. Again, the rehab you choose may or may not offer these types of sessions.
Therapy in the elements
Any therapist will push you to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible. Because of this, you may want to consider a rehab that is located in a pleasing area or one that offers a beautiful garden or outdoor center. For example, you’ll often find rehab facilities located right along the beach. How nice would it be to hold a group therapy meeting on the sand while gazing at the ocean? Some centers will hold therapy sessions outside when the weather is nice, especially if they have a garden or gazebo to use.
If you are planning on rehab in the future, consider whether or not you enjoy the outdoors. If you do, talk to the center about their outdoor activities.
What is expected of you during your stay?
Another aspect of rehab that changes with each center is what is expected of you. However, each and every rehab will expect you to stay sober while you are there. You will have a list of rules to follow that will vary depending on where you are. Some centers ask that you work within the rehab during your stay. For example, you may be able to help out in the kitchen or assist with keeping the common room neat. Having work to do helps keep you focused on the here and now, so many rehabs make it a rule and not an option.
You will also typically be expected to participate in different therapy sessions while you are a patient. Private sessions are to be expected. Most facilities offer group therapy, which you may or may not be able to opt-out of if you choose. Family therapy is usually the third option, although not every rehab offers it.
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