Why Support Is A Part of Recovery

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As a recovering addict, you know how difficult it is to get clean and sober. Whether you struggled with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, going through the detox process and rehab is emotionally and physically draining. Because of this, once you are sober, you must find tools to help you stay clean and sober. One of the most effective tools you can choose is participation in a support group. Finding a group that you feel comfortable with can be the difference between staying on the wagon or falling off.

Your support group doesn’t have to be associated with a 12-step program. Instead, it simply needs to be a group of people who had the similar struggles to yours. Your rehab facility may be able to help you find a group that will work well for you.

You may want to consider finding a group that offers support for your family members as well. A great example is Ala-Non and Ala-Teen – support groups for spouses and children. Your family members will benefit from a greater understanding of how addiction and recovery works.

Whatever you choose, remember how important support can be. Within your support group, you will find people who you can call in times of crisis. They can help you deal with the stresses of recovery. Think of your support group as your life line network. It is only by developing a solid network of support that you will have the help you need to stay clean and sober.

 

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A Closer Look at the Narconon Program

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Drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs work hand in hand with medical facilities to achieve a cure and help people overcome their addiction. The problem is if you follow the Church of Scientology the doctrine talks about achieving a healthy life through mental condition, which is directly opposite of many drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs. That is why the Church of Scientology came up with the program Narconon.

Narconon is a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program that focuses on the mental and spiritual healing of the substance abuser, instead of the medical aspect of healing. Here’s a look at some of the details of the Narconon program.

Addressing Underlining Issues

Narconon believes in addressing addicts current addiction while also tackling any emotional or mental problems that might have caused the addiction to surface in the first place. Underlining issues are addressed through group and individual therapy as well as obtaining spiritual guidance by trained professionals.

The Purification Rundown Technology

Narconon operates on a system that works to address the addiction in steps. The steps involve helping the addict detox, get the body back on track nutritionally and work to help them get back into good spiritual standing. These courses operate under the belief that drugs and alcohol create toxic residue in the body which causes you to stray from society. To get these toxins out Narconon encourages exercise, hot baths and nutritional supplements to get you back into a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.

While Narconon is typically used by those who follow Scientology it is also used by those who practice holistic medicine and want to overcome their addiction in a safe and natural way.

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Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Programs

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Rehabilitation for drug and substance abuse is the processes of psychotherapeutic and medical treatment for dependency on substances such as prescription drugs, alcohol, heroin, cocaine, or amphetamines. The main focus of drug rehabilitation is to help a person to their substance abuse and avoid physical, social, financial, legal psychological consequences of these actions.

The area of psychological dependency is dealt with in many programs for drug rehabilitation in order to help teach a patient a new way of living in an environment free of drugs. In these programs, patients are usually some time required or encouraged to avoid any contact with individuals that are still abusing addictive substances. In a 12-step program, patients are encouraged to change and examine the habits that surround their additions as opposed to stop using drugs.

There are various types of substance rehabilitation programs such as sober and recovery houses, gender and age specific programs, local support groups, out-patient programs, and residential treatment programs.

Counseling is also a very effective method used to identify problems and behaviors associated with addiction. This method is common for group settings but can be done on an individual basis. Counseling for substance addiction can include daily counseling, weekly counseling, and drop-in counseling support. Through counseling for substance abuse, individuals are taught coping strategies and how to reestablish healthy behavior when they find themselves in at risk. There are counseling programs that also involve family members because oftentimes they are the most affected when a love one suffers from an addiction.

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Finding The Prescription Pill Problem

There are plenty of people out there who suffer from a crippling addiction to pain killers and over the counter medication but if that is the true medium of the addiction then there is a significant problem with spotting that addiction. There are plenty of men and women out there who suffer every day and yet it goes unnoticed and so it’s hard to get them the proper help they need. If you are suspecting someone you know to have an addiction to pain killers then these are the steps you can take to help them through the mess.

The first thing you can watch for is the sheer volume of pills they go through. See how many different pain killers they are on too. There are many doctors who don’t like to give more than one pain killer at a time. If they are taking two or more there might be cause for concern. The other thing to look for is the doctor who is prescribing it. If they are getting narcotics from more than one doctor that should be a huge red flag. It might be possible that the doctor isn’t being told everything. If you are seeing these pills filled at different pharmacies then you should also raise an issue, especially if it’s a different chain.

Don’t waste a second confronting them. Even if it is just to show your concern then you will be getting your point across and letting them know that you care. You have to look out for them and know the warning signs at all times.

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The Abuse of Prescription Medication

The White House is still very much a part of the fight against drugs. They know just as well as anyone that drugs can be damaging, but they also know that the world is changing and just like cocaine was big in the 1980’s there are other drugs that are more important to focus on now. The big problem these days, as outlined by the center for disease control, is the abuse of prescription medication.

This is no laughing matter and it’s something that gets bigger every day. It’s the best way, when it comes down to it, to hide your addiction. It’s why it’s so attractive for people to get hooked on and it’s easy for people to stay in the addiction. The biggest reason being you can obtain in legally. If you are pulled over by a law enforcement officer and they ask you if you have anything in the car and you show them a prescription medication there is no consequence for that .

If you are looking for refills on your addictive medication you doctor can certainly give you a refill and will if they aren’t sure that you are addicted. It’s part of the issue that makes controlling the addiction that much more difficult. You have to look for signs and it’s not always easy.

The truth is that  until there is better information out there and concentrated efforts to control the abuse there will be an issue. It’s something that will continue to grow. Let’s hope we can figure out a way to stop it.

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