Alcohol and drug addiction is a serious issue that impairs people's relationships, ability to work, physical health, mental health, and overall well-being. Substance addiction is not always in people's control; most people have a genetic predisposition to be addicted to substances.
That being said, the first step to getting over an addiction is to stay at an in-patient drug and alcohol treatment center.
Treatment and rehab centers are built differently, and some specialize only in treating certain types of substance abuse. Others only monitor and treat patients during the withdrawal period.
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Most treatment centers operate based on a 12-step model, prioritizing addiction recognition and recovery.
One of the major tenets expressed throughout a recovery program is routine and structure.
All days start with breakfast, and some, depending on who runs the center, start with prayer.
Afterwards, most people either meet with a counselor or attend group sessions to gain more perspective on their illness.
People eat lunch as a group after the morning session. Then, in the afternoon, they may go through more individual therapy sessions, do family therapy, or meet with their family.
After the afternoon sessions, individuals are given recreation time. Exercise, reading, and journaling are often encouraged during recreation time.
People are given dinner at the end of the day. Then, 12-step programs may be hosted at a treatment center. More trusted patients can often accompany a sponsor, family member, or worker to an AA or NA program outside the facility during the night as long as they meet curfew.
People's experience at a drug and alcohol treatment center is subject to vary, but in general, being open and working through the program honestly gives people the most freedom and expedites the recovery process.
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