Drug Treatment Program Merrillville

Fear and uncertainty are oftentimes the greatest barriers to recovery, which typically is a long and challenging process that will more than likely require professional help along the way. Combining the proper support and professional help, you can overcome your addiction.

At Drug Rehabilitation Facility Merrillville we provide a full spectrum of addiction recovery services to people that arrive at our facility suffering with addiction. Clients that get addicted to substances like vicodin, percocet, lortab, heroin, cocaine, meth and other substances that cause abuse and addiction are typically at a loss of how to quit on their own. We have helped countless struggling addicts to conquer their addiction with our extensive rehabilitation methods and recovery principles.

Detoxification

The initial step of our program is our detoxification process. After a person has consumed an addictive substance for a regular period of time an addiction develops for the drug. Once this happens it can be unsafe to abruptly discontinue use without supervision from a medical detox program. Habit-forming drugs such as alcohol, heroin, meth, crack, demerol, vicodin and many others produce a wide range of withdrawal symptoms such as agitation, anxiety, muscle aches, insomnia, vomiting, sweating, abdominal cramping, diarrhea, nausea, lethargy and more.

At Drug Rehabilitation Program Merrillville we offer the often necessary medical services and support to make our clients as comfortable as possible through the detoxification period. We provide 24 hour care throughout this crucial first step in the treatment process. Our clients typically express that they feel a great sense of accomplishment after they have completed our detox phase of the program.

An essential aspect of beating addiction is to realize that you have a problem. An individual who is in denial about their addiction cannot move forward to solving a problem they deny they have. For many, when it comes to confronting their addiction situation, along with that requires also to try to figure out why and how they got addicted in the first place. Addiction commonly happens when someone uses a substance to self-medicate in order to handle negative thoughts, feelings, and emotions. If an individual doesn't learn the root issues guiding their addiction and does not accept help, it will typically be harder for them to conquer their addiction.

Recognizing that you have a problem is an extremely vital step of recovery from alcohol addiction or drug abuse. In addition you also need to have the desire to do what is needed to change it. Taking inventory of the reasons for making a change keep you focused and motivated on rehabilitation. Many find it helpful to write down the reasons why they want to change. Reasons could include wanting to be a better mother/father, experience more joy in life, to be the person you really want to be, repair damaged relationships, to be healthy again, or to reverse other negative situations that addiction causes.

Do not only concentrate and be absorbed on the problems as a result of your substance abuse, as focusing too much on the negative things of the past usually makes one feel depressed and hopeless. Rather, embrace your future and the recovery process. Think about the great things that will surely happen when you have conquered your addiction. At Drug Rehab Program Merrillville we will help you to embrace your prospects for a new, brighter future. A future accomplishing past forgotten dreams and goals in your new drug-free lifestyle. You will be healthier, have more energy, be more secure financially, have lasting relationships, be more productive at work, and have time to have fun and experience new hobbies. Setting aside time to write down these goals can keep you excited and motivated throughout the rehabilitation process.

Long Term Treatment goals

At Drug Treatment Facility Merrillville we have learned that the number one factor in determining success is whether the person has successfully overcome their addiction to drugs and alcohol. Success can only be measured by the patient's confidence in their ability to stay clean and sober. Short term rehab programs generally fall short of this goal.

We know that it is very important not to be under time restraints when in treatment. The time that you stay in treatment can offer a lifetime of sobriety, it is completely worth the investment of whatever time that it needs. We address the underlying issues that will be at the root of the addiction. We will help you to repair the problems that you have caused in your life so that you are not filled with disappointment. You will learn life skills, coping skills and relapse prevention techniques so that you are not just sober when you leave, but know how to stay clean and sober for a lifetime. We know that you want a drug free life and we are here to help you find a way to achieve it.

Relapse Prevention

Although the only person who can change you is you. At Drug Rehab Merrillville it helps to be immersed in a strong support network to help you succeed. That said, hold onto the people in your life that are positive and supportive. Conversely, be cautious about maintaining the unsupported and negative relationships in your life, like past associates that still use drugs, or relationships that make you feel inadequate.

Detoxification is only the initial step in a long process of recovery at Drug Treatment Program Merrillville; But will also help you to recognize the the things that trigger your addiction cravings. Anxiety, stress fear, deficiencies in confidence etc. are all potential triggers for addiction. Practicing healthy trigger management skills will help you to push away and disregard the cravings and urges to use drugs. Our facility activities include nutrition, exercise, drug education, cognitive education therapy, coping skills, life skills, craving and relapse prevention training.

If you have come to realize that now is time to make a change call us at Drug Rehabilitation Center Merrillville and we will help you to make that change. Call (219) 413-9422