Alcoholism Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment India

Each client has to seen as a unique case, within the broad therapy outlines

. The personalized treatment is viewed as long-term and can be begun at whatever stage of recovery the client is in- Empathy, hope and a suitable approach to the problem are at the foundation of integrated treatment.

Treatment at AREL HOPE RECOVERY SERVICES

For any substance abuser the first step in treatment observed at AREL is detoxification a period of time during which the body is allowed to cleanse itself of alcohol or drugs. This takes place under medical supervision. It can take a few days to a week or more, depending on what substances the person abused and for how long.

Once detoxification is completed, its time for dual treatment; rehabilitation for the alcohol or drug problem and treatment for the psychiatric problem.

Rehabilitation for a substance abuse problem usually involves individual and group psychotherapy, education about alcohol and drugs and consequences of addiction, exercise including Yoga, meditation, proper nutrition, and participation in the 12-step recovery program.

The idea is not just to stay off booze and drugs, but to learn to enjoy life without these crutches. Clients are placed in recovery groups where theywill learn how others stopped drinking or using, how to cope with cravings and urges to drink or use, and how to live comfortably without the use of alcohol or drugs.

Treatment for a psychiatric problem depends upon the diagnosis. For most disorders, individual and group therapy as well as medications are recommended. Expressive therapies and education about the particular psychiatric condition are often useful adjuncts, since insight ensures better compliance with medication.

Talk therapy (psychotherapy) can help you learn to cope with symptoms of psychiatric illnesses and change the patterns of thinking that may be making them worse. Therapy can also help you look at your drinking/using habits and work on staying clean and sober

Medication to help with symptoms of illnesses may be prescribed by the physician or psychiatrist. A physician and a Psychiatrist come in for regular checkup and assessments on the patients/clients

Problems as a result of dual diagnosis

A variety of problems are possible as a result of a dual diagnosis. For example:

Psychiatric symptoms may be covered up or masked by alcohol or drug use

Alcohol or drug use or the withdrawal from alcohol or other drugs can mimic or give the appearance of some psychiatric illness

Untreated chemical dependency can contribute to a reoccurrence of psychiatric symptoms

Untreated psychiatric illness can contribute to an alcohol or drug relapse

Family problems or problems in intimate relationships

Isolation and social withdrawal

Financial problems

Employment or school problems

High risk behavior while driving

Multiple admission for chemical dependency services due to relapse

Multiple admissions for psychiatric care

Increased emergency room admissions

Homelessness

Recovery depends on treating both the addiction and the mental health problem

Arel Hope recognizes that whether your mental health or substance abuse problem came first, recovery depends on treating both illnesses. The good news is that most people suffering from co-occurring addiction and mental health problems are able to recover, given proper treatment and support.

It is possible. Recovering from co-occurring disorders takes patience, care and time. It is also important for the correct diagnosis to be made which facilitates recovery. It may take months or even years. But people with substance abuse and mental health problems can and do get better, with proper treatment.

Arel Hope provides integrated and holistic treatment. The best chance of recovery is through integrated treatment for both the substance abuse and the psychiatric illness. This means getting combined mental health and addiction treatment at one place

Relapses are part of the recovery process. With every relapse, the chance for recovery is greater. Relapse is a part of recovery and we encourage joining a self-help support group like Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous where the client is given a chance to share experience and strength and to learn from others experiences. Therefore, clients at Arel Hope are sensitized and introduced to AA / NA, while the family is encouraged to attend Al-anon meetings

What is the Role of the Patients Family in Treatment?

With both rehabilitation for substance abuse and treatment for a psychiatric problem, education, counseling sessions, and support groups for the patients family are important aspects of overall care. The greater the familys understanding of the problems, the higher the chances the patient will have a lasting recovery. Arel Hope puts great emphasis on family involvement in the recovery process.

How Can Family and Friends Help with Recovery from the Substance Abuse?

They need to learn to stop enabling. Enabling is acting in ways that essentially help or encourage the person to maintain their habit of drinking or getting high. For instance, a woman whose husband routinely drinks too much might call in sick for him when he is too drunk to go to work. The family goes on rescuing, protecting and tolerating the addicts behaviour. Thats enabling. Likewise, family members or friends might give an addict money which is used to buy drugs, because theyre either sorry for him or afraid of him. Thats enabling also.

When family and friends participate in the recovery program, they learn how to stop enabling. If they act on what theyve learned, the recovering substance abuser is much less likely to relapse into drinking or taking drugs. Moreover, participation in family support groups such as Al-anon initiates a process of healing for the family members.

How Can Family and Friends Help with Recovery from a Psychiatric Condition?

They should be calm and understanding, rather than frightened or critical. They should be warm and open, rather than cool or cautious. Although it is fine to ask the person matter-of-factly about the psychiatric treatment, that shouldnt be the only focus of conversation.

Arel Hope regularly updates family about the clients progress. However, the family needs to recognize that treatment may take significant time (longer duration than treatment for just addiction problem).

Arel Hope Recovery Services Pvt. Ltd.

Address

# 35 C, M.L.A Colony, Road No. 12, Banjara Hills,

Hyderabad 500 034, A.P., INDIA

Tel: +91 98490 69609 / +91 83746 01855

Fax: +91 40 2330 2230

Email: info@arelhope.com

www.arelhope.com

by: arelhope

POST COMMENT

Career As An Actor From Bollywood Acting School In Mumbai India India A Mosaic Of Diverse Cultures Ooty The Best Hill Resort In India Discover India The Land Of Diversity Take Flights To India During Monsoon - Rejuvenate Senses An Introduction To Portfolio Management In India About Animation Courses In India Career As A Company Secretary In India Introduction To Child Plans In India Free India Classifieds Proffer Several Connotation Body India Tour Packages: Get The Rejuvenation Via The Manifold Parts Of India Kerala The Most Enthralling Honeymoon Destination In India Golden Triangle Tours- The Culture Of India