One of the methods of fighting drug addiction is specialized facilities. Often the treatment of the above disease involves the use of drug therapy and medications. The patient comes to a drug treatment clinic, where various procedures are prescribed, many of which include drip injection of drugs to relieve withdrawal. At the clinic, the patient is kept from using illegal drugs. But returning home often leads to relapses. Long-term rehabilitation and comprehensive psychological care are required.
Thanks to the procedure called detoxification, substances that have accumulated over a couple of months of drug use are completely removed from the body. The method involves the use of medical drugs to relieve withdrawal syndrome. Practiced procedures such as visiting a sauna, bath, use of herbal collections. With the help of such procedures, sweating increases, detox is provided.
Psychological help is considered another method of combating drug addiction. It is needed immediately after the withdrawal syndrome, when patients are faced with a feeling of desolation and they have a desire to take another dose. At this stage, the help of experienced psychologists and psychotherapists will be lifesaving, new opportunities will open up and there will be an incentive to continue to lead a sober life.
Rehabilitation is also associated with psychological effects. It is characterized by a long period of time (from several months to a year). With the help of this approach it is possible to prove to the addict that he is not alone, he can always be supported, taken care of, and life without illegal drugs is much better than with them.
What is the essence of prevention?
Prevention of drug addiction is a demonstration and promotion of a healthy lifestyle, which does not include advertising of illegal drugs. It is impossible to call to be sober, when everywhere are offered options of “harmless high”, accompanied by fun, great mood and friendly company.
Drug addiction is a buzz that is regularly advertised by the older generation. One has to imagine what consequences await a person if he starts using drugs and cannot stop. In case of problems, it is better to call competent professionals and start interacting with them.