Drug rehabilitation
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation (pronounced: /drʌɡ ˌriːəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/), also known as drug rehab or simply rehab, is a term for the processes of medical or psychotherapeutic treatment, for dependency on psychoactive substances such as alcohol, prescription drugs, and street drugs such as cocaine, heroin or amphetamines.
Etymology
The term "rehabilitation" originates from the Latin prefix re-, meaning "again" and habitare, meaning "to make fit". In the context of drug misuse, the term signifies the process of helping a person to stop using drugs and get back to a healthy, productive life.
Related Terms
- Addiction: A brain disorder characterized by compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli despite adverse consequences.
- Detoxification: The physiological or medicinal removal of toxic substances from a living organism, including the human body, which is mainly carried out by the liver.
- Therapy: The attempted remediation of a health problem, usually following a diagnosis.
- Counseling: Professional guidance in resolving personal conflicts and emotional problems.
- Relapse: A return of a disease or illness after partial or full recovery from it.
Process
The main goal of drug rehabilitation is to stop drug use and learn the tools to build a productive life. That may start with detoxification or medical management of withdrawal, often considered the first stage of treatment. Detoxification is usually overseen by doctors in case medication is needed to help manage withdrawal symptoms. After detoxification, various forms of therapy and counseling are used to treat addiction.
Types of Programs
Drug rehabilitation programs can be divided into several types, such as inpatient, residential, outpatient, and short-stay options. The choice depends on the individual's needs and circumstances.
Effectiveness
The effectiveness of drug rehabilitation varies widely. Success depends on multiple factors, including the nature and extent of the person's problems, the appropriateness of treatment and related services used to address those problems, and the quality of interaction between the patient and his or her treatment providers.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Drug rehabilitation
- Wikipedia's article - Drug rehabilitation
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