There may not be a simple cure for drug addiction and alcoholism, but medical professionals are certain of one thing: there's no such thing as an one-size-fits-all drug addiction rehab program that works for everybody. Atlantic City has many different types of rehab programs, each directed toward different kinds of patients. The most preferred types of rehab centers offered in Atlantic City are inpatient and outpatient programs, traditional treatments, holistic drug rehabs, and religious treatments of addiction. Each unique kind of rehabilitation provides a variety of benefits to different kinds of patients.
Atlantic City's inpatient drug rehab programs can be considered a gold standard of drug rehab. These programs are the most thorough form of rehab center available and they can address the issues of withdrawal and detox, as well as any psychiatric issues from disorders like anxiety and depression that typically occur with addiction.
Inpatient rehabilitation is especially effective for those who've been living with long term addiction, although even shorter-term addicts may find that a 30 day stay is enough to wipe the problem and get a new start.
Outpatient rehab programs make it possible for the person to continue going to school or to work, but because the program is done on an outpatient basis it's easier for the patient to relapse. Detoxification facilities as well as assistance with psychological and medical problems have to be separately addressed with an outpatient rehab program.
Outpatient treatment programs are therefore suggested more for people who have short-term addictions as well as for people who have already finished an inpatient treatment program and just need support for their recovery.
Traditional treatment programs are generally based on the 12 step approach and traditions. Since 12 step meetings are free, universal, and based in the community, many people feel that beginning their recovery process with one of these programs can be beneficial. Different traditional treatment programs have different principles. Some concentrate on just the 12-step approach, while others incorporate different aspects of therapy. Patients benefit most from these programs when they attend meetings on a daily basis.
Holistic rehab programs are most commonly inpatient programs that include the whole spectrum of treatment options, from 12-step ideology, psychological treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy, medical care, to alternative therapy like acupuncture and yoga. These programs have a tendency to focus on whole body health and good nutrition as well as methods of improving psychological health. These programs have been proven to be incredibly successful in the long term.
Religious drug rehabilitation programs integrate a heavy emphasis on religiously-oriented spiritual health and healing, as well as the medical and therapeutic options of holistic and traditional drug treatment programs. They're particularly effective with patients who were raised to have faith in a particular religion and feel that going back to their religious roots would help with treating their addiction. Atlantic City is home to various religiously oriented drug rehabilitation programs. The majority of Christian drug rehabs tend to focus on the 12 step method due to its belief in the influence of a "higher power".
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