There may not be a simple cure for drug addiction and alcoholism, but medical professionals are sure of one thing: there's no such thing as an one-size-fits-all drug rehabilitation center that works for everybody. Waltham has many different types of rehab programs, each suited to different types of patients. The most common types of rehab centers available in Waltham are inpatient and outpatient programs, traditional treatments, holistic drug rehabs, and religious treatments of addiction. Each unique type of treatment offers a variety of benefits to different kinds of patients.
Waltham's inpatient drug rehab centers can be considered a gold standard of drug rehab. These programs are the most comprehensive type of rehab center available and they can handle the issues surrounding detox and withdrawal, as well as any psychiatric issues from disorders like anxiety and depression that commonly occur with addiction.
Inpatient rehabilitation is particularly helpful 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 fully address the problem and fully recover.
Outpatient rehab programs make it possible for the person to continue going to work or school, but due to the fact the program is outpatient it's easier for the patient to relapse. Detox facilities as well as support with psychological and medical problems have to be separately addressed with an outpatient rehab program.
Outpatient rehabilitation programs are therefore suggested more for people who have short-term addictions as well as for patients who have completed an inpatient rehabilitation program and just need support for their recovery.
Traditional treatment programs are typically based on the 12 step programs and traditions. Given that 12 step meetings are free, universal, and based in the community, many people find that starting their recovery process with one of these programs can be helpful. Different traditional treatment programs have different principles. Some focus on just the 12-step ideology, while others integrate different elements of treatment. Patients benefit most from these programs when they attend meetings every day.
Holistic treatment programs are typically inpatient programs that include the whole spectrum of treatment approaches, from 12-step ideology, psychological treatment, medical care, to alternative therapy like yoga and acupuncture. These programs tend to concentrate on whole body well being and good nutrition as well as approaches of improving psychological and emotional health. These programs have been proven to be extremely successful in the long term.
Religious drug treatment programs incorporate a heavy emphasis on religiously-oriented spiritual healing and health, as well as the medical and therapeutic options of holistic and traditional drug rehab programs. They're particularly effective with people who were raised to have faith in a particular religion and feel that going back to their religious roots would help with healing their addiction. Waltham is home to a number of different religiously oriented drug treatment programs. Most Christian drug rehab programs tend to focus on the 12 step method due to its belief in the influence of a "higher power".
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