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If you are battling an addiction, you need help as soon as possible so that you can start the process of recovery. You may have tried to overcome your addiction by yourself without much success. It’s almost impossible to gain back control of your life all by yourself when you’re an addict. That's because addiction isn't a choice, it's a disease. An addict's body changes to the point that it can't function properly without the addictive substance.
That's why so many addicts are so resistant to change. They don't think change is possible. They think their lives are in danger if they don't give in to the addiction. They don't care about the harm that the addiction is causing. The best hope for getting an addict clean again is to get them into a rehabilitation (rehab) facility so they can learn that it's possible to live without giving in to their addictions.
Recovery can be a complicated process. But rehab is an extremely important part of this process. That’s because rehab usually involves help from others at a rehab facility. A good rehab facility will help you learn everything you need to quit so that you can once again enjoy the things that have been missing in your life. The good news is that there are rehab experts here in New York who can help you begin to turn your life around. You can contact them and learn about local facilities that can serve you.
Why it’s Hard to Quit
Addiction is a disease. It is a complicated illness that affects both the body and the mind. An addict’s body adapts to the addiction so that it can’t function properly without it.
It’s no wonder so many have trouble trying to quit addictions on their own. The solution starts with detoxing the body so that the harmful substances left behind from the addiction are removed. Medical detoxification (detox) is a process that rids the body of harmful substances left over due to the addiction. These substances are usually toxic and they make recovery much more difficult. The harmful chemicals need to be eliminated so that recovery can be as smooth as possible. Many addicts will go "cold turkey" and try to quit on their own. This seldom works (and is sometimes dangerous) due to the harmful toxins and the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are a part of quitting. But when the detox process is supervised by professionals, the withdrawal symptoms are easier to endure, and the addict has access to medicines that will help them get through detox safely.
This process will strengthen the body and make the addict ready to begin rehab, where the real healing takes place. Detox gets the body ready to heal, but rehab is where an addict learns how to overcome their addiction.
Benefits of Rehab Services
Each patient is different, and a good rehab facility will be sensitive to your needs. The treatment you need will be determined by many factors. A meth addict won’t have the exact same treatment as an alcoholic. That’s due to the nature of the addictive substances as well as the social pressures each addict faces. Rehab staff won’t only consider your addiction, they will look at your overall situation. They will try to determine how you may be sabotaging yourself. If you’re going places or doing things that increase your addiction, they’ll recognize this. They will give you the guidance and skills to avoid those things and learn how to control your cravings.
Most addicts who try to quit by themselves will not be successful. Addiction is a complicated disease that requires qualified help to treat. Just as a diabetic person needs to be told how to handle diabetes, so addicts need to be told what they must do to in order to live a life free of addiction. Once you have all the resources, you will be able to conquer whatever addiction you have. But again, it’s something that you need to be taught how to do. The experts at local rehab facilities can teach you what you need to know to stay sober. If you think you need help, you are encouraged to contact rehab professionals in the New York area at 877-203-5219.
