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Detox and Rehab

What do we mean by detox and rehab?

In the simplest of terms, detox refers to a stage of the entire rehab process. According to NIDA (the National Institute on Drug Abuse), the abuse, addiction to, or dependency on any substance whether alcohol or drugs has risen significantly in the past couple of decades. And that growth is not showing any signs of slowing down according to the DEA and other law enforcement agencies nationwide. Whether we are talking about addictive street drugs, club drugs or MDMA’s, or illegally trafficked prescription medications, it is a huge problem.

Additionally, the various healthcare organizations throughout the US and the medical community regards addictions to or dependencies on these substances as serious public health threats. In many instances, detox and rehab may be an individual’s only solution to overcoming these issues and going on to live a substance-free life. Not only can this be a life-changing event, in many instances it is also a lifesaving event, depending on the severity of the addiction or dependency that the individual is suffering with.

How substance addiction or dependency is diagnosed

There is a different set of criteria that is used for diagnosing substance addiction or dependency that are more comprehensive than those for substance abuse. Substance addiction or dependence is usually viewed as a disorder or mental illness that is associated with using a particular addictive substance. The diagnosis of substance addiction or dependence normally addresses tolerance build-ups that occur as well as the withdrawal symptoms that typically occur when an individual abruptly stops using that substance.

For all practical purposes, the diagnosis of substance addiction or dependency usually includes one or a combination of some of the following:

  •  continued substance use despite the adverse health conditions and other negative consequences that have resulted from using the substance
  •  desire to decrease or stop using substances altogether and being unsuccessful at it
  •  withdrawal symptoms that typically occur when you abruptly stop using a substance
  •  negative financial, legal, and social consequences of using illegal substances
  •  preoccupation with using substances and obtaining a continual supply of them

Interestingly enough, it is not possible for an individual to be diagnosed with substance abuse and addiction or dependence at the same time. This stems from the fact that substance abuse will oftentimes lead to substance addiction or dependence. Once substance abuse has progressed into substance addiction or dependence, the individual is considered as being an addict whether or not they continue to use that substance.

Get professional help today

If you or a loved one has suffered long enough with substance addiction or dependency, then you should consider entering a detox and rehab program that effectively addresses your specific personal and clinical needs. The Delray Recovery Center features a number of effective addiction treatment and recovery programs including our 5-Phase Step Down Model and our Strength to Change program. For more information on these programs and our detox and rehab facility, please call us today at the toll-free phone number above.

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