Help for Drug Abuse

Drug addiction has always existed but the quick availability along with illegal trafficking has lead to a flood of increasing addictions and substance abuse. In 2010, DEA confiscated over 30,000 kg of cocaine, 690 kg of heroin, and 722,476 kg of marijuana which just gives a ballpark figure on the amount of drugs available for abuse in US today.

Common FAQ’s regarding drug abuse

Remember that the first positive step that you can take when you are suffering with drug is admitting that you have a problem and need help for drug abuse. You are confronted with a number of things that can make the decision to get help emotionally difficult. Fear of the unknown, or what it will be like to live without drugs, is the biggest obstacle next to money and family responsibilities.

The following are some of the most common FAQ’s about drug abuse and getting help for it that may help make your decision a little easier and less frightening:

How do I know if I need help for drug abuse? The only way to determine if you (or a loved one) need help is by taking an honest and objective look at drug addiction’s warning signs. Health problems, ever-growing financial and legal problems, problems on the job, and an inability to stop using drugs are all sure signs indicating that you need help.

Should I choose an in-patient or an out-patient program? Many individuals choose the out-patient format because it allows them to return home in the evenings. Unfortunately, you are returning to that potentially harmful environment that got you into trouble in the first place. That is exactly why the in-patient programs are more effective and have higher recovery success rates – you have to live there while you are undergoing treatment and recovery.

Can my family be included in my rehab program? Yes, absolutely. In fact, most addiction treatment and recovery centers that offer help for drug abuse encourage this. Families need to heal from a person’s drug abuse as well as the addicted individual. Besides that, your family is there to provide you with much needed support, especially when you leave home to enter the program and during the aftercare stage of recovery.

Help for drug abuse is only a mouse click or a phone call away

If you or a loved one is suffering with drug abuse, addiction, or dependency issues please contact the Delray Recovery Center and discuss our Strength to Change program with one of our addiction specialists. Call us at the toll-free phone number listed above if you want to speak with one of our caring professionals immediately. We will be happy to answer your questions and assist you in any way we can.