Medical Detox Service

As the first part of the treatment process, many individuals will need to go through detox. This is especially true if alcohol is involved, or drugs such as opioids or benzodiazepines.

Treatment centers in Tucson, Arizona, have beautiful residential detox facilities where patients can begin recovery in peace.

Detox is the medically managed process that cleanses toxins from the body and prepares the mind and body for rehab. The addict is under 24-hour supervised care in detox and is given a thorough analysis to compile a customized treatment plan that will guide them through the remainder of their rehab. (Not all treatment centers offer this, so if you’re looking for a detox, make sure they create customized plans for the individual.)

Addiction Rehab in Tucson, Arizona

Rehab is a variety of treatment therapies all striving toward the same goal: to provide addicts with the coping mechanisms and tools that enable them to overcome their addiction. It strives to develop ways to avoid temptations and conditions that lead to relapse.

Of all the treatments offered, the most effective is inpatient care. This is 24-hour supervised care that is medically managed. The advantages of inpatient treatment include: staying at a live-in facility, away from the temptations that may cause an addict to use, receiving medical care, and having access to psychologists and therapists who help addicts overcome their addiction. Outpatient care is an option for those unable to check themselves into a live-in facility.

Therapies

One of the most effective forms of treatment is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT emphasizes teaching addicts how to recognize their destructive thoughts and patterns and be cognizant of how their behavior affects others when they are using. In CBT, addicts learn vital skills that enable them to cope with stress and other negative emotional states that may otherwise cause a relapse.

Some recovering addicts have found the most success with group therapy. Group therapy is a treatment where recovering addicts can find support and healing by sharing their stories and struggles with other recovering addicts in a group setting. Many people find it easier to open up to other addicts in a group than a professional therapist one-on-one.

Family therapy can be a great option for anyone trying to repair damaged familial relationships. They receive communication skills, coping mechanisms, and guidance and advice to rebuild a support system within their family.

Other beneficial therapies in treatment include music, equine, and yoga. Check with your rehab facility to see which therapies they offer and determine which one may work best for you.