Drug Treatment St. Louis

Fear and uncertainty are often the greatest challenges to addiction recovery, which can be a long and challenging process that will most often require professional help along the way. Obtaining the appropriate support and professional help, you can overcome your substance abuse problem.

At Drug Treatment Facility St. Louis we have a full spectrum of addiction treatment programs for participants that arrive at our facility struggling with addiction. Individuals that become dependent on drugs like vicodin, percocet, lortab, heroin, cocaine, meth and other drugs that cause addiction usually don't know how to stop on their own. We have provided help to countless struggling addicts to conquer their addiction by means of our extensive treatment methods and recovery principles.

Detoxification

The initial step of our rehabilitation program is our detox process. After a person has abused an addictive drug regularly for a period of time a physical dependence develops for the drug. Once this happens it may be not medically safe to abruptly quit without supervision from a medically monitored detox program. Habit-forming substances such as alcohol, heroin, meth, crack, xanax, fentanyl and others produce a wide range of withdrawal effects such as agitation, anxiety, muscle aches, insomnia, vomiting, sweating, diarrhea, cramping, nausea, lethargy and more.

At Drug Rehab Program St. Louis we provide the often necessary medical assistance to make our clients as safe and comfortable as possible through the detox process. We offer 24 hour around the clock services and supervision during this crucial first step in the treatment process. Our clients typically say that they feel a great sense of accomplishment once they have finished the detox phase of the program.

A vital part of beating addiction is to recognize that you have a problem. An individual who is in denial about their addiction will not be able to take strides to fix the problem they deny they have. For many, when it comes to confronting their addiction situation, along with that requires also to try to figure out why and how it developed in the first place. Addiction commonly occurs when someone starts taking the drug or alcohol to self-medicate in order to deal with negative feelings and emotions. If an individual doesn't learn the root issues fueling their addiction and does not reach out for help, it will typically be extremely difficult for them to conquer their addiction.

Recognizing that you have a problem is a very critical first step of recovery from drug addiction or alcoholism. However you also need to have the desire to do what is needed to change it. Taking a look at all the reasons for making a change keep you focused and motivated on recovery. Many say it helps to make a list the reasons why they want to put an end to their addiction. Reasons could include wanting to be a better parent, be a happier person overall, to feel more accomplished and successful, repair damaged relationships, to improve your health, or to reverse other negative situations that addiction causes.

Do not only focus on the circumstances and problems as a result of your addiction, as focusing in on the negative aspects of the past can make you feel depressed and hopeless. Instead, embrace your future and recovery. Focus on the great things that are sure to materialize when you have recovered from addiction. At Drug Rehab St. Louis we will guide you to embrace your new opportunities for a new, brighter future. A new life fulfilling past forgotten goals and dreams in your new drug-free lifestyle. You will feel better physically, have more energy and enthusiasm, have greater success financially, have lasting relationships, be more productive overall, and have time to enjoy and experience new hobbies and recreation. Taking the time to list out these goals can keep you motivated during the rehab process.

Long Term Treatment Plan

At Drug Rehabilitation Facility St. Louis we have learned that the number one factor in determining success is whether the individual has truly overcome their addiction. Success can only be determined by the patient's belief in their ability to stay drug free. Short term treatment programs typically fall short of this goal.

We know that it is crucial not to be under time restraints when in rehab. The time that you stay in treatment can create a lifetime of sobriety, it is well worth the investment of whatever time that it requires. We find the underlying issues that that most likely are at the root of the addiction. We will help you to repair the problems that you have caused in your life so that you are not filled with regret. You will learn life skills, coping skills and relapse prevention techniques so that you are not only sober when when you complete treatment, but know how to stay clean and sober for the rest of your life. We know that you want a drug free life and we are here to provide you a way to achieve it.

Relapse Prevention

Although the only person who can change you is you. At Drug Rehab Center St. Louis it is extremely helpful to be immersed in a strong support network to help you succeed. Therefore, hold onto the relationships in your life that are supportive and positive. On the other hand, be cautious about maintaining the unhealthy relationships in your life, like past friends that continue to use drugs, or relationships with people that make you feel incapable or inadequate.

Detox is only the first step in a long process of recovery at Drug Rehabilitation Program St. Louis; But will also help you to learn the the things that trigger your addiction. Stress, anxiety, fear, deficiencies in confidence etc. are all triggers for substance abuse. Practicing healthy relapse prevention skills will help you to push away and disregard the urge to fall back into addictive behaviors. Our facility activities include nutrition, exercise, cognitive education therapy, drug education, life skills, coping skills, trigger and relapse prevention education and training.

If you have made the decision that now is time to make a change call us at Drug Treatment Program St. Louis and we will help you to make that change. Call (636) 489-1740