What is Short-Term Drug Rehabilitation in Long Beach
A short term drug and alcohol rehab program is is designed for short term substance users or abuser's that desire to stop using but are having some difficulty doing so. When you use alcohol or drugs that are addicting even for a short duration of time you can get addicted. Drug addiction reveals itself when you make the decision to stop using the substance but you are unable to due to physical and/or psychological withdrawal symptoms. If you use an addictive substance such as methamphetamine crack, heroin, oxycontin, rohypnol, hydrocodone or various other potentially addictive substances for even a short amount of time you may find it difficult to stop on your own without help. If this is the case, a short term drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility in Long Beach could be the appropriate choice.
When you quit addictive substances cold turkey you may develop physical effects known as withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal symptoms will result in both physical and psychological discomforts such as shakiness, weakness, craving, clammy skin, feeling cold, sweating, watery eyes, agitation, irritability, excitability, delirium, restlessness, depression, hallucinations, paranoia, severe anxiety and more. Withdrawal symptoms can induce urges to keep using the drug to alleviate the symptoms even though you really desire to discontinue taking the drug. If this describes the situation that you find yourself in, you could benefit from the assistance of a short term drug and alcohol rehabilitation program.
The first step of a short term rehab program for addiction is detox. Medical detoxification is a process that works to manage withdrawal symptoms with medications made to gently and safely get you off the substance. After detoxification is complete, you will receive psychological support and counseling to help you strengthen your recovery so that you can live a substance free life. A short term treatment program in Long Beach, WA is usually only 28 to 30 days in length and the end results can last a lifetime.
If you need help for a loved one but don't know where to start, call 1-877-882-9275 and speak with a registered addiction specialist. Whether your loved one is ready to go to treatment or you need to do a family intervention, we can help you with whatever you need to get your loved one help.
