Thursday, May 19, 2011

Embracing Renewed Life After Addiction

Every night has a silver lining in the form of day; similarly every scary or fearful experience ends one day. Nothing in this world lasts forever. This is the perpetual rule of universe that everything changes. Nothing remains forever. Change is consistent be it in nature, life, relations, mind; everything around us changes. Many changes are expected whereas some are unexpected. Where expected changes are welcomed; changes, which are unexpected, are not really accepted with an open heart.

Different people have different attitude towards facing such changes. Some may face and embrace these changes bravely and effectively whereas some may not. They may find it difficult to mold themselves according to the present situation. Consciously or unconsciously they fall into the traps of situations and get addicted to various habits which may not be really constructive or which may destroy the life. Such dangerous habits are called addiction. The dictionary meaning of this word itself describes the negative aspect related to it. The meaning says abnormal craving for some substance or being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming. Everything in moderation is fine but when the limits are crossed, things turn dangerous or even life threatening. Alcohol addiction, addiction to narcotic drugs is one such example of dangerous habits.

As it is said earlier that change is the only consistent aspect in our life, drug rehab come to change the life for the addicts. In the initial phase of recovery treatment the addiction initially only observed and then the personalized recovery program is planned. If required the sedations are given, sometimes the tranquilizers are also used in the treatment. An appropriate drying out period is stipulated for every patient. Many times hallucinations occur as a result of withdrawal, for treating them, the patients are required to be in hospital. Every individual responds to the treatment in different way as the body type and individual requirement differ from one another.

Treatment is also administered in the un- orderly manner to get the best result. Hence it becomes very important to keenly observe the addiction on individual basis and chalk out the recovery treatment plan. There are out- patients wards which help in curing the moderate addiction. Here the patient is required to take seating with the clinical expert and with the help of therapy as well as medicines the recovery is achieved. Getting admitted into the rehab is for those who have higher degree of addiction.

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