Residential treatment can help people with addiction regain stability and productivity at work and within their family and community. Many individuals who complete rehab and post-rehab activities stop using addictive substances and reduce their likelihood of engaging in criminal activity.
Rehab can help people manage addiction successfully and regain control of their lives. However, addiction can be chronic, meaning it is possible to experience relapse. Individuals who go through detox, complete rehab, and participate in 12-step or other post-treatment programs are less likely to relapse than people who skip treatment or leave rehab early.
Prolonged drug use can affect the brain’s structure and function and also have a significant impact on a person's behavior. These changes can persist long after an individual stops using drugs and are a big reason people relapse after abstaining for a long time, despite understanding the damaging effects of the substance they use. [rtc_widget_right]
Just as symptoms of other chronic issues can come back after treatment, individuals with addiction may experience cravings and relapse even after completing rehab.
Rehab centers provide a wide variety of treatments to people with addiction. However, no single treatment is suitable for everyone. A person’s therapeutic program is often unique and depends on the type of substance used as well as the individual's physical, emotional, and mental health. In many cases, your treatment team will match the therapeutic environment and services to your needs. When treatment is tailored to the person in therapy, and when that person is fully invested and engaged, treatment can be at its most effective.
As relapse is possible even after rehab, some people may be concerned about getting stuck in the revolving door of going to rehab, relapsing, and going back. This cycle can cause significant financial issues as well as loss of social support and hope of overcoming addiction.
If you experience relapse, it is important to remember addiction rarely disappears overnight. Successful long-term treatment typically requires continual assessment and modification of the therapeutic approaches in use.
There are also several steps you can take to maximize your chances of long-term recovery.
People who plan, follow the steps to recovery, and maintain a positive attitude can still relapse, but they are also more likely to achieve sobriety on their second attempt.
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