A Dignified Approach To Substance Abuse

We’ve all read about the substance abuse and drug rehab stints of celebrities like Lindsey Lohan and Britney Spears. Most of us are tired of hearing about it, in fact. That’s a shame, really. Substance abuse - whether it’s drugs or alcohol, is a major problem and really does deserve more attention than it gets. Contrary to any reports that claim that drug abuse and alcoholism is not getting worse, the reality in most neighborhoods across this country is that kids are getting involved with drugs and drinking at younger and younger ages. Anyone who has read my blog for any length of time knows that one of my children has been in recovery for over three years. I have experience with drug abuse and rehab that I’d rather have just avoided.

Before my son entered drug rehab, he was tested for drugs in his system. He was required to be clean for the week prior to entering the facility. That struck me as odd, given the difficulty in getting clean and staying clean in the beginning. I’m sure it had to do with proving that he was committed to the recovery process but it sure would have been good if there had been a detox program in place.

I’ve just read over the site for Summer House in Miami, Florida. Summer House is a detox facility that focuses on a dignified approach to aiding the addict in those first very difficult days and weeks. Rather than treating the addict with a cold, sterile environment and simply observing the “cold turkey” process, Summer House provides as much comfort, both physically and emotionally, as possible to help the addict through the detoxification process. From acupuncture to massage therapy, Summer House focuses on the best interest of the client

I know this may seem controversial as an approach, but when you consider that any type of drug rehab has pretty low success rates, you can’t help but wonder if a different approach may work. Some believe that you have to feel the pain and harsh reality of detoxifying; Summer House believes that there is no reason to be miserable while trying to make your life better. By bringing comfort to addicts during this most difficult phase of recovery, Summer House hopes to lay a foundation of good health and well-being that the recovering addict or alcoholic will commit to maintaining for life. With over 10 years of experience in detoxification, Summer House will administer proven medications to ease the withdrawal symptoms and wean the addict from these medications slowly over time. At the end of treatment, each client is given special amino acid supplements so they may continue on with their drug rehab in the most healthy way.

My only personal experience with breaking an addiction is cigarettes. I still remember the fear I had in the weeks leading up to my quit date. I was afraid of being without my best friend and I was afraid of the misery of quitting. I know how important the comfort of my family was at that time and I imagine that many addicts would be more inclined to succeed in those initial weeks with the kind of support and dignity that Summer House provides. Fear of discomfort is a primary stumbling block to getting clean; Summer House addresses that fear by providing comfort at the most important time in a recovering addicts treatment.

From what I’ve read at the Summer House website, this program works in conjunction with most other drug rehab programs like 12-step fellowships. Summer House is a dignified and compassionate first step in reclaiming a life that had been lost to addiction. If you or someone you love suffers from addiction, please contact Summer House via their toll free number, their live online help or their online contact form for more information. Please take the first step.

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