Inpatient drug rehab is one of the most common forms of addiction treatment in the country, and it has helped thousands of individuals both obtain and maintain long-term sobriety. This specific form of drug rehab has been one of the leading forms of care for individuals struggling with addiction because of its renowned effectiveness. For someone who is looking into attending an inpatient drug rehab center, he or she might have numerous questions regarding what their experience will be like, and what inpatient drug rehab is like as a whole. This is extremely common, and prior to entering into one, it is important that an individual knows what an inpatient drug rehab center is like.
What To Expect at an Inpatient Drug Rehab Center
Despite the notoriety of inpatient drug rehab centers, many individuals are still naturally wary of what to expect if they were to attend one. Inpatient drug rehab is a carefully structured environment, and within this environment, individuals who are attending this form of drug rehab can expect the following:
• Detox – Since most individuals who enter into an inpatient drug rehab center are physically dependent on their drug of choice, it is to be expected that an inpatient drug rehab center will have detox options that can help cleanse the individual’s system of drugs. In this setting, however, there is an additional medical staff who can help assist with this process of detox, which is considered an added bonus.
• Medication management – It is likely that individuals will receive some form of medication while in inpatient drug rehab (or need to continue medication), however considering the circumstances of their addictive nature, the administration of this medication will be conducted by the staff and managed very closely.
• Controlled environment – In most inpatient drug rehab centers, the overall environment is extremely controlled in the sense that cell phones, computers and other forms of external communication are restricted. Inpatient drug rehab centers do this intentionally to help provide patients will as little distraction from the outside world as possible.
• Therapy – Therapy is the number one component of an inpatient drug rehab center, and it is designed to help patients overcome the many psychological struggles that accompany their addiction. This means that while staying at an inpatient drug rehab center, individuals will be subject to engaging in therapeutic activities such as morning process groups, experiential activities, group and individual therapy and more.
At an inpatient drug rehab center, individuals should expect to undergo a great deal of therapy, experience the detox process, adjust to a more controlled setting with a heightened sense of structure, and have their medications managed by the staff. In addition, individuals at an inpatient drug rehab center should also know that while their environment is tightly controlled, that they will still be able to do things such as communicate with their families, spend time outdoors, socialize with other patients and much more. While inpatient drug rehab is highly structured, it is also a caring, supportive and encouraging environment that continually pushes individuals to achieve their goal of obtaining sobriety.
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Paul Alexander is the CEO, President & Founder of Northbound Treatment Network in Newport Beach, California. He believes wholeheartedly in transformational leadership, organizational health and effective, fully integrated substance use disorder and mental health treatment. With over 27 years of experience in behavioral healthcare, Paul has extensive knowledge of “in vivo” treatment modalities, clinical development, operations, strategy, marketing and financial planning. He has been widely recognized for his development of collegiate-based residential treatment programs for students in recovery and authored a research study at The University of California confirming this modality’s effectiveness.
Paul’s comprehensive professional experience, willingness to innovate, and emphasis on organizational health are vital factors in Northbound’s continued success. Paul received his Certified Addiction Treatment Specialist training at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, CA, and was awarded Outstanding Alumni Service Award in 2002. Paul holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology, Law and Society, Summa Cum Laude, from University of California, Irvine, and a Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola Law School of Los Angeles. Paul currently serves on The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) board. In addition, he serves on The Family Recovery Foundation board and The CarePossible board in Orange County; both organizations are committed to raising funds for family recovery and treatment for former military personnel. Paul is in recovery himself and lives in Orange County with his wife Silvana and his two young sons, Noah and Dean.
