Do I Need Inpatient Opiate Rehab?

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This question is confusing to most addicts. There are many concerns, fears, and excuses that cause an addict to procrastinate when trying to make this decision. The fear of withdrawals, unknown physical and psychological side effects, or factors such as finances, social relationships, and employment compounds the confusion and many addicts tend to find these fears compelling enough to avoid seeking inpatient opiate rehab treatment. This is the wrong attitude however, because while many negative factors can be associated with opiate abuse, when the addict’s daily life begins to suffer from any one of them, inpatient opiate rehab should be considered when outpatient programs are insufficient. Inpatient opiate rehab has been proven to provide the greatest chance of a successful recovery from opiate abuse because it is designed to address the many needs of each patient based on their individual circumstances.

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Asking yourself if you need help is just the beginning. If the answer is yes, you will have to decide what kind of treatment is best for you.

A safe detox, in a medical facility, is recommended for long term abusers and those addicts that abuse regularly, or in high doses. These people suffer withdrawal symptoms ranging from minor to severe and clinicians are trained to provide the proper assistance, counseling, and medications to support the addict during this time of distress. Addicts, who fear these symptoms or the effects of abstinence, are encouraged to participate in an inpatient opiate rehab that can assure them that this process can be accomplished safely, quickly, and more comfortably, with the help of professionals who are experienced in this type of treatment. The main steps involved in an inpatient opiate rehab are detox and stabilization. These important events take some time to accomplish and inpatient opiate rehab provides the safe, clean, and stable environment for the addict to recover in and remain abstinent. “Research indicates that most addicted individuals need at least 3 months in treatment to significantly reduce or stop their drug use and that the best outcomes occur with longer durations of treatment.” (National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2012)

Short term inpatient opiate rehab may prove adequate for the permanent recovery of some addicts, but for those who continue to relapse, long term treatment is advisable. This treatment is more intense and the time in forced sobriety allows the addict to adjust while being secluded from outside stress factors. Some cases may involve life-threatening circumstances where addicts are advised to seek inpatient opiate rehab treatment when there is an existence of co-addictions, co-disorders, or other physical impairments. “Addicts neglect their health and safety for many reasons, including a tendency to ignore pain and other normal physical warning signals. The use of intravenous needles can lead to infectious disease, and an overdose, especially taken intravenously, often causes respiratory arrest and death.” (Harvard Health Publications, 2004) When psychological effects are negative and impairments to emotional stability and decision making occur, inpatient opiate rehab will enable the addict to regain clarity and the ability to make right decisions, while redeveloping key life skills to cope in a permanently sober life.


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