If you’re unfamiliar with how drug and alcohol addictions are treated, you might be a little puzzled by how the whole process works. You’ve probably heard of detox, but what does that mean exactly? Can you go to rehab, or do you have to detox before rehab in Boca? What happens in rehab, and do you (or your loved one) really need to go?
Although each detox facility and rehab may be different in terms of amenities and the different disorders that they treat, the process of helping someone get and stay clean and sober is pretty much the same. Some with substance use disorders need to go through withdrawal after their last drink or drug under medical supervision, but not everyone does.Â
Rehab has several different levels of care, some highly structured and others available after school, at night, and on the weekends. While some people with drug or alcohol addictions need to go through each level of care, starting with the most structured living at a residential treatment facility, others can start at a lower level.
In general, the longer the period of time and the more heavily you’ve been using your substance of choice, the more care you’ll need to ensure you don’t relapse and keep moving forward on your recovery journey.Â