The Road Out Blog

I very often hear this question from people seeking detox rehab treatment for themselves or loved ones. Where is your program? How far away is the center from my home?  We do, in fact work with many centers located around the country, (and around the world).

While it is impossible to have addiction treatment center, in every community, surprisingly, it might not even be a good idea.

Drug addiction is a complex issue which involves the addict both physically, emotionally and mentally. Ending the use of a substance which has been in the system for many years can be a real shock to the body. Withdrawal reactions occur which can be both unexpected and surprisingly strong. Even in a professional and competent detox rehab center, the dependant person must go through changes that are unnerving and unpleasant.

All drugs of abuse, but especially the more addictive drugs set up in the mind of the addict an entirely new set of priorities, desires and very selective attention spans. While a normal person is alert to responsibilities and required activities, even as basic and eating and sleeping, the addict is following another set of commands

The drug addict is running on automatic, in a very real way. What you say and what they hear is not the same. Normal communications are filtered through the altered perceptions of the drug haze and come out differently, sometimes completely different.