Detoxification, also known as "detoxification" is a generic term for medical treatment and psychotherapy for the abuse of psychoactive substances such as alcohol, drugs and illicit drugs such as heroin, cocaine or amphetamines.
Many detoxification programs designed to teach the various methods cooping patients in a drug free environment. The twelve-step programs encourage addicts famous not only for drinking alcohol or using other drugs to stop but to self-examine and change habits related to addiction. Many programs emphasize that recovery is an ongoing process that never stops. Legal drugs "such as alcohol, complete abstention instead of moderation - which could lead to relapse - is encouraged. If moderation is achievable by individuals with a history of violence remains a controversial issue, but a difficult task for all addicts.
There are many programs that provide drug treatment, including: outpatient, residential treatment (patients), extended care centers, local support groups and halfway houses.
Rehabilitation of drug addicts is part of the criminal justice system. Those convicted of minor offenses related to drugs can be sentenced to rehabilitation instead of prison, convicted for driving under the influence of alcohol are required to attend meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Labels: alcohol rehab, Rehabilitation of drug and alcohol
