Louisville Meth Addiction Rehab
Methamphetamine (meth) is an illegal and extremely addictive stimulant commonly abused in the United States, and its use can lead to dependence and meth addiction. Louisville meth addiction rehab centers help to rid individuals of their meth addiction.
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Treatment Options for Meth Addiction
Meth addiction is, like all drug addictions, a complex problem that is difficult to treat successfully. The first mode of treatment for meth addiction is to help the addict to safely withdraw from the drug in a process called medical detox. After withdrawal is completed treatment options include cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management intervention, and individual and group counseling. These options are often supplemented by medications to assist with withdrawal symptoms, reduce cravings, and to address mental health issues often associated with drug addictions. These can include depression, anxiety, paranoia, schizophrenia, and post-traumatic stress. Addictions are also common in people who have suffered physical, mental, or sexual abuse as children, and successful treatment of the meth addiction needs to include treatments for these issues.
In most cases treatment is carried out in a residential rehab setting to enable the addict to concentrate fully on their recovery. After the period in rehab is complete, treatment often continues on an outpatient basis. Psychotherapy and treatment for any related mental health disorders may continue for many months or even years after the patient has completed their residential period in rehab.
Addiction Aftercare
Methamphetamines are highly addictive and the chance of relapse is high since there are no specific medications that reduce the abuse of methamphetamines or that ensure continued abstinence. Therefore, one of the main features of care after rehab is encouragement to take part in non-drug related activities that will teach the person in recovery how to live a life that does not include drug-taking. The recovering meth addict is also encouraged to join a 12-step program, Sober Living, or SMART Recovery to obtain continuing peer support and training in the skills required to stay away from drugs for the long term. Other therapies may be suggested, including art therapy, music therapy, and therapies using animals, such as equine therapy.
Take the steps needed to enter into recovery by calling Louisville addiction recovery centers. You can also visit your local Narcotics Anonymous (http://www.usrecovery.info/NA/Kentucky.htm) for more support.