(HealthNewsDigest.com) – That you have decided to go to rehab is a huge step. Not many people have the courage to recognize their addiction problems and seek help. Consider yourself lucky for two reasons;
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You’re taking steps to avoid drug-related death – More than 17,000 drug-related deaths are reported in the U.S. each year according to a CDC which works out to around 114 lives lost per day. Auspicious rehab time will ensure that you don’t become the next victim.
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You’re guaranteed the best treatment possible – A Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration survey conducted in 2013 found that of 24 million people struggling with substance abuse each year, only 2.5 million (around 10%) get the necessary help. Joining rehab puts you among the lucky 10%.
Unfortunately, the decision to seek help is just the first step in a long journey. The following are seven facts about life in rehab to help you mentally prepare for the rest of the journey.
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It’s going to cost, sometimes a lot
You’ll get more details about the payment plans once you make contact with the specific facility. But, in general, you can expect to pay a few hundred dollars each week at the lower end and up to a few thousand per day at high-end facilities.
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It feels like a house arrest
You’ll be told when to wake up when to eat, what to eat when to go to bed when to get out of the facility, when to come back, and so forth. At times it feels like imprisonment. The faster you get over that feeling, the better for you.
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You’ll be there for a while
Some people stay in rehab for more than six months. This often worsens the first two points – costs can quickly accumulate as the loneliness that arises from seclusion also becomes stronger. Be prepared for this too.
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You’re treated by former addicts
If you were hoping for something different, get over it quickly. The majority of people who work in rehabs are former addicts themselves. They are usually very nice people though as most of them are focused on giving back to the community.
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Sometimes it gets uncomfortable
A time comes, for example, when patients have to share their story with others, there’s usually also role-playing in groups, and then you also will at some point have to open up to a therapist. All of these can be new experiences.
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Leaving feels strange
Not unlike when one leaves prison after a long time, leaving a rehab facility feels rather strange. You might even loathe the outside world initially, fearing that you might relapse. But, you get used to it after some time.
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Success is a real possibility
The majority of people who despise rehab do so because they’ve heard many stories on how rehab doesn’t work. That’s completely untrue. While relapses happen, anyone who stays the full course at a rehab facility is guaranteed significant benefits.
Now, You’re In the know
If you or a loved one is planning to get into rehab, keep these seven points in mind so that you go in knowing what to expect.