Seeking detox and rehab treatment is an excellent first step in the sobriety journey. Detox sets you up to be able to recover fully but ridding your body of the toxins from drugs and alcohol. However, telling friends and family that you’re attending addiction treatment is often the most intimidating part. Whether your loved ones have expressed concerns or not, they should be happy and proud of you for choosing to recover.
Understanding Your Fear
Being nervous or even scared to tell loved ones you’re going to detox and rehab is completely normal. Society has placed a stigma around addiction and treatment. Breaking this stigma starts with language. Let them know that you’re struggling with the mental health condition that is substance use disorder, and that you would really like their support. Let them know that you’re nervous to have the conversation, and ask that they respond with compassion. In the end, your loved ones will be proud of you for choosing to seek help.
What to Expect in Detox & Rehab
Knowing what to expect out of detox and rehab can make this conversation easier on everyone. For example, at Solution Based Treatment we only do medically supervised programs – which is the safest method of recovery. Let your loved ones know that you’re going to be in safe hands with licensed therapists and board certified doctors.
Detox typically takes between one to two weeks to complete, depending on the substance(s) used and how long they’ve been consumed. Once detox is completed, clients must go into a residential rehab program. Not entering an inpatient rehab after detox leaves clients dangerously at risk of relapse and overdose. When telling your loved ones that you’re attending treatment, let them know where you’re going and for how long.
Don’t Let Nerves Hold You Back from Detoxing
If you or a loved one is in need of detox and rehab for addiction treatment, don’t let the fear of the unknown hold you back. It’s alright to be nervous, but don’t let those nerves deter you from a sober, healthier future. We understand that making that first call is intimidating, which is why our admissions team is around 24/7 to welcome you to our program with compassion. At Solution Based Treatment we offer detox, residential rehab, as well as intensive outpatient treatment and partial hospitalization programs so that you can get the full continuum of care. Give us a call today and start your brighter future.
About Solution Based Treatment
Solution Based Treatment is a national leader in detox and rehab programs. We offer inpatient medical detox, substance rehab, intensive outpatient programs, partial hospitalization programs, faith-based recovery, and sober living options. We maintain a 2:1 client to staff ratio to offer the best support possible to our patients within upscale living environments. At Solution Based Treatment, we support better living for brighter futures, all starting with our detox and rehab services. For more information visit our website at solutionbasedtreatment.com or give us a call at (833) 999-1941.