{"id":9832,"date":"2023-04-07T17:43:44","date_gmt":"2023-04-07T17:43:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/?p=9832"},"modified":"2023-04-13T17:45:10","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T17:45:10","slug":"addiction-treatment-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/addiction\/detox\/addiction-treatment-process\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the First Step in the Addiction Treatment Process?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"content_title\" class=\"editable string standard-field\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8330\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AdobeStock_79037870-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Drug and Alcohol Detox\" width=\"2880\" height=\"1923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AdobeStock_79037870-scaled.jpeg 2880w, https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AdobeStock_79037870-1280x855.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AdobeStock_79037870-980x654.jpeg 980w, https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AdobeStock_79037870-480x321.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2880px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"content_body\" class=\"editable html standard-field\">\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve agreed to treatment, the unknown of what&#8217;s going to happen next can feel overwhelming. To help you have a better idea of what to expect, we&#8217;ll dive into the first step of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK64208\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">addiction treatment<\/a>\u00a0that helps set you up for a successful recovery,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/treatment-programs\/medical-detox\/\">medical detox<\/a>. Medical detox, or medication-assisted treatment (MAT), is a combination of mental health support and the administration of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/drugs\/information-drug-class\/information-about-medication-assisted-treatment-mat\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FDA-approved medication<\/a>\u00a0to address withdrawal symptoms.<\/p>\n<h2>Modern Detox Makes Starting Safer and More Comfortable<\/h2>\n<p>The withdrawal symptoms experienced during detox will vary in severity and frequency based on several factors, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Substance being abused<\/li>\n<li>Quantity consumed and how often<\/li>\n<li>How long the abuse has been happening<\/li>\n<li>Personal health and genetic makeup<\/li>\n<li>Co-occurring mental illness such as PTSD or anxiety disorders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Due to the dynamic nature of detox, it takes a dedicated and experienced team to guide you through in the safest and most comfortable way possible. Physical symptoms such as aches, tremors, or digestive issues can be addressed with medication.<\/p>\n<p>Psychological symptoms such as anxiety and paranoia are handled by a licensed mental health expert who, along with administered medication, will be available at all times. The process can take 1-2 weeks, but typically ends in around 10 days before you transition to the next step.<\/p>\n<h2>What&#8217;s the Next Phase of Treatment?<\/h2>\n<p>While medical detox is ideal for safely navigating withdrawals, the reason today&#8217;s detox is more effective is that it focuses on relapse prevention during what was previously one of the hardest parts of recovery. Now that you&#8217;ve safely achieved sobriety, you can focus solely on healing and using every ounce of support around you whenever you need it. You&#8217;ll either transition into inpatient or outpatient rehab, where you live on-campus or visit for appointments during treatment respectively.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll work closely with counselors, mentors, psychologists, and coaches that specialize in helping you in various parts of your journey. If you&#8217;re looking to start or change your career path after treatment, you can spend time with job coaches learning interpersonal skills and building a resume. Spiritual counselors and places of worship are also commonly found at treatment facilities for those seeking devotion.<\/p>\n<p>Recovery is a truly unique journey for everyone, and having the proper support is crucial in the early stages of treatment. You&#8217;ll likely feel emotionally vulnerable as you work through the various driving forces behind your addictive behavior. From previous traumas to current stressors in your daily life, you&#8217;d be surprised at how easily something can trigger substance use when you&#8217;re addicted.<\/p>\n<h2>Start Your Treatment Today at ARC<\/h2>\n<p>Our team at America&#8217;s Rehab Campus is made up of world-class clinicians, compassionate care staff, and mentors who have intimate experience with addiction and recovery. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, take a moment and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/contact-us\/\">contact an ARC team member<\/a>\u00a0to discuss your situation and find the best option for your recovery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Once you&#8217;ve agreed to treatment, the unknown of what&#8217;s going to happen next can feel overwhelming. To help you have a better idea of what to expect, we&#8217;ll dive into the first step of\u00a0addiction treatment\u00a0that helps set you up for a successful recovery,\u00a0medical detox. 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