Define 5 stages of addiction treatment in cooperation with the family

The “National Rehabilitation” monitors 8 behaviors that reveal the addicted person

The National Rehabilitation Center identified five stages of addiction treatment, pointing out that there are eight behaviors that begin to appear on the addicted person, calling on the families of addicted patients to be convinced that addiction is just a chronic disease that can be treated just like other diseases, and that relapse is possible, so you should not despair, And continue treatment, in pursuit of a full recovery, stressing the importance of families continuing to provide love and appropriate attention to patients, and maintain love for the patient, whatever the situation, warning against dealing with patients as criminals, as they are just patients who need support to overcome this disease.

In detail, the center stated that the stages of addiction treatment include comprehensive evaluation, treatment plan development, reassessment, detoxification, treatment and rehabilitation in the internal departments, follow-up of treatment and rehabilitation in the outpatient clinic, maintenance of results and prevention of relapse.

He pointed out that there are a number of symptoms that begin to appear gradually during the addiction stage, and they are called “addictive behaviors”, including the feeling of wanting to use the substance regularly (up to daily use or several times per day), failure in attempts to stop using, and keenness to Possession of a sufficient amount of the drug, and wasting money in order to obtain the drug, despite its high price.

He explained that addictive behaviors include dangerous and illegal actions and behaviors, which a person does not usually do, with the aim of obtaining drugs, including theft, feeling the need for the drug, to be able to face daily problems, endangering oneself and others due to the effect of the drug, and driving a car. Under the influence of drugs, in addition to wasting time concentrating on providing the drug and using it in the right place, and concealing the reality of its abuse from family, friends and security men.

The center stressed that addiction treatment is successful and effective, and treatment varies according to the patient’s condition, as all pathological aspects must be covered, physical, psychological, behavioral, social and life skills, which may require the patient to need several treatment courses to ensure success, so it is necessary to complete the prescribed period of treatment, and adhere to the plan. Therapeutic, to ensure efficacy and give the best results.

The National Rehabilitation Center divided treatment programs into two types, the first for the treatment of non-resident patients, and the second for in-patients, noting that the non-resident patients treatment programs include the assessment clinic, the relapse prevention program “Matrix”, the follow-up program, and the 12-step program, whereby During the evaluation process, forming a successful therapeutic relationship with the patient, obtaining an integrated medical history for the patient, including addiction problems, and any other psychological or medical problems associated with addiction, evaluating the patient’s family and social status, as well as evaluating the presence of legal or financial problems that may interfere with the treatment process For the patient, and develop an integrated treatment plan for the patient, based on the evaluations of the treatment team.

He pointed out that the "Matrix" program is a multi-faceted program of treatment approaches that complement each other, which in its entirety represents an integrated treatment experience to help patients on the path to recovery from preventing relapses, through cognitive behavioral therapy, relapse prevention, motivational interviews, and psychological educational information, Participation in the 12-step program.

He added that the 12-step sessions are held once a week, and each session lasts one hour, during which a recovering patient is asked to lead the group, and the rest of the group members share one of his life stories, with regard to the follow-up program for patients who cannot be integrated into the “Matrix” program or the 12 program. Step, where they are examined individually by the medical team.

The center explained that the inpatient treatment program includes the detoxification department, the relapse prevention program for voluntary patients, the involuntary incentive program, in addition to the comorbidity program for women, noting that detoxification is a set of medical interventions aimed at controlling cases of infection. Acute poisoning and withdrawal symptoms, to reduce the physical harm caused by the use of psychotropic substances.

He pointed out that the process of detoxification is a process that consists of three components, including evaluation and stabilization of the patient's condition, then preparing him to enter the treatment phase, and the duration of the program is five days to two weeks, depending on the patient's condition, and detoxification alone is not considered sufficient for treatment and rehabilitation of psychotropic substance abuse disorders. .

• «National Rehabilitation»: Addiction is just a chronic disease that can be treated just like other diseases.

• 3 stages set by the National Rehabilitation Center to remove toxicity from the addict's body.

Treating female patients

The National Rehabilitation Center confirmed that it has reciprocal response treatment services for the abuse of psychotropic substances in women, indicating that what is meant by “reciprocal response” is a safe and supportive environment for women, based on trust and relationship building, and curricula based on theories that fit the psychological and social needs of women.

The center indicated that the period of internal treatment for women is not less than four weeks, and between three and six months for outpatients, but it encourages spending longer periods of stay, or a greater number of appointments to receive treatment, because this is linked to better treatment results, pointing to the existence of later care. And it continues through different ways, in an individual or group setting, through direct meetings or over the phone, through regular or irregular sessions, according to the patient’s need.

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