Drug Rehabilitation - Best Cures

Drug addiction has been with man for centuries now.
By: Luis Perdomo
 
Sept. 10, 2010 - PRLog -- Drug addiction has been with man for centuries now. And for centuries man has been trying to get rid of addiction. Various methods have been adopted with varying degrees of success.

A century ago an addict would have been forcibly admitted to a sanatorium, confined to his room, physically deprived of drugs and supervised thoroughly till his habit dropped. Admittedly a crude method but it worked for some. At that time it was considered the best way to get a person to drop his addiction to alcohol or drugs.

As science developed on the medical and psychological fronts, newer methods were adopted and incorporated in the treatment process.

Alcoholics anonymous came up with their own 12 point program and this was considered one of the best cures for alcoholism and addiction to drugs. It was and still remains popular as a means of treatment.

Christian organizations set up their own drug rehabilitation centers. Their stand was that a person turned to drugs as he had no spiritual guidance in life, no will, no beliefs. Spiritually speaking there was a vacuum in him which led "evil spirits" to occupy his soul. Through spiritual and faith based teachings Christian rehabs sought to free the addict of his addiction. Their success rate has led to their popularity and this form of treatment is still sought after by many. Some question its effectiveness and some its ethics of imposing a dogmatic theory.

Some drug rehabilitation centers went the Eastern esotheric philosophies way, seeking to incorporate Reiki, acupressure, meditation, yoga and similar techniques as a way to get the mind of the patient to control his body and his thoughts and wean him away from drugs. These therapies worked and are highly acclaimed.

Transformational holistic drug rehabs sought to change the mindset and behavior and attitudes of the addict into a more positive direction.

Some drug rehabilitation centers lay more stress on relapse prevention as a means to handle life after drug rehabs. This is also voted as one of the best methods to have been developed to fight addiction.

Be one with Nature. This is what naturopaths declare. Their method consists of ridding the body of toxins through fastings, hot water baths, enemas and a very controlled diet of natural herbs and vegetables and fruits while staying in a retreat that is tranquil.

And pharmacologists are not far behind. Several drugs have been developed that help an addict reduce his cravings without disturbing his normal routine life.

The latest to get on the bandwagon are the internet based counselors and therapists and people who have published books on self help in combating drug addiction. It does take strong will power to follow the routines suggested and this may be best for some people.

But the best cure is when the addict himself makes a resolution to quit and call it quits for ever. The finest drug rehab exists within himself. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ff5aLBuLRpU



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