The Factors Affecting Success in Beating Substance Abuse in Rehabilitation
The first step in substance abuse rehabilitation is to make sure the addict enters a long term rehabilitation programme. Once a person has entered treatment, it is of the utmost importance for them to remain there and maintain sobriety. The success rate of rehab programmes differ due to many different factors affecting them. The type of drug and the amount of time a person has been using is affects a successful recovery.
Wealth/rehabilitation
Wealth is also a contributing factor. It affects the choice of drug a person chooses to use and the amount of time they are able to sustain their drug use. Having superfluous money available means people are led to experiment with drugs in order to find an outlet for their money and time. However, those with very little money turn to drugs as they have no alternative route of entertainment. It is a result of the poverty they are living in. When referring to rehabilitation it has shown that generally wealthier individuals have been more able to sustain a sober life. They can afford to put their working lives on hold for as long as they may need and focus wholly on their recovery.
State of health
A disease often associated with drug abuse is HIV. Those who have entered treatment with substance abuse problems and have been diagnosed as HIV positive tend to list the disease as the most pressing issue in their life. There are extra emotional and psychological problems that need to be dealt with before substance abuse is even approached. Also, due to the individual’s health condition, less time may be available to focus on recovery due to doctor’s appointments or other related issues. HIV is just one example of chronic illness’ that may impede an addict’s recovery process.
An addict’s personality
A person’s personality and certain characteristics will affect how they respond to treatment and their ability to achieve sobriety. If a person has self-efficacy and had a high perception of their abilities in the past, they will find it easier to stick to the programme. They will and be more appreciative and open to the help they are receiving. Most current drug addicts have low self-esteem, hence their addiction
Support systems during and after rehabilitation
At home, if the person receiving treatment has a support system there is a far higher chance of success. This can be because the addict returns home after treatment and receives the attention and encouragement necessary to avoid relapse. Additionally, finding support from people in the programme is important. For instance, Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous can also be hugely beneficial to one’s recovery. Having someone provide encouragement who has experienced similar hardships to the person in question has proved to be greatly beneficial.
In order to sufficiently treat a person with an addiction and substance abuse problem, all of factors must be considered to help the individual lead a happy healthy life.
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