The role of addiction rehab in Michigan in making lives happier for addicts

Oct. 15, 2010 - PRLog -- Detroit is one of the best known cities of Michigan, the 26th state of the US and the land of Great Lakes and natural scenic wonders. There are lakes everywhere and one can always get to a lake by traveling only 6 miles. They are so easily accessible. More accessible are drugs which are now everywhere and addicts have mushroomed in this haven of peace necessitating setting up of addiction rehabs. Detroit was the automobile capital of the world with innovations in technology and revolutionary manufacturing techniques. Similarly Michigan rehabs are introducing newer neuroscience based technologies to sustain recoveries.

The traditional beliefs in rehab are that an addict has to undergo detox followed by therapies. Therapies are complicated and involved processes where a counselor or counselors interact with the client to first help him get rid of the negative thoughts such as guilt, shame, fear and loneliness and then instill in him positive motivational thoughts which will lead to more involvement with life and participation in this renewed life with zest and vigor. Social skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills and self management skills are taught as a matter of course so that the recovered person is fully capable and empowered to live life with full control. A generous does of spirituality—Christian or simply holistic meditation practice is also involved to make him strong of soul and spirit.

It is well known that addiction results due to changes in brain chemistry which are responsible for the post acute withdrawal symptoms which lead an addict to relapse and go deeper and deeper into addiction. Neuroscience has developed techniques and use of amino acids, drugs and foods as a way to change the brain’s state where such acute withdrawal symptoms are minimized or eliminated altogether resulting in a resounding success. Research and technological strides in the past couple of decades are showing better ways which can give assured successes and addiction rehab in Michigan is incorporating this into its overall treatment plan.

At a modern addiction rehab in Michigan the traditional values of human dignity, self respect, feelings, desire to be wanted, social and family involvement are followed along with the revolutionary neurobiological based method of controlling withdrawal and relapse which ensures a sustained recovery for life.

A person needs to belong and this calls for family involvement in the therapy. Families are taught to be supportive and understanding. Addicts are taught to be responsible and caring and thus reconcile with each other and give support to each other.

A person needs work and responsibilities to get rewards and satisfaction. Vocational guidance and life skills enable him to seek out employment and succeed at his workplace and gain valuable satisfaction and rewards.

Societal integration is also encouraged and an addict will be encouraged to be involved in community work and devote some time to doing such work. Working simply for the reward without monetary gains is also a way to get satisfaction and happiness.

Addiction rehab in Michigan does sustained work in making life happier for addicts and more meaningful.



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