Recovery
Recovery from drug or alcohol addiction is a long, and difficult
multi-stage process. After the first stage of recovery, detoxification
is completed, the second stage of begins: rehabilitation. This part of
the recovery process involves the continued evaluation and treatment of
any lingering physical or psychological symptoms not resolved during the
detoxification process.
This stage of recovery also is where the patient is rehabilitated and
given the tools needed to remain sober and re-enter society. Through
group and private therapy sessions, the mental foundations for recovery
are built. In these meetings, the recovering addict can find the support
needed to help suppress the cravings, and learn the skills necessary to
defeat their dependency.
Proper exercise and diet during the recovery process are essential.
Physical, and nutritional therapy aid in the
recovery process, by strengthening, nourishing and healing the body,
allowing the mind to function properly. With the body functioning
properly, the mind can begin to heal itself.
Rehabilitation is complete when all of these issues are dealt with and
the patient is healthy enough in body and mind to return to normal life.
Recovery doesn’t end with the completion of the rehab program though,
recovery is a life long battle. The physical and mental cravings may be
dormant, but they will always be there lurking in the subconscious,
waiting for the right time to surface. With the lessons learned during
rehab, and the aid of friends in the recovery community, the recovering
addict can fight the war of recovery with confidence.
