Q: What is rehab?
A: Alcohol rehab is the process of treatment and recovery from drug abuse or addiction.
Specifically, alcohol rehab is a treatment process/protocol used when a person who has used alcohol excessively or abused alcohol discontinues their use with the goal of remaining permanently abstinent. The treatment process usually includes detoxification, rehab, and maintenance of sobriety. Medications can be used in alcohol rehab and are especially helpful when combined with psychological and behavioral therapies. A comprehensive strategy and relapse prevention plan is strongly recommended for continued sobriety.
Q: Why do people go to alcohol rehab?
A: The main goal of any alcohol rehab is to help people with drinking problems stop drinking.
In addition to understanding models of alcoholism, rehab also provides them with the knowledge and tools they need stop drinking.
Q: Is my privacy guaranteed if I go to rehab?
A: From a medical standpoint, your medical records remain private unless court ordered otherwise.
While staff are usually contracted under confidentiality law, you usually cannot have a guarantee of complete privacy or anonymity unless you seek out a clinic that specializes in privacy.
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Q: Will I stop drinking after alcohol rehab?
A: The final outcome of an alcohol rehab program will mostly depend on you.
If you are truly ready for treatment and ready to stop drinking, rehab can be very successful. Otherwise, there’s a good chance that alcohol rehab can fail.
Q: What can you expect during a stay in rehab?
A: There are six basic phases of alcohol rehab.
“Rehab” usually refers to inpatient treatment settings. While effective, outpatient programs are usually less intensive and last for around ten (10) weeks, with at least 2-3 meetings per week. The plus side is that outpatient alcohol programs can be much less expensive than inpatient treatment.
Inpatient alcohol rehab generally takes about 28-30 days to complete, although programs can last from 3-6 months. Each stage of alcohol rehab programs build upon earlier stages. Completion of alcohol rehab is strongly advised, and leads to more successful outcomes and less frequent relapse. The main stages of inpatient alcohol rehab include:
Alcohol dependence assessment
Medical detox from alcohol
Psychological alcoholism treatment
Pharmacotherapy
Education
Supportive services
Q: Is alcohol rehab for everyone?
A: Alcohol rehab benefits people who a problem drinkers and want to get better.
Keep in mind, though, that people who need alcohol rehab may be in denial of their drinking problem. They will often only consider treatment when their loved ones stage an intervention, they get into legal trouble because of their drinking, or they hit rock bottom. Still, many recovering alcoholics find that they ignored these signs until it was too late. Below are some of the most common signs that someone needs alcohol rehab centers.
Drinking more than 2 drinks per day, for men
Drinking more than an average of more than 1 drink per day for women
Hiding drinking and alcohol use
Inability to quit drinking, despite the problems it causes
Finding excuses to drink
Physical dependence on alcohol, often accompanied by high alcohol tolerance
Problems resulting from alcohol use (family, career, legal, health)
Further, alcohol rehab can benefit drinkers who:
Have already tried quitting on their own (with no success)
Can benefit from a change of scene
Are ready and willing to change behavior
Q: Do I need to sleep overnight at rehab?
A: It depends.
Inpatient rehabs require that you live reside at the facility for a period of time. This type of treatment can benefit people who need to get away from home environments and concentrate on learning how to cope without alcohol. However, inpatient alcohol rehab can be significantly more expensive than outpatient programs. Rehab usually lasts for 28 days, but may be extended up to a few months or a year, preferably followed by after-care treatment sessions.
Q: Are there faith-based alcohol rehabs out there?
A: Yes.
Some alcohol rehabs specialize in specific spiritual or religious practices.
You can call 1-800-513-5423 to speak with leaders in your spiritual community to find a treatment center that is right for you.
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