Studies show that de-addiction treatment is of different types catered to each individual. Since this is quitting a substance that numbs your brain and makes you feel happy in that state, it is to be handled very slowly and tactfully. Research on this still evolves as each patient is different. We need to identify each individual and fit the right program for each based on their mental health and addiction.

The problems around alcohol intake could be drinking more than capacity, fast drinking or non-social drinking ability, or drinking every hour to stay numb. This is noticed as one of the significant issues under public health in the country. Around 17 million citizens aged 18 and above are alcoholics and among married couples, 1 in 10 children are disturbed and undergo childhood trauma. Let us look at the treatment options for alcohol and substance abuse.

Residential treatment
If your insurance is in place or has a first relative parent or spouse with medical insurance it would be affordable to get an in house treatment against alcohol usage disorder or substance usage disorder. The treatment plan starts for 30 days initially and if it doesn’t work out goes for another one more month. With the information taken from the patient and their family members, a program is made. First week is to bring down the substance or alcohol. Second week is to get the patient to be stable. The importance of family participation comes handy in the third week. Especially with substances like narcotics, cocaine, LSD, etc. Then proceeds the 12 step process. This treatment is where the withdrawal symptoms start popping and family and doctors help the patient to get sober.

Detox plan
There are high chances that your family member who is addicted to substance or alcohol will be frustrated or angry due to the absence of the product in their body while this detoxification program. Detox is the method where the toxins are flushed out of the system with water, good food and a lot of fluids. The human body can do this naturally with a good diet and sleep. This is a slow process and family, friends and partners should be as supportive as possible. The detox can take up to days or weeks. If you are facing any difficulties, then it is best to seek help from professionals. Unable to feed the addiction, the affected person can experience physical and mental frustration or withdrawals. Medication can help this phase as well.

Medications
Medications can help overcome the withdrawal symptoms. The withdrawal symptoms are mostly seen among teens as well as adults who are addicted to alcohol and substances. The teenage phase is a very delicate age as well. Unless parents or friends stay back to help them totally get out of it is difficult for the patient to help themselves. Pharmacotherapy is more for adult patients. Medications prescribed are opioids like Vicodin and Percocet which help the patients to ease their pain in their bodies. Stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall also help to increase cognition, bringing energy and bringing alertness.