Utah Inpatient Drug Rehab Programs

According to the U.S. Department of Health, Utah ranks fourth in the nation when it comes to the nonmedical use of pain relievers. This means that there are many of people in Utah who are taking powerful drugs without the supervision of a doctor, and they might be developing addictions as a result. Many more people are developing addictions to street drugs like heroin, or addictions to alcohol. Getting over an addiction alone can be difficult, but with help, you can learn how to keep your addictions under control for the rest of your life. Detox: The First Step Some Utah drug rehab programs provide detoxification services to clients who need help getting clean. Other facilities ask clients to go through detox in a hospital or some other setting before they enroll in care. Regardless of where you get help, if you take specific kinds of drugs, you might very well need assistance in order to wean yourself away from the drugs you're taking.

Addictive drugs can leave a semi-permanent footprint on the brain, fooling those cells into believing that they must have access to the drugs you've been taking. As a result, if you try to stop, you might experience withdrawal symptoms such as:

The symptoms you'll feel, and the severity of those symptoms, can vary dramatically depending on the drugs you've taken and the length of time that you've taken the drugs. In a detox program, you may receive medications and other treatments that could ease your distress and make the process easier to complete.

Living With an Addiction

In a story about prescription drug abuse, a Utah resident who was once addicted to prescription painkillers said, "I'd wake up in the morning and feel that I'd have to take two painkillers just to get out of bed." This might sound familiar, but life doesn't have to be like this. With treatment, you'll learn how to feel calm and at ease, even when you don't have access to drugs.

Therapy and Aftercare

After detox is complete, you'll begin the real work of addiction care. Here, in your Utah drug treatment center, you'll work with a counselor to learn more about how addiction works and what tends to trigger your cravings to use drugs. You'll receive counseling to help you overcome prior trauma and learn how to develop healthy relationships. You might also participate in support group meetings, allowing you to learn more about the techniques other people use in order to keep their addictions under control.

We can help you to make sense of your treatment options. Our database includes many different Utah drug treatment programs, and we also have information on programs that are held in other parts of the country. When we've learned a little more about your addiction and the kind of care you might prefer, we can help you find the right program to meet your needs, and we can help you get the enrollment process started.