This article aims to provide information and clarification on some of the common questions that people ask about drugs and alcohol rehab.
What is rehab?
You have probably heard of rehab centers or rehab clinics. ‘Rehab' is short for rehabilitation. Rehabilitation usually actually refers to a program of treatment to help people overcome addiction to drugs or alcohol and readjust (rehabilitate into life) without them.
Residential rehab centers and clinics provide these treatment programs, but rehab can also be undergone without staying in one of these centers.
Do I need rehab?
If using drugs and alcohol is having a negative effect on your life and the lives of those around you, you may need help such as rehab to help you overcome your addiction.
If you have concerns about your drug/alcohol use, contact a health/addiction professional. You can go to your GP as the first step or look for addiction centers in your area.
What is detoxification?
At the start of a rehab program, detoxification is necessary to rid the body of toxins built up through drug and alcohol use. Detoxification can help reduce (although may not eliminate) the physical or mental cravings for narcotics/booze, making it easier to focus on changing behaviors and habits related to substance use.
Can I keep in touch with the outside world during rehab?
The rules around issues such as visiting, contact and personal items vary between rehab centers. You will usually be allowed visits during allocated visiting hours. You'll usually be allowed to make and receive telephone calls too; however, sometimes they may be monitored.
It's unlikely you'll be able to take items such as laptops and mobile phones into a rehab centre but rules vary.
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