Because there are a variety of alcohol and drug rehab programs, it can be confusing to know which type of treatment or facility one should choose. AllCare can assist you in choosing a drug rehabilitation program that best fits your needs. A good fit increases your chances for success. Learn more about Substance Abuse Treatment and how to detox alcohol.

The ultimate goal of all alcohol detox, alcohol addiction, and drug rehab treatment is to enable you to achieve abstinence; more immediate goals are to reduce use, minimize risks, improve your ability to function, and minimize medical and social complications. AllCare will evaluate you, help you identify your treatment goals, and then link you with an appropriate agency so that you can begin working on reaching your goals. AllCare wants you to call; we will do the work of finding a suitable treatment for you; it's an important and crucial first step and we will set you in the right direction.
Some patients with emotional problems develop chemical dependency by self-medicating with alcohol or drugs. Others with psychiatric difficulties intensify their problems with their substance abuse. Which problem arises first is not as important as the result – an extremely disturbed individual who is hard to treat and who may be hazardous to himself or others.
In order for real change and recovery to take place, both problems need to be addressed. Inpatient treatment starts with a comprehensive examination and if necessary detoxification. Group therapy then follows and if necessary medications are prescribed. Along with psychiatric stabilization, patients also complete a chemical dependency rehab program formulated to follow the AA/NA philosophy and principles.
Substance abuse victims can’t control their use of alcohol or to the drugs. They become intoxicated on a regular basis) daily, every weekend, or in binges) and often need the drug for normal daily functioning. They repeatedly try to stop using the drug, but fail, even when they know the drug causes or worsens a physical ailment. Use of the drug interferes with their family like, social relationships and work performance.