Drug Rehabilitation
is a combination of treatment modus operandi that
incorporates; structured environment, 12-step program,
one-on-one counseling, peer groups, self-nurturing,
designed challenges, education, information, nutrition,
hydration, rest and exercise. Crystal meth rehab is
not limited to the above mentioned treatment practices
but the majority of full-time residential rehab programs
will incorporate most if not all the above.
Crystal meth addiction brings
with it drug specific challenges. Most of the challenges
are problems with cognitive impairment. Crystal meth
rehab requires greater emphasis on lowering anxiety
levels, vitamin supplementation, hydration and exercise.
The fact is that methamphetamine causes brain damage,
neurological disruptions, personality changes and
blood vessel damage. The goals are to improve overall
health and cognitive skills as quickly as possible
through a combination of nutrition, hydration, rest
and exercise. Crystal meth rehab is designed to recuperate
and rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit.
The greatest challenge for
rehab professionals is to overcome the meth addict’s
engrained defense mechanisms. The first and most important
defense mechanism to overcome is denial. Denial is
a psychopathic defense mechanism. It is a state of
mind or belief whereby the addict maintains a right
to use methamphetamine despite evidence of personal
harm. Denial is a state of delusion. The exact mechanisms
within the brain causing denial are still unknown.
There is plenty of evidence to postulate that without
overcoming denial, meth addicts remain non-compliant
and in a diseased mental condition.
Crystal meth rehab covers several
other topics in addition to denial and physical recuperation.
Some of those topics are; secondary addictive behaviors,
anger management, distorted thinking, relapse-prevention,
core issues, social skills, employment, education,
thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
