The decision to enroll in a treatment program or Rehab for drug or alcohol addiction is an extremely difficult one. A lot of times people miss the signs that they need to be admitted to Rehab and this delay in admission can cause an increase in the addiction levels and make the situation a lot worse.
So it is important that not only do you recognize the signs to get admitted into Rehab, but you also keep a lookout for the signs in your loved ones when dealing with alcohol or drug addiction.
But before understanding the signs of Rehab for alcohol and drug addiction means, it is important to understand some terminologies related to this.
Tolerance vs Dependence vs Addiction
Tolerance, dependence, and addiction are interrelated terms, but different concepts related to substance abuse and addiction.
- Tolerance is the ability of the body to adapt to exposure to a substance, resulting in a reduced response to its effect. This usually happens when a person is a continuous user of a substance and as a result, the individual requires high doses of the substance every single time to achieve the desired effect.
- Dependence, on the other hand, is a state where the body becomes adapted to the substance and becomes ‘dependent’ on the substance to function normally. It can be both physical and psychological. Dependence can be characterized by the occurrence of withdrawal symptoms when the person stops using the substance or reduces its usage. Psychological dependence is extremely common in those who are regular users of a substance, where they start craving and have a strong desire to use the substance to experience pleasure and avoid discomfort.
- Addiction, also known as substance use disorder, is an extreme form of dependence. In addiction, there is compulsive drug-seeking and usage behavior. This is usually done at the cost of personal expenses or without any heed to the consequences. This is not just a physical dependence, but a psychological and behavioral dependence. Addiction is a negative state where the person cannot live without the substance and is extremely preoccupied with just obtaining the substance and using it without any regard for the consequences.
What are the 6 signs that you need Rehab right now?
Here are some signs that can help you know if you or your loved ones need Rehab.
- You observe drug dependence : Drug dependence is a milder form of addiction, however, in most cases, drug dependence will lead to addiction. So, if you observe any sort of physical or physiological dependence on a substance, make sure that you nip this in the bud and go to Rehab immediately.
- Drug addiction- cannot live without it : Another important sign that indicates the need to be admitted into Rehab is the obsession with drugs. Most addicts are obsessed with obtaining the drug and cannot seem to live without it. Drug use becomes a priority and takes over every other aspect of life. You begin neglecting work, family, relationships, responsibilities, and more- only so that you can enjoy drugs or alcohol.
- Frequent health problems- physical and mental : Substance abuse also impacts health negatively. It impacts both your physical and mental health. Physical health is impacted based on the amount of drugs, the kind of drug, and for how long the person has been consuming drugs. Overdosing on drugs is an extremely common phenomenon that leads can sometimes also be fatal. Drug addiction changes the way our brain functions and how we behave. The inability to get alcohol or drugs at the right time can cause anxiety, agitation, depression, and even distance you from reality. So make sure that you look out for these health symptoms or health signals which will indicate that you need Rehab.
- Spending all money on alcohol or drugs : Those with a substance use disorder are so obsessed with getting the substance to feel the high that all their money will be spent on alcohol or drugs or any sort of substance that gets them high. These people will usually have no money, and even if they do get their hands on it, they will spend it on getting their substance at any cost. People who go through addiction can also resort to stealing money or obtaining money through unfair means just so they can use that to get drugs.
- All areas of life suffer : The impact of addiction is multi-faceted- it ranges from financial, physical, social, and emotional to physiological and familial. Substance use disorders disrupt the normal routine of life and its impact percolates to every sector of your life.
- Friends and family try to point out the signs and express concerns : Another sign to look out for is how the people around you are behaving and reacting. In such situations, your immediate family or friends will be the first to notice signs of addiction. This can come when you start neglecting your friends and family, isolating yourself from them, and giving more importance to your substance cravings. When your behavior towards them changes and you constantly feel that they are trying to attack you or judge you, and you start having hostile feelings against them when they try to point out your addictive behaviour, it indicates that you need Rehab. So, make sure that if someone in your family says that you need help, you take this seriously as they only want what’s best for you.
Make sure you look out for these signs and on observing any of these signs, take the right step and get admitted into Rehab immediately.
Take the right step toward the correct Rehab center
Recognizing the signs is not enough to treat the addiction. ‘Knowing’ that you need Rehab is the first step and the second is to identify a good rehab that offers Holistic Treatment as well as multiple options to treat your addiction. NABHS has a customer care number that can be reached out to any time you see the signs to get admitted to Rehab. So, take the plunge, make the call and reach out towards wellness.
