August Blog Archives

The only purpose of an intervention
Aug. 28, 2009

The only purpose of a drug or alcohol intervention should be to get a person to seek help with their drug or alcohol addiction. When a family member of a person calls me worried about their loved once drug addiction or alcoholism and a requesting an intervention we make sure that the family is aware that the whole purpose of the interventionist going to see the client is to get them to hopefully agree to come back to the rehab centre with them. This being said there are many things to think about before the intervention. Will the person be able to leave their job, family, responsibilities, etc for at least 28 days? As many of these barriers you can eliminate prior to the intervention the better the chances of success.

So when planning an intervention remember the only purpose of it is to convince your loved one they have a problem and need help, all of the plans are in place prior to the intervention and if done right there is no reasons why they can not go to an addiction rehab now.

Choosing a rehab
Aug. 26, 2009

Many people wonder, how do they choose a rehab? There are many rehabs around the world and the closest one is not necessarily the best one for you. In fact we would suggest getting as far away from your environment to a safe and secure place as possible for your primary care. There are many benefits to being a long ways from your normal network of friends and your environment. If you are in a remote location in another country it is very difficult to get drugs even if you are looking for them. During your primary drug or alcohol rehab you need to concentrate on yourself and do not need any outside distractions. If a friend invites you to a party where you would be tempted to use drugs or alcohol in your early days, you being 6,000 miles away is a very good excuse for not going.

When you a long ways from your normal environment without the triggers that usually cause you to use drugs or alcohol you can concentrate on the issues that brought you to that place in the first place and work towards breaking your cycle of addiction.

Detox vs rehab
Aug. 24, 2009

The difference between Detox and Residential Rehabilitation are vast. Detox is in a nutshell the process of getting the drugs or alcohol out of your system. There are various ways of helping a person with this process and keeping them pain free, we believe everyone should be kept as comfortable as possible during their detox. This could involve prescription medications, massage, exercise, herbal treatments, or vitamins and supplements. Detox is only the first stage, getting off drugs is relatively easy, staying off them is hard work. After the detox phase is finished the rehabilitation process begins. The best rehab centres in the world will adapt a proven program to suit your individual needs with group and one to one therapy, activities and socializing skills, relapse prevention and awareness, and an appropriate aftercare program.

Getting off drugs can be easy, staying off them can be very hard work, however you have it in you to live a happy drug or alcohol free life, a good drug rehab will show you how to use the tools you already have and give you some new ones.

All rehabs say they care about their clients. Do They?
Aug. 21, 2009

When you read a website about a drug rehabilitation centre they all say they care about their clients, do they? So many drug rehab programs push clients into pre-conceived programs that may not be suitable to the clients needs, many take way more clients then they should putting a huge burden on the therapists. How many clients can a therapist deal with in a week and still have the time and energy to truly care about each individual. I have read about some centres with 50 or more clients per therapist, if the centre offers 1 one to one session with a therapist per week it would mean each therapist needs to see 10 people per day if you work a 5 day week. How much individual attention can any one therapist offer with a schedule like that. At Channah we offer 3 one to one sessions with a therapist per week minimum, if you need more we provide more, our ratio is 2 clients per therapist so you truly get to know your therapist and he or she can offer you the individual care and support that you need during this time of change. Also where parts of our program are fixed, we know what works and what doesn’t, everything can, and is, adapted to the clients needs. When you are in a drug or alcohol rehab program your needs need to come first, you need to concentrate on your own issues in order to have the best chance of a successful rehabilitation program.

Deciding to JUST DO IT
Aug. 16, 2009

Nike said it best, JUST DO IT, chances are if you are reading this you or someone you care about needs a drug rehab or alcohol rehabilitation centre. Getting off, and more importantly, staying off drugs or alcohol on your own is difficult if not impossible. A good rehab centre will tailor a program to your needs, offer intervention services, have experienced, caring professionals that know what they are doing, and offer aftercare to their clients.

Only a few of the best residential rehabilitation centres in the world offer all of these services. Choose carefully then ask for help, you will find the best centres will do everything they can to help you get into treatment and stay clean afterwards. However nobody can help you with your drug addiction if you don’t first ask for help and truly wish to change your behavior. If you are considering getting help with your drug or alcohol addiction, just do it, sooner rather then later.

Your life is worth more
Aug. 12, 2009

The cost of rehab can sometimes be high and there are many different drug and alcohol rehabs around the world with lower and higher fees. However when at all possible the costs of the rehabilitation centre should not be your first concern. Many rehabs that are very expensive are not as effective as some others. Also if you look at what your drug or alcohol use has cost you over the years rehab starts to look very affordable. If you are going to an alcohol rehabilitation centre you should be more interested in the effectiveness of the program, how well tailored it is to your needs, if you want to be there, private or shared rooms, etc. There are so many things to consider, the fees are only one of them. Many centres with low fees also charge you extra if you require additional therapy sessions, bill for medications, doctors visits, Psychiatric evaluations, excursions, etc. So when comparing the fees of a drug rehab centre you need to be well informed and take all of these items into account.

Alcohol rehab
Aug. 8, 2009

The process of alcohol rehab usually starts with detox. Usually this can be done on site at a luxury rehab or in extreme cases in a hospital setting. When done onsite it is best if you are part of the rehabilitation program from day one, since keeping busy is one of the best ways to keep your mind off of your symptoms. There are also many medications that can be used to keep you comfortable during your alcohol detox. Your detox does not need to be a horrible experience, it is rarely comfortable however there are effective ways to deal with it. During and after your detox your rehabilitation program should be intensive, challenging, and tailored to your needs. Each individual with alcoholism issues will have different needs and a rehabilitation centre should recognize this and suit the rehab program to the client, not the client to the program.

Drug Rehab in Asia
Aug. 4, 2009

Going for drug rehab in Asia might seem extreme. However it can be the perfect fit for many people. It is more cost effective then equivalent programmes in the USA or UK, your drug treatment is much easier to keep secret since most people will believe you were on holidays in Thailand for one month. The facilities, food, treatment, and accommodation are first class and in a luxurious environment. You are in a area with a long history of holistic treatment and close to nature, which in itself is conductive to life changing experiences. With a truly international staff the program will have the right therapist for your needs.