In order to understand how drug & alcohol addiction can be treated, it is necessary to comprehend the psychology behind the client’s addiction.  The traditional Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center today treats the client’s addiction by focusing solely on the physical aspects and relying on therapies such as the conventional 12-Step Program.  Unfortunately, the majority of the individuals who leave these traditional drug & alcohol rehab centers wind up relapsing and become addicted to alcohol or drugs again.

Typically, alcohol or drug addiction stems from depression and is twice as likely to occur in women as it does with men.  It is important to recognize the “red flags” or warning signs that indicate the existence of a problem.  These warning signs are emotional as well as physical in nature.

The emotional warning signs include:

• Constant fatigue and/or poor sleeping habits
• Feelings of unimportance and worthlessness
• Guilty feelings and continual worrying
• Inability to focus and/or make critical decisions
• Lack of  motivation
• Thoughts that indicate suicidal tendencies

The more common physical symptoms include:

• Abnormally low energy and stamina levels
• Crying fits (i.e. hysterical outbreaks) occurring for no particular reason
• Increased frequency of migraines or severe headaches
• Insomnia, restlessness, and poor sleeping habits
• Loss of appetite leading to significant weight loss
• Unexplainable physical aches and pain

Our licensed professional staff members are extremely knowledgeable in numerous Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center modalities.  Some have been employed by Christian or Faith-Based facilities while others have been employed in the traditional 12-Step centers.  Additionally, some of our staff members have undergone drug & alcohol treatment and recovery programs as well.  This provides our clients with the benefit of being able to relate to another individual who has suffered with drug or alcohol addiction as well.

If you feel that you have a problem involving any substance abuse, you should contact our drug & alcohol Rehab Center for help.  Contact our facility if you:

• abuse or overdose on prescription medications
• are continually anxious or depressed on a regular basis
• are in need of detoxification
• become a threat to yourself and those around you
• deny or resist admitting you have a problem
• exhibit erratic or unpredictable behavior
• feel helpless and/or hopeless
• inflict emotional damage to your family members, friends, or loved ones as a result of alcohol or substance abuse
• have family members, friends, or loved ones who have expressed concern over their alcohol or substance use, as well as their emotional, mental, or physical well being
• have psychological problems in addition to alcohol or drug abuse
• have undergone previous programs for drug and/or alcohol abuse but continue relapsing
• make promises to family members, friends, and loved ones to stop drinking or using substances yet you continue to do so

Chapman House  is an Executive Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center for Adult Professionals.  Recover From Addiction and Maintain Your Business.