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Rehabilitation, or rehab, can be used to help a person recover from addictions, injuries, and even physical
or mental illnesses. However, drug rehab programs are usually the most common types of rehab. People addicted
to drugs often need the additional care and assistance that drug rehab provides.
Drug rehab facilities help drug addicts prepare to re-enter society. Drug addiction often changes a
person's behavior, which can affect all aspects of his or her life, including work and relationships. In drug rehab,
patients do their best to regain their normal lives in a safe and healthy way.
There are many different types of drug rehab facilities. Some specialize in helping patients with a specific
drug addiction; others offer a broader range of drug addiction services. Some rehab facilities are even gender- or
age-specific, as this often helps patients feel more comfortable in the rehab setting. Inpatient and outpatient rehab
facilities are also available.
Drug rehab treatment centers often carry the stigma that patients are forced to stay. However, this
stereotype is untrue. Patients in rehab centers are free to leave anytime they choose to. One reason for this is that
drug rehab can only be truly effective when the patient has a desire to be there and to change his or her addictive
habits. That being said, in instances where individuals are compelled to go to rehab--such as via a court order--the
rehab process can still be effective, even if they were initially reluctant to go.
Drug rehab centers range from very basic facilities to luxury treatment centers. The type of center a
patient attends depends upon his or her budget and level of insurance coverage. While luxury centers offer more
amenities than basic facilities, they are not always the best treatment centers. Patients should investigate a rehab
facility before making a final decision.
Before entering a rehab facility, patients may have to undergo detox treatment. Detox is the process in
which a patient rids his or her body of the addictive substance. This process usually takes about a week and is
monitored by doctors and nurses. Once a patient completes detox, he or she is ready for rehab.
Drug rehab treatment facilities help patients change their attitudes toward drugs. Many times drug addicts
deny that they have an addiction and sometimes even claim that the drug is not harmful. The first step in rehab is
to help patients get past this denial so that they can make an effort to change.
Medication in Rehab
Doctors in rehab centers may administer medications to patients to assist them in their recovery. A patient
may take medication to control mental or physical drug abuse triggers. This medical treatment can be short term or
long term, depending on the patient's circumstances and needs.
(SOURCE: https://www.rehabs.com/about/rehab-treatment/)
Proposed drug rehab center inside Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig
DRUG TREATMENT AND REHAB CENTERS IN THE PHILIPPINES
According to a list provided by the Dangerous Drugs Board, there are 50 drug treatment and rehabilitation
centers in the Philippines as of July 2016
17. Davao City Treatment and Rehabilitation Center for Drug Dependents
Address: Bago Oshiro, Tugbok District, Davao City
Modality: Therapeutic Community
Capacity: 100 (male and female)
25. Cebu North General Hospital - Chemical Dependent's Control and Rehab Center
Address: Kauswagan Road, Talamban, Cebu City
Modality: Eclectic
Capacity: 48 (male and female)
(SOURCE: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/146064-list-drug-treatment-rehabilitation-centers-philippines)