Considering Rehab?
For those who might be unsure, or for loved ones who are thinking about getting help for someone they know, please consider the following information that will help you to determine whether or not you should consider a rehab for addiction.
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As a Thailand treatment centre might explain to you, it can be difficult to take an objective viewpoint and admit that you have a problem. If any drug or alcohol is impacting your life in a negative way, it may be the time to come to terms with the fact that you have a problem. Once you can accept this, you can consider yourself to be on the right path towards recovery. The next step is to decide whether you want to get sober, and if so, how will you do so. This is an important question to ask yourself, for if you are not ready to get help, you might find that it will be more challenging, but not impossible. In general, there should be some desire to get sober (most people do possess this desire).
According to SAMHSA’s 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, just ten per cent of people with a dependence or addiction sought treatment. Many people deny rehab because they have not hit “rock bottom” or they believe their addiction isn’t bad enough. In truth, if you are wondering whether or not you need help to get sober, you almost certainly do. This is especially true for anyone with an addiction to heroin, opiates/opioids, benzodiazepines, and alcohol. Bear in mind quitting on your own can not only be uncomfortable, but also life threatening. You should not attempt to do so without professional medical attention.
Knowing the Severity of Your Addiction
When questioning “Do I need rehab”, there is a high chance that your life and the lives of those around you is being negatively affected by your use of drugs or alcohol. Addiction is diagnosed a spectrum and can be mild, moderate, or severe. The criteria of addiction include:
- Lack of control
- Cravings
- A desire to quit, but are unable to do so
- Spending excessive time to get the substance
- Irresponsibility
- Relationship problems
- Loss of interest in things you once enjoyed
- Dangerous use of alcohol or drugs
- Worsening situations
- A tolerance
- A withdrawal
In general, the more criteria you meet, the more severe your addiction may be. Even if you meet two or three of these criteria, you should still consider a Thailand treatment centre.
When Your Friends or Family Members Are Not Acknowledging Your Addiction
Perhaps you are wondering: “Do I need rehab?”, or you think you have an addiction, but those around you are telling you “You’re fine.”, you might want to ask yourself:
- Do these people use drugs or alcohol? If this is true, they might be telling you this to avoid losing a friendship, but oftentimes, these people will also have an addiction. By admitting that you have a problem, the may also be subconsciously admit they also have a problem.
- Are you hiding your use from them? If you find that you’ve concealed all or some of your drug and alcohol use from your friends and loved ones, you might want to consider a Thailand treatment centre. When you do tell them that you’re going to rehab, they might tell you things like “No, I would have noticed.” or “Are you sure you’re not overreacting?”. Use this opportunity to be honest about the situation and be sure to ask for their continued support.
- Are you feeling uncomfortable about opening up to them? Perhaps you feel as if you don’t have the kind of relationship that encourages an openness or honesty. You might be scared about ruining the relationship. If this is true, it is best to go with your instinct of getting help for an addiction. You can then decide what to do after treatment for an addiction in Thailand.
Additional Signs that May Indicate a Need for Drug and Alcohol Rehab Treatment
- You drink or use and drive
- You engage in risky behaviours during your drinking or using
- Loved ones have expressed their concerns
- You have health issues related to your use
- You lie about reducing your consumption or usage
- You are having financial problems because of your use
- You are having legal problems as a result of your use
- When you stop, you go through a withdrawal
- You’ve tried to stop, but you cannot
- You have injured yourself or another
- You want to stop, but are unsure how
- You are asking yourself “Do I need rehab?”
Without Help, Addiction Can Worsen
As mentioned above, the severity of an addiction is measured on a spectrum. Although a mild addiction is not the same as a severe addiction, it can worsen. You don’t need to hit rock bottom to go to rehab. By getting help now, you can prevent the situation from escalating into something worse. Call Siam Rehab to learn about our Thailand treatment centre.
