Individual therapy may be received on an out-patient basis or during a stay at a rehab facility. The latter is called in-patient treatment. Typically counseling begins during or after detox.
Detox is the process of getting the drugs and/or alcohol out of the patient's system. Most rehab centers treat the symptoms of opiates withdrawal with prescription medication. This combined with counseling will reduce the risk of the addict turning to drugs in the future.
Leaving rehab does not mean that the addict is cured. Staying clean is a lifelong struggle as addicts can relapse at any time. It is for this reason that addicts sometimes continue counseling long after they have left rehab.
Group therapy is useful as addicts find comfort in knowing that there are others who share the same struggles as themselves. Having the support of people who do not judge them also helps. In fact support is what makes programs like Narcotics Anonymous successful.
For most addicts, a big roadblock they will face is getting funds for therapy. If addicts are worrying about how they will pay for treatment, they should contact their health insurer. Some insurance policies will cover treatment and/or counseling.
If the addict does not have health insurance, he or she may need to borrow money for treatment. While this is not ideal, it may be the only road to recovery. When push comes to shove, the addict's future is more important than a short term loan. There are also low-cost and free options available to those who are willing to find them.
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