Akasha Recovery is a drug and alcohol addiction treatment program based in San Diego, California. We detox, inpatient, and outpatient treatments using a variety of techniques, including traditional treatment and those based on experiences like surfing, hiking, fishing, yoga, and more.
That’s our mission: addiction treatment.
The thing is, that doesn’t actually explain why you should consider rehab. It doesn’t answer any questions about rehab. It’s a marketing blurb, a statement of who we are and what we do, but it leaves out the most important part: you.
Let’s get an important misconception out of the way–rehab is not only for people who have hit rock bottom. Whether you’re looking into an alcohol rehab or drug rehab, whether you only meet a few of the additional criteria, if you’re asking if you need help? Reach out. That’s the first step. Addiction is the same as any other mental illness; it doesn’t matter what other people have it harder, that you might think yours is manageable without help, that you aren’t worthy of love and health and assistance. You deserve to live your best life.
Help is especially important when it comes to drug rehab. No matter where you seek treatment, rehab will always involve a detox process. Within a treatment center, detoxing isn’t as simple as someone monitoring you; the fact of the matter is that detoxing can be dangerous, and in the case of harder drugs like heroin, can end up fatal. The danger isn’t limited to the stereotype of junkies, though–even alcohol dependency has its risks. During your detox, you’ll experience withdrawal as your body craves what it no longer has. We won’t lie: on your own, it can be tough and painful. Through rehab, however, these symptoms can be mitigated. Your treatment might include the temporary use of painkillers or specific pieces of equipment to lessen the pain you experience, and it’s always better to go through such a hard process with support. Assisted detox will also increase the likelihood that treatment will stick, that you’ll stay sober and continue on to lead a happy, fulfilling life. Nobody wants a relapse. It’s not a failure, just a hurdle. Rehab is there to help you leap over the hurdles of addiction.
One of the questions about rehab that pops up the most is asking what it entails. Television and film aren’t always truthful, and rehab gets a bad rap. It isn’t all about the detox; rehab will involve therapy and aftercare, too. Some programs are inpatient, keeping you in the facility to provide a stable, safe environment for your development. Others are outpatient treatments, allowing you to live your life without having to worry about leaving your loved ones. Inpatient treatment may sound scary, but the length of it varies; most centers will have addiction treatment for 30, 45, 60, 75, or 90 days. The length depends on you. What will be most helpful? What is your level of addiction? Which substance has captured your body?
It’s been established that a change of scenery can do wonders for our mental health. Inpatient addiction treatment works the same way: it gets you out of your old routine and provides a new one tailored to your needs. You’ll be surrounded by love and support, by people who understand what you’re going through, by a team of compassionate people dedicated to helping you turn things around and teaching you how to truly practice self-care.
Alcohol and drug rehab is not designed to keep you away from your loved ones. At Akasha Recovery, we want you to mend your family, not leave it–that’s why we have a variety of family activities and therapy sessions designed to identify problems, address them, and remove relapse triggers. Rehab is there to help you bring out the well-rounded person you can be. Addiction is a lifelong struggle, but with therapy, activity, and a multi-pronged holistic and pharmaceutical approach, you can fight it.
If you’re asking yourself about rehab, you deserve it. Whether you’re just recognizing the signs of addiction or in the worst part of your life, substance abuse is only one part of your life. You are human. You deserve to love yourself. Akasha Recovery is here to help. Contact us today if you or a loved one are struggling with addiction.