People who notice a loved one acting differently might want to take a closer look if there is knowledge that they dabble in drugs. The person might need drug treatment or alcohol rehabilitation so that they are on the road to drug addiction recovery.

Do not get disheartened; there is a way out. There are many avenues to drug treatment, but identifying the substance that is being abused is the first step. Hard and soft drugs are vastly different from each other because hard drugs such as heroin, Oxycontin and crystal meth have very severe withdrawal symptoms which make addiction recovery more difficult. Soft drugs such as marijuana, valium and other medical prescription drugs, although dangerous and addictive, are easier to treat.

As with any other addiction, the first step toward treatment and addiction recovery is for the individual to admit that they have a problem. Denial will curtail any efforts toward recovery. An intervention is necessary is when there is a drastic and dangerous drug problem in need of immediate treatment and the person does not realize or will not admit that their addiction and actions are ruining their lives. Secondly, it’s vital if a full addiction recovery is desired, to check yourself or your loved one into a drug treatment center. If the person is a teen or young adult, it’s best to locate a rehabilitation center that specializes in this age group for a greater chance at their recovering.