Drug dependency has become a severe problem in most countries with millions addicted to substances such as heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, alcohol and others. In recent years, staggering information regarding the amount of drug use and abuse prevalent in society has raised much awareness about the problem; yet treating drug addiction has not received the same amount of press.

Many people who know someone with a drug or alcohol problem believe that some time in a rehabilitation center will make all their problems go away and that the person will be cured following treatment. This is not the case, as addiction is not caused by the drugs; the problem lies within the addict.

Treating addiction has progressed from the way the problem was previously dealt with centuries ago. Exorcisms and imprisonment in state mental hospitals were the normal way of dealing with addicts before more was known about the disease. These days, drug addiction counseling is based on helping the addict deal with their underlying issues in a caring and supportive way and in a safe environment. Individual counseling as well as group therapy has proved to be the best method of treating addiction through the positive results yielded by the combination.

An important part of recovery from any addiction is a daily program of recovery for the addict to follow. Addiction is incurable and if left untreated will prove to be fatal, yet with a recovery program which the addict applies themselves to daily, an addict can stay clean and sober for the rest of their life, one day at a time. No matter how much therapy and counseling an addict may receive, life will still present problems and uncomfortable feelings. If an addict is unable to process these feelings in an appropriate manner, they will not be able to maintain abstinence. Because addiction is a disease, it will not simply “go away” — it can be arrested and managed, but this takes effort and willingness on behalf of the addict in question.

Our PA treatment center offers programs for youths and adults that address the problem of chemical dependency. Our addiction counseling is as follows: individual and group with emphasis placed on current behavior. Counseling addresses the disease concept, its manifestations, and psychological and social complications. Reality-oriented, therapy is focused on the issues of denial, powerlessness, unmanageability, unrealistic thinking and other defense system tactics.

If you are in need of a drug treatment program, we can help! Contact Clearbrook Treatment Centers today before it’s too late.