Guía de Rehabilitación

¿Qué es la Rehabilitación?

“Rehabilitación” es un término para un programa diseñado para ayudar a una persona a dejar de consumir alcohol, drogas y sustancias en general que se consideran perjudiciales para el cuerpo y la mente. Es un término general que abarca diferentes modalidades de tratamiento, incluyendo distintas duraciones de estadía, terapias y más, que trabajan juntas para ayudar a una persona con adicción o un trastorno por uso de sustancias a eliminar las drogas o el alcohol de su cuerpo y recibir el cuidado terapéutico que necesita para vivir una vida feliz y saludable sin sustancias.

No existe un solo curso de tratamiento que funcione para todos. Tu camino de tratamiento individual variará según varios factores, como la sustancia de la que dependes, si tienes un diagnóstico de salud mental o física concurrente, si puedes asistir a tratamiento residencial o ambulatorio, y más. Es importante trabajar con un consejero, como los de Vegas Stronger™, para aprender qué tipo de tratamiento es el mejor para ti y comenzar un programa de rehabilitación que se ajuste a tus necesidades.

Las Vegas, Nevada, alberga una diversa gama de centros de rehabilitación que ofrecen diferentes rutas para la recuperación de la dependencia al alcohol y a las drogas. Aunque cada programa puede tener metodologías de tratamiento únicas, el viaje hacia una curación sostenible generalmente incluye tres fases críticas:

Etapa fisiológica (Desintoxicación): Esta fase inicial se enfoca en la eliminación cuidadosa de todas las sustancias dañinas del sistema del individuo, sentando las bases para un tratamiento libre de los antojos físicos de la adicción.
Transformación conductual (Terapia): Un amplio espectro de enfoques terapéuticos busca guiar a los individuos hacia un objetivo común, sin importar el régimen de tratamiento específico elegido. Esta etapa está diseñada para fomentar una comprensión profunda y una modificación de los comportamientos dañinos, permitiendo a las personas comprender las causas fundamentales de su consumo de sustancias y cesar esos patrones de manera efectiva y alegre.
Reintegración social: Lograr una recuperación duradera de la adicción y de los trastornos por uso de sustancias implica adoptar nuevas y saludables formas de interactuar con la sociedad sin recaer en los antiguos desencadenantes relacionados con personas, objetos o acciones.

¿Quién Necesita Rehabilitación?

Según la Encuesta Nacional sobre Uso de Drogas y Salud (NSDUH) de SAMHSA de 2020, 41 millones de personas mayores de 12 años necesitan ayuda por un trastorno por uso de sustancias, pero solo el 1.4% recibe tratamiento. Aunque no existe una respuesta única para todos sobre quién puede necesitar tratamiento por adicción o trastorno por uso de sustancias, es tan sencillo como reconocer las señales principales de quienes deberían buscar tratamiento:

Dependencia física: ¿Experimentas síntomas incómodos o incluso peligrosos cuando no usas una sustancia durante un período corto o largo? Esto puede incluir náuseas, dolores de cabeza, vómitos, sudoración o sentirte enfermo. También puede incluir antojos intensos que son difíciles de resistir.
Consecuencias negativas repetidas y uso continuo: ¿Experimentas situaciones negativas o incómodas por tu consumo, como peleas con seres queridos, DUI, problemas en el trabajo o para llegar a tiempo, enfermedades, aislamiento, entre otros? ¿Continúas consumiendo a pesar de estas consecuencias negativas?
Falta de control/incapacidad para controlar: ¿Consumes por períodos más largos de lo que planeaste originalmente? Como beber toda la noche cuando solo pensabas salir una hora, querer reducir o dejar el consumo pero nunca poder hacerlo, pasar mucho tiempo tratando de conseguir, consumir o recuperarte del uso de la sustancia.

Varieties of Rehabilitation Facilities

Inpatient Care: Offers round-the-clock medical and therapeutic support within a hospital environment, catering especially to those battling severe addiction, concurrent disorders, or long-standing dependency issues, often as dictated by insurance coverage criteria.

Residential Care: This model provides a supportive, non-hospital environment where individuals live alongside peers in recovery under professional supervision, suitable for individuals at any stage of addiction.

Outpatient Services: Tailored for those who engage in treatment activities during the day but return to their personal environments afterward. The intensity of outpatient programs varies, ranging from occasional weekly sessions to comprehensive, daily interventions.

Regardless of the chosen treatment modality, all programs integrate various therapeutic techniques, professional mental health support, and resources for both clients and their families to navigate the treatment and recovery process successfully.

What Types of Treatment are in Rehab?

There are many variations of psychotherapies and behavioral therapies that are used by medical and mental health professionals all over the world in order to treat addiction and substance use disorders. These therapies all aim to do one thing: understand an underlying condition that has led to addiction and teach the client how to modify their attitudes and behaviors in order to 1) heal the pain and 2) stop using substances to numb. Therapies can beare often used alongside medications in order to help individuals remain in recovery for longer.

These are a few types of therapies used by addiction professionals, and at Vegas Stronger™:

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Contingency Management (CM)
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Twelve-Step Facilitation
Equine Therapy
Canine Assisted Treatment
Yoga
Fitness
Nutrition Services

How Long Does Rehab Take?

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has designated that treatment for addiction and substance use disorders should last at least 90 days in order for the treatment to be considered effective. What we know as drug and alcohol counselors, and many of us in recovery ourselves, is that the longer time you can spend in some form of treatment, alongside others in recovery, the higher your chances of staying healthy, happy, and substance-free. Lengths of stays will vary for different individuals and may include a combination of time(s) in inpatient, residential, and outpatient treatment.

The Vegas Stronger™ Approach

At Vegas Stronger™, we advocate for a comprehensive, evidence-informed approach to addiction treatment, emphasizing the importance of addressing the individual’s overall well-being to conquer addiction effectively. Our philosophy is encapsulated in our “13 Elements,” fundamental principles we believe are vital for recovery.

Integrated Counseling and Psychiatric Care: We provide diverse group therapy options across different levels of outpatient care, including standard Outpatient Program (OP), Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Mental Health, and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Our programs are ideal for clients who don’t necessitate medical detoxification or 24/7 oversight, yet we collaborate closely with local providers to facilitate detox services as needed.
Comprehensive Case Management: Our case managers serve as vital links among clients, healthcare providers, and community resources, enhancing treatment outcomes through assistance in securing housing, medical care, employment, and other crucial services tailored to individual needs, thereby fostering an environment conducive to sustained sobriety.
Medication-Assisted Recovery: Utilizing FDA-approved medications like naltrexone and buprenorphine in conjunction with counseling and behavioral therapies, we offer a clinical, evidence-based approach to improve recovery success rates, customizing medication plans to fit each client’s unique requirements.
Access to Primary Medical Care: Recognizing that many clients lack basic healthcare access upon entry, we ensure the provision of primary medical services during treatment, allowing clients to concentrate more effectively on their recovery journey.
Housing Assistance: Secure and stable housing is a cornerstone of effective recovery, reducing stressors that might lead to relapse. We partner with local organizations to ensure our clients have a safe place to stay, directly supporting their path to recovery.
Peer Support Recovery: Our peer support recovery coaches, all of whom have achieved significant sobriety milestones, offer invaluable non-clinical support, assisting clients in gathering the resources needed for maintaining recovery.
Enhancing Self-Image Through Wellness Services: Acknowledging the impact of self-perception on substance use, we provide access to salon services, fitness, and yoga classes, as well as nutritional counseling to help improve body image and support recovery efforts.

Beginning Recovery with Detoxification

Initiating the path to recovery often involves the crucial step of detoxifying the body, ensuring that substances are thoroughly and safely eliminated. The process of drug detox and medically supervised withdrawal, while essential, can lead to various symptoms and side effects. It’s imperative that this process is overseen by healthcare professionals to guarantee both the safety and well-being of the individual. Discover the comprehensive detoxification and medication withdrawal services offered by Vegas Stronger™, designed to support our clients through this vital phase.

Navigating the Path to Sobriety through Drug Rehabilitation

The essence of drug rehabilitation is to cease the use or misuse of drugs and other substances, tackle dependency issues, and forge a sustainable recovery and sobriety roadmap. Offering a spectrum of care levels—from inpatient and partial hospitalization to outpatient settings—drug rehab aims to comprehensively address drug addiction. Discover the array of drug rehabilitation programs at Vegas Stronger™, available to support every client on their journey to recovery.

Embarking on Recovery with Alcohol Rehabilitation

Alcohol rehabilitation is designed to end the consumption or abuse of alcohol and other substances, confront dependency, and establish a lasting strategy for recovery and a sober lifestyle. With a variety of care levels available, including inpatient, partial hospitalization, and outpatient services, alcohol rehab aims to effectively combat alcohol addiction. Explore the comprehensive alcohol rehabilitation programs offered by Vegas Stronger™, tailored to meet the needs of all our clients.

Support Through Counseling

Substance abuse counselors play a vital role in offering support to those on the journey to recovery from drug and alcohol addictions or substance abuse disorders. The various modalities of therapy serve as an integral component of the overall treatment strategy, essential for securing long-term recovery from substance abuse. Discover the extensive counseling and therapy services available at Vegas Stronger™, accessible to every client we serve.

Drug Treatment

An individualized treatment plan is needed for people in need of drug treatment for addiction or substance abuse disorder. Learn more about the treatments, therapies, medications, devices, and programs that go into a drug treatment plan.

Alcohol Treatment

An individualized treatment plan is needed for people in need of alcohol treatment for addiction or substance abuse disorder. Learn more about the treatments, therapies, medications, devices, and programs that go into a drug treatment plan.

How to Get Help Today

You don’t have to face addiction or homelessness alone. Vegas Stronger is here to help. Whether you need immediate support, are looking for treatment options, or want to help a loved one, we are ready to assist.