Beaumont Treatment Centers

If you are looking for drug or alcohol addiction treatment in Beaumont, TX, you will be happy to know that there is a lot of help out there. Finding that help is the first step towards a better, happier, and healthier life. While you will have to go through detox, and while the road to recovery is long and hard, it is one that is absolutely worth it.

Statistics on Substance Abuse in Beaumont, TX

One of the greatest problems in Beaumont, TX, is that so many young people are turning to drugs and alcohol. Just recently:

• One 19 year old overdosed and died, leading to four arrests.
• 16 arrests were made, one of which was an assistant professor, for taking part in a huge Kush (synthetic marijuana) drug ring.
• A cheerleader in high school overdosed from a tainted Ecstasy tablet.
• 69 people were sickened by K2, 16 of whom were hospitalized.
• At least 12 people overdosed using synthetic marijuana and many more experienced hallucinations and paranoia.

If you are ready to seek treatment for your drug or alcohol problem, there are numerous centers to choose from in Beaumont, TX. They include:

• BES Group & Associates/Solutions Plus - Beaumont.
• Hardin Co Substance Abuse.
• Franklin House North.

Getting Help for a Drug or Alcohol Addiction in Beaumont, TX

For people who have a dependency or addiction to drugs or alcohol, it is vital that they receive the help that they need. However, they are also generally the last to seek out this care. Thus, an intervention is usually required whereby the addicted people are confronted with how bad the situation has become.

The road to recovery starts with detox, whereby the body rids itself of the various toxins and chemicals that remain. This usually comes with significant side effects and withdrawal symptoms, which is why it should be done under medical supervision. This will avoid the risk of addicted people returning to abusing substances in order to avoid the withdrawal symptoms, while at the same time making sure that they are as comfortable as possible.

After detox, it is then that the rehab treatment commences. This can be offered in inpatient or residential treatment centers, or in outpatient services. The latter may be more convenient and affordable, but it is not recommended for those who have a severe addiction. It is simply too tempting to return to substance abuse when there is nothing stopping you from doing so. Rehab is organized around you as an individual, which means that it is different for every individual. This personalization is vital to your overall success.

Once rehab has been completed, you will need aftercare as well. This is an opportunity for you to build a relevant support network with people who truly understand you and who can really help. This usually goes beyond counseling and therapy, therefore. Rather, it includes sober living facilities, AA meetings, 12 step programs, and so on. This aftercare is in place to help you avoid relapse, although relapse is seen as a normal part of recovery.