Why You Need a Drug and Alcohol Evaluation Before Rehab

The decision to stop using drugs and enter rehab is not an easy one to make. It requires the user to admit they have a problem they can’t fix on their own. Anyone who can do that is someone we should all admire. Upon entering rehab, the first thing a nervous addict faces is the drug and alcohol evaluation. We cannot overstate the importance of this evaluation as you will see in the following section.

The Importance of a Drug and Alcohol Evaluation

Modern-day treatment facilities like Beaches Recovery have access to many different treatment modalities. We use these modalities to build custom treatment programs for each patient. The information gathered from that all-important drug and alcohol evaluation dictates the path of treatment.

This process is particularly important when the patient comes in with extenuating circumstances. If they also suffer from psychological issues, counselors can prescribe dual diagnosis treatment. Likewise, counselors can alter treatment plans should they discover the patient has polysubstance abuse issues. This type of addiction exists when the user becomes addicted to two or more substances simultaneously.

Finally, the evaluation process helps dictate the kind of program the patient needs. Some patients cannot submit to an inpatient program due to financial or time restrictions. If this is the case, the evaluation process will indicate that an outpatient rehab program might better suit the client’s needs.

Beyond the Evaluation

Once the drug and alcohol evaluation process is complete, the patient starts the level of treatment needed. In many cases, treatment begins with detox. A good detox clears the patient’s body and brain of the harmful toxins that can interfere with therapy. The treatment process is where the patient gets to work on the causes of addiction. It’s not always possible to find causation. However, it makes the rest of the treatment process infinitely more manageable if the causes come into focus. From there, the patient can develop the tools necessary to avoid temptations and relapse.

Jacksonville’s Top Rehab Facility

Beaches Recovery facility is a premier treatment facility in Florida. As we indicated above, we choose to offer custom treatment programs for each patient. We administer these programs through one of the following options, depending on the patient’s needs:

• Women’s drug addiction rehab program
• Men’s drug addiction rehab program
• Inpatient and outpatient treatment options
• Family counseling services
• Aftercare programs like sober living and transitional living program

Before you spend even another minute dealing with addiction, we ask you to pause and consider your options. You can live your life caught in the cycle of addiction or come in and begin addiction treatment with a drug and alcohol evaluation. The hope is the results will prompt you to accept the help you need. If you are ready to start, call Beaches Recovery facility at 866.605.0532. Believe it or not, lasting recovery is only a phone call away.