There are many different reasons why people choose to check into drug treatment. Utah residents or those from out of state attending Utah facilities often have significant anxiety, stress and concerns about the whole process of rehab, especially if this is a first time through a program.
There are some important things that anyone that is checking into drug treatment in Utah can do to help ease the transition and minimize stress and difficulty in the first few days. This allows you to more easily adjust to the schedule, activities and sobriety that will be a part of your life during your stay at the facility and beyond.
Get to Know the Program
One of the best ways to reduce anxiety about going into drug treatment in Utah is to get to know the program and what you can expect. Most of the top facilities have extensive information on their website to allow you to learn about their staff, counseling and therapy requirements, daily schedules and even the special events and features that are part of the program.
Look for a drug treatment program in Utah that has features and options that appeal to you. This could be a specific type of treatment such as art or nature therapy or a location where you can enjoy the great outdoors, sports and athletic opportunities, or a facility that has a top reputation for treatment and relapse prevention.
Don’t Binge or See Treatment as an Ending
Often addicts see treatment as an ending point in their life instead of a starting point. When this is seen as an ending point one of the common responses is to go out and party or binge before attending rehab. This, in turn, adds to the detox symptoms and issues that make the first few days in the center much more difficult.
Don’t Try to Cheat
Sometimes addicts try to cheat themselves or others by bringing in contraband or banned substances. This is very counterproductive to your recovery, the recovery of others, as well as creating difficulties during your admission.
Often when people try to bring in these items they are really struggling with personal confidence in completing the rehabilitation program. The good news is that the staff at Alpine Recovery Lodge is here to provide help, support and encourage throughout our treatment so you can live a healthy, happy and addiction free life.
