The use of opiates and their synthetic cousins has risen dramatically in recent years. In fact, an estimated 2 million people in the US suffer from opioid addiction.
The scarier number is that around 60% of all overdose deaths involve opioids. With the odds against you and your life on the line, getting clean makes sense.
That doesn't mean it's not a frightening idea. It's not a secret that rehab is difficult and detox sometimes painful. If you don't know what to expect, opiate rehab might seem worse than taking your chances.
So let's fight uncertainty with knowledge and dig into what you should expect from withdrawal and rehab.
Withdrawal and Detox
Let's start with withdrawal since it's the thing most people worry about. The symptoms of opioid
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Some facilities offer gyms, yoga classes, and meditation. You might also see art therapy, music therapy, and even horse therapy.
Holistic therapies offer other outlets for emotions and a place for channeling excess physical energy. For example, someone feeling antsy can jump on a treadmill. If you're angry, you can lift weights or meditate.
The more outlets and coping strategies you pick up in rehab, the lower the odds that you'll relapse down the road.
Extended Care
The healing process doesn't end when you finish a one-month opiate rehab program. Most people find they still need a lot of support. Others aren't ready to re-enter their old lives.
This is where extended care options come into the picture.
One option is an extended stay in inpatient rehab. You continue to live at the facility and participate in therapy programs. You are still subject to the rules.
Some people transition to a sober living home. Sober living homes work like a stepping stone between inpatient treatment and daily life.
You can leave the home unattended and go back to work. You must still follow some rules, such as curfews or going to a certain number of