drug treatment Drug treatment is an intensive process that addresses major issues around the use of alcohol or drugs. Drug treatment is a supportive approach to addressing the issue of chemical dependency. Drug treatment involves the whole family and is designed to facilitate lifelong changes. The first step in addressing a drug problem is to pick up the telephone and call a drug treatment counselor. Counseling staff at drug treatment and chemical dependence treatment centers are caring individuals that have specific training in handling the complex emotional and physical problems related to chemical dependency and are licenced and qualified to make highly specific recommendations toward various solutions through drug treatment. A telephone call to a drug treatment center or intake counselor is the first step in resolving issues that harm oneÇs self and family. A drug treatment counselor can refer those in need to an appropriate drug treatment facility that may have an immediate opening. A drug treatment counselor may also recommend the services of a qualified drug intervention specialist. A drug intervention is needed when family members have difficulty in getting a family member to agree to attend drug treatment. Placement in drug treatment can occur on the same day or when it is convenient for all involved. Family members can contact drug treatment counseling services to set up drug interventions for those in need. A drug intervention is a process in which concerned family members meet with a drug intervention specialist to address drug treatment issues in a caring and supportive manner. If the drug intervention is successful, the person needing drug treatment accompanies the intervention provider to a drug rehab center for drug treatment. During placement in drug treatment, the intake counselor, interventionist and drug treatment center staff continue to update family members as to progress and encourage participation in family exercises and therapy groups. Family groups are weekly sessions in which family members get together with therapists and drug treatment clients to address issues that they find difficult to deal with. This is all done in a gentle supportive manner that encourages growth and change
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