Alcohol And Drug Treatment Program

Currently there are three different theories to explain alcoholism:

* Genetic Theory defines alcoholism as the result of a predisposed reaction to alcohol due to chromosomes, genes or hormonal deficiencies.

* Psychological Theory defines alcoholism as a condition that exists in which people have a preset disposition or personality that sets off a reaction to alcohol.

* Sociological Theory defines alcoholism as a learned response and believes that addiction is a result of the influences of society.

Whatever definition or theory is used, it is known that alcoholism is a progressive illness that can be treated. Each alcoholic has a different drinking pattern, but the one thing all alcoholics have in common is an uncontrollable drinking habit.

Axis Residential Treatment Center has a team of qualified alcohol and drug treatment program specialists, counselors, and physicians available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to help you fight this battle of addiction.

When you call Axis now; an alcohol and drug treatment program specialist if waiting to speak to you.

Individuals who struggle with drug and alcohol addiction did not set out to destroy themselves, everyone and everything in their path; rather, these disastrous consequences are the effect of the vicious cycle of drug and alcohol addiction. For many, alcohol and drugs seem to be a means of averting emotional and/or physical pain by providing the user with a temporary and illusionary escape from life or a way to cope with life's realities.

Entering an alcohol and drug treatment program is the first step at facing your problem and admitting that you need help. Fighting this battle alone is dangerous and addicts have a higher risk of relapse when they haven't received proper professional help. Axis Residential Treatment Center is the perfect place to begin your alcohol and drug treatment program. The professionals at Axis can design a program specifically for you, addressing your personal needs concerning your addiction.

The addict/alcoholic looks to drugs and alcohol as a cure for unwanted feelings. The painkilling effects of drugs and alcohol become a solution to their discomfort. Inadvertently the drugs and alcohol now becomes valuable because it has helped them feel better. This release is the main reason a person uses drugs or drinks a second or third time. It is just a matter of time before he becomes fully addicted and loses the ability to control his substance use.

Substance addiction, then, results from excessive or continued use of physiologically habit-forming chemicals in an attempt to resolve the underlying symptoms of discomfort or unhappiness.

Axis Residential Treatment Center is an inpatient alcohol and drug treatment program with a singular goal - treating the alcoholic or addict. Axis is a full-service treatment center, enabling clients a supervised medical detox inside the same facility they will reside for the remainder of their treatment.

As well as being a structured, rigorous, and thorough alcohol and drug treatment program, Axis Residential Treatment is an upscale facility, with state of the art comforts, as well as an overall air of serenity and splendor. However, unlike other high-end alcohol and drug treatment programs, Axis emphasizes substance as highly as comfort. Axis is more than just a place for an addict/alcoholic to dry out and escape their problems next to a swimming pool.

The foremost principle of the Axis alcohol and drug treatment program is the concept that addiction and alcoholism are treatable conditions. Underlying that principle is the belief that all clients are unique and nobody deserves to be punished for their problem.

However, for any alcohol and drug treatment program to be effective the client must participate in his/her recovery at every turn; the Axis team is experts at keeping the clients inspired throughout the process. Individual and group therapy sessions will help clients learn practical solutions to overcoming cravings and avoiding relapse. Inside groups and outside 12 step meetings will assist clients in forming social support networks, as well as stabilizing the client's spiritual and emotional well-being. A primary therapist, assuring proper care and structure based on each client's history and severity of his/her problem, will oversee each client's alcohol and drug treatment program.

Alcoholism and addiction are taxing on the physical being. To address the client's physical health and well-being, nutritious meals, as well as rest, exercise and recreation will be encouraged during a stay at Axis alcohol and drug treatment program.

M.D.'s are on staff to address any health issue that should arise. Physical well-being is essential for long-lasting recovery and relapse avoidance, and is not overlooked by the Axis alcohol and drug treatment program.

Following a stay at Axis alcohol and drug treatment program, clients will only be successful if they have a solid post-discharge continuing care plan. As all clients are different, all aftercare plans will be designed unique to each client's history and needs. However, having no plan will severely affect a client's chances of avoiding relapse and achieving long-term recovery and happiness.

The staff at Axis is qualified, with years of experience designing continuing care plans, to insure that Axis will be the last alcohol and drug treatment program visited.