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The Importance of Treating Drug and Alcohol Addiction

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The most important step that you can make regarding your drug or alcohol addiction is going to a rehab facility. Here, you will be treated professionally by a doctor and other specialists who can help you overcome the addiction that you have. Staying in this type of environment offers numerous benefits, many that can help you become healthier and a better person for your family and friends.

When you’re in a rehab facility, you’ll be in a stable environment. You won’t be around the drugs that brought you down in life. Instead, you will be around others who are dealing with the same addictions that you’re trying to overcome. The facility offers the safety that you’ll need in order to deal with underlying issues that have resulted in addiction.

While you’re at our facility, you can talk to counselors so that you can focus on healing. There are individual counseling sessions available that are usually required as well as group sessions where you can talk to the other people who are at the center. This will give you a chance to talk to others who are at the rehab center to find out how they are dealing with their addictions.

One benefit of being in rehab is that you can discover what you’re good at and what you want out of life. Many centers help with finding a job, finding housing, or enrolling in school. While you might not be able to see your family members for the first few days or weeks that you’re at the center, you will usually be able to see them after you have settled into a routine. Take this time to show your family how far you’ve come so that they will be proud of your success.

A rehab center offers a variety of activities to keep you busy so that you don’t think about drugs. While you’re at the facility, try to find something that you excel at so that you can carry on when you leave the center. A benefit of being in rehab is that you can develop a daily routine of doing everything from eating healthy meals to exercising.

The importance of treating drug and alcohol addiction cannot be overstated. In many cases, it’s a matter of life and death. Dr. Trobisch and the team of caring professionals at Synergy Wellness Center want to help you overcome your addiction and get started on your journey to optimal health and wellness. Contact us today to speak with a team member in Bakersfield.

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About the Author:

President, Medical Director: Jan Trobisch, MD

Dr. Jan Trobisch graduated from the esteemed Freie Universität Berlin in 1999 and completed his residency training in Internal Medicine at Kern Medical Center in Bakersfield, California, by 2004. After his residency, Dr. Trobisch worked as a hospitalist and served as an attending physician for the residency program. He founded Synergy Wellness Center in 2009.

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