Drug abuse cost this country an estimated $161 billion in 2000 but more importantly, drug abuse helps destroy millions of lives every year. Drug abuse, even casual drug abuse can lead to drug addiction. Addiction is a disease that goes beyond drug abuse and into compulsive and uncontrollable drug craving and using. When drug abuse becomes addiction, professional treatment is often necessary because this disease will get progressively worse. Thankfully, drug abuse and addiction are disorders that can be successfully treated by a rehabilitation facility like Spencer Recovery Centers.

There are several different approaches available to treating drug abuse but the most effective methods are those programs that combined the best elements of several treatment philosophies. Spencer Recovery Center employs a full time staff medical doctor, psychologist and team of addiction counselors that will treat the client as a whole person, not just the mind, body or soul.

Often medical treatment is necessary to reduce the effects of withdrawal due to chronic drug abuse. Putting clients at ease and making them as comfortable as possible is the first goal of Spencer. A client with a clear mind is one that can begin the process of recovery with an honest approach not possible when distracted by physical pain. Honesty is the first step of the 12 steps of recovery and this philosophy is an integral part of Spencer's treatment plan.

Through individual and group therapy, the staff psychologist will incorporate mutual experiences that will help develop trust and relationships within a group of clients. All to often, individuals caught up in the vicious cycle of drug abuse feel isolated and alone in their difficulties. Professional drug abuse intervention from a facility like Spencer Recovery Centers helps break through the small world of the addict and demonstrates that not only do many other people share the same challenges, but that they do recover from the disease of drug abuse and addiction.

This realization often leads to the second step of the 12 steps of recovery- faith. Be it faith in a higher power, faith in the fellowship of the recovery community or simple faith that drug abuse and addiction can be left behind in favor of a worthwhile life, faith is an important second step of the recovery process.

If you or a loved one needs to begin down the path of recovery and the 12 steps and don't know where to start, give Spencer Recovery Centers a call today. Our counselors can answer any questions you may have and the call is confidential. Please call today.