Why some Drug treatment centers in California fail?

There is an infinite number of drug treatment centers in California. And despite the number, only one in 10 of the 23.5 million teenagers and adults receive treatment and very often that minuscule number also does not receive the right treatment. Many treatment methodologies offer temporary fixes without understanding the core factors that led to the problem and also do not prepare the victim against relapse.  

Many drug treatment centers in California fail to reach out and make a positive long term difference in the lives of drug / alcohol or substance use addicts. There are some strong reasons that perpetuate the cause.

• Use of outdated methodologies in the treatment approach. As man develops, so does his need, his strengths and even his weaknesses. Therefore, an approach that worked a century ago may not solve a man’s problems today. Problems were different then and most times, there is no semblance between what bothers individuals today and what concerned them then. So a scientific approach is most often necessary and evidence-based treatment is often full-proof. Studies have proven the efficacy of science based approaches in treating drug rehab patients.

• Quite alarmingly, a large number of drug rehabilitation centers in California and other parts of the country do not use the services of registered medical professionals who have the experience and expertise in handling such patients. The practicing professionals do not possess the credential or skills to offer a full range of services including medication and psycho-social therapy. 

• Many drug treatment centers in the country are not cognizant of certain scientific treatment methodologies that can produce wonderful results and have been known to make positive differences in the long run. Surprisingly, even the treatment centers flocked to by several hundreds of celebrities every year fail to use scientific approaches that can show results. And with the number of people visiting exorbitantly expensive centers, they better pull up their socks and show what science can do.

• Many times, people also fail to research and shop for the right drug treatment centers in California. Mere advertisements or big banners do not guarantee positive results. Individuals spend days or even weeks to get the right car or even dress as a matter of fact but aren't willing to invest time to connect to the right drug rehabilitation center. 

There is no short term fix for a problem as chronic as this. While short term courses may offer temporary results, care needs to be extended for months in order to prevent a relapse.

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