Drug rehab, or rehab is “industry slang” for drug rehabilitation. It is the “catch-all” term used for any treatment of chemical dependency, including alcoholism, cocaine, heroin, “manufactured” drugs, such as methamphetamine (also referred to crystal meth or meth), MDMA (Ecstasy), and prescription pills.

Rehab may also be used for treatment of nicotine addiction (smoking). A drug rehab center is the facility where groups of people are treated for chemical dependency or substance abuse.

Most drug rehabs attempt to treat not only physical substance dependency, but also include addiction treatment, or drug rehab, for psychological substance dependency.

Some form of detoxification, or detox, a time where the body “re-adjusts” to living without the substance, is usually involved with treating the physical addiction. Detox can range from mild to life threatening and should always be supervised by trained a professional.

The addiction treatment, or drug rehab, involved with psychological addiction usually involves behavior modification, where new healthy habits are sought to replace the habit of drugs or alcohol. There are two main types of psychological rehab: 12 Steps and Harm Reduction.

Within each of these styles, there are programs for outpatient addiction treatment, residential or inpatient addiction treatment, extended care and sober living.

Many drug rehabs, or addiction teatment programs, also provide special addiction programs or points of emphasis, which may include: dual diagnosis (co-occurring disorders), gay drug rehab, detoxification, DUI or DWI rehab, court ordered treatment, or teen and adolescent rehab.

Gay drug rehab programs or gay friendly drug rehab programs are not as pervalent as heterosexual drug rehab programs. If you require assistance locating a gay friendly drug rehab or gay friendly alcohol rehab, just contact Recovery Connection at 1-800-511-9225, a national drug rehab and resource referral helpline.