If you've a loved one about to enter addiction rehab and are wondering what they will go through during their time at the facility, rest assured you can find out below what the process entails, and how they will feel.

 

Firstly, the person entering rehab will probably be feeling hostile and resentful of having to be there. This is normal, and is something you should try to support them through. They may be

anxious and fearful of what is about to happen; unsure if they will be safe or able to actually get through the process.

 

Furthermore, they may have feasrs that you won't love them afterwards; that you'll abandon them and they'll be faced to do it all alone. During this time, it is critical you ensure they know how much you love them and that you'll always be there for them.

Secondly, once your loved one enters the clinic, they'll be forced to withdraw from their addiction. This can cause some difficult side effects and is one stage where the most amount of people fall down, and relapse. Therefore it is crucial you support your loved one; they may feel sick and like there is no point to giving up their addiction, but it is only with your support and love that they'll realise how important beating their addiction is.

 

Your friend or family member will likely have to overcome some personal demons whilst in rehab; such as childhood issues or personal issues that they may not have necessarily disclosed to you previously. These can be really hard to talk about, and require a strong relationship of honesty and trust. The best thing you can do is not to probe, but just to let them know that if they want to chat, you're there.

 

By understanding what the person is going through, you can make their experience a lot easier and ultimately, a lot more successful.