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| The Second Stage of Rehab  | From Buddy T, your Guide to Alcoholism Once you have made a commitment to continue treatment for your substance abuse problem, you will enter the second stage of rehab known as early abstinence. This can be the toughest stage to cope with because of many factors, including continued withdrawal symptoms, physical cravings, psychological dependence and a host of triggers that can tempt you into a relapse. | | | The Second Stage | Early Abstinence
It is during this early abstinence stage that your trained addiction counselor will begin to teach you the coping skills that you need to begin to lead a sober lifestyle. The tools that you learn to use now will help you throughout your recovery.
| What Can You Expect at Rehab?
If you have never been to a residential treatment facility, you may have some misconceptions about what does and does not take place during rehab. Here are some answers to some of the questions you may have.
| What Are Your Biggest Relapse Triggers?
Staying sober means avoiding triggers than can prompt a relapse. Visitors to the About.com Alcoholism / Substance Abuse site share some of their biggest relapse triggers.
| | Detox and Withdrawal | What is Detoxification, or Detox?
Many alcohol and drug treatment programs now require that you go through detox before beginning their rehab program. What exactly is detox?
| Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal
Not everyone who stops drinking experiences withdrawal symptoms. But most people who have been drinking for a long period of time, or drinking frequently, or drink heavily when they do drink, will experience some form of withdrawal symptoms if they stop drinking suddenly.
| Treatment for Withdrawal Symptoms
Withdrawal symptoms and can usually be treated by healthcare providers on an out-patient basis, but some people experience severe withdrawal symptoms and must be treated in a hospital or a facility that specializes in detoxification.
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