Don’t Let Where You Live Stop You From Going to Rehab

There’s a lot of media hype about drugs turning cities into urban hellholes. Yes, some cities do have large drug problems, but cities aren’t the only places where people can get addicted to drugs or alcohol. It happens to plenty of people who live in rural areas as well. Think about life out in the country. There’s not much to do on the weekend except maybe go to a high school football game. Or you could get some alcohol from your friend’s older brother and have a big party. 

When people are feeling bored and aimless, they’re more likely to get in trouble. That doesn’t mean moving to a big city with lots of street festivals will save you from a life of addiction, because life is never that simple. But plenty of rural teens have gotten addicted to drugs or alcohol. Some parents think that moving their kids out into the country will save them from bad influences, but there are bad influences everywhere nowadays.

But even if living in a small town won’t necessarily save you from addiction, it also doesn’t have to doom you. You can still get help even if you’re not near a major metro area. You may have to travel farther or seek outpatient services, but it absolutely can be done.

Explore your options

It’s important to know that there are rehab facilities located in all kinds of places. Some facilities even seek out smaller towns because they want their residents to have fewer distractions from the outside world. And the centers  in big cities serve plenty of people from outlying areas as well. A place like Beachway Therapy Center is committed to helping residents in Tampa with addiction, but it’s also devoted to helping residents from all over Florida and the Southeast.

Health insurance coverage plays a large role in where and how people get help for their issues as well. Some insurance companies may want you to go to facilities in a certain area or network, but if you’re willing to jump through some insurance hoops, you should be able to find a situation that works for you. A change of scenery can do wonders for you mentally as well. You have plenty of options that don’t include staying in your hometown and slowly wasting away due to drugs or alcohol.  

You have to be ready to make a change before going to rehab. Most addicts have to hit rock-bottom before they can admit they have an issue. It should go without saying, but if you or someone you’re with looks like he or she is overdosing, call 911. It doesn’t matter if you’re in the middle of a big city or in the middle of nowhere. It’s not the time to worry about police finding you with drugs; this is a life or death situation that requires immediate medical attention.
A trip to the hospital is enough to scare some people straight, but you shouldn’t try to detox on your own. Detoxing is hard on the mind and body, and you should do it in a controlled setting. You can beat addiction, but it’s best to have a team full of professionals on your side when you start the fight.