Drug rehab is another name for drug abuse treatment. It is also often referred to as detox or recovery. The type of drug and the length of time the drug has been abused usually determines the type of drug rehab treatment needed and the length of time it takes.

The first step is for a person to admit they have a problem abusing a drug or drugs to begin with. After that, a good counselor is needed to offer the proper drug abuse treatment options. In many cases, a short stay in the hospital will be necessary for those withdrawing from a drug's affects. Nausea, vomiting, hallucinations, extreme anxiety and paranoia are some of the more common drug withdrawal symptoms.

Drug rehab for serious drug abuse should never be undertaken without proper medical care. Drug withdrawal can cause seizures and other medical conditions that are quite serious and need proper monitoring by a healthcare staff to ensure the patient comes to no further harm while going through drug withdrawal.