There are many different types of drug rehab. It is very important to figure out what kind of addiction a person has before sending them into a drug rehab.

The most common addiction is alcohol. Many people become addicted to alcohol and do not even realize it. Rehab for this can completely change their lives. Rehab can people with alcohol problems.

Sometimes people become to other drugs like cocaine or heroine. There are many drug rehab programs for these people. They are very helpful.

More commonly today, people are becoming addicted to pain killers. This may even be expected by a person's doctor. The doctor sometimes must prescribe to a patient painkillers for an extended period of time. After the patient no longer needs these painkillers, it is usually very difficult to quit taking them. Then the doctor will recommend the patient go to drug rehab.