I read this question about the activities included in drug treatment programs and the best answer chosen stated that patients are given whirlpool baths during the duration of the program. Are whirlpool baths really necessary? What are they for anyway?
2007-10-04 16:28:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Having baths in whirlpool tubs are really helpful to patients. Have you ever experienced bathing in a whirlpool tub? It's really relaxing. It has this massaging effect that enables you to release all the stress and worries that you've been nursing. I think the reason why whirlpool baths were added to treatment programs is because letting out all the anxiety and anguish will help the patient see the brighter side of life. A positive attitude is needed for a faster recovery.
2007-10-04 16:36:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think they would just pawn the whirlpool bath and use the money to buy more drugs!
2007-10-04 16:33:37 · answer #2 · answered by Flying Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but if helps someone to relax and works for them... more power to them. I've never heard of this either, but it's probably a way to ease the anxiety of detox and the withdrawal symptoms, and offering a replacement for a "fix" when they start to feel anxious.
I don't know how effective this "treatment" is... but in addition to other treatments it could help a person find other ways to deal with stress.
2007-10-04 16:41:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, whirlpool baths are very relaxing. Maybe that is what they use them for?
2007-10-04 16:33:01 · answer #4 · answered by claudiacake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whirlpool baths are great, even when you're not high.
2007-10-04 16:33:33 · answer #5 · answered by 5zerocool 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Necessary no but they probably relieve the body pain associated with withdrawal.
2007-10-04 16:46:43 · answer #6 · answered by Natalie O 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never heard that one before
i can only guess it's for relaxation
to help take the mind and body away from an affliction
2007-10-04 16:32:47 · answer #7 · answered by mrlucky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work in a rehab and I have never heard of this and no it is not necessary. Not at all.
2007-10-04 16:31:55 · answer #8 · answered by luxyfoxy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in the slightest.
Never heard of anyone using them.
2007-10-04 16:35:41 · answer #9 · answered by freshbliss 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it`s the sweatting that helps u.
2007-10-04 16:34:01 · answer #10 · answered by aeiraobe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋