Rehab Aftercare & Life After Addiction Treatment

Relapse prevention is an important component of aftercare. The goal of relapse prevention is to reduce the risk of relapse through education and skills.⁵ Your aftercare plan should include:

• The identification of triggers that may urge you to use drugs and alcohol.
• A plan for managing these triggers.

During aftercare planning, you’ll anticipate what people, places, things, and emotions may trigger urges to use drugs and alcohol and develop a plan for managing them. This way, when triggering situations arise, you can refer to your plan and utilize the skills listed and contact your support system for help.

Family and friends also play a critical role in reducing the drug and alcohol relapse risk. There are many options for helping a loved one with addiction, such as attending therapy and support groups together. Loved ones can also help people with addictions anticipate and prepare for high-risk situations that could lead to a relapse.

If you do experience a relapse, you should reach out to your sponsor and support system. You may also benefit from returning to rehab treatment to better understand what led to the relapse and how to avoid it in the future. Relapse is not a sign of failure, but rather a learning opportunity.⁵

Sunrise House Treatment Center is an inpatient rehab facility in New Jersey. At Sunrise House, we offer different levels of addiction treatment, including medical detox and residential treatment, for people dealing with addictions to alcohol and drugs.

An average day in inpatient rehab at Sunrise House includes:

• Individual and group therapy sessions.
• Recovery meetings.
• Time set aside for rest and relaxation.
• Recreational activities.

Our therapists provide evidence-based therapies for addictions, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on modifying negative thoughts and behaviors. We also offer specialized groups for:

• Anger management.
• Co-occurring disorders.
• Veterans and first responders.

Sunrise House is part of American Addiction Centers (AAC), the nation’s leading provider in addiction treatment. While Sunrise House does not offer outpatient rehab or sober living, many of AAC’s other facilities throughout the country do. Aftercare programs offered through AAC include:

• Outpatient treatment: Outpatient treatment is a step down from inpatient rehab. It allows you to attend therapy sessions and continue to work on your addiction recovery but gives you the freedom to work, volunteer, or attend to other responsibilities. Recovery First Treatment Center in Hollywood, Florida is another AAC facility that offers outpatient treatment. Our staff at Sunrise House can assist you in transitioning to Recovery First’s outpatient program or one at another AAC facility.
• Telehealth: Some of our facilities also offer telehealth services for addiction treatment. This means that you can access therapy and treatment from the comfort of your home using secure, HIPPA-compliant technology.
• Sober living: A sober living facility is a safe, drug-free environment for people in recovery. It is particularly beneficial for anyone who lacks stable housing or is concerned about exposure to drugs and alcohol at home. While in sober living, you are expected to work, attend meetings or outpatient treatment, and follow the house rules, which include no drugs and alcohol. Multiple AAC facilities offer sober living including Oxford Treatment Center in Mississippi and Greenhouse Treatment Center in Dallas, Texas.
• 12-Step groups: At Sunrise House, we offer 12-Step meetings that you can continue to attend after treatment is over. If you reside out of the area, we can help connect you with the local chapter of AA or NA.

Sunrise House offers several different ways to pay for rehab, including health insurance. We are in-network with many providers and make paying for rehab with health insurance simple. We’ll verify your insurance benefits beforehand and give you a breakdown of the anticipated costs.

To learn more about Sunrise House Treatment Center, or to start the admissions process today, please call . Our admissions navigators are available 24/7 to assist you in verifying your insurance coverage and answering your questions.

You can also using our secure form.

Rehab Alumni Programs at Sunrise House

If you agree to be a part of our alumni program, you’ll receive check-ins from our alumni outreach staff on your recovery milestones, such as when you reach 30, 60, and 90 days of sobriety.

Sunrise House offers alumni events where you can connect with other people in recovery. We currently offer weekly alumni meetings every Wednesday from 7:30 pm to 9 pm at Sunrise House.* When you attend one of our alumni events, we encourage you to bring friends and family with you.

As an alumnus, you can also join our Facebook group to keep in contact with peers, hear about our seasonal alumni events, and reach out to rapid support, if needed.

*Meetings are currently being held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recovery App for Alumni

American Addiction Centers provides a confidential and free recovery app to patients who have completed treatment at one of our facilities. The app was created to support alumni after leaving our program. You will have access to the app after completing treatment at Sunrise House or another AAC facility.

The app allows you to:

• Monitor your progress in recovery.
• Keep a gratitude journal.
• Stay healthy through wellness challenges.
• Find and watch, read, or listen to recovery-related content.
• Remain connected to other alumni.

Our alumni will receive an exclusive invitation for free access to the app by contacting us at alumni@contactaac.com.