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There are a range of therapies and treatments that have been researched and proven to be effective in helping people to stabilize in recovery after addiction. Because there is no cure for addiction, it is up to the individual to seek out a unique combination of research-based therapies that inform the issues faced on the road to independent living in sobriety.
Because each person’s experience in active addiction is different, it is important to seek professional substance abuse treatment that begins with a comprehensive evaluation and assessment. Through this process, your therapeutic team can help you to identify the issues that may be underlying addiction, co-occurring mental health disorders that may contribute to compulsive use of drugs and alcohol, and any stressful life circumstances that may make sobriety more difficult to maintain. The better you understand the nature of your addiction, the better able you will be to address any potential obstacles in recovery.
Therapy is arguably the main focus of addiction treatment. Though many people living in active addiction tend to focus on the withdrawal symptoms that define detox, the physical dependence upon the substance of choice is only part of the issue. Withdrawal symptoms may pass in the first few weeks of sobriety, but the cravings to drink or get high will linger for months or even years, in some cases.
Therapy addresses those cravings. It delves into where those cravings began and why, and provides the client with actionable coping mechanisms to not only limit the intensity of the cravings but also their frequency, and render them powerless when they arise.
After detox, clients immediately begin to take part in therapy. Many even begin attending therapy sessions during detox in order to ensure that they have the professional and peer support necessary to navigate the emotional issues that often arise during that process. Throughout treatment, therapy becomes a tool to not only connect clients with therapists and others in support groups but to also explore their own feelings and needs in day-to-day life.
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Each client will benefit from a different combination of therapies, but there are some therapies that are considered standard, though they may be modified to meet each client’s needs. These include:
Additionally, holistic treatment options are often considered standard in some rehab programs. In fact, many programs incorporate yoga, meditation, acupuncture sessions, and other holistic treatments as a standard part of recovery.
Yes. Traditional talk therapies in private and group settings as well as 12-Step meetings offer a firm foundation in recovery for most clients, but many find that real progress is made in nontraditional treatments. Holistic options and alternative therapies are often exceptionally engaging to clients and motivate them to work through rough spots as they discover all that sobriety has to offer.
When you interview different rehab programs, take the time to find out more about the therapeutic team who will be working directly with your loved one. Ask questions that include:
There are a number of benefits that participants experience when they take an active role in group therapy sessions. These include:
Depending on the type of therapy, it may be indicated in the protocol that one treatment session is recommended per week. In other instances, two or more weekly sessions may be recommended. For case management, cognitive, and/or behavioral therapies, a single 60- to 90-minute session per week is a baseline. If more sessions are deemed necessary to achieve treatment goals, then the number of sessions may be increased per week.
Similarly, holistic therapies, alternative therapies, and group therapies are also scheduled one or two times per week. If more sessions are needed, the schedule can be adjusted.
In general, clients usually attend an average of four or five hours of different types of personal, group, and alternative therapy sessions each day when in residence at a comprehensive treatment program.
In the event that a client is diagnosed with a co-occurring mental health disorder as well as a substance abuse or addiction disorder – an issue that occurs about half the time – it is imperative that the treatment plan for that client includes comprehensive care for the co-occurring disorder. This can include psychiatric care when needed, as well as medication to aid in the management of symptoms, and/or treatment goals in therapy that are in line with increasing the ability of the client to understand and manage the disorder.
Anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, and other issues are not uncommon among people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. Because the symptoms of one disorder often inform the symptoms of the other, undergoing concurrent treatment is essential for progress in either area.
In some cases, medication can be an important part of a client’s recovery, providing for a more rapid stabilization of mental health and physical withdrawal symptoms as well as an increased ability to manage the urge to relapse in early recovery. Medication is not available or appropriate in all cases, but for some clients, one or more of the following types of medication can prove beneficial:
During residential treatment, onsite staff members are available to clients 24 hours a day. Personnel can assist with emotional support or physical/medical needs as they arise. For those who are not in residence at the time of crisis, the 24-hour call center is always available to respond to a client’s needs. If a client has a specific and/or common issue or must speak directly with a therapist at a moment’s notice, arrangements can be made in advance for the client to have access to the therapeutic support needed.
Absolutely. Holistic therapies can and should be taken in combination with cognitive therapies, behavioral therapies, experiential therapies, and in conjunction with medical treatment. Because holistic therapies serve to lessen a client’s stress levels and improve the connection between the spirit, body, and mind, they can help to encourage more rapid progress in more traditional therapies. Oftentimes, holistic therapies help the client to be more open and receptive to change and less susceptible to relapse.