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Acknowledging the Problem
Arguably the very first step on the road to recovering from addiction is admitting that there’s a problem. Sadly, most people who struggle with substance abuse don’t get the help they need. This is often because it’s hard to acknowledge that addiction is an issue.
Once you’re able to recognize a drug, alcohol or prescription medication addiction, you can begin healing.
Detoxing From Addictive Substances
The next aspect of addiction recovery is detox. This is the stage when those in recovery break their chemical dependence. Addiction is a complicated disease that is psychological, emotional and chemical all at once. Detox deals primarily with physical dependence.
During detox, clients begin sobriety on day one. When they stop using their substance of choice, they’ll quickly enter the next phase of getting clean: withdrawal. Symptoms depend on the severity of the addiction as well as what kind of substance clients use. Often, detox feels similar to a case of the flu, and lasts for an average of seven to nine days.
Since detox can be unpleasant, and it can put stress on the body, no one should attempt it solo. Withdrawal without proper support and medical supervision can be dangerous. In an addiction treatment services center, however, clients have 24/7 emergency care as well as resources to mitigate any unpleasant symptoms.
Handling the Psychological Side of Recovery
Sometimes, clients place too strong of an emphasis on the physical aspect of recovery. While detox can get you sober, it can’t keep you sober. In order to do that, clients need to address the psychological side of it.
Some clients struggle with addiction as well as mental illness. For these clients, dual diagnosis treatment can target both issues at the same time.
All clients benefit from one-on-one therapy. Behavioral therapy such as dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive behavior therapy helps change negative thoughts and actions, while trauma therapy digs into some of the root causes of addiction. Perhaps most importantly, therapy can also just be a safe place to talk about fears, concerns and questions.
Group therapy is also a hugely effective component of treatment. It highlights the fact that no client is truly alone. Additionally, it creates a safe space for sharing without the fear of judgment. Some addiction treatment therapy sessions include the entire family, repairing broken bridges and re-establishing a support network.
Handling the Psychological Side of Recovery
Substance abuse treatment has two main goals:
- To get clients sober
- To help them stay sober
Unfortunately, relapse is a serious problem for many. That’s why our addiction recovery programs include relapse prevention education.
Preventing relapse comes in many forms. To start, it means identifying the triggers that lead to relapse. These could be emotional, environmental, or even physical.
Then, clients learn techniques to stop a relapse from happening. For some clients, this means heading to the gym or meeting a friend for a walk. In other cases, it could mean learning life skills that help bring fulfillment after rehab.
Our programs also include amenities and programs that help clients achieve stability and confidence against relapse. These include:
- Fitness and yoga facilities
- Nutritional counseling
- Gardening programs
Addiction recovery and lasting sobriety requires a comprehensive plan for every client. Silver Pines Treatment Center in Pennsylvania accomplishes exactly that. Call 267.719.8689 to start the process of addiction recovery today.