"People who abuse substances often are more likely to remain abstinent and committed to recovery when treatment is provided in groups, apparently because of rewarding and therapeutic forces such as affiliation, confrontation, support, gratification, and identification.” - Center for Substance Abuse Treatment In the context of alcohol and drug... read more →
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Jan
20
After the recovery process, there are certain steps that are necessary to help a client live a successful, substance-free life outside the walls of a treatment center. This process is called social reintegration, and it includes all the elements needed to make a holistic transition back into life among family... read more →
Dec
16
Twelve step programs that are used to guide those with substance abuse issues to recovery have become the cornerstone to effective treatment. Initially launched as a program by Alcoholics Anonymous in the 1930s, this style of treatment focuses on treatment as a process—as a journey toward complete recovery. Each step... read more →
Dec
02
Overcoming drug and alcohol dependency can be one of the most challenging processes of a person’s life, and without professional treatment, the risk of relapse or not fully recovering is high. However, a drug treatment facility that’s built to give clients proper professional attention and support—for both their physical and... read more →
Jan
06
Peer to peer counseling is a strategy that is used by treatment facilities to assist clients in the 12-step programs and beyond in order to overcome substance abuse issues. This strategy brings in people who have been through the recovery process as certified counselors that are qualified to provide support,... read more →
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