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Whether you are finishing up or just starting to consider a rehabilitation program, it’s important to know where to turn. Be sure to take a look at these websites which relate to our previous posts. Call Astoria Pointe at (503) 298-4393 for more information.
- If you have any questions about sober living homes or want to clear up any myths you may have heard, then read this article.
- If you’d like to learn more about relapse prevention, then be sure to take a look at an overview of the RP model featured in this paper from the National Institutes of Health.
- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration describes the various paths to addiction recovery.
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Drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs have proven their effectiveness time and time again. One popular option for drug and alcohol rehabilitation is an inpatient program—here is a list of terms commonly associated with this program:
Detoxification
Once you move into an inpatient program for drug or alcohol rehabilitation, you will initially undergo detoxification. This process is designed to help you deal with withdrawal symptoms and can last anywhere from three to fourteen days, depending on the severity of the addiction. Throughout detoxification, you may or may not receive substance-deterrent medications such as Antabuse.
Group Therapy
As you work toward independence from drugs and alcohol, you may be pleased to learn that you will receive help from others every step of the way. Group therapy sessions allow you to learn about others who share a common history and goal—you may be surprised at how familiar some of the stories sound.
Twelve-Step Program
This religious method of understanding and dealing with the personal issues underlying substance abuse has helped many successfully complete rehabilitation treatments.Steps include recognizing and admitting that you have a problem, putting trust in a higher power, and asking forgiveness of those you have wronged.
Relapse Prevention
After the treatment process has ended, clients may turn back to substance abuse once again—this is known as a relapse. In order to completely treat substance abuse, relapse prevention must be proactively practiced.
If you feel that you or a loved one is in need of a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program, then Astoria Pointe is here to help. In addition to alcohol and drug rehab, we also offer treatment programs for love and sex addiction. Call (503) 298-4393 to learn more.
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Recovering from any sort of addiction requires plenty of time and determination. After you enroll in a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program, you must learn how to live in a sober environment, because when you leave, it will be time to face the real world. Here are a few reasons why you should look into a structured sober living environment immediately following rehabilitation:
A Sense of Community
Overcoming addiction alone is virtually impossible—you need a supportive community to help during the recovery process. This need doesn’t lessen after you graduate from a rehabilitation program—you can truly benefit from staying around others who are in the same position you are in.
Sober living houses group together individuals who wish to stay sober. By sharing living space with those who have a similar goal, you will be able to rely on a helpful and supportive community.
Getting Back On Track
Once you break free from your addiction, you will need to immerse yourself in school, work, or other day-to-day activities. At a sober living house, you will be asked to either find a job or enroll in classes. This is because, like any shared living situation, you will be responsible for splitting bills and helping around the house.
Mitigating Stress
Living by yourself is certainly stressful—however, if you choose to live in a structured sober environment, then you won’t have to deal with quite as many tasks or chores as you would alone. A low-stress living situation is definitely ideal for those who want to stay sober.
For a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program that works, contact Astoria Pointe or The Rosebriar. We are located in beautiful Astoria, Oregon and provide rehabilitation programs for a variety of addictions. For more information, visit us online or call (503) 298-4393.
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We have recently discussed how to give an intervention and some useful adjunct therapies for alcohol and drug addiction treatment. Learn more about these topics with the following resources. For help beginning the process of recovery from alcohol or drug addiction, call Astoria Pointe at (503) 298-4393.
- Understanding interventions is essential to a good outcome. About.com offers advice on how the process works and what to consider.
- Proper preparation for an intervention includes having a treatment facility ready. This article from EverydayHealth.com explains how to find the right alcohol or drug treatment center.
- Another crucial aspect of the intervention is the intervention letter. This guide from eHow.com has seven steps for writing a letter that shows you care.
- If you’re thinking of using yoga as an adjunct therapy, then check out the American Yoga Association’s explanation of what yoga is and which different kinds can be practiced.
- A different kind of adjunct therapy is acupuncture. AltMD.com describes how acupuncture can assist addiction specialists as part of an alcohol and drug treatment program.
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It’s difficult for many people to understand addiction. In the following video clip, heroin addicts speak candidly about how heroin addiction has affected their lives.
Watch as long-term addicts explain how the cycle of their lives went from families and a home to working on the streets to be able to pay for the next quick fix.
If you or a loved one is experiencing this or any kind of addiction, then there is help. Contact Astoria Pointe in Astoria, OR for quality residential addiction rehabilitation. Call (503) 298-4393 for an assessment of the appropriate level of care.
