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Aftercare
Once a person has gone through all the stages
of the drug treatment program in substance
abuse treatment and is ready to transition back to the 'real world',
aftercare is like a kind of insurance on newfound sobriety. Before
a person leaves either an inpatient or an outpatient treatment
program, the counselor will most likely encourage him/her to set
recovery and life goals. By creating this type of plan this newly
sober person will have continued motivation and points on which
they must focus during their transition. Planning for aftercare
will also involve a renewed interest in relapse prevention and
what to do in situations when a person wants to use or drink again.
In many cases patients have had 'home visits'
or 'passes' during substance abuse treatment on which they would
have attended 12-step meetings or sought out other forms of support.
Treatment programs often suggest that patients get phone numbers
of other sober people so that when they feel like drinking or
using they have people who they can contact. While in treatment
at the Chemical Dependency Center, the
individual's counselor will usually suggest writing an aftercare
plan consisting of a sober plan of action and goals for early
sobriety. The plan will also address triggers for using such as
going to bars or places where old friends hang out, and it will
also have reminders as to what activities are centering or helpful
to remain serene within a chaotic environment.
Drug Addiction Rehab
A well thought out aftercare plan is essential
for initial success after a drug treatment program or drug addiction
rehab. A newly sober person is at a great advantage when he/she
understands the risks and problems involved in recovery. Drug
treatment program counselors and other staff members work closely
with each patient to make sure that the best aftercare plan is
created. Counselors often draw from their own experiences and
also suggest that patients ask people who have already left rehab
and are continuing a sober lifestyle how they achieved their goals.
Our drug addiction rehab is dedicated to providing quality care
both during and after substance
abuse treatment and maintains contact with many patients after
their stay is completed.
Please call 888.866.6191 for
more information about our drug addiction rehab. We have counselors
standing by ready to assist with the recovery process.
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