A much discussed topic is how do you know if the treatment center you enroll in will be effective. A huge part of that depends on you as well as the center. Here is a article from the Treatment Solutions Network that gives you a greta starting point when you are looking for the right treatment center for you or a loved one.
Finding the Right Drug Treatment Facility
By Jared Moré
If you or someone you love is considering treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction, there are many decisions you may need to make in order to find the right facility. Below are some things to consider when choosing a facility, as well as things to expect once you get there.
First of all, it might be necessary to call a hotline to get immediate help for an addiction. This would be used when a person doesn’t know where else to go for help, or possibly someone is in immediate danger. If this is the case, the individual on the other end of the phone can give you valuable information about immediate treatment options.
Types of Facilities and Programs
If the decision is something that is thought about for a while and discussed, there are many different types of programs that might be useful. The first questions might be whether the facility offers residential, in-patient, or out-patient treatment, or a recovery house or long-term care. Some facilities are gender or age-specific, which might be particularly helpful to adolescents or females who might feel more comfortable in a setting with their peers.
It may be necessary for the treatment facility to have a detoxification program for the individual to rid their body of harmful substances while being monitored by a staff of medical professionals. After the physical dependency of the substance is addressed, the patient can begin counseling and treatment to manage the psychological dependency. Many treatment facilities have different activities to aid in this part of the recovery process. Things such as group therapy and family involvement have proven successful in treatment, as well as the 12-Steps for recovery. Some specialized facilities also provide programs such as equine therapy, recreational activities, cooking opportunities, and other things geared toward giving the mind and body something positive to focus on.
Recovery is an Ongoing Process
It is important for patients to be directed to long-term care to assist them in staying sober in the future. By learning about the risks of relapse and the skills needed to cope with stress and addiction triggers, an individual will be more likely to stay substance-free. A facility should provide follow-up services to give the recovering patient a support base when they move back into their lives. Recovery is an ongoing process. The groundwork is laid when an individual goes through treatment, but recovery continues on as the person is put back into their lives and families and has to effectively put what they learned into practice.
Entering into a treatment facility is a scary thing for most people. The unknown is hard to face. But the right facility can ease discomfort with their caring staff and positive programs. It still won’t be easy, but the goal is for the treatment to be successful. By working with counselors and staff to learn about oneself and taking accountability for the addiction, an individual can actually aid in the recovery process. So while you can expect treatment to be a challenge, it will hopefully be the best thing you’ve ever done.
Sources
T., Buddy Components of Effective Treatment Programs What Makes Alcohol Treatment Programs Work? January 22, 2008
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_rehabilitation
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Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Freedom House Closes its Doors Friday
After 20 years of servicing the female population of inmates with addiction problems, the Freedom House in San Diego will be closing its doors on April 30th due to funding problems. The Freedom House has helped over 2000 women make the transition from prison back to society with a treatment rehabilitation base. The Freedom House helps women readjust to living outside of prison walls, obtain jobs, and get suitable housing while working with them on their sobriety and self-esteem.
Within one year after release from prison, 30.1% of women will return to prison if they received no drug treatment. Within two years from release, the statistics rise to a recidivism rate of 43.7% without treatment.
“State funding for substance-abuse programs serving adult offenders was cut by nearly 40 percent this fiscal year, said Peggy Bengs, a spokeswoman with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.”
“The number of substance-abuse programs in California prisons dropped from 44 at 21 correctional facilities to 13 programs at 13 facilities, while the number of treatment slots dropped from 12,200 to 2,400.”
“Freedom House was the only program in San Diego County that took in female prison inmates under a state drug-treatment furlough program, which allowed inmates to finish the last four months of their sentences at the house.”
It is sad to see when a program is working to help addicts turn their lives around, close its doors. You can read the full article regarding the Freedom House closing at SignOnSanDiego.com
If you need help, are struggling with an addiction, or know of someone who is, please contact A Better Tomorrow Treatment Center today. We are here to help.
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Fax: 800.401.8464
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Within one year after release from prison, 30.1% of women will return to prison if they received no drug treatment. Within two years from release, the statistics rise to a recidivism rate of 43.7% without treatment.
“State funding for substance-abuse programs serving adult offenders was cut by nearly 40 percent this fiscal year, said Peggy Bengs, a spokeswoman with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.”
“The number of substance-abuse programs in California prisons dropped from 44 at 21 correctional facilities to 13 programs at 13 facilities, while the number of treatment slots dropped from 12,200 to 2,400.”
“Freedom House was the only program in San Diego County that took in female prison inmates under a state drug-treatment furlough program, which allowed inmates to finish the last four months of their sentences at the house.”
It is sad to see when a program is working to help addicts turn their lives around, close its doors. You can read the full article regarding the Freedom House closing at SignOnSanDiego.com
If you need help, are struggling with an addiction, or know of someone who is, please contact A Better Tomorrow Treatment Center today. We are here to help.
http://www.abttc.net/
Phone: 800.971.1586
Fax: 800.401.8464
24 Hour Addiction HelpLine
Tel. (800) 396-9389 (7 days 24 hours)
e-mail: info@24houraddictionhelp.com
http://www.24houraddictionhelp.org/
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Intervention
If you haven’t seen the TV specialty series Intervention, you may want to catch it next time it is on. Intervention itself, as demonstrated on the program, can play a huge role in an addict entering into a treatment facility. However, not every intervention is successful.
No one can be forced to go into treatment no matter what the stakes are. However, an intervention can often open up the eyes of an addict into seeing what damage they are doing to themselves and others around them. It can also force them to see their soon coming rock bottom.
Interventions are far more successful if all parties involved are solid on their commitment on what they will and will not do any longer for the addict. If there is still one or two people hanging on the sidelines willing to still enable the addict, they see that window and are not forced to see the bottom.
Interventions are a very involved process that requires extensive planning and should not be done just on a whim. It can be done by family members and those close to the addict with out profession help, though is generally more effective with the services of someone who can help the family and friends also work through their roles. Interventionists are trained counselors specific to addiction that can help you draw up your bottom line and see the importance of the follow through. They can help you conduct an intervention in a safe and productive manner. The most important part of an intervention though is to have it set up to where immediately after the intervention, your loved one goes directly into a treatment center if they say they are willing to go. If you wait even a day, the addict will more than likely change their mind.
If the addict refuses the help, you have to stick to your bottom line and stop enabling the addict in all fashions, emotionally, financially, and even shelter. The intervention will not be totally lost then as the addict sees that the family and friends involved meant what they said. The addict will then see the road they are just became a whole lot harder to continue and may be what it takes for them to willingly enter into a treatment center. As long as the addict continues to have others around him or her that support their addiction in any form, they will continue to use. Love the person you knew before the addiction enough to not let them to continue destroying their life or yours.
If you need help, are struggling with an addiction, or know of someone who is, please contact A Better Tomorrow Treatment Center today. We are here to help.
http://www.abttc.net/
Phone: 800.971.1586
Fax: 800.401.8464
24 Hour Addiction HelpLine
Tel. (800) 396-9389 (7 days 24 hours)
e-mail: info@24houraddictionhelp.com
http://www.24houraddictionhelp.org/
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No one can be forced to go into treatment no matter what the stakes are. However, an intervention can often open up the eyes of an addict into seeing what damage they are doing to themselves and others around them. It can also force them to see their soon coming rock bottom.
Interventions are far more successful if all parties involved are solid on their commitment on what they will and will not do any longer for the addict. If there is still one or two people hanging on the sidelines willing to still enable the addict, they see that window and are not forced to see the bottom.
Interventions are a very involved process that requires extensive planning and should not be done just on a whim. It can be done by family members and those close to the addict with out profession help, though is generally more effective with the services of someone who can help the family and friends also work through their roles. Interventionists are trained counselors specific to addiction that can help you draw up your bottom line and see the importance of the follow through. They can help you conduct an intervention in a safe and productive manner. The most important part of an intervention though is to have it set up to where immediately after the intervention, your loved one goes directly into a treatment center if they say they are willing to go. If you wait even a day, the addict will more than likely change their mind.
If the addict refuses the help, you have to stick to your bottom line and stop enabling the addict in all fashions, emotionally, financially, and even shelter. The intervention will not be totally lost then as the addict sees that the family and friends involved meant what they said. The addict will then see the road they are just became a whole lot harder to continue and may be what it takes for them to willingly enter into a treatment center. As long as the addict continues to have others around him or her that support their addiction in any form, they will continue to use. Love the person you knew before the addiction enough to not let them to continue destroying their life or yours.
If you need help, are struggling with an addiction, or know of someone who is, please contact A Better Tomorrow Treatment Center today. We are here to help.
http://www.abttc.net/
Phone: 800.971.1586
Fax: 800.401.8464
24 Hour Addiction HelpLine
Tel. (800) 396-9389 (7 days 24 hours)
e-mail: info@24houraddictionhelp.com
http://www.24houraddictionhelp.org/
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
How to Support a Family Member in Rehab
Addiction affects all those that are exposed to the addict and is more often than not hit hardest on family members. When you play a role in getting a family member into rehab, you will experience a multitude of feelings. This can be extremely overwhelming and at times hard to keep in check.
If you have found yourself in the position of supporting a family member in rehab there are some important things to keep in mind at all times.
First off, any family member affected by another’s addiction should seek help themselves to understand the addiction and work through how it has effected their life. However, outside of that, some other important factors must be followed.
When your loved one is admitted into a rehabilitation center for addiction, it is important to not break the rules. They will be discussed with you in detail as well as given to you in written form. If a rule demands that you do not bring in even chewing gum to your family member, do not do it. The rules are there for the best interest of your family member; not to punish or torture them. Even if you do not like the rules or disagree with them, remember always, it is in the best interest of your family member and others in rehab.
In the beginning, visitation may be restricted, however, when it is allowed visit when you can, if it is the right thing for you and the therapist working with your family member advises.
Often time’s therapist will invite you to partake in family sessions. These can be invaluable to both you and your family member in rehab. Participate openly and honestly during these sessions. Do not minimize the situation as not to hurt your family members feeling or to cause an upset. This is the time to make sure your feelings are also heard honestly and will play a large role in your family members’ acceptance of the depth of their addiction as well as help work towards their recovery.
Honor your family members’ privacy. If they choose not to share with others on the outside their location, keep it private unless they give you permission otherwise.
Before bringing anything into the facility talk to the staff and ask what is appropriate for your family member in regards to gifts, magazines, etc.
If you need help, are struggling with an addiction, or know of someone who is, please contact A Better Tomorrow Treatment Center today. We are here to help.
http://www.abttc.net/
Phone: 800.971.1586
Fax: 800.401.8464
24 Hour Addiction HelpLine
Tel. (800) 396-9389 (7 days 24 hours)
e-mail: info@24houraddictionhelp.com
http://www.24houraddictionhelp.org/
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If you have found yourself in the position of supporting a family member in rehab there are some important things to keep in mind at all times.
First off, any family member affected by another’s addiction should seek help themselves to understand the addiction and work through how it has effected their life. However, outside of that, some other important factors must be followed.
When your loved one is admitted into a rehabilitation center for addiction, it is important to not break the rules. They will be discussed with you in detail as well as given to you in written form. If a rule demands that you do not bring in even chewing gum to your family member, do not do it. The rules are there for the best interest of your family member; not to punish or torture them. Even if you do not like the rules or disagree with them, remember always, it is in the best interest of your family member and others in rehab.
In the beginning, visitation may be restricted, however, when it is allowed visit when you can, if it is the right thing for you and the therapist working with your family member advises.
Often time’s therapist will invite you to partake in family sessions. These can be invaluable to both you and your family member in rehab. Participate openly and honestly during these sessions. Do not minimize the situation as not to hurt your family members feeling or to cause an upset. This is the time to make sure your feelings are also heard honestly and will play a large role in your family members’ acceptance of the depth of their addiction as well as help work towards their recovery.
Honor your family members’ privacy. If they choose not to share with others on the outside their location, keep it private unless they give you permission otherwise.
Before bringing anything into the facility talk to the staff and ask what is appropriate for your family member in regards to gifts, magazines, etc.
If you need help, are struggling with an addiction, or know of someone who is, please contact A Better Tomorrow Treatment Center today. We are here to help.
http://www.abttc.net/
Phone: 800.971.1586
Fax: 800.401.8464
24 Hour Addiction HelpLine
Tel. (800) 396-9389 (7 days 24 hours)
e-mail: info@24houraddictionhelp.com
http://www.24houraddictionhelp.org/
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Tuesday, December 29, 2009
After the Treatment
The treatment center you attended for your addiction probably wasn't much fun, especially at first. But, you stuck with it and you made it through the program. Don’t for one minute let yourself believe that getting through the detoxification program is all you have to do. You went there because you wanted to quit using and abusing alcohol or drugs. You’ve completed the program, that’s step number one. Remember, you went there for help because you could not quit on your own. If you try to make it alone from here on out, chances are you will become a relapse statistic.
The treatment center will more than likely suggest that you get involved in long term treatment. There are going to be times you will need the extra support.
Although you are responsible for your own life it doesn’t hurt to listen to the advice of professionals who have been helping others like yourself for a long time. Face it, when you were left to your own devices you didn’t do so well. That’s how you got addicted in the first place. You don’t have to take their advice, but it sure can’t hurt to listen and take it under advisement.
Recovery is a life long process. The weeks you spent at the treatment center were just the jump start to get you going towards the rest of your life. AA and NA have daily meetings for a reason. You need them. Find one and go to meetings every day. You’ll find support and insight from other recovering addicts free of charge. Get a sponsor, and let them help you.
Let us hear from you if you have found a successful way to keep yourself on the high road. Your success story might help someone else find their way. If you know someone who is struggling with alcohol or drugs, let them know that there is help available. It’s as close as their phone. A Better Tomorrow is waiting to hear from them today. Let them know they deserve a better life and tell them how they can find it.
If you need help, are struggling with an addiction, or know of someone who is, please contact A Better Tomorrow Treatment Center today. We are here to help.
http://www.abttc.net/
Phone: 800.971.1586
Fax: 800.401.8464
24 Hour Addiction HelpLine
Tel. (800) 396-9389 (7 days 24 hours)
e-mail: info@24houraddictionhelp.com
http://www.24houraddictionhelp.org/
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The treatment center will more than likely suggest that you get involved in long term treatment. There are going to be times you will need the extra support.
Although you are responsible for your own life it doesn’t hurt to listen to the advice of professionals who have been helping others like yourself for a long time. Face it, when you were left to your own devices you didn’t do so well. That’s how you got addicted in the first place. You don’t have to take their advice, but it sure can’t hurt to listen and take it under advisement.
Recovery is a life long process. The weeks you spent at the treatment center were just the jump start to get you going towards the rest of your life. AA and NA have daily meetings for a reason. You need them. Find one and go to meetings every day. You’ll find support and insight from other recovering addicts free of charge. Get a sponsor, and let them help you.
Let us hear from you if you have found a successful way to keep yourself on the high road. Your success story might help someone else find their way. If you know someone who is struggling with alcohol or drugs, let them know that there is help available. It’s as close as their phone. A Better Tomorrow is waiting to hear from them today. Let them know they deserve a better life and tell them how they can find it.
If you need help, are struggling with an addiction, or know of someone who is, please contact A Better Tomorrow Treatment Center today. We are here to help.
http://www.abttc.net/
Phone: 800.971.1586
Fax: 800.401.8464
24 Hour Addiction HelpLine
Tel. (800) 396-9389 (7 days 24 hours)
e-mail: info@24houraddictionhelp.com
http://www.24houraddictionhelp.org/
Feel free to follow us on Facebook and Twitter too!
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