Learn What to Expect from Rehab Programs

Therapy

Throughout the rehabilitation process, many therapies will be used to help you overcome cravings, avoid relapses, and stay clean for the rest of your life.

 

Individual Therapy

Individual addiction therapy comprises one-on-one sessions with a health practitioner. You will examine yourself, your addiction, and the influence it has had on your psyche during these sessions. This personal education might be a valuable aid in your healing process.

Your therapist will also help you identify your addiction triggers. The therapist will next teach you how to manage (or eliminate) them in a healthy rather than destructive manner once you’ve identified them.

An addiction specialist will design the appropriate kind of therapy for your specific need. Treatment can take many different forms, but research shows that behavioral therapies are the most effective in treating addictions. Cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing are two of the most often used behavioral therapies in this setting.

Sessions can occur in the therapist’s office or any other location where you and your therapist can converse quietly. While the length and frequency of these sessions vary, most people visit their therapist once a week for one hour.

 

Family Counseling

According to research, integrating family and friends in the teaching process significantly improves rehab outcomes. 4? As a result, many addiction treatment centers incorporate family therapy into their treatment plans.

Addictions in loved ones frequently have a significant impact on family members. Family counseling gives a safe space for everyone to air their grievances and for your family members to see how they may have enabled or contributed to your addiction. Recognizing and managing these complex, sometimes painful emotions is critical to healing and progress.

During family therapy, your family members will also learn about the complexity of addiction and how to assist you best once you leave the rehab facility.