there's no one-size-fits-allapproach to achieving a sustained recovery from addictioneveryone develops their addiction for unique biological psychological and social reasons. theharm that addiction causes is specific to each individual too. successful treatment incorporates multiple components targeting particular aspects of theillness and its consequences the first step is abstinence. forsubstance abusers this may involve
medically supervised detoxification to relieve the sometimeslife-threatening physical effects of withdrawal some people in recovery may benefit frommedication that reestablishes normal brain functiondiminishes cravings or treats coexisting mental healthproblems. medication assisted therapies such as methadone, suboxone or vivitrol may be prescribed. mentalhealth therapy is another possible component in a successful recovery plan
and helps with modifying attitudes andbehaviors related to addiction common approaches include cognitivebehavioral therapy motivational interviewing, couples andfamily counseling and working with a recovery coach. peersupport groups can be an invaluable source of guidance assistance and encouragement forindividuals in recovery as well as for family and friendsimpacted by the addiction twelve-step programs like alcoholicsanonymous and its many offshoots are among thebest known peer support options
their approach doesn't work for everyoneand meetings may be geographically inaccessible so alternatives such as smart recovery,moderation management, secular organizations for sobriety andothers have evolved thanks to social media many of them areonline where they afford the added benefits of being available 24/7 allowing participants to remainanonymous the most important thing is to finda support structure that works best for the person inrecovery. to learn more
about recovery options visit theinformation center at blakerecoverycenter.org or carrierclinic.org
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