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People trying to recover from addiction and substance abuse should be in rehabilitation for at least three months, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). This period of therapy allows the person to safely eliminate their body’s addiction to alcohol or drugs while simultaneously working with clinicians in personal and group sessions to improve self-awareness and stress-management strategies. Learn more about the importance of aftercare in addiction and mental health rehab.
However, once a person completes the program, they must continue to work on sustaining their sobriety. Approximately half of those who complete a treatment program will return to substance abuse problems at some point.
Addiction treatment is a crucial first step toward living an alcohol- and drug-free life. You will develop coping mechanisms, relapse prevention techniques, and other vital tools to help you avoid relapsing into addictive habits. Treatment centers provide the optimal atmosphere for staying clean and sober, with community and staff support.
When you complete your course and depart from the treatment facility, the actual test of your sobriety begins. It’s simpler to say no to alcohol and drugs when you’re in a place that teaches people how to do so. It’s a whole other battle to keep saying no once you’ve returned to your routine.
This is why aftercare is such a crucial component of treatment programs for addiction. It allows a step down from greater levels of care rather than entirely quitting the supportive atmosphere of treatment. Aftercare helps you move back into your normal life after completing a more rigorous program.
What are a few characteristics of aftercare programs and how are they implemented? How can you ensure that you get the help you need once you leave your rehab facility? After all, alcohol and drug treatment is just the start of a lengthy road to recovery.
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