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<\/p>\nAlcoholics Anonymous and its partners Narcotics Anonymous, Al-Anon,( for supporting family members) and more has for many years been the only option for those struggling with addiction. \u00a0Based on the Twelve Steps it has proven to be successful for many. \u00a0Regular meetings and the support of a sponsor are the best tools for a successful recovery. \u00a0The meetings are free of charge but the participants will pass a basket for donations. \u00a0Money is used for marketing materials, information and for coffee for attendees. \u00a0Following the meetings serves as a social time where support and comfort can be found. \u00a0Most of my closest friends are in recovery, some up to 25 years. \u00a0They unanimously believe that Twelve Steps is the only way to sobriety. \u00a0They continue to attend meetings and have sponsors and now sponsees. \u00a0Jack attended AA and NA. \u00a0He never got a sponsor. \u00a0He said he would get to the fourth step which is, take a moral inventory, and could not go into that space and would pick up. \u00a0It might be all you need, or could be an on going support option following other treatments.<\/p>\n
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With healthy support from family, friends and loved ones, an addicted person may choose out-patient treatment, which is a more cost effective option than in-patient. The client will attend the meetings at the designated location for two to three hours depending on the curriculum and will leave at the end to sleep at home. \u00a0Being in the same environment (home) may trigger addictive behavior due to stressors and familiarity of knowing where they can get narcotics and alcohol. \u00a0Please keep this in mind when choosing this option.<\/p>\n
If relapse occurs, residential treatment may be required. \u00a0I have had experience with out-patient and in-patient and found both to be unsuccessful in my case. \u00a0I think the reason for lack of success is these options usually are considered when there is a crisis situation and residents can get clean in this structured environment. \u00a0It is when they leave and need to maintain the structure with meetings, exercise, and work that people can relapse.<\/p>\n
Some facilities are not equipped with medical staff. \u00a0Detoxing does require such expertise. \u00a0So, if medical personnel are not on staff a separate facility specializing in detoxing is necessary. \u00a0Some treatment centers will not allow patients to register unless they are clean. \u00a0A detox is generally a three day admission. \u00a0The patient is supervised and perhaps given medication to ease the symptoms of withdrawal.<\/p>\n
The residential or in-patient option is a significant commitment of time and finances. \u00a0There are many, many options for in-patient throughout the country. Generally, the commitment is thirty days. \u00a0This option is chosen when the patient and their family are in crisis. \u00a0If detox is required and available the patient starts there once admitted. \u00a0Medical evaluation may be required and the treatment begins. Support groups and individual meetings with counselors provide support and dig away at the underlining issues and pain that the substance is covering. \u00a0I have a lot of experience with this option as well. \u00a0Families are required to participate in the healing as the disease affects everyone close to the patient.<\/p>\n
Additional time may be required at the facility and\/or continued treatment at an out-patient facility may be recommended.<\/p>\n
The real work then begins. \u00a0Once the crisis period is behind the patient, following the counselors recommendations is critical for recovery. \u00a0Keeping the routine consistent by attending AA meetings, finding a sponsor to support the recovery process and daily recommendations for healthy living, like exercise, eating well and good rest.<\/p>\n
Sober Living is a step down usually from an in-patient treatment center, formerly called half way houses, now the homes (some homes) are more structured. \u00a0Often there are interviews to make sure the candidate for sober living is a good fit for the rest of the hose mates. \u00a0You must test clean, and respect and follow the house rules. Often there are group meals, AA meetings and day trips. A house manager keeps the home orderly.<\/p>\n
On the West Coast there are many, many options, websites and a variety of intensities. \u00a0On the East Coast there is not the same availability, or options. \u00a0Often an exit coordinator from the rehab will help the client select the best facility with good recommendations. \u00a0I have experienced homes with weak management and rules. \u00a0It is really important to understand the sober living programming and the support system. \u00a0Understand how they transition the client back to school or work or family. \u00a0This is a key time for freedom outside of rehab but still in a structured environment, it\u2019s a critical piece for sobriety success.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”Other Recovery Options” color=”blue” el_width=”80″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column el_class=”center-me”][vc_btn title=”Non Traditional Treatments” color=”primary” link=”url:%2Fnon-traditional-treatment%2F|||”][vc_btn title=”Treatment Alternatives” color=”primary” link=”url:%2Ftreatment-alternatives%2F|||”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Traditional Treatment Options [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] AA Alcoholics Anonymous and its partners Narcotics Anonymous, Al-Anon,( for supporting family members) and more has for many years been the only option for those struggling with addiction. \u00a0Based on the Twelve Steps it has proven to be successful for many. \u00a0Regular meetings and the support of a sponsor are the best tools for a successful recovery. \u00a0The meetings are free of charge but the participants will pass a basket for donations. \u00a0Money is used for marketing materials, information and for coffee for attendees. \u00a0Following the meetings serves as a social time where support and comfort can be found. \u00a0Most of my closest friends are in recovery, some up to 25 years. \u00a0They unanimously believe that Twelve Steps is the only way to sobriety. \u00a0They continue to attend meetings and have sponsors and now sponsees. \u00a0Jack attended AA and NA. \u00a0He never got a sponsor. \u00a0He said he would get to the fourth step which is, take a moral inventory, and could not go into that space and would pick up. \u00a0It might be all you need, or could be an on going support option following other treatments. Twelve Steps Out-patient With healthy support from family, friends and loved ones, an addicted person may choose out-patient treatment, which is a more cost effective option than in-patient. The client will attend the meetings at the designated location for two to three hours depending on the curriculum and will leave at the end to sleep at home. \u00a0Being in the same environment (home) may trigger addictive behavior due to stressors and familiarity of knowing where they can get narcotics and alcohol. \u00a0Please keep this in mind when choosing this option. If relapse occurs, residential treatment may be required. \u00a0I have had experience with out-patient and in-patient and found both to be unsuccessful in my case. \u00a0I think the reason for lack of success is these options usually are considered when there is a crisis situation and residents can get clean in this structured environment. \u00a0It is when they leave and need to maintain the structure with meetings, exercise, and work that people can relapse. Detox Some facilities are not equipped with medical staff. \u00a0Detoxing does require such expertise. \u00a0So, if medical personnel are not on staff a separate facility specializing in detoxing is necessary. \u00a0Some treatment centers will not allow patients to register unless they are clean. \u00a0A detox is generally a three day admission. \u00a0The patient is supervised and perhaps given medication to ease the symptoms of withdrawal. Residential Treatment The residential or in-patient option is a significant commitment of time and finances. \u00a0There are many, many options for in-patient throughout the country. Generally, the commitment is thirty days. \u00a0This option is chosen when the patient and their family are in crisis. \u00a0If detox is required and available the patient starts there once admitted. \u00a0Medical evaluation may be required and the treatment begins. Support groups and individual meetings with counselors provide support and dig away at the underlining issues and pain that the substance is covering. \u00a0I have a lot of experience with this option as well. \u00a0Families are required to participate in the healing as the disease affects everyone close to the patient. Additional time may be required at the facility and\/or continued treatment at an out-patient facility may be recommended. The real work then begins. \u00a0Once the crisis period is behind the patient, following the counselors recommendations is critical for recovery. \u00a0Keeping the routine consistent by attending AA meetings, finding a sponsor to support the recovery process and daily recommendations for healthy living, like exercise, eating well and good rest. Sober Living Sober Living is a step down usually from an in-patient treatment center, formerly called half way houses, now the homes (some homes) are more structured. \u00a0Often there are interviews to make sure the candidate for sober living is a good fit for the rest of the hose mates. \u00a0You must test clean, and respect and follow the house rules. Often there are group meals, AA meetings and day trips. A house manager keeps the home orderly. On the West Coast there are many, many options, websites and a variety of intensities. \u00a0On the East Coast there is not the same availability, or options. \u00a0Often an exit coordinator from the rehab will help the client select the best facility with good recommendations. \u00a0I have experienced homes with weak management and rules. \u00a0It is really important to understand the sober living programming and the support system. \u00a0Understand how they transition the client back to school or work or family. \u00a0This is a key time for freedom outside of rehab but still in a structured environment, it\u2019s a critical piece for sobriety success.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”Other Recovery Options” color=”blue” el_width=”80″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column el_class=”center-me”][vc_btn title=”Non Traditional Treatments” color=”primary” link=”url:%2Fnon-traditional-treatment%2F|||”][vc_btn title=”Treatment Alternatives” color=”primary” link=”url:%2Ftreatment-alternatives%2F|||”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"\n