For some people, drug addiction may not mean just one addiction.  Many people with addictions have a dependence on more than one drug at a time.  They may use a stimulant like meth to get some energy for the day and alcohol to settle down at night.  It’s total chemical manipulation, a true sign of physical and psychological dependence.  When someone has multiple addictions, a comprehensive drug rehab may be their only hope for sobriety.

Individual Drug Treatment Planning

Individual attention is essential for a person with multiple addictions.  When a person first goes to detox, each addiction is managed in the safest way possible.  After detox is complete, the treatment plan is crafted with each addiction in mind. The patterns of use, triggers, and cravings can be different for each substance.  Any updates or changes to the treatment plan are made during individual counseling sessions.

Treating The Whole Person At Drug Rehab

You’ve just read about the value of individual therapy.  Group therapy is also an essential part of quality drug rehab.  But treating the whole person means helping them make a mind-body connection.

Yoga, meditation, nutritional counseling, and other holistic therapies are often new experiences for recovering addicts.  People can understand subtle things about their body, observe their inner thoughts, learn more about the importance of healthy food, and much more.  Even though these treatments are not directly about drug addiction, they do so much to support a recovering addict’s overall well being.

Aftercare Programs Support Recovery In Real Life

Real life is a lot different from the protected environment of drug rehab.  Recovering addicts have to face some challenges on their own. They also have to manage their lives in ways that keep relapse at bay. Old habits can be a trap for any recovering addict, even if someone has been sober for years.  That’s why aftercare programs are such a valuable part of drug treatment.

Aftercare can come in many forms.  Monthly retreats, weekly meetings, annual alumni reunions, mentoring programs with newly sober people – anything that gets alumni of a drug treatment center involved.  Aftercare is there to support, inform, and connect recovering addicts with a special sense of community.

Multiple Addictions And Comprehensive Drug Treatment

People with multiple addictions get so much from a comprehensive drug treatment program.  Traditional therapy with personal attention, holistic treatments, and aftercare make an effective combination.  For more information about treating multiple addictions, contact us today.

When a person gets sober, they make a lot of big changes in their life.  They change the way they spend time, the way they handle stress, and the way they view the world.  They also have to change the social group they spend time with.  If you are newly sober, this may be a difficult adjustment.  Take a look at why social changes are necessary and how they you can manage them.

Get A Change Of Scenery

You may have had some memorable times with your drug using or drinking friends.  But now that you are sober, you’ll need to really think twice about being around them again.  The biggest risk is potential relapse.  Relapse is always going to be more likely when you are faced with direct temptation or an obvious reminder of your active addiction days.

My drinking wasn’t really wasn’t that bad, was it?  Did I really have to go to drug and alcohol rehab?  Maybe it wouldn’t hurt to just sit with them while they had a drink, just this once.

Those kinds of thoughts are the slippery slope that can bring you face-to-face with relapse.  The temptation can be almost too powerful to resist.  Even if your friends say it’s OK for you to just “hang out” while they drink or use drugs, that’s not good enough.  Your sobriety is at risk unless you steer clear of your old social life.

Staying Committed To A Sober Lifestyle

You probably learned a few things about social interactions when you were in drug or alcohol rehab.  Other recovering addicts may have already been through the temptations of being around old friends.

If your old friends still make plans around drinking, using drugs, being at parties, and maybe even scraping with the law, they aren’t for you.  It can be painful to back away from people who have been a big part of your life.  But if you are committed to sober living, this is one of the more important changes you’ll ever make.

Positive Social Choices Support Sobriety

The right social choices can make a big difference for your sobriety.  People who live a sober life are thinking and living in healthy ways.  They will support your sober lifestyle by doing what is best for you, not just for themselves.  They will spend time with you in positive ways, helping you relieve stress, and help you have fun again.  They will also model healthy living with their words and actions.

You can find these people in your support group meetings, rehab alumni activities, churches, your neighborhood, and possibly among people you already know.  Your community will have positive activities and social opportunities all year round.

Making Social Changes With New Sober Life

Old friends can feel comfortable and familiar, but they may not be healthy for you.  If you have just started a sober lifestyle, you need to be very mindful of who you spend time with.  Positive people will make a big difference with your sobriety every day.  If you need help finding support groups or other positive social gatherings, call us today for more information.