Your life experience isn’t the same as another patient’s. So your treatment shouldn’t be the same as another patient. We take the time to craft an individualized treatment plan for each patient, which is likely to increase your engagement throughout the process and maximize your chances fo...
we understand that each individual struggling with addiction is different and that there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to recovery. This is why our counselors customize each treatment plan to the individual’s needs. If you or someone you care about is battling a substance use problem,...
That’s what I do – I help you generate a personal plan and get you started and after two or three months you don’t need me anymore. And you won’t waste years in the personal purgatory of “in recovery” – you will have recovered, just like ex-smokers have (yes, I’m one o...
Before ending treatment, you will need to make a plan for maintaining your gains and prepare for handling slips and relapses.It is important that you be an active participant in your treatment. You can use this workbook to follow along with the information presented by your therapist and to...
When you have a good idea about what you are facing, it would be easier for you to collaborate with the counselor to create a workable treatment plan that would restore you to sobriety. More motivation to achieve your goals With counseling, you will get more motivation to work towards achiev...
Alcohol Use Disorder Intervention If you're worried about a loved one's drinking habits, you may want to think about doing an intervention. This is a face-to-face talk where you'll lay out examples of their harmful behavior and suggest a specific treatment plan. You, and everyone else who...
or medication often involve the use of medications. This treatment option is particularly useful for individuals who are unable or unwilling to participate in certain types of therapy. Learning Skills - Learning new skills, such as stress management or nutrition, can be a great way to reduce stre...
The most common cause of relapse is failure to use coping strategies. If the patient has a relapse, find out what happened (make a diagnosis) in order to formulate a new treatment plan. Below is an outline for dealing with relapses. Insist that the patient be actively involved in devi...
Research shows that drinking a lot over a long time -- as in alcohol use disorder -- often leads to poornutrition. Nutritional therapy, a treatment approach that involves nutrition education, changing your diet, and addingsupplements, can help balance out this loss. ...
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