Should I attend a 12 Steps program for substance abuse or alcohol abuse? Or a Non 12 Steps program (also known as 12 Step Alternative)? What is the difference? This is a common question, and one where we have some relevant and first-hand experience with both a 12 Steps program and a non 12 Steps program.
Which is best for you? If you’re considering an inpatient residential treatment program, it’s important to research this one defining question.
Is there a mind body connection that helps in the rehab and recovery process? We absolutely believe so. Our minds are extraordinarily powerful and we are just learning how to tap into its potential. Depending upon how we focus our thoughts, we can actually create or destroy mood, outlook, and outcomes. When trained and used positively, the mind is the key ingredient and “secret sauce” for helping those in rehab and recovery overcome substance abuse, alcohol, and other addictions.
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Some inpatient residential treatment centers offer hotel-like amenities and can cost up to $100k/mo.
Inpatient residential treatment programs are dedicated centers or facilities where people go and "check in" for a specific period of time for addiction treatment. These differ from outpatient addiction treatment programs, which are programs and facilities that people visit on an outpatient basis while they continue to live at home and work at their job.
People needing drug rehab or alcohol rehab often benefit from being able to remove themselves from their normal world and routine for focused, restorative healing at a dedicated inpatient residential treatment program.
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You are taught that to successfully recover you must present yourself to others as contrite, guilty and remorseful; you are taught that you require the forgiveness of others to be whole.
We think there is a better way.
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Choosing between an inpatient vs outpatient treatment program for substance abuse, alcoholism or other addictive behaviors often depends on the severity of the condition, finances and time constraints.
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Traditional residential rehab centers for substance abuse, alcohol abuse, eating disorders or other addictions accept patients every single day of the week, which literally means people are entering and exiting these programs daily. Each patient is seen as an individual case, separate from others who are undergoing treatment at the same residential rehab center at the same time. Everyone is at a different stage in their recovery throughout their entire experience.
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Use of mental illness medications has been rising.
Americans with mental illnesses are now more medicated than ever.
At least 20% of adults are now taking at least one psychiatric drug such as antidepressants, antipsychotics and anti-anxiety medications, according to a WSJ article and analysis of pharmacy-claims data.
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We often get asked by people in Seattle, Los Angeles, and from around the country about how to choose the right residential treatment center for themselves or a loved one.
It is one of life’s most important and difficult decisions to make; it’s a decision that literally can alter one’s life and it’s important to make as informed decision as possible. At The Clearing, we assist those suffering from anxiety, depression, traumatic life events, alcohol abuse, substance abuse, eating disorders, and dual diagnosis.
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What is the relapse prevention? Is it possible? Some studies put the relapse rate for substance abuse at 40-60% Some studies are much higher.
What's the right way to think about relapse prevention?
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