Choosing the Right Substance Abuse Treatment Program for You

Here’s more on how to choose the right substance abuse treatment program that will be most effective for you, as well as what some of those programs are.

When it is time for you to seek professional help for your drug abuse or alcohol abuse problem, finding the right treatment program can be overwhelming. After speaking with your professional counselor, you can consider which of these special programs would best benefit you. Here’s more on how to choose the right substance abuse treatment program that will be most effective for you, and what some of those programs are.

Why are There So Many Different Types of Therapy?

Because every one is different, we all respond to things, such as therapy, in unique ways. For instance, if the 12-step program works for one, it may not work for another. There are many different types of substance abuse treatment therapy programs in order to best suit the patient in question.

This would bode well for you if you were to attend an institution where many types of therapy are offered. You and your professional counselor would be able to decide which course of action would be most effective in controlling your addiction and making you well again. Types of treatment can range wildly, so it’s all about finding what you’re comfortable with and what makes you open up the most.

Types of Substance Abuse Treatment

Aside from the famous 12-step program, there are varying types of group therapy and one-on-one therapy. Each setting has its own benefits for those who need certain guidelines in order to overcome their habits. For instance, the 12-step program has attainable goals that keep you engaged, while group therapy allows for you to share and rely on the experiences of others.

One-on-one therapy is most often best suited for those who prefer a more intimate setting, where they feel more comfortable opening up about their addiction. With this type of therapy, you and a professional counselor would have the opportunity to discuss your addiction and ways in which you can move on past this point in your life. Cognitive therapy can be beneficial too, as it seeks to reorder negative thoughts which are causing depression and possibly sparking your addiction.

Other Types of Therapy

Other types of therapy can range far and wide, depending on the facility you choose for your substance abuse treatment program. If you have always been a more artistic person, you can choose from creative therapies like music, dance, or art therapy, all of which use varying methods in order to meet your emotional needs during your time of healing.  

For those who want to focus inwardly, as opposed to expressing themselves, there are types of therapy that are centered around meditation. Guided visualization and relaxation therapy, meditation groups, and emotional focused therapy are all examples of this. If you prefer to use education as your way of overcoming an addiction, addiction education, nutritional and wellness education, and psycho farm education are just a few of the examples of therapy classes you can take for substance abuse treatment.

As you can see, there are a lot of different programs to choose from at South Coast Counseling. We encourage those struggling with drug or alcohol abuse to reach out to us in order to learn more about how they can enroll in these therapy programs and get back to living a healthy life.