6 Simple Keys to Make It through Treatment (And Never Come Back)

People always ask “What are the chances that he/she can recover from addiction”? Well, they are 100% if you follow all the suggestions. Relapse does not necessarily need to be part of the recovery experience. Here are the

simple things you can do to make it through treatment successfully and never need to return.

1. Choose a Top Quality Treatment Center

It has been said that people spend more time researching their next car than they do looking for and researching the treatment center that will save their lives! Look for a rehab facility that has a high success rate. Find one that provides individualized care and address all your issues.

2. Be Willing to Stay at Least Three Months

All the research indicates that those who stay in treatment for 90 to 120 days have the best chance at long-term recovery. Plan on a stay of this duration. 3. Listen to What Your Therapist Tells You to Do

You should have an individual session with your psychotherapist at least two to three times a week in a good treatment center. This individual therapy is in addition to groups and 12 step meetings. Individual therapy allows you to get at the root causes of your addiction, the reason(s) you needed to use in the real world.

4. Sober Living Upon Treatment Completion

It is a huge jump to make a transition from a residential treatment facility where there is a large degree of safety and support, to the unsupported home environment. Moving into a sober living house, a home in which all residents are living a sober lifestyle, is a good step between a residential situation and home.

5. Participate

Rehab is not a passive process. Recovery doesn’t happen just because you are “there” in the treatment facility. You’ve got to be an active part of your life transformation. If you want your life to change, you have to change it. Addiction is a behavioral disorder, so you behave your way into a new life. Take advantage of every activity your treatment center has to offer. You never know what’s going to have the most meaning for you until you try it.

6. Build Relationships with Sober People

Friends and family may be supportive of your recovery, but they may not understand what you are going through. Develop relationships with people in recovery, individuals you can call when you’re having a rough time and who will understand your problems. This type of support is invaluable and will make your recovery much more solid and enjoyable.

Recovery is a choice that you can make. Relapse is also a choice. Choose wisely and a life beyond your wildest dreams awaits.