The Importance of Aftercare in Your Recovery Process

Get the Help You Need to Put Your Life Back Together

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of Theresa Collins, MA CADC Facility Director/Primary Therapist

877-228-2073

2300 S. Broad Street / Philadelphia

Many adults struggle with mental health and substance use disorders. Getting into a residential treatment facility or a hospitalization is the first step in achieving stabilization or recovery. Although this is a pivotal part in the process, continuing care after stabilization is critical. Like most chronic diseases, substance use disorder is a disease that requires ongoing maintenance and aftercare. The relapse rate for those who struggle with substance use disorder continues to be high with the lack of resources and accountability to patients’ continued care.

Some people believe that outpatient care is the first step in treatment while others believe it is not a necessary part at all. Outpatient care has successfully shown that the longer a patient is engaged in treatment following an inpatient stay, the more likely they are to achieve long term recovery. Outpatient is different from attending 12 step meetings. Outpatient facilities hold patients accountable to random drug screenings, evidencebased therapeutic approaches, case management services, relapse prevention techniques, trauma informed care, group therapy and individual therapy. Outpatient centers are like one-stop shopping for those who are seeking help with many areas in their life associated with their substance use disorder.

During the aftercare process, patients can begin to really work on their underlying issues in therapy. Most underlying issues are less likely to be addressed during inpatient treatment because the goal is stabilization. The first year of recovery can feel like a roller coaster of emotions and those who struggle with substance use disorder can be easily overwhelmed by the process. Outpatient treatment centers are designed to help you face the challenges in the first year and help you cope with the stress of putting the pieces of your life back together.

Directions Outpatient Centers has helped many people struggling with substance use disorder maintain that first year of recovery, put the pieces of their lives back together, and live a life free of drugs and alcohol. Whether you have recently completed an inpatient facility or have been lost since you last left one, we can help get you back on the right path. PRH

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