AFTERCARE & BEYOND

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER REHAB?

WHY AFTERCARE PLANNING IS IMPORTANT

It might be tempting to assume that once you have completed an addiction treatment program you are good to go.  You might have spent a month, or several months, learning important new life skills, coping techniques, new emotional insights, and relapse prevention planning, which is the foundation upon which your long-term recovery will be built.  However, addiction is a chronic, relapsing disease that requires a commitment that extends beyond the limits of a rehab program.  This is where the aftercare support comes in; the phase of recovery that helps reinforce newfound sobriety with ongoing outpatient group therapy, alumni activities, support group participation, possibly sober living, and general peer support.

The best time to plan your aftercare program is while you are still in active treatment.  It is too tempting to ignore the need for aftercare once you have completed the rehab program, a common mistake that can have devastating effects.  Early recovery is a very tenuous and vulnerable time, as the newly sober individual adjusts to living without the crutch of their substance.  By making an aftercare plan in advance of discharge you can segue into that important next phase without missing a beat.

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