WHAT HAPPENS AFTER REHAB?
WHY AFTERCARE PLANNING IS IMPORTANT
It might be tempting to assume that once you have completed an addiction treatment program like ours you are good to go. If you have attended our program, you have been in treatment for the past 30-60 days learning important new life skills, coping techniques, new emotional insights, and relapse prevention techniques, which is now the foundation for your new long-term recovery path. 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. Our aftercare program is the phase of recovery that helps reinforce your 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 our rehab program. This is a common mistake that can have devastating effects. Early recovery is a very tenuous and vulnerable time, as you are adjusting to living without the crutch of your substance. By making an aftercare plan in advance of discharge, you can smoothly transition into the real world with all the information you need to have a successful sobriety.