After knee surgery, no one goes home and returns to full activity the next day. Everyone understands that there is a process for working your way back up to full functionality—usually involving physical therapy and exercises. It is no different after addiction treatment. An aftercare program entails a process that takes you from your intensive outpatient treatment to being fully ready to re-enter your life. The importance of aftercare in addiction treatment cannot be overstated.
To learn more about Roaring Brook Recovery’s addiction aftercare program, reach out to speak to someone on our staff. We can answer all your questions about the importance of aftercare in recovery and what you can expect when you complete your rehab program with us. It’s easy to connect by calling 855.590.9944.
Important Information about Relapse
Recovery, as with any healing, is a process, not an event. There are stages of recovery, starting when the first notion flickers in your mind that you might have a substance misuse problem and proceeding throughout addiction treatment and beyond. Recovery is lifelong.
Becoming sober and avoiding relapse is the ideal goal of rehab. However, relapse is normal and happens at least once to about half of the people who become sober. Do not be discouraged by that. Addiction is a disease, and relapse is often part of the disease process.
Addiction specialists know that relapse is not a failing, moral flaw, or sign that recovery is not possible. It is merely a bump in the road. However, there are things that affect relapse.
- Addiction treatment, including aftercare, teaches you to recognize the early signs of relapse before actual, physical relapse takes place.
- Your thoughts and feelings affect your actions, including relapse. You learn this in rehab and can reinforce that learning by staying in therapy during recovery, especially right after rehab.
- Recovery is about growth and self-reflection. The process unfolds in stages and every stage of recovery comes with its own hazards.
- Being supported by people you trust, who understand the process of recovery, is a powerful relapse deterrent.
Aftercare programs take the above into account and are often profoundly important in preparing people for life-after-rehab by easing and supporting that transition.
The Importance of Addiction Aftercare
So, why is aftercare so critical? Aftercare is the safety net that is in place during a vulnerable time in your recovery—when you finish rehab.
In rehab, you learn that addiction is something you’ll live with throughout your life. You also learn:
- About yourself and your addiction
- How to shift your beliefs and actions
- The importance of peer support and accountability
- The signs of early relapse
- Tricks, strategies, and habits to prevent relapse if possible
In aftercare programs, you continue to practice the skills you’ve learned within a supportive system that helps you transition back to your life and relationships. Roaring Brook Recovery recognizes the effectiveness of this final stage of treatment in improving recovery outcomes.
Roaring Brook’s Aftercare Program
Because of what has been discovered about the importance of aftercare in recovery, we encourage our participants to engage in our aftercare program and go on to flourish throughout recovery.
In aftercare, you will have the guidance and support you need to remain healthy and sober. You will benefit from the following.
- Ongoing group therapy with other alums of the Roaring Brook rehab program will continue the work you have been doing and help you stay connected to your comrades.
- Sober living homes will ensure that you are supported during the early days of your recovery once addiction treatment is over.
- Guidelines and accountability benchmarks will be provided by your case manager.
- The people who guided you through intensive outpatient rehab continue to track your progress so that someone will recognize any warning signs or concerns in order to supportively intervene in a timely manner.
Addiction aftercare programs like the one at Roaring Brook are a fundamental piece of the overall addiction treatment landscape.
Schedule an Appointment at Roaring Brook for Aftercare Treatment Today
Learn more about what happens after rehab. Call 855.590.9944 today or use our online contact form to reach out. We can fill in any gaps about addiction treatment, including the importance of aftercare in recovery. We look forward to speaking with you and helping you navigate the world of rehab and rehab aftercare.