TruHealing Baltimore knows the importance of learning and building the right skills and experience so that once clients exit treatment, they can make a long-term recovery. This includes strategies to prevent relapse and participation in alumni programs. The therapeutic techniques clients learn, the community they come to surround themselves with, and the support network built in the Baltimore, Maryland area can be a well of strength. As individuals progress through addiction treatment, the TruHealing Baltimore team will focus on providing a list of resources to use when confronting familiar or new stress out in the world. From inpatient to outpatient, our treatment program will address a healthy approach to long term success.

What Is Aftercare for Addiction Treatment?

Completing a rehabilitation program requires hard work and dedication. Often, individuals feel completely rejuvenated and ready to embark on their next step in their recovery journey. However, while many individuals make progress while in an addiction treatment program, there is still more work to complete after treatment.

A common societal misconception about addiction is that the disorder can be “fixed” or “cured.” Recovery from the disease of addiction demands a lifelong approach to treatment. Many individuals assume that detox and treatment are the only methods required to achieve long-term recovery. Rehabilitation is sometimes considered a pit stop for individuals who have hit rock bottom and seek temporary relief. However, addiction treatment is far more complex. Instead, clients are monitored over an extended period to ensure continuous progress in their recovery.

When individuals struggling with substance use disorder (addiction to drugs or alcohol) complete treatment, they may still need support. Addiction treatment aftercare is designed to help individuals maintain their sobriety and thrive after treatment concludes. For example, the risk of relapsing is greatly reduced with a solid aftercare plan in place. An aftercare program aims to teach clients how to execute and successfully perform simple daily routines in early recovery. This concept is often foreign to newly sober individuals. Many individuals have neglected everything from hygiene, food shopping, work responsibilities, and even legal challenges upon entering treatment. Fortunately, a solid aftercare plan will help restore relationships, establish healthy coping skills, reset boundaries, and connect the individual to a strong recovery community.

Addiction Treatment Aftercare Planning

Aftercare planning is a tool to keep an individual from returning to drugs or alcohol after addiction treatment. However, this specific tool helps keep clients committed to their recovery as they transition from addiction treatment to real life. The goal of planning for aftercare is:

• Helping you identify triggers to prevent relapse
• Encouraging healthy relationships and establishing boundaries
• Reiterating the skills taught in treatment
• Teaching you how to cope with high-stress situations
• Helping you connect to a network of support
• Continues therapy and other personal coping techniques

Aftercare planning can take several different forms, such as private therapy sessions, group therapy, sober companions, and alumni program activities. Aftercare is a way to minimize the likelihood of relapse. It is also a means of having resources to turn to when relapse happens. Moreover, when clients have damaged their relationships because of drug or alcohol abuse, aftercare offers a way to rebuild those relationships. In the same way, aftercare is a means to show professional development. What matters the most in aftercare planning is creating supports that allow those learning to manage the chronic disease of addiction a path towards success. Healing takes time, but with proper aftercare, individuals are better positioned to regain control of their lives.

Learn How to Maintain Sobriety with TruHealing Baltimore

At TruHealing Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland, we offer aftercare services ideal for individuals and families looking to maintain real change in their lives. We help clients shift and redirect their awareness and behavior to produce more effective self-care, higher self-esteem, and cement solid boundaries.

Our team of counselors and therapists offers a seamless continuation of support with several therapeutic options and programs. Reach out to us today at 833.782.2241 to learn more and discover how we can help you or a loved one make a long-term recovery.