Is There Life After Rehab?

Uncontrolled cycles of drug use often mark life before rehab. Although the decision to get clean makes people apprehension, the rehab experience may be a relief. It offers structure and support that you might not have in your daily environment. Life after rehab involves transitioning into a drug-free routine while maintaining the healthy practices that you have developed in the therapeutic setting.

Is Life After Rehab Enjoyable?

It makes sense that you might be nervous about life after rehab. If drugs or alcohol were essential to your social life, enjoying yourself without using substances can seem daunting. What if you can’t relax with friends without using something to take the edge off? What if you have trouble managing stress and anxiety and it takes over your life?

An excellent rehab facility has these concerns in mind as it treats clients. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps you become aware of your belief system so that you can regulate the emotional responses and behaviors associated with it. Experiential therapy allows you to navigate challenges physically and psychologically as you learn coping skills. Mindfulness training equips you to handle intense emotions without letting them control your life.

One of the main focuses of a holistic treatment center is equipping you to find fulfillment within yourself. You’ll leave with a renewed outlook and ability to appreciate what it means to enjoy your life.

At Beaches Recovery, we offer evidence-based and comprehensive treatment options, including:

• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Dialectical behavioral therapy
• Art therapy
• Hiking therapy
• Anger management
• Mindfulness-based treatment

Avoiding Triggers For Substance Use After Rehab

The pressures presented by work, family, school or social obligations may generate cravings and temptations after rehab. Research shows that most relapses happen within six months after leaving an addiction treatment center. Establishing a game plan for aftercare is just as important as creating a tailored plan for treatment when you enter a rehab center.

Our aftercare program eases clients back into the next phase of their journey. They’ll live in a safe residential environment while they take on the responsibilities of work or school. A structured sober living facility also lets you receive a similar level of support as you did in rehab. Your peers have been through a comparable experience and help you feel like you’re not alone as you move into lasting recovery.

Recovery Is A Lifelong Process

Treatment at a rehab center does not signal a magical end to addiction. A substance abuse disorder involves complex psychological and physical processes that you might have to address for the rest of your life.

Getting a solid start at a rehab center like Beaches Recovery can help you create a life after rehab that satisfyingly sustains your sobriety. In a way, you have the opportunity to experience a new beginning. However, you’re not starting from scratch. You’re moving forward with the values, skills, and knowledge that you’ve harnessed during treatment. If you’re ready to establish a strong foundation for successful sobriety, call Beaches Recovery at 866.605.0532.