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Posted on March 13, 2020 8:24 pm PDT

Essential Services You Can Get Through Residential Treatment Programs

Not sure whether residential treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction is right for you? Here are just a few of the important benefits that a residential treatment plan can offer.

Safe, Monitored Detoxification

The very first challenge for individuals attempting to overcome an addiction is to allow their bodies to fully purge the drugs or alcohol from their systems. Depending on the type and severity of the addiction, going through the withdrawal process can be an intensely uncomfortable experience that can actually be dangerous without proper care.

In residential treatment, individuals are monitored at all times during the detox period and cared for by medical professionals. Staff regularly check vital signs, watch for red flags of distress, and are prepared to provide emergency care if needed. In some cases, doctors may also prescribe temporary medications to help mitigate symptoms and keep the client as comfortable as possible.

Specialized Group and Individual Therapy

Working with a therapist or counselor can be helpful independent of rehab, but residential programs offer a unique focus on drug addiction and an opportunity for peer support. Both group and individual therapy sessions are led by licensed mental health professionals who are experienced in working with addiction.

Group therapy in residential treatment can be especially beneficial, as it brings together individuals who can understand one another’s struggles and share the goal of recovery. Group sessions create a natural peer network and encourage healthy relationships between residents. This provides valuable social support and creates a positive living environment.

Support for Family Members

When a person is struggling with substance abuse, those closest to them are often more deeply affected by it than they realize. For this reason, residential treatment programs also typically offer dedicated support groups for families of addicts. These groups can help families better understand how addiction works, develop empathy instead of resentment, work through difficult emotions, and nurture a healthy relationship with their loved one throughout recovery.

A Compassionate, Supportive Environment

Residential rehab programs are so much more than just clinical help to break a habit—detox is only the beginning. The idea behind residential care is one of providing a comfortable place away from the outside world where clients can feel safe and focus completely on healing.

Residents are immersed in a supportive, secure, low-stress environment, and they have access to 24-hour support. Staff members are skilled addiction specialists with genuine empathy and understanding of what clients are going through. At Yellowstone Recovery, many of our staff members are graduates of our programs and can offer a unique perspective and experience-based guidance to residents.

Learn More About Residential Treatment at Yellowstone Recovery

If you or someone you love are struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, it may be time to consider a professional residential rehab program. At Yellowstone Recovery in southern California, we’ve helped thousands escape the prison of addiction and build valuable skills for a healthy, happy new life.

Why Choose Yellowstone?