Detox Aftercare Planning

What is Detox Aftercare Planning?

Detox aftercare planning is the process of developing a comprehensive post-detox plan so you can continue your path toward full recovery. Remember, detox is only the first step of the recovery process. After completing detox, a client should enroll in one of the two following longer-term treatment programs, and aftercare planning can help you figure out what is best for you:

• Outpatient Treatment: This is when a client receives treatment at a facility, but does not stay overnight. In other words, the client is never admitted into the hospital for an extended period of time; rather, he or she goes to outpatient treatment, but leaves after each visit.

• Residential Treatment (Rehab): This is when a client checks into a treatment facility and stays for an extended period of time. In this case, the client lives in the residential treatment facility until he or she recovers.
• IV NAD Therapy: Receive a high effective form of niacin aka nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide via an IV by an in-home nurse. NAD IV Therapy is an essential enzyme that helps aid in all life-supporting chemical reactions inside every cell in the human body.
• In Home Vivitrol Shot: Block the effects of alcohol with an FDA approved medication called Vivitrol.

Treatment programs offer diverse options depending on personal preferences, flexibility in scheduling, and the level of care that is most appropriate for you. In general, though, your post-detox treatment program will include the following, details of which will be discussed in your detox aftercare plan:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Many substance-use disorders begin as a means of self-medication for emotional issues or distorted thought patterns. CBT can help the client identify the dysfunctional thought patterns that led to the maladaptive behavioral response. The therapist guides the client toward shifting these self-defeating thoughts toward positive, constructive thoughts that result in healthy behaviors. Other effective psychotherapies include motivational enhancement therapy (MET), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and contingency management (CM).

• Group Therapy: This social component of recovery is a central feature in rehab programs. Sharing personal stories and experiences with others who also battle drug or alcohol addiction helps build social support and self-confidence. A skilled therapist will guide discussions, provide feedback, and teach new coping skills.

• Relapse Prevention Planning: An essential aspect of recovery is relapse prevention planning, where the client identifies his or her own particular triggers that could result in relapse, as well as the actions to take when these triggers occur.

• Holistic Activities: Holistic therapies and activities play an important role in recovery. Because stress is a common trigger for relapse, teaching individuals in recovery the benefits of relaxation techniques become an important coping skill. These activities might include yoga, meditation, art therapy, journaling, or therapeutic massage.
• Sober Companions: Adding additional accountability in early recover can be key in staying sober and on a solid treatment plan. A sober companions can provide a helpful layer of support at any point in recovery as needed.