Alcohol + Drug Rehab Aftercare

There is no doubt that addiction is one of the most insidious diseases on the planet. It is a disease that can completely transform a person into a shell of themselves, while also harming those they love. Addiction is not a curable disease, but it can be treated with the appropriate professional care. Someone who struggles with an active addiction can easily succumb to their disease at any moment. However when addiction treatment is obtained and a drug rehab aftercare program is in place, those who have substance use disorders can learn how to manage them all while abstaining from using drugs or alcohol in the future.

For some, the recovery journey begins in a high-level addiction treatment program such as a residential treatment program. Others may begin their care in an outpatient program. Regardless of where somebody begins in their recovery, it is critical for them to have a sound and sturdy drug rehab aftercare plan that they can follow when they leave the comforts of treatment. Studies show that those who participate in aftercare exercises are more likely to stay sober and avoid relapse than those who do not. For some, aftercare is something that they focus on heavily in the beginning stages of their recovery and then slowly step back from. Others, however, continue to practice aftercare skills for the rest of their life in order to maintain their sobriety and the recovery they have continually worked so hard for. 

At Birmingham Recovery Center, we believe that every person who receives treatment at our facility deserves to have a fully customized experience that reflects the specific ways that they have been impacted by substance abuse and addiction.

This commitment to personalized care extends to our aftercare planning services. Effective drug rehab aftercare in Birmingham can look very different from one person to the next. As we do when a person first enters our facility, we thoroughly assess each client’s needs and develop the individualized aftercare plan that best aligns with their current needs and future goals.

The following are examples of the many elements that may be included in a client’s drug rehab aftercare plan at Birmingham Recovery Center:

• Sober living: Sober living residences are supportive places where adults can live while they’re working to establish a firm foothold in early recovery. Features of sober living residences may include counseling, group sessions, random drug testing to promote accountability, and a variety of additional services.
• Individual therapy: Attending therapy sessions on a regular basis can be an important component of an effective drug rehab aftercare plan. Depending on each person’s specific circumstances, we may recommend weekly, biweekly, or monthly therapy. This schedule can be adapted as needed throughout a person’s recovery journey.
• Outpatient psychiatry: For people who are recovering from both addiction and a mental health disorder (which is known as dual diagnosis), outpatient psychiatry may be an essential service. Failing to receive proper psychiatric support can undermine a dual diagnosis client’s efforts to maintain the progress they made while they were in treatment.
• 12-Step support groups: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), and other 12-step support groups host meetings every day in communities throughout the United States and in many other countries. Active participation in 12-step groups is an ideal way to share support with other members of the global recovery community. 
• Career counseling: The impact of addiction isn’t limited to a person’s physical and mental health. Many people who enter treatment for addiction have lost their jobs or had their careers derailed due to their past substance abuse. Career counseling as part of a drug rehab aftercare plan can help people make a successful return to the workforce.
• Legal support: The legal consequences of untreated addiction can include being arrested, fined, and jailed. They can also include losing custody of one’s children, having a driver’s license revoked, and being prevented from earning or retaining certain professional licenses. For people who have experienced these types and other legal ramifications, legal support can be a necessary part of drug rehab aftercare.