The Importance of Your Treatment Facility in Recovery

The iconic human rights activist and Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh, famously said, “Every breath we take, every step we make, can be filled with peace, joy, and serenity.” This is symbolic of the way we should feel when we are participating in addiction and mental health treatment. It should be a momentous occasion filled with peace and understanding. Finding the right treatment facility in recovery can help make that happen.

Understanding the Importance of Individualized and Comprehensive Addiction Care

There are many types of treatment facilities out there. However, it is important to understand that not all treatment facilities are “built the same.” The recovery industry has now boomed into a multi-billion-dollar industry. While this is good in that there are more varied facilities for people to recover, it has also allowed many “bad actors” who are more concerned about their financial bottom line than their clients' well-being. These are often the same treatment facilities that only offer “one-note” overarching recovery plans.

This is not the case at West Coast Recovery Centers. Here at West Coast Recovery Centers, we know that this type of “one-size-fits-all” recovery plan rarely works. We know that you need the best individualized and comprehensive care to fully recover in the long term. Further, we also know that it is important to choose the right type of treatment plan.

There are many options when it comes to choosing treatment types. There are residential treatment plans that are for more severe situations of addiction (and mental illness). This plan allows for 24/7 monitoring while you recover. There are also other options like partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs). These plans are ideal for those individuals who are looking to keep one foot in their everyday lives while they recover. Of course, it is important to understand that these programs still take time and intentional effort.

Choosing the Right Treatment Facility for Recovery

The key to an effective treatment facility is one that offers multiple means, methods, and modalities for recovery. This is also known as the multi-angled approach. An effective treatment facility must also offer a safe and secure space for all individuals who wish to recover.

The modalities that may be most helpful fall into three categories. These are “traditional” psychotherapies like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), experiential therapies like nature immersion therapy, and holistic healing methods like trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness meditation.

Holistic Healing Methods

The iconic yogi and spiritual leader, B.K.S. Iyengar, famously said, “Yoga allows you to rediscover a sense of wholeness in your life, where you do not feel like you are constantly trying to fit broken pieces together.” Yoga (and meditation) have been practiced for thousands of years. Initially, they were just used for spiritual or religious purposes, but they have since moved into the recovery realm.

The benefits of yoga therapy can be vast and varied. According to the International Journal of Yoga (IJOY), “Therapeutic yoga is defined as the application of yoga postures and practice to the treatment of health conditions. Yoga therapy involves instruction in yogic practices and teachings to prevent, reduce, or alleviate structural, physiological, emotional, and spiritual pain, suffering, or limitations. Yogic practices enhance muscular strength and body flexibility, promote and improve respiratory and cardiovascular function, promote recovery from and treatment of addiction, reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain, improve sleep patterns, and enhance overall well-being and quality of life.”

Meditation also offers many benefits, which is why finding a treatment center that incorporates it into their recovery plans can be vital. According to the International Quarterly Journal of Research in Ayurveda (AYU), “During the process of meditation, accumulated stresses are removed, energy is increased, and health is positively affected overall. Research has confirmed a myriad of health benefits associated with the practice of meditation. These include stress reduction, decreased anxiety, decreased depression, reduction in pain (both physical and psychological), improved memory, and increased efficiency.” The key is to find the right treatment center that offers the right array of means, methods, and modalities that work just for you.

Long-Term Success With West Coast Recovery Centers

Here at West Coast Recovery Centers, we believe in long-term success over short-term “fixes.” This is why all of our recovery plans are individualized and comprehensive, with a focus on the future. This often makes us the right recovery center for clients from all walks of life.

Thich Nhat Hanh also famously said, “People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.” The time for suffering and struggle is over. If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired, there is a solution.

The time to recover is now. You can do this! We can help.

Many people underestimate the importance of one's physical environment in recovery. This is simply not true – the right environment can be crucial for long-term success. Feeling comfortable and safe is vital when going through a challenging experience such as recovery. The good news is that West Coast Recovery Centers always offer a safe and secure space. If you feel like you or a loved one is struggling with issues of addiction, mental illness, or both, we can help get you on the right road to recovery right away. You don't have to go through this process alone. For more information about the importance of the environment in recovery, please reach out to West Coast Recovery Centers today at (760) 492-6509.