by | Oct 17, 2024 | Group Therapy
Humans need healthy social interactions to maintain positive mental health. Peer support in aftercare is an important part of recovery for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). According to Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment, “Peer support in substance...
by | Jan 13, 2024 | Group Therapy
Social isolation interferes with recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) and may cause people to feel lonely or misunderstood. Reducing social isolation improves the effectiveness of treatment and reduces stress. According to Substance Abuse, “Previous...
by | Dec 14, 2023 | Family Therapy
People going through treatment programs for substance use disorder (SUD) often benefit from alumni and aftercare services. According to Psychiatry Journal, “[T]he incorporation of some form of lower intensity continuing care services delivered in the context of...
by John Sharpe | Oct 24, 2023 | Blog
Individuals recovering from substance use disorder (SUD) face many challenges in early recovery. A strong support system is essential for maintaining healthy changes after treatment. However, a support system is only helpful if clients use it regularly and keep the...
