There are many different types of therapies used in addiction treatment programs, such as residential rehabilitation, IOP, and aftercare. Each type of therapy is different and can be more or less effective, depending on the client's needs. If you or a loved one is preparing to start an addiction treatment program, here are some of the types of therapies you're likely to encounter. Addiction therapy can be divided into two categories, evidence-based therapies and alternative therapies.
Evidence-based therapies are backed by research, while alternative therapies have some success in clinical settings, but are not verified by research studies. Some common and beneficial evidence-based therapies include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Common alternative therapies include music and art therapy, acupuncture, yoga, and recreational therapy. Mission Harbor continues to be at the forefront of technology and research through the continuous evolution of its therapy offerings.
From traditional forms, such as family therapy, in which the person's family receives counseling for help and love, to the most advanced and revolutionary types of therapy, such as psychodynamic therapy, our team of licensed therapists integrates the most effective and reliable methods into their recovery plan. CBT is a type of therapy that can be used to treat a wide range of emotional disorders and problems. Many studies have found that CBT is useful for addressing things as serious as clinical depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder, to marital and interpersonal problems. As a therapeutic technique, CBT can be used to effectively treat the most diverse range of relationship disorders and dysfunctions.
At its core, CBT is based on the premise that part of a person's suffering is rooted in erroneous ways of thinking, believing, and acting according to those beliefs. For example, a person with depression will be filled with shame and self-loathing that are not rooted in reality. People who suffer from depression will focus on negative and often exaggerated aspects of their personality or behavior that they consider worthy of contempt and self-loathing. What CBT does is point out these flaws in thinking and helps reframe and refocus patient care on factors that are more realistic and less catastrophic.
CBT also provides patients with tools to cope with stressful situations without resorting to negative thought and behavior patterns, and is especially useful for treating drug abuse and addiction. In CBT sessions, a trained therapist will guide your patients on how to effectively face their fears instead of avoiding or escaping them through drugs and alcohol. The therapist can use role-playing techniques to show patients how to prepare for potentially distressing interactions with other people. In addition, the therapist will teach patients how to calm their mind and their normal responses to stress.
People with mental health disorders or substance use disorders may find themselves stuck in the past and reflect on the adverse actions or events that have led to their current circumstances. CBT therapy sessions help move patients away from living in the past and, instead, orient them to what is happening in the “now” and how they can further improve their circumstances, set goals, and make progress. DBT is a form of CBT. While CBT discovers the patient's thought processes that contribute to their distress and aims to reframe those thoughts, DBT teaches patients how to create positive behavioral changes.
Patients who have suicidal tendencies or who engage in harmful behaviors can benefit significantly from DBT. While CBT can help patients change their harmful and negative thoughts, DBT is an excellent and useful therapeutic technique to help patients improve their actions and the belief systems that compel and inform their behaviors. The fundamental principle behind DBT is that therapy should aim to combine acceptance and change, and that focusing on both beliefs and behaviors will give patients better outcomes than focusing on just one aspect. DBT therapists also focus on accepting and recognizing the patient's unique experiences and putting the patient at ease.
This type of therapy can be very empowering for a person who is recovering from substance abuse and addiction. There are many different types of addiction treatment programs for people struggling with alcohol use disorder (AUD) or drug addiction. Group therapy is a treatment method used in almost all rehabilitation and addiction treatment centers because it simply works. While there are many treatment options to choose from, the best type of treatment for a person will depend on the severity of the addiction, treatment history, financial capacity, and other personal circumstances.
Many use therapy and treatment synonymously to represent the care that patients receive in inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation centers after detoxification. Through therapy, counseling, rehabilitation, and other treatment modalities, the reasoning fundamental to the development of addiction can be discussed and the coping mechanism and healing can begin. The effectiveness of behavioral therapy for addiction treatment depends on the particular person receiving the treatment, their level of commitment to treatment, the therapist and other members of the treatment team, and the type of therapy being provided. A doctor, therapist, or licensed addiction treatment professional can help you determine the treatment plan that's right for you.
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