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CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT AND ADDICTION RECOVERY
Addictions and trauma are intrinsically related. A sustainable recovery program addresses both the addictive patterns and the underlying pain. Integrating the work of recovery is essential: addressing the inner chaos, without strong containment and recovery skills exacerbates the addiction; conversely, arresting the addiction alone fosters rigidity, emotional avoidance, and increased despair. The Life Healing Center embraces a two phase recovery program. The initial intervention for addictive behaviors is abstinence. During this phase, external support and structure are necessary. Once a foundation of abstinence has been established, then significant inner work can begin. Phase Two involves exploring the inner landscape.
WHO CAN THE LIFE HEALING CENTER HELP?
- People who have never addressed their chemical dependency issues
- People who have had prior chemical dependency treatment, yet continue to struggle with relapse, and may have unresolved underlying trauma that is interfering with recovery
- People who have just completed a primary residential treatment program for chemical dependency and have been referred to extended care to address underlying trauma or mental health issues
- People who continue to struggle with mood swings, depression or other disorders despite actively working their recovery program
- People with a limited or poor quality of life due to a history of unresolved trauma
- People with relapse histories, sometimes associated with specific triggers (e.g. anniversaries, family dynamics, grief or other life stressors)
- People whose difficulty developing trust is interfering with their ability to accept support in recovery.
THE TREATMENT PROGRAM
Our program is based on the understanding that the 12 Step model is the single most successful approach to addictions recovery. We also believe that untreated trauma and co-occurring disorders lead to relapse and negatively impact the quality of recovery. In addiction to our strong commitment to an abstinence model of chemical dependency treatment, we focus on the addiction interactions which so often present as drug and/or alcohol abuse, sex addiction, eating disorder, and financial disorders.
Patients meet two times a week as a group with our chemical dependency therapists to bridge the trauma and chemical dependency work, and to learn to take in support. Individual and group work place special emphasis on developing an individualized relapse prevention plan, as well as deepening spirituality. Patients are also required to attend 12 Step meetings regularly.
ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION
Patients who come to the Life Healing Center often have a history of being harmfully involved or addicted to alcohol or drugs. For some, their drug and /or alcohol addictions are a direct attempt to relieve emotional, psychological or physical pain, while others abuse substances in a dysfunctional attempt to manage common life stressors. Many have experienced prior treatment for this issue without having been able to achieve lasting recovery due to underlying issues like trauma, which can compound and complicate the wellness process. Life Healing Center’s treatment approach is to offer each patient a customized, comprehensive healing experience focused toward stable and lasting sobriety. We specialize in clients who have long-term struggles with sobriety and emotional health and we are successful.
We are the acknowledged experts in working with:
- Those with a history of relapse who have a history of underlying trauma or abuse that interferes with sobriety and health
- Those who struggle with mood swings, depression or anxiety
- Those who have a limited or unsatisfying quality of life due to unresolved guilt, shame or loss
- Those whose sobriety and emotional healing are held back by multiple addiction concerns such as drug, sex, food and financial disorders
- Those whose difficulties with interpersonal relationships and developing trust negatively affect their relationships and/or sobriety
We treat specific and multiple Substance Addictions including:
- Alcohol
- Prescription Drugs
- Crystal Meth and Amphetamines
- Cocaine
- Marijuana
- Opiates
- Nicotine
We also treat specific and multiple Process Addictions including:
- Sex, Love and Relationship Addiction and compulsive behavior
- Financial Disorders (spending, gambling)
- Eating Disorders (we offer continuing recovery support for eating disorders, while addressing unresolved trauma issues)
