Advantages of Addiction Counselling

Posted by one40 on May 13th, 2014

Drug detox alone is not enough to treat addiction. Detoxification only cleanses the body of the toxic substances that were introduced to it by taking drugs, drinking alcohol, or engaging in similar addictions. This said, detox is still an important first step that paves the way to a new beginning for an addict, but it needs to be followed by a series of counselling sessions that address all other aspects of addiction separate from physical dependence. Counselling helps an individual overcome all destructive habits, as well as the negative thoughts that might have caused or contributed to the addiction. It is through rehab that you can learn different coping skills that you need to achieve and maintain sobriety and be on your way to a healthier and positive life.

Looking for a rehab facility that offers high quality therapy programs is important for the success of your treatment. A specialised treatment centre like the One40 clinics offer the most comprehensive programs that holistically address addiction. Facilities that provide flexible treatment, tailor made to your individual needs through personalised care planning and aftercare.

Both individual and group addiction counselling have a wide range of advantages that complement each other, which is why it is important to find a program that integrates one-on-one and group sessions well into the treatment. Here are some of the many advantages of addiction counselling:

• Increases motivation –Addiction counselling, whether for drug or alcohol use, makes it easier to find motivation to quit. Early recovery stages pose a great challenge when it comes to abstaining from any addiction. Counselling, specifically, motivational counselling is an effective therapeutic technique used in early rehab, encouraging individuals to find internal sources of inspiration and motivation to quit.

• Encourages behavioural change – Counselling also helps initiate behavioural change. It can help eliminate self-destructive patterns and increase self-worth, while also helping you rebuild relationships. Counsellors can process with you how to identify all the thoughts, behaviours, and habits that surround the addiction so you can work out ways to change them either by eliminating them completely or replacing them with healthier ones.

• Prevents relapse – Relapse is always a possibility even after months, years, and even decades of sobriety. It can be triggered by emotional pressure, social cues, stress, personal hardship, and many other thoughts and feelings. Continuous counselling and aftercare is important to prevent relapse, especially after discharge from a program.

About the Author:-

This article is written by Dale Conlon, who is associated with One40. One40 is a culmination of all expertise, dedication, compassion, and experience they have gained over the years and enables them to offer clients comprehensive individually tailored addiction and associated disorders, on day and residential treatment programmes in a tranquil, conducive environment.