The Best Treatment for You: Why “Treatment as Usual” Simply Isn’t Enough
The Best Treatment for You: Why “Treatment as Usual” Simply Isn’t Enough
Those that are looking to seek help in recovering from addiction need (and deserve) the best resources possible. Sadly, the recovery industry has gotten complacent over the years, and the vast majority of recovery centers choose the “treatment as usual” approach—even when it’s been shown that the treatment they are providing isn’t as effective as it can be.
Below is a closer look at what we know about addiction, the “treatment as usual” response that many treatment centers provide for patients, and the Front Door Health approach…
What We Know About Addiction, The “Treatment as Usual Response,” and the Front Door Health Approach
It is Chronic and Recurring
Sadly, addiction doesn’t ever “go away.” It is a chronic condition that needs to be managed.
The “Treatment as Usual” Response
Many treatment centers provide very brief and expensive care for patients looking to recover. Often times, the patient graduates from their recovery program too early. This leads many to relapse.
The Front Door Health Approach
Front Door Health offers treatment services that last up to one year or more to help our patients get the care they need, when they need it.
It is a Disease of the Brain
Many treatment programs still ignore or downplay how much addiction is a disease of the brain.
The “Treatment as Usual” Response
A lot of treatment centers treat addiction as a “spiritual malady,” and approach the issue accordingly.
The Front Door Health Approach
Front Door Health provides patients with a team of behavioral and medical experts that utilize evidence-based solutions.
Addiction and Mental Disorders Often Overlap
Often, mental disorders and addiction overlap. If this is the case for a patient, the treatment plan needs to reflect both the mental disorders and addiction. Many patients also suffer from trauma, which can be a root cause. This trauma must be treated as well for the patient to fully recover.
The “Treatment as Usual” Response
Some treatment centers will offer superficial mental health treatment services, while others may ignore that part of the healing process entirely. The same goes for trauma treatment.
The Front Door Health Approach
Front Door Health offers long-term therapy and psychiatric services to provide support for those with a dual diagnosis and those that would benefit from trauma therapy.
Environment is Important in Recovery
Environment plays an important role in recovery and is a bigger factor than many people realize.
The “Treatment as Usual” Response
The traditional approach is to remove patients from their home environment. This means taking them out of a supportive environment and introducing them to an environment with others in different stages of recovery.
The Front Door Health Approach
Front Door Health offers in-home treatment and focuses on improving the home environment of the patient.
Reach Out Today!
If you are suffering from addiction and would like in-home support, reach out today. We look forward to speaking with you.
info@frontdoorhealthcenter.com
