About AA – Alcoholics Anonymous
AA is a long running international program that uses 12 steps to help participants overcome alcohol and other addictions. There are also 12 Traditions that govern how the organization and meetings operate. There are a variety of meeting types, such as discussion groups, newcomer, Big Book, tradition study, sober living, speaker groups, and more. Participants may connect with AA while receiving treatment in an alcohol or drug rehab program, upon completion of a medical recovery program, or in lieu of traditional medical recovery.
Members of AA are focused on overcoming alcohol use and are assisted by a sponsor and encouragement from group members. Participants learn life skills such as accountability, managing triggers, self care, and how to deepen their spiritual lives. There is also the opportunity to participate in group service projects.
Alcoholics Anonymous groups do not charge a fee, although they may accept private donations. They may also refer participants to other paid recovery services. Many major insurance providers, such as Cigna, Humana, Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, ComPsych, Bright Health, cover some or all mental and behavioral health care costs based on medical necessity. Insurance plans vary, so be sure to learn more about your coverage details and out of network benefits by contacting the insurance company.
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12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
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The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
Drug rehab in California teaches participants constructive ways to stay clean and sober. Treatment revolves around helping individuals stop using the substance they are addicted to and learn healthy habits to avoid relapse.
Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.
Programs
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
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Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
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