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About Al Anon
Al Anon Family Groups, which meet in multiple locations around Bakersfield, California, provide support for people who have friends or loved ones struggling with addiction, especially to alcohol. Some meetings are open to the public while others are closed to only families and friends of those struggling.
Al Anon helps loved ones of those experiencing substance use disorder (SUD) address common problems they face, such as the tendency to enable when they’re trying to help, difficulty differentiating between support and pity, and needing to focus on their own goals rather than the other person’s problems. The group is helpful for family and friends of those struggling with addiction, whether they ever go to alcohol or drug rehab or not.
Just like with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings, there are multiple types of Al Anon meetings. There may be meetings in non English languages, meetings focused on specific genders or ethnicities, online meetings, and more. The group uses an adapted 12 step format and encourages members to deepen their spiritual lives and focus on their accountability.
Al Anon doesn’t charge a fee, although there may be freewill offerings. They may refer participants to services such as counseling that accept private health insurance like Aetna, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare, Magellan Health, Bright Health, and more. Individual insurance plans vary, so be sure to contact the insurer to get full coverage details and out of network benefits.
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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.
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Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
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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Bakersfield, CA 93309
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