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How ABTRS Can Help You Find Recovery Options

Just as you shouldn’t go about overcoming cancer, PTSD, diabetes, or major depression on your own, you shouldn’t approach addiction on your own. Overcoming addiction requires a careful evaluation by a qualified medical professional, which should be followed up by an individually tailored program designed to heal the whole person, inside and out.

ABTRS can help you find the treatment you need. We can help you find an addiction treatment center that is well-equipped with cutting edge programs and comfortable amenities. This focus on the whole person enhances patients’ chances for long-term recovery.

Preparing Yourself for Treatment

The addicted brain protects its continuous supply of the substance(s) it thinks it needs to function. It does this by engulfing the addicted person in denial. There’s no doubt that someone preparing to enter treatment will have doubts and hesitations. Although this can make it difficult to enter treatment, remember what made you decide to enter treatment in the first place.

Next, evaluate each part of your life: work, home, friends, family, finances, et cetera. Tie up loose ends and spend time with your support system. Pack a minimal bag with only vital necessities. Take care to leave things that could be triggers or distractions at home.

Going to Treatment

Admissions Process

The admissions process sets a baseline for your recovery. Although the admissions process varies from program to program, we can give you an idea on what to expect. You’ll be physically and psychologically evaluated, as well as asked for your medical history.

FMLA

The Family and Medical Leave Act offers job protection for up to 12 weeks or more. Take advantage of what this act offers employees who need time off work.

Traveling for Treatment

Research has shown that leaving your familiar environment improves your chance for lifelong recovery. It removes distractions and the temptation to leave treatment early.

Addiction Resources

Addiction is a Disease

Addiction isn’t the sign of a lazy person who doesn’t care about life. It’s a mental health disease recognized by doctors all over the world.

Why people become addicted

Getting to the heart of the addiction is key in overcoming it. Addiction is often rooted in another mental illness or trauma that was left untreated.

Addiction Health Risks

Addiction results in a multitude of symptoms that manifest physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Combined, they threaten the overall health of an addicted person.