Specialized therapy at Monarch Treatment Center
When you need help recovering from a substance use disorder (SUD), you need specialized therapy programs to help you do it. However, that’s not all. You also need a drug treatment rehab center that provides evidence-based therapies for proven results.
What is therapy in rehab?
Rehab therapy services for SUD are a critical part of the recovery journey. Specialized therapy helps people explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, while also learning new skills and coping strategies.
What people learn from therapy in rehab can help them get on (and stay on) the path to sobriety. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), “Patients are able to handle stressful situations and various triggers that might cause another relapse. Behavioral therapies can also enhance the effectiveness of medications and help people remain in treatment longer.”
Evidence-based therapies for addiction recovery
Specialized therapy for SUD can include many different techniques to support someone in recovery. However, at Monarch Treatment Center, we don’t use just any type of therapy. Our team only uses evidence-based therapies.
What are evidence-based therapies?
Many people wonder what it means when someone says that a treatment is “evidence-based.” This term means that studies and statistics show a specific type of therapy can effectively treat SUD.
Your recovery is so important that you deserve nothing less than proven, research-backed care.
Benefits of evidence-based treatment approaches
In the world of rehab addiction treatment, evidence-based therapies can give you confidence that the treatment you receive is backed by science. However, that’s not the only benefit.
The following are other benefits of evidence-based treatment approaches:
- Provides confidence that a SUD treatment is useful and effective.
- Offers a consistent and proven treatment approach.
- Improves the likelihood of achieving sobriety.
- Reduces the likelihood of returning to use.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) also states that evidence-based therapies can “improve a variety of mental health conditions and overall well-being.”
How Monarch Treatment Center uses proven therapy methods
We use different treatment methods during rehab at Monarch Treatment Center. However, each method is backed by science and research.
When you work with Monarch Treatment Center, you will only receive specialized therapy that has been proven effective for treating SUD.
Types of therapies offered at Monarch Treatment Center
At Monarch Treatment Center, we use several types of evidence-based treatment approaches. Having access to different therapies allows us to offer customized SUD treatment to each patient. In fact, we may combine multiple approaches to create the right plan for you.
CBT in recovery
Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a proven and effective type of “talk therapy.” It helps people make and maintain changes related to substance use by helping them recognize, avoid, and cope with situations that could tempt them to use.
This type of specialized therapy also helps patients:
- Learn how to cope with cravings and urges
- Manage their mood and emotions
- Improve their communication and problem-solving skills
According to the VA, CBT effectively helps people reduce their substance use (both drugs and alcohol) and improve their quality of life.
DBT in recovery
Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, teaches people skills that can help them change their thoughts and behaviors related to substance use. A therapist will teach new behaviors through modeling, instructions, stories, practice, feedback, and coaching.
This specialized therapy relies on the following strategies:
- Teaching mindfulness to help slow down and focus on coping skills in tough moments.
- Improving interpersonal effectiveness to create healthy relationships and behaviors.
- Strengthening emotional regulation to help cope with strong negative emotions.
- Exploring distress tolerance to practice sitting in discomfort and self-soothing.
According to the NIH, several clinical trials have found that DBT helped patients with SUD and borderline personality disorder decrease their substance use. It can also help those who have SUD and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Trauma-informed care
According to the NIH, there is a strong relationship between trauma (especially in childhood) and substance use disorders. This fact shows why trauma-informed care is so important.
Trauma-informed care is a collection of approaches that consider how the brain processes trauma.
- This type of care doesn’t treat or help process the trauma itself. Instead, it helps the patient manage their trauma symptoms.
- It also reduces the likelihood of retraumatizing someone during SUD treatment.
Our alcohol and drug rehab treatment methods
In addition to using the specialized therapies listed above, Monarch Treatment Center has a specific approach to SUD treatment: Our team implements the following methods when treating our patients:
- Personalized and integrated care plans: Each patient has unique needs and goals. To meet them all, we create customized and comprehensive care plans for all.
- Dual diagnosis treatment approach: Mental health conditions and SUD often occur together, so we believe that it makes sense to treat both at the same time.
- Combining therapy with medical and emotional support: You don’t have to choose between therapy and medication. We offer medications, therapy, and support to help you on your recovery journey.
Why choose Monarch Treatment Center for specialized therapy
You have many choices when selecting a recovery program. If you want to feel confident that you’re receiving evidence-based and compassionate care, Monarch Treatment Center is a great choice.
Our specialized therapy programs always include:
- Licensed and compassionate therapists provide the care you need and deserve.
- Evidence-based and holistic healing treats every part of you in a way that works.
- Focus on sustainable, long-term recovery with supportive after-care resources.
Begin recovery with specialized therapy at Monarch Treatment Center
When you are ready to take the first step on your path to recovery, Monarch Treatment Center is here for you. Contact us today to learn more about recovery programs and specialized therapy.