12-Step Rehab Programs in Massachusetts
Available at Swift River Massachusetts is 12-step facilitation, which is a specific type of therapy related to the popular traditional 12-step self-help program. Please contact Swift River Massachusetts today at 888-451-5895 to learn more.
If you’re working toward addiction recovery, a variety of different therapies can be effective in helping you reach your goal. One such therapy is 12-step facilitation.
Although the name is similar, 12-step facilitation is not the same as a 12-step meeting. However, this type of therapy does encourage you to become involved in 12-step programs.
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What Is 12-Step Facilitation?
12-step facilitation begins with understanding the ideas beyond the original 12-step program. The 12-Step Program for Addiction is a set of principles designed to help people recovering from substance abuse disorders. The program is based on the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) model of recovery, which was developed in the 1930s.
It was started by two men, Bill Wilson and Bob Smith, who were both struggling with alcoholism. They developed the program to help others like them to recover from their addiction.
The 12-Step Program has since been adapted for use with other types of addiction, such as drug addiction, gambling addiction, and eating disorders.
The program is based on the belief that addiction is a disease that can be overcome with the help of a higher power. The 12 Steps are designed to help the individual accept responsibility for their addiction, make amends for their past actions, and commit to living a sober life.
The program is not without its critics, who argue that it relies too heavily on religion and does not address the underlying causes of addiction. However, millions of people have used the 12-Step Program to successfully recover from addiction and live sober lives.
The 12-step facilitation process is a therapeutic strategy that increases the likelihood you’ll become involved with 12-step programs, which helps to maintain sobriety.
This therapeutic approach is based on three main ideas:
1. Acceptance
Twelve-step facilitation seeks to help you realize that addiction is a disease that is long-lasting and will get worse over time. You must also realize that you cannot control the disease and that the disease has caused your life to become unmanageable.
In addition, you must accept the fact that you won’t be able to overcome the addiction with only willpower and that abstinence is the only option that will be effective.
2. Surrender
The principle of surrender involves giving over control to a higher power. This principle also requires you to accept the support and friendship of other people who are recovering from addiction, as well as to complete all 12 steps of the standard 12-step program.
3. Active Involvement
The final principle of 12-step facilitation therapy is active involvement in 12-step meetings and activities. This will be coordinated within your treatment plan at Swift River Massachusetts.
How Does 12-Step Facilitation in Massachusetts Work?
The 12-step program has long been recognized as an effective treatment for people with addictions to alcohol, and it is gaining more popularity as a treatment for addictions to opioids and other substances as well.
However, participating in the 12-step program requires a great deal of self-motivation and dedication on your part.
In fact, 12-step facilitation in Massachusetts works by supporting you as you pursue all of the activities required to complete the 12-step program and participate in ongoing peer support.
The primary goal of 12-step facilitation therapy is to make it easier for you to complete the 12-step program, thus increasing your chances for success in recovery.
Is 12-Step Facilitation Therapy in Massachusetts Effective?
Twelve-step facilitation increases ongoing participating and active engagement in 12-step addiction treatment programs in Massachusetts. In addition, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, research has shown that participating in a 12-step program is effective for recovering from alcohol addiction.
Research into the effectiveness of the 12-step program for other addictions is ongoing, but this approach to treatment is showing promise for other substance use disorders as well. Thus, 12-step facilitation therapy may be a beneficial addition to treatment plans for many patients.
Can 12-Step Facilitation Be Used with Other Treatments?
The 12-step facilitation process can be used in conjunction with other approaches to addiction treatment.
Other therapies that may be used in combination with 12-step facilitation include cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, medication-assisted treatment, experiential therapies, and more.
At Swift River Massachusetts, we create customized treatment plans for patients in order to ensure that you have the best chance of making a full recovery. Keep in mind that the treatment plan recommended for you may not be the same as the plan recommended for someone else.
Pick Your Path Helps You in Deciding How to Pursue Treatment
When you Pick Your Path with Swift River, you work with your treatment team to identify the recovery method that is most closely aligned with your needs and goals.
With the support of your treatment team, you select the path you feel will be most beneficial for you. Once your path has been identified, our licensed providers will work to customize your treatment plan.
As you approach graduation, our alumni experience coordinators will work with you to create a customized aftercare plan to ensure you stay the path after treatment.
As a Swift River alum, you’ll receive personalized invitations to events and educational opportunities that align to the path you selected. Pick Your Path drives home our commitment to individualized care by customizing treatment plans and carrying that through to alumni programming.
Seeking Treatment at Swift River Massachusetts
Swift River Massachusetts is a full-service addiction treatment facility that offers a range of therapies. We provide all levels of care, from intensive inpatient programs to aftercare services.
If you’re struggling with addiction and you believe that 12-step facilitation or any other therapy we offer may help, please contact Swift River Massachusetts today at 888-451-5895 to learn more.
