Aftercare for Addiction

Completing a stay at a rehabilitation facility is no easy task, so we first want to say congratulations! This is a major step in your recovery journey and should not be taken lightly. What is imperative to remember is that the work does not end here. Rather, it is just getting started. Because addiction is a disease that is chronic in nature, sticking to it will require consistent consideration on the part of those affected. To help you actively maintain that sobriety, Legacy Healing Center of Cincinnati, Ohio, offers sensational aftercare treatment programs that will act as additional support as you learn to navigate the world around you without the presence of drugs and alcohol.

What Are Addiction Aftercare Programs?

Addiction programs are forms of ongoing treatment that are offered to people that have recently completed a stay at an addiction treatment facility. It is intended to aid that person in upholding their newfound sobriety while also fostering a community of individuals with similar lived experiences. 

There are a number of services that fulfill this goal, such as:

• – Alumni support groups
• – Family support programs
• – 12-step facilitation therapy
• – Continual support via therapy sessions with clinically trained professionals

You will also have the opportunity to foster a relationship with your own personal recovery coach. This is the individual that will be your go-to person throughout everyday life. They will be an additional resource for support while upholding the principles and tactics that you learned during your residential stay. They will also provide backing as you navigate relationships with friends and family, and they can assist you in applying for jobs or school. Perhaps most importantly, they will be a consistent source of genuine support and act as someone that wants to see you succeed not only in your sobriety but as a person.

Taking things one day at a time is a crucial step in maintaining your recovery from drugs and alcohol. While acknowledging our past actions is important, dwelling on them in shame is never productive. Likewise, brooding over the often overwhelming prospect of staying sober for an extended period of time can also be detrimental. It is for these reasons that living in the moment and taking things one day at a time is crucial. We also hope that we can help you learn how to have fun sober.

Fun Sober Activities

Staying active and engaged is an excellent way to take one’s mind off the intensity of recovery. To help our patients accomplish this, we have proudly developed a thriving alumni community that places emphasis on making connections that will last a lifetime. 

Some ways that we do this are through:

• – Weekly meetings
• – Support groups
• – Organized social events
• – Opportunities to learn from guest speakers 

Group sessions and meetings provide an invaluable opportunity to learn from the lived experience of your peers. Addiction can be an incredibly isolating experience. Being able to quell that through listening to others’ stories can help to ground patients and show them that they truly are not as alone as their internal dialogue could be telling them. You will also be able to share your experiences with a group of non-judgmental individuals that are in very similar situations. 

Legacy Healing Center organizes year-round activities that provide even more settings for relationships and connections to thrive. We encourage you to take part and see where each of these experiences can take you. Some examples of organized outings include:

• – Picnics
• – Sporting events
• – Beach days

We hope we can help you find joy in your new sober lifestyle and take the lessons learned from those around you with you wherever you go.

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