Overwhelming feelings of shame and guilt can deter chemically dependent people from seeking help for substance use disorder, even when their lives depend on it. The clinicians in our Needham outpatient drug treatment program pride themselves on teaching people how to be accountable without fault-finding or judgment. The old break-them-down-to-build-them-up approach simply will not work because many addicts already feel broken when they reach treatment.
An outpatient drug addiction treatment program is a convenient option for people who are motivated to stop using drugs and alcohol but need the tools to do so. An outpatient program is a flexible daytime or evening program that allows participants to return to their homes after treatment. The program combines individual therapy, medication assistance, and process groups.
Greater Boston Addiction Centers is more than drug rehab programs. Our mindfulness-based relapse prevention strategies can help people work through doubts, triggers, and temptations. The relationships formed during treatment are an important motivator for Greater Boston Addiction Centers’ clients in our outpatient program. We cannot overstate the power of feeling like you belong in a group. We offer treatment for the following types of substance use disorder:
Outpatient drug rehab offers treatment for people who have recently completed treatment or for people who have completed treatment in the past but have experienced a relapse. At Greater Boston Addiction Centers, we offer many types of outpatient addiction treatment:
As with any drug rehab program, attending outpatient treatment has advantages and disadvantages. A few of the benefits include:
