Understanding Addiction and Recovery: A Journey Towards Healing
Embark on the journey of addiction and recovery at The Shores, where a safe and nurturing environment awaits clients seeking healing. Explore the multi-faceted philosophy of addressing addiction and learn the language of recovery. Dive into the powerful portrayal of addiction as a cunning and destructive force, highlighting the inner struggles faced by individuals. Discover various treatment options and definitions to support the path towards recovery and independent living.
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Beginning the Journey of Recovery Learning the language of addiction and recovery
The Shores Mission Statement To provide a safe, nurturing and loving environment for our clients to heal from addiction. We will treat all phases of the disease using the most current medical, physiological, psychological holistic and spiritual approaches available from a team consisting of licensed and board certified professionals.
The Shores Philosophy Is based upon the theory that addiction to alcohol and other substances is a multi-fold disease: physical, emotional, spiritual and psychological. We believe that the recovery consists of every aspect of the affected persons lives, as well as the lives of their loved ones. We also realize that healing can be a very difficult and painful process-much the same as recovery from any other illness.
WHO AM I? I hate meetings! I hate higher power! I hate anyone who has a program! To all who come in contact with me, I wish you death, I wish you suffering! Allow me to introduce myself! I am the disease of alcoholism and drug addiction Cunning, baffling, and powerful, that s me. I have killed millions and I m pleased. I love to catch you with the element of surprise. I love pretending I am your friend and lover. I have given you comfort, have I not? Wasn t I there when you were lonely? When you wanted to die, didn t you call me? I was there! I love to make you hurt! I love to make you cry! Better yet, I love it when I make you so numb you can neither hurt nor cry. You can t feel anything at all. This is my true Glory! I will give instant gratification and all I ask of you is long term suffering. Ive been there for you always, when things were going right in your life, you invited me in. You said you didn t deserve these good things, and I was the only one who would agree with you. Together we were able to destroy all good things in your life! People don t take me seriously! They take heart attacks, strokes, and even diabetes seriously, fools that they are, they don t know that without my help these things would not be made possible. I am such a hated disease And yet, I do not come uninvited. You choose to have me. So many have chosen me over reality and peace. More than you hate me; I hate all of you who have a 12-step program. Your Programs, your meetings, your support, your Higher Power all weaken me and I Can t function in the manner I am accustomed to. Now I must lie here quietly. You don t see me, But I am growing bigger than ever. When you only exist, I may live. When you live, I only exist. But I am here and until we meet again, If we meet again, I wish you suffering and death! Signed, Your Disease
Treatment/Insurance Definitions PHP- Partial Hospitalization: Minimum 25 hours of treatment per week The housing is utilized solely for the purpose of assisting clients in making a transition to independent living IOP-Intensive Out Patient Minimum 9 hours of treatment per week Is appropriate for client who do not require structured 24/7 residential treatment OP Out Patient Minimum of 1 counseling session per week Detox- Eliminating the body of harmful substances due to use/abuse Halfway Housing/Sober House- Independent transitional, housing with accountability and structure from inpatient to outpatient status
WHAT IS ADDICTION? A chronic neglect of self in favor of something or someone else, to the point that stopping is very difficult and causes severe physical and mental reactions. Causes denial, obsessive thinking, grandiose thinking, thought distortions, memory loss, and loss of reasoning ability. Addiction is a primary, chronic disease that leads to individual biological, psychological, social and spiritual difficulties.
WHAT IS RECOVERY? The path to achieve health and happiness in one s life. A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self- directed life, and strive to reach their full potential. Recovery Stages: Withdrawal (Detox) Early Abstinence (Honeymoon) Protracted Abstinence (Hitting the Wall) Adjustment/Resolution (New way of life)
WITHDRAWAL Detox Cravings Depression/anxiety Low energy Irritability Exhaustion Insomnia Paranoia Memory problems Intense hunger
EARLY ABSTINENCE Increased energy and optimism Over confident Difficulty concentrating Continued memory problems Concern about weight gain Intense feelings and mood swings Substituting substances Inability to prioritize Mild paranoia
PROTRACTED ABSTINENCE Continued lifestyle changes Anger and depression Isolation Family adjustment Experiencing positive benefits from abstinence Emotional swings Return of cravings and old behaviors
ADJUSTMENT/RESOLUTION Feelings of accomplishment Continued lifestyle and relationship changes Maintaining a balanced lifestyle Accepting that recovery is a life long process Monitoring for relapse signs Identifying the root problems
OTHER HELPFUL DEFINITIONS INSANITY: To repeatedly try the same thing expecting a different outcome CO-DEPENDANT: Trying to control people, places and events in another persons life to the degree that ones own self-identity is lost.
ENABLING: shield him/her from experiencing the full consequences of their behavior. Reacting/responding to another person in such a way as to ABSTINENCE: Act of refraining from indulging in self destructive behaviors DENIAL: the process for which one is unable to see or admit their need for help OBSESSION: controlled or eliminated by reason or logic. This will interferer with normal daily activities. a persistent idea or impulse that cannot be
12 STEP-PROGRAM: a group of principals, spiritual in nature which if practiced can expel the obsession to drink and enable the sufferer to become happy and whole. AA/NA: support group meeting which teach the 12 step program and offer support and accountability as a way of life for the addict.
