1. Completion Rate
According to the Illinois Department of Human Services, 57.5% of people who entered treatment for alcohol and other drugs in Illinois completed treatment. At discharge, 72.1% of those treated for alcohol problems were abstinent, and 67.8% of those treated for drug problems were abstinent. Chicago has some incredible programs like the Hendrickson House of Sobriety that help patients heal, develop, and grow in recovery.
2. Self improvement
In early recovery we learn that we used drugs and alcohol to cope with our insecurities and mask our problems instead of facing them head on. The first step to a successful recovery is admitting we have a problem in the first place. Then self improvement is required in order to maintain our new sober life. Building skills like confidence,
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honesty, vulnerability, openness, discipline, consistency, and leadership allow us to overcome those insecurities and learn how to manage and effectively solve our problems when they arise. The Hendrickson House of Sobriety has IOPs (intensive outpatient programs) and several Sober Living Homes in Chicago that help dozens of patients each year to become the best versions of themselves through self improvement.
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3. Individual treatment plans
It’s critical for treatment success that providers understand the necessity of individual treatment plans. Each patient comes from different backgrounds, substance abuse issues, mental health issues, and learning styles. Once we understand how the patient
retains information best, then we can begin the treatment process. Some patients have dual diagnosis in which multiple conditions paired with substance abuse resulted in their downfall. Our professional licensed staff use strategies with scientific results to ensure patients have the highest probability of maintaining sobriety. Working one on one with residents allows us to ensure they work at their pace, retain the necessary information, and enjoy a comfortable yet challenging treatment process. The Hendrickson House of Sobriety has IOPs (intensive outpatient programs) and Sober Living Homes in Chicago that provide individual treatment plans for those struggling with substance abuse. Contact our admissions team today to schedule a virtual consultation so we can help you rebuild your life.
4. Structure and routine
In active addiction we often lose all sense of structure in our lives. Our lives become unmanageable and we develop negative routines. Rebuilding our lives starts with creating positive structure that promotes productive routines. In treatment facilities this is done by setting the
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patient's schedule in early recovery. All meetings, groups, therapy sessions, and meals are put into a calendar and attendance is required. This builds discipline, consistency, and confidence because producing results drive positive change. When we tell ourselves we are going to do something and follow through, we get a tad more confident. On the contrary, when we tell ourselves we are going to do something and fail to do it, we lose confidence because we have lied to ourselves. Chicago has dozens of structured treatment programs that are excellent for developing patients into a healthy lifestyle. The Hendrickson House of Sobriety has IOPs (intensive outpatient programs) and Sober Living Homes in Chicago that provide structured treatment to support residents on their journey in recovery.
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5. Group therapy
Group therapy in treatment brings residents together and creates a sense of community. It allows strangers to become friends positively impacting social skills while allowing residents to be vulnerable and speak about their problems openly. This creates an environment where patients help each other by sharing their own personal experiences, how they overcame problems, and
brainstorming as a collective team on how to prevent problems from occurring in the future. Being able to talk about our feelings, experiences, and traumas openly released pent up negative emotions that we try to ignore with substance abuse. Lastly, group therapy creates friends. In an early recovery environment is everything. Surrounding yourself with like minded individuals who are on a similar path will support you on your journey in recovery.
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