Tuesday, May 1, 2018

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How to Make a Discharge Plan When Your Child Leaves Addiction Treatment

by Connie Motley, M.Ed, LPC-S, Executive Clinical Director of Origins South Padre
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While residential treatment provides a natural “safe zone” where people seeking sobriety can focus on battling the immediate crisis of addiction, those of us working as treatment providers know that the real work of recovery begins when residential or formal treatment ends. The combination of medical detox, followed by rigorous counseling and family work while in treatment, are only the first steps to a life of freedom from a substance use disorder. So, what should families expect when their loved one prepares to leave treatment and head back home?

What is Discharge Planning?

Discharge planning is a critical component of a treatment program which helps patients and their families prepare to navigate the ups and downs of a sober life. A detailed and organized discharge plan can provide both stability for the person entering recovery and peace of mind for their families. We've outlined the key components of a discharge plan as well as what questions to ask as your loved one engages in treatment.
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