Why Choose Awakening
Awakening Recovery Center provides a unique approach to the treatment of alcohol, opiate, cocaine and other drug addictions. We understand, on a personal level, what you are going through. You are not alone. We have helped many people just like you get on the road to recovery and stay there beyond treatment through the use of a community-based sober support system.
Our treatment involves combining one-on-one counseling with group meetings and encourages the use of safe, effective FDA-approved medications to help with the urges or cravings for alcohol, opiates or other substances. In addition, we encourage the use of nutritional supplementation and exercise to assist in the repair of brain chemistry impaired by substance abuse.
Awakening treatment focuses on the whole person and emphasizes learning how to deal effectively with the underlying issues that lead to and perpetuate addictive behaviors
The four components of the Awakening Recovery Program are:
- Psychological - Using cognitive behavioral therapy to learn how to be happy once again without the use of substances.
- Neurobiological - Addressing the biochemical component of chemical dependency with nutritional supplementation and, when medically indicated, using craving reduction medications such as Vivatrol, Suboxone, Campral and others as they become available.
- Environmental - Addressing family or relationship issues; dealing with old “friends”; addressing legal or employment issues.
- Spiritual – Awakening recognizes that a spiritual component is helpful for many people seeking recovery and we encourage exploration of this component of recovery.
Our focus is:
- Building and maintaining motivation to quit and stay quit
- Learning to recognize the triggers for using and how to refuse to act on them
- Learning new ways to cope with difficult situations and unpleasant emotions
- Anticipating problems and planning healthy strategies in advance
- Changing mental and emotional patterns that lead to unhealthy behaviors
- Learning how to manage life’s problems in a healthier way
- Goal setting to begin rebuilding a positive and satisfying lifestyle