When you consider the facts, the Opioid Crisis might easily be one of the most dangerous public health crises we’ve faced since the first outbreak of the AIDS epidemic. Why is this the case? Simply put, a majority of the drugs that are fueling this epidemic are 100% legal and are dispatched like candy. In 2016, retail pharmacies in the United States dispensed about 214 million opioid prescriptions (that’s 66 drugs for 100 people). So, you might begin to understand why drug treatment centers are walking the extra mile to ensure their patients (particularly those suffering from opioid addiction) receive rigorous, ongoing care. In an interesting twist, one facility in Wisconsin has added a social element to its program: recovery coaching. Let’s take a closer look at some facts about this form of accompaniment therapy.
Bringing People Closer Together
Located in the area of Dane County, Wisconsin, Tellurian (a nonprofit recovery center) has integrated its recovery coaching program as a weapon against the ruthless opioid epidemic. Overall, a recovery coach is an individual who has already handled drug addiction and provides coaching and guidance to the addict who is attempting to fight this dreadful illness (somewhat similar to the pairings of sponsors in Alcoholics Anonymous). As a result, the coach will expose the addict to family support programs and community resources for detox and rehab.
Finding Healing in the Community
Ultimately, Tellurian hopes to help their clients heal by bringing them into the heart of what is truly important: community. At the time these people enroll in the program, the recovery specialists are seeing these addicts at their weakest points (when motivation can be extremely low). As part of the new recovery coaching program, these addicts will begin to sink back into reality and understand that their problems truly are a part of a sickness. According to Jennifer Fleming (a recovery specialist at Tellurian), in this way, the addicts will also be able to return to the real world more easier than before.
Always remember that drugs do not have control over your life. You do. Are you suffering from a substance use disorder or a severe form of addiction? Do you have a friend or family member suffering from one or more of these debilitating illnesses? If you do, get in touch with Asana Recovery today. Our counselors and healthcare experts are ready to walk you through every step of the detox and withdrawal process and rehabilitation and guide you towards living a happier, healthier, and freer lifestyle. While the road to recovery might not be an easy road to travel, we promise to help you every step of the way. Take the first step to stay fit, healthy, and safe.
The time for you to take back control of your life is now. If you are interested in one of our residential treatment or supervised detoxification/withdrawal programs, we are ready and waiting to speak with you at your disclosure. Call Asana now at (949) 438-4504 to learn how to overcome your drug abuse or addiction troubles today.
