Finding Effective Treatment for Addiction: A Personal Journey

TLDRA mother shares her personal experience of finding effective treatment for her daughter's addiction and offers advice for others dealing with addiction in their families.

Key insights

💡Effective addiction treatment centers exist, but it's important to find those with verified success rates.

Ask treatment centers about their success rates and what percentage of patients they have actually tracked for outcomes.

Completing all recommended treatment and staying in treatment for at least 90 days significantly increases the chances of recovery.

⛑️Leaving treatment too early can be dangerous, with high rates of relapse in the first week and month after leaving.

🤝Building a strong recovery support network, such as through sober living homes and support groups, is crucial for long-term recovery.

Q&A

How do I find a treatment center with verified success rates?

Avoid lead generation sites and ask treatment centers what percentage of their patients they have actually tracked for outcomes.

Why is it important to complete all recommended treatment and stay in treatment for at least 90 days?

Completing treatment and staying in treatment for a sufficient duration increases the chances of long-term recovery.

What are the risks of leaving treatment too early?

Leaving treatment too early has high rates of relapse in the first week and month after leaving.

How can I build a strong recovery support network?

Consider sober living homes and support groups to provide ongoing support and accountability.

Where can I find more resources for addiction treatment?

Check out reputable websites and organizations that provide information on effective treatment options.

Timestamped Summary

00:00A mother and her daughter's journey through addiction and recovery.

05:58The importance of finding treatment centers with verified success rates.

10:04The need to complete all recommended treatment and stay in treatment for at least 90 days.

13:03The dangers of leaving treatment too early and the risk of relapse.

14:38The significance of building a strong recovery support network.