How to Stay Sober Post-Treatment in West Palm Beach, Florida

Here are some key tips and programs we use at Beachside Rehab to help you to build a fulfilling and sober life long after treatment ends

Make an Aftercare Plan

Following rehab, most patients enter our aftercare program. This focused relapse prevention program takes place shortly after the detoxification or rehabilitation phase completes.

Aftercare for substance abuse continues with therapy, though at a reduced, less intense level. Group therapy is also offered so that you can make connections and build a lifelong support system. The goal of our aftercare program is to help you get a feel for a new, more independent way of living and feel confident that you can tackle any obstacles.

We do offer a more controlled process of aftercare recovery with our sober living program. Rather than return home and receive supplemental therapy over time, this process transfers recently recovered addicts to a suburban-like environment where staff is on hand to provide support.

Continue Counseling

Speaking to someone about your thoughts or experiences whenever you feel the need is one of the best things you can do for your sobriety. Counseling and group therapy help to reinforce, re-engage, and encourage you to not give up. During your time at Beachside, you are provided with many resources to keep up with counseling or therapy and stay on the right track for the rest of your life.

Telehealth Services

Beachside Rehab offers enhanced virtual individual and group therapy to existing, previous, and new clients. Rest assured if you can’t continue support in person, we can help you connect with therapists and groups online with video conferencing. We are here to provide expert treatment and compassionate care to help you on your healing journey no matter your situation.

Be Aware of Relapse Signs

Use the tools you learned in rehab to help identify signs of wanting to relapse. For many, signs of relapse may include:

• Anxiety
• Intolerance
• Anger
• Defensiveness
• Mood swings
• Isolation
• Not asking for help
• Not going to meetings

Always seek help from your support group, family, or friends if you start experiencing any of these symptoms.

Identify and Avoid Triggers

Triggers are a natural part of the recovery process, no matter how far along you’ve made it into your recovery journey. Recognizing the people, places, or emotions tied to your cravings and having a plan of action to redirect your behaviors and emotions is essential in maintaining sobriety.

Make Some Life Changes

In order to continue a sober lifestyle, there may be some life changes that need to be made. Here are four life changes we recommend to help make continued sobriety much easier.

1. Make New Friends

If during rehab you discover your home life is not conducive to your new, sober lifestyle, you need to change your home environment. For instance, you should remove people in your life that you did drugs with or obtained drugs from. Try to make new friends that align with your new life goals. Focus on building a strong support system by staying in touch with sober friends and family members or connecting with a sponsor. You might even consider moving into a sober living community or group housing to be surrounded by others also continuing to live a sober life.

2. Find New Hobbies

Now that you are sober, find new interests to occupy your time. Being productive with your time and finding a hobby is essential for long-term success. Try finding something you enjoy and that can be a source of stress relief. This can be anything from painting, cooking, gardening, exercising, reading, or even playing a new sport with friends. Any of these hobbies can provide happiness and improve your mental wellbeing.

3. Get into a Routine

It’s important to develop a structured daily and weekly schedule and stick to it. Creating a practical daily routine that includes healthy activities, such as exercise, a consistent sleep schedule, and productive activities or volunteer work, can reduce the risk of relapse. This structured schedule will help you achieve other goals in your life. Staying sober is a high priority, but developing and pursuing other goals should be at the top of the list. Set both short-term and long-term goals for yourself and celebrate your anniversaries and milestones to hold yourself accountable and track your progress throughout your sober journey.

4. Live a Healthy Lifestyle

Staying active and eating a healthy diet can do so much good for your body and mind. There are numerous health advantages of physical fitness. Regular exercise and physical activity promote strong muscles and bones and can also help you maintain a healthy weight and reduce your risk for disease. Not to mention the boost of endorphins you get after a nice workout session. As far as your diet, healthy foods that keep you full, satisfied, and energized can help your recovery in many ways. By focusing on balanced meals complete with key nutrients, you can give your body the fuel it needs to fight cravings and keep you feeling strong.

Treatment Programs at Beachside Rehab

You can live a sober, happy life. At Beachside Rehab, we offer a variety of personalized treatment plans targeted to your specific situation and needs:

• Medical Detox. When you enter our medical detox treatment program, you will have around-the-clock care and support from our clinical team with a personalized, structured detox plan to help you achieve your sobriety goals.
• Inpatient Program. Our luxury facility and professional staff employ a holistic approach to treat your whole person, not just your addiction, to allow you to recover physically, mentally, emotionally, with hotel-style amenities and 24/7 care at your fingertips.
• Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP). Entering an IOP with Beachside Rehab means that you can continue on with your daily routines, job, or schoolwork without having to sacrifice your sobriety. By holding yourself accountable and working with our staff to create the best outpatient treatment plan possible, you can set yourself up for success and sober living without having to enter an inpatient facility.
• Holistic Treatment. Beachside Rehab is a luxury holistic treatment center that understands the complexities of addiction and staying sober. We work with you to construct a personal, holistic treatment plan that can include any of our therapies, such as art, music, yoga, EMDR, music, or psychodrama, to address any problems from within that may be feeding your addiction.

Our treatment programs provide an individualized, intimate experience that is tailored to your needs. This is our philosophy at Beachside Rehab, and our committed team wants to see you succeed. Please contact us today for more information.