Addiction Treatment & Personalized Treatment: What You Should Know

Living with an addiction is difficult. Making the choice to get help and seek out treatment for that addiction is even harder. 

So, it only makes sense that the type of treatment that works best is one that fits your individual needs, rather than a “cookie-cutter” system that applies the same approach to everyone. At any treatment facility, it should be about the person, not necessarily the process. 

While there are some “standards” in addiction treatment that will always be important and necessary, you should know how crucial it is to receive personalized care, as well, so you can make sure you’re getting the help you deserve. 

With that in mind, let’s talk more about the importance of personalized treatment and why it should be one of the greatest priorities on your road to recovery. 

Understanding Triggers and Influences

Addiction can impact everyone differently. That starts with the influences that may have sparked it or fueled it forward, to begin with. 

For some people, that includes certain friends or family members. For others, it’s situational. Some people have underlying mental health issues like depression or anxiety that caused them to turn to substance abuse as a coping mechanism. 

Because these influences and triggers are so different, individualized treatment allows you to truly get to the bottom of what fuels your addiction. Talking to a therapist or counselor as a part of your treatment plan can help you to acknowledge those triggers while learning the necessary skills to overcome them. 

It is not enough to just know your triggers. Not only should you know what they are, but getting to the root causes of them is extremely important. By knowing and understanding the underlying causes of them, you can increase the probability of a successful long-term recovery. This is why an individualized treatment plan can do so much more for you than the typical cookie-cutter system. It focuses on you as a person, your struggles, your issues. There is no "one-size" fit all approach to treatment that will successfully work for every single person.

A Variety of Treatment Options

Another benefit of personalized treatment is the options made available to you. There isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” solution to addiction. As treatment progresses, your needs might change, as well. 

Recovering addicts can benefit from a variety of treatment forms, from one-on-one therapy to group counseling. Even unique provisions like adventure therapy can help to spark positive change. 

Recognizing and utilizing different treatment modalities can help your treatment to be more immersive and more effective. 

While there is no timeline for how quickly you should recover, personalized treatment can help you to find clarity faster and more efficiently. 

Fostering Personal Growth

Addiction treatment is unique in that it’s designed to create lifelong behavioral changes.

Beyond that, though, it is crucial in fostering personal growth. It’s not about going through the motions or doing all of the right things so you never touch drugs or alcohol again. Rather, it’s about getting to the heart of your addiction. When you do, you can start at the bottom and work your way up. 

It’s through that personal growth that real, genuine change occurs. 

Is it possible to achieve personal growth without an individualized treatment plan? It can be. But, it often takes a long time and a therapist who is still willing to talk about your triggers and personal struggles. Personalized treatment, on the other hand, is all about you, not about a standard process. Because of that, personal growth and change from within are easier and more effective. 

If you take anything away from reading this, it should be to pay attention to treatment facilities that claim to be personal but don’t offer an individualized experience. Unfortunately, some treatment centers focus more on marketing than personal care. Take the time to do your research. Or, work with your support system to find the perfect fit when it comes to a treatment solution. 

If you’re still looking for that perfect fit and want a personalized approach to treatment, feel free to contact me. Together, we’ll work through the effects of your addiction from the ground up. We'll also focus on the skills needed to continue growing in a positive direction for the rest of your life. For a more intensive personalized approach, we offer the Addiction Recovery Intensive.