If you are considering addiction treatment for yourself or somebody you care about, you may consider community reinforcement programs. There are many options to choose from, so how can you tell that this is the right treatment?

Here's what you need to know before your first community reinforcement session.

Outpatient Treatment

The goal of community reinforcement treatment is to allow substance addiction treatment to be provided on an outpatient basis. The outpatient nature of the treatment allows those in the program to participate in the community around them so that they build new skills and do not become isolated. You will be able to work and see family members while you go through treatment.

Intensive Treatment

Although this type of treatment is performed on an outpatient basis, it is still quite intensive. This is why it is often a good option for those living with addiction or dependence associated with alcohol, opioids, and cocaine.

Focused Treatment

Community reinforcement programs have a specific goal: to make not using substances more rewarding than using them. This can be difficult to do, but it is possible with a treatment provider helping you through the steps.

Future-Centered Treatment

During treatment, you will work on building skills that help you sustain your life. For example, you may learn healthier coping skills that are going to help you throughout the rest of your life. For instance, you will learn how to improve relationships with your close family members. Gaining social skills and working on building healthy relationships is one way to prevent a relapse.

Some programs also focus on vocational skills, which allow you to find a job that you enjoy and that gives you another sense of focus. You build a healthy relationship with work as a result.

Practical Treatment

For many people, community reinforcement is also focused on reducing the use of substances that often lead to the use of other substances. For example, some people use cocaine when they drink. Without the use of alcohol, they may be less inclined to use these other substances. Community reinforcement takes a pragmatic and practical approach to treatment in this way.

Speak With a Treatment Provider

Do you think that this kind of addiction treatment program would suit your needs and goals? Now is a great time to speak with a professional and see how a provider can help you find the right way to move forward in sobriety or addiction treatment.

For more information on an addiction treatment program, contact a professional near you.