Making the decision to seek treatment for substance use is difficult enough as it is. When we learn that we need residential care, it can seem very overwhelming. We have to further interrupt our lives, take a leave of absence from work and possibly make arrangements for our families and so much more. Why do we need residential treatment?
Perhaps in our hasty thinking, we forget that residential treatment and any inconveniences that come along with it will have a positive outcome that can influence us for the rest of our lives. The alternative, to continue in our substance use, can have extremely negative effects on our lives. These consequences could include the loss of relationships, job, freedom, or even life. When we put it into perspective, residential treatment becomes an investment in ourselves.
Our Safety
One of the most important aspects of residential treatment is the safety that it provides. Particularly when we are experiencing detox, we want the most capable and caring medical care available to us around the clock. Detoxification is a significant change for our bodies, and it becomes very important that we have access to appropriate medical care at any hour, should we need it.
The treatment process brings with it many ups and downs in addition to the medical issues. In residential care, we have sufficient monitoring of both our mental and physical health to be sure that we stay safe and healthy through this difficult process.
Trust and Accountability
Becoming sober is so much more than just physically abstaining from our substances. We are also learning accountability and trust, particularly in ourselves. Within a residential treatment facility, we have greater opportunities to build trust in ourselves and be accountable in our sobriety and all aspects of our lives.
When we can learn to build trust in ourselves again, we gain self-confidence. Similar to a child learning to swim, we do not first toss them out of the boat in the middle of the ocean. We initially give them opportunities to succeed in a smaller, safer environment, such as a pool. Our confidence in ourselves is best built in residential care where we know we are safe, but are also accountable for our actions. This exercise in trust helps to prepare us to later re-enter the world where there will be greater temptations to test our sobriety.
Accessibility to Care
Residential facilities are typically all inclusive when it comes to the care that we need for our substance use treatment. Their medical staff supervise our physical and mental health, there are activities and therapies from yoga to animal therapy, and more. The accessibility that we have in residential care is unparalleled compared with any other form of treatment.
Quality of Care
Likewise, the quality of care that we receive in residential care is incomparable. Helping us to find our recovery path is all that they do. Often, those who work in residential facilities are also in recovery or are passionate about the recovery process because they lost someone they know to substance use. That makes each of us and recovery personal for them, they give us 100% of their abilities and perhaps even more of their passion. Our healing is their goal, so they give us the highest quality of care possible.
Personalized Treatment
Finding a residential treatment facility that is small can help us to get truly personalized care. There is more flexibility in choosing the methods and programs we want for our recovery. The staff to patient ratio is much better, and we may enjoy very small groups or perhaps even one-on-one therapy at times. It is kind of like a team of people working just for us, supporting us and cheering for us each step of the way. We do also get interaction with others who are going through the same thing as we are, but we are never overlooked or forgotten. We get truly personalized care in our residential treatment.
Variety of Care
Within residential treatment, we also have access to a wide variety of care. Unlike a clinical medical facility that is more sterile and less welcoming, everyone knows our name and we engage in all different types of activities. At mealtime, we enjoy nutritious meals, and when the day is done, we can retire to a comfortable room to sleep. The rest of the day, however, we could be doing any number of things.
For example, we might be helping to care for rescued animals on a ranch one minute, then another moment, we could be engaged in music therapy. After a session about anger management or relapse prevention, we might find ourselves on a horse, engaged in the amazing process of equine therapy. Art therapy helps us to explore our creativity, while a yoga session helps us to clear our minds and bodies at the same time.
For these and so many reasons, residential treatment is the singular best way to begin our recovery journey. It is a hands-on, all-inclusive way for us to step out of our world and into recovery in a safe, trusting, and efficient environment.
Why do you need residential treatment? Because it is the safest and most effective way for you to begin your recovery journey. At Rancho Milagro Recovery, we pride ourselves on providing excellent medical care and providing a place of trust and love for your healing. Call us today at (951) 526-4582. Join us in investing in your life.