While you’ve made the decision that you need help for your alcohol use disorder, many things about this realization can be frightening. A million thoughts race through your head, such as: What will alcohol rehab be like? Should I go to rehab far away or attend an alcohol rehab near me? Will I be able to actually live a sober life? Going from living a life surrounded by alcohol to one that eliminates it entirely can be challenging to comprehend. The more you learn about alcohol rehab and sober living, the better you will feel about your decision to change your lifestyle. Keep reading to learn more about alcohol rehab and sober living and how to take the first step today.
Alcohol Rehab
Alcohol rehab does not need to be scary, boring, stressful, uncomfortable, or be seen as a bad experience. While it is a very personal journey, and you will likely experience some of these feelings along the way, alcohol rehab should, by and large, be seen as a positive experience that will change your life for the better, forever. Upon entering alcohol rehab, you will experience medication-assisted detox and then participate in an individualized treatment program to set you up with the skills and tools you need to live a sober life.
Medication-Assisted Detox
Alcohol withdrawal can be not only physically difficult but very unsafe and dangerous to do on your own. Relapse rates are the highest during this sensitive period while your body readjusts to functioning without alcohol. You will experience many withdrawal symptoms, such as:
- Anxiety
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Shakiness
- Body tremors
- Insomnia
- Delirium tremens
- Much more
Luckily, alcohol detox does not need to be an unsafe or uncomfortable experience. Under medication-assisted detox, you will be able to experience detox more safely and comfortably while under the 24/7 watchful eye of medical professionals explicitly trained in addiction and its conditions.
Individualized Treatment Programs
After you have gone through the detox period, you will begin an individualized treatment program. These consist of:
- One-on-one counseling
- Treatment for co-occurring disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, or PTSD
- Group sessions
- Family therapy
- Holistic therapy
All the while, you will be staying in a beautiful ocean-front home in Malibu with resort-style grounds in your own private room. You will be catered to by gourmet chefs, concierge service, and a luxury atmosphere.
Sober Living
After you have completed your stay at alcohol rehab, it is time to use your new tools and knowledge to live a sober life. This is where the real work begins. Luckily, you will be prepared with an aftercare program and all the support you will need on your journey of staying sober.
Aftercare
The work of overcoming addiction doesn’t end when you walk out of the alcohol rehab’s doors. You will be armed with an aftercare program specifically tailored to you and your unique situation. Some elements of your aftercare program may include:
- Information regarding ongoing outpatient care or meetings
- Boundaries established with your family
- Information regarding medications or ongoing medical care
- A plan for relapse, if it were to occur
At Seasons Malibu, our team of addiction treatment experts will do the aftercare planning for you. We will even provide follow-up therapy sessions so you will never feel alone as you continue on your journey to a sober and fulfilling life.
Staying Sober
Once you’ve left treatment and have your aftercare plan in place, it can still be challenging to imagine life without alcohol. Going to a celebration, vacationing, business dinners, and more will all look different now without alcohol. The good news is, you can still have a fun, healthy, and fulfilling life without alcohol.
In addition to aftercare planning, Seasons offers an additional support system by pairing clients with a one-on-one sober companion after completion of treatment. Sober companions offer support through:
- Acclimation to life outside of treatment
- Helping to cope with triggers
- A gentle guide to using tools they learned during treatment
- Helping to find meetings and fellowships in their area
- Work toward building a network of abstinent peers
- Helping to meet goals
About Seasons in Malibu
Alcohol rehab and sober living can be fulfilling, healthy, and fun. Getting your recovery off to the right start at our best alcohol rehab center can help you feel more comfortable and at ease during your stay. Afterward, our team makes sure you are equipped with everything you need to stay sober, with a plan in place in the event of a relapse. We are always here for you, whether you just left our alcohol rehab or are alumni of many years.
We are fully familiar with how much strength and courage it takes to pick up the phone and ask for help. Our admissions counselors are invested in your well-being. They are ready around the clock to guide you or a trusted friend or family member through the initial steps of overcoming drug or alcohol addiction. With our superior team of clinicians, we are able to succinctly pinpoint areas of focus that will give the client the most advanced opportunity for success. Long-lasting sobriety is what we strive for, and we make sure we help you in every way possible.
