There are some very important decisions to make when planning to attend a Westlake Village rehab center on an outpatient basis. The very nature of the service allows a lot more freedom and independence for patients, which can form the basis for challenges if not acknowledged and addressed before, during, and after treatment.
Generally most people with substance abuse problems or addictions will first attend an inpatient Westlake Village rehab center. During this 28 to 90 plus days, the clients will be in secure environments where things are very structured, and access to outside influences will be extremely limited.
This is effective, especially in the initial detox period. This is also true when mental health or medical health issues have to be handled at the same time. Often patients may be started on other medications to treat concurrent conditions such as depression or anxiety which may have contributed to the addiction.
Be Honest
It is important for anyone entering into outpatient treatment through a Westlake Village rehab center to be completely open and honest with the staff. This includes discussing potential challenges which you may anticipate in completing outpatient therapy.
In some cases, work can be a concern as it may be difficult to attend counseling sessions, group meetings or educational sessions. The top Westlake Village rehab centers understand this is a concern and provide flexible times and schedules to accommodate work schedules.
Make Changes
It can be very challenging when in Westlake Village rehab to have to avoid communication and contact with individuals who may have been central figures during your addiction.
In all types of rehab, there is an emphasis on surrounding yourself with positive, effective people who will help and support you in your recovery. Those individuals who are still using addictive substances or who are co-dependent or enablers of the addictive behavior will need to be removed from your life during your treatment.
Making these changes with the support of the staff and group members at your Westlake Village rehab is going to be difficult, but it can be done. By removing these people from your life and adding to those who will be supportive, encouraging and positive in your life of sobriety you are making a very positive change. You are also helping to create a future that will support your sober, healthy and proactive life.
