FAQ 11

What happens after treatment?

What happens after treatment is almost entirely dependent upon what the individual wants. For some, the treatment process is just another way of appeasing family members, even though they have no desire or intention to stay sober. While all involved hope this is not the case, providing any additional help for the person who does not want recovery is usually hopeless.

People who have a desire to continue down the path of recovery write and try to adhere to an action plan and set of principles that were learned during treatment. The ex-user will by no means become the perfect person, however the improvements may be substantial. Most importantly, if a person continues to stay abstinent after treatment, his/her chances of being successful in life are very positive.

The aftercare plan is created essentially to keep some sort of structure in a person's life. In this way, the individual is able to look back at the tools treatment has provided and use them when necessary. In addition, facilities such as National Rehabs provide resources such as sober coaching, outpatient treatment and sober living facilities that are all smart investments in recovery if a person is unsure how they will do in the 'real world'.