
Get Tailored Treatment With Specialty Programs
What Is a Specialty Program?
Specialty programs are focused treatment plans designed to address substance use disorders (SUDs) and the particular needs of those who have them. These programs tend to go beyond the general reach of traditional addiction treatment programs, targeting the unique challenges or underlying issues associated with the addiction.
Examples of Specialty Programs
The following are some examples of specialty programs offered at rehab facilities.
LGBTQIA+ Program
A LGBTQIA+ program offers members of this community a safe space to recover and be their authentic selves without fear of judgment. Staff and team members undergo training designed to gain a stronger understanding of what LGBTQIA+ patients’ needs are and why, as well as how they can utilize an informed and culturally sensitive approach to treatment.
Veterans Program
A veteran’s program strives to do what they can to support Veterans who are struggling with a substance use disorder and associated co-occurring mental health conditions. They may employ a team of dedicated professionals, including some Veterans, to share, learn, educate, and treat the challenges this population faces long after returning home from combat.
First Responders Program
A first responder’s program strives to understand the sense of responsibility that EMTs, police officers, firefighters, and other first responders carry daily. As a result, it may be easy to turn to drugs or alcohol to cope with work-related stressors. A first responders program may focus on the unique experiences of members of this workforce and how they influence substance misuse, addiction, and recovery.
Impaired Professionals Program
Certain professions, such as those in nursing, law, social work, and aviation, can be admirable, but can also be filled with continued pressure to ensure the well-being of others all while providing exceptional work performance. Similar to first responders, professionals can benefit from an addiction treatment program that is designed to identify, address, and treat their specific needs as they relate to their professions.
Christian Program
Developed to incorporate faith into addiction recovery, a Christian program offers religious patients and those interested a treatment plan that is rooted in spirituality and Christian values.
Married Couples Program
It is not unusual for both parties of a marriage to be addicted to drugs or alcohol at the same time. Unfortunately, this can cause an onslaught of deeply personal problems that are typically not easily solved without outside assistance. Through a couple’s program, they will unravel the chaos of addiction and start building a strong, mutual foundation of recovery that will support their healthy marriage going forward.
Young Adults Program
Young adulthood often serves as a time of growth and development, as young adults typically begin to look to create a life for themselves. On the other hand, making this transition into the “real world” can be overwhelming and even frightening. Young adults who are addicted to drugs or alcohol at this time in their lives can experience problems that differ from those of someone in their 50’s or 60’s. A young adult’s program designed with the young adult in mind can help to stop active addiction and create a sense of empowerment, confidence, and mindfulness.
Chronic Mental Illness Program
Mental illness can be difficult to manage and even debilitating for some. Those who live with chronic mental illnesses, such as bipolar disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder, can benefit greatly from recovering in an environment conducive to the healing of both their chronic mental illness and substance use disorder.
Trauma Support Program
Trauma of any kind can be enough to shape a person’s entire life. Finding trauma-focused care for a substance use disorder can not only help treat someone’s addiction, but also uncover how their traumatic experiences have fueled their use.
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