No two rehabilitation programs will offer an identical schedule of treatments, but some of the program elements commonly offered in an alcohol rehab include:
- A medical and psychological assessment and the development of an individualized treatment plan
- Frequent group counseling sessions
- Individual counseling
- Education about alcohol and alcoholism
- Life skills training (such as courses in anger or stress management)
- Relapse prevention counseling and education
- An introduction to the 12 steps or other self-help groups available in the community
- Medical care or referrals for medical care, if needed
- Psychiatric services or referrals to psychiatric a services, if needed
- Family counseling sessions
- Nutritional counseling, fitness programs, yoga, mediation and other wellness activities
- Recreation time
- Continuing care1
- References
page last update Aug 30, 2010
