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In Summary
Back to the document's frontpageAlways beneficial, long term aftercare needs to be considered of vital importance for the continued abstinence promotion of recovering borderline personality disorder patients.
The case management team should continue to intervene in the recovering addict's life both to prevent relapse, as well as to prevent other socially or personally destructive behaviors; and the involvement in peer group sessions should be encouraged. Most importantly, the continuation of intensive individual therapy needs to occur, and the continuing modifications of pharmacologic management as symptoms expressions change.
Although drug rehab for borderline personality disorder patients can be increasingly complex, a comprehensive and tailored therapeutic strategy can induce lasting behavioral change and sobriety. Any drug rehab facility for borderline personality disorder patients must be aware of the unique needs and demands of this sub group of people, and have appropriate case management skills and professionals employed in the therapy.
