Addiction doesn’t discriminate. It can impact people from any country, socioeconomic level, family structure, age and gender. Treating addiction can also be daunting to consider when there are a multitude of options available – from therapy to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and inpatient rehab to groups, knowing how to get started is difficult for many people.
Here are a few different kinds of therapies and approaches commonly used for treating addiction, as well as the ways that WellPower can help.
Why Use a Multimodal Approach?
A multimodal approach – using different forms of therapies and medications – is extremely common when treating addiction. The combination of talk therapy, medication and often group therapy helps thousands upon thousands of people recover from addiction because the different methods treat the underlying causes of addiction in different ways.
Therapies for addiction often need to treat two crucial components: the chemical receptors in the brain that create a need for addicting substances or activities and the psychological/behavioral aspect of addiction.
Several common therapeutic modalities include:
- Motivational Interviewing, which helps a person increase their internal motivation to create any behavior change. MI is useful in supporting substance misuse as it enhances positive outcomes and creates long-lasting changes in a person’s recovery goals.
- Support groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and groups offered through WellPower. Group therapy can be extremely beneficial for people who thrive in environments where others are experiencing the same struggles to provide mutual support and encouragement in recovery.
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), which treats Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and Tobacco Use Disorder (TUD). WellPower’s MAT program offers different medication treatment options, in conjunction with individual therapy, peer support and group therapy, to support people recovering from addiction.
How Does Traditional Talk Therapy Help Treat Addiction?
Behavioral health therapy is a widely successful therapeutic approach that addresses how thoughts and behaviors enforce each other in both negative and positive ways. Working with a therapist or licensed addiction counselor to discover the underlying causes for addiction behaviors can help people to work through them and find long-term recovery.
For many people, recovery success – both for mental health challenges and addiction – relies on commitment to the treatments that work for them over months or years. Finding a behavioral health professional and care team that aligns with your recovery goals can help you stick with your addiction treatment plan.
It’s important to understand that not all therapy options are right for everyone. At WellPower, we take a harm-reduction approach to addiction treatment, meaning we work with people in services to find the right therapies for them at the right time, without forcing someone to completely abstain from substances. By equipping the people we serve with tools, information and resources, they are able to find success in their recovery journey.
WellPower is Here to Help
At WellPower, we work hard to help people access the mental health services that will benefit them. Our network of providers offers care at over 30 sites and nearly 200 community locations across Denver. Our addiction treatments encompass a diverse array of approaches so that we can match people with the therapist and therapy that will help them overcome their addiction.
Our welcoming approach allows us to serve more than 20,000 people each year, including adults, children and families. We know that addiction often comes with numerous related challenges, including financial difficulties, inconsistent shelter and food insecurity. That’s why our addiction counseling approaches may include additional financial support, housing support and food assistance. To learn how WellPower can help you manage or overcome addiction, please contact us today, or access our crisis services if you are facing a substance use crisis.