It took years for you to develop a substance use disorder (SUD). It does not have to take years to recover from this disease. Yet, it takes time, and for some people, it requires more focused energy and commitment to recovery than others. One of the ways our team at Iron Bridge Recovery Center helps support our clients is through our extended residential program. It’s a program that lasts longer, sometimes significantly longer than traditional residential care.
If you are battling SUD, contact us for a free consultation. We would be happy to discuss how our treatment plans can help you and provide you with insight into how long addiction recovery may take.
What Is Extended Residential Addiction Treatment?
At Iron Bridge, we aim to provide our clients with a safe environment for as long as they need. For some people, the traditional 30 days in residential treatment just is not enough. For others, 60 days is not enough.
With extended residential addiction treatment, we can expand that care process longer, often for several months longer than what traditional programs offer. Though there are limitations on this process, for those who need more advanced care, a long time in a safe, supported location can be critically important.
Why Extended Residential Care Matters
Numerous benefits could come from extended SUD treatment. In many situations, those who are facing this process benefit directly from remaining in a safe, drug-free environment. But what is really going to happen if you stay longer?
Here are some of the benefits that come from extended addiction treatment.
- More time for therapy. There is no timeline for when talk therapy will help. You cannot be rushed to open up. The entire process requires careful examination of a life built on pain. Having more time to have those one-on-one conversations can be critical.
- Build skills. Addiction therapy is not just talk therapy. It is actionable learning to develop real-world skills. This includes skills in communication and navigating stress. The more confident you are in these skills, the more opportunity exists for you to see a better future. Having those skills is vital to long-term recovery.
- Relapse prevention. Relapse is very common in people who are battling a disease, including SUDs. Yet, with longer treatment, we can make relapse less likely because you’ll have better tools and resources to help you recognize and avoid such feelings.
- Build confidence through support. A longer period in addiction therapy could also help you build confidence in yourself while also creating a strong support network. Many people just need more time to develop critical skills in this area.
- Increased accountability. Extended care treatment gives you more time to work with professionals and peers in a meaningful way. That means better access to the care you need now. It also means that you’ll be more accountable for yourself once you go home.
Some people simply need more time to stabilize. Remember, this is not a sprint – it took you years to develop these complications to your health and wellbeing. You deserve a clear opportunity forward, and for that, you need time.
Who Benefits from Extended Residential Addiction Treatment?
Many people need time to heal. The length of time it takes you is dependent on numerous factors. You may benefit from extended residential treatment in situations such as:
- You have a long history of substance use.
- There’s a significant amount of trauma that needs to be navigated.
- You’ve struggled with addiction recovery in the past.
- You’ve relapsed previously after treatment
- Outpatient programs may not be enough to support your current needs.
- You’re working through dual diagnosis and need more time.
To find out if this type of therapy could be right for you, speak to our team. Know that at Iron Bridge Recovery Center, we create individualized therapy programs designed to support the unique needs of our clients. You’re never rushed out the door. Let us talk to you about what you can expect from care and what steps we can take to support your recovery.
Are You Ready to Explore Treatment?
Think about what it means to take back your life with addiction therapy. What could you accomplish and achieve in your life if you could get help?
At Iron Bridge Recovery Center, we create programs designed to support your addiction recovery at your own pace. Ask us about extended addiction treatment therapy and resources we can provide to help you move your future forward authentically. There’s no timeline for addiction recovery. There is help, and long-term help at that, available to you. Contact us now.
