If the answer is yes, you’re not alone. There are an estimated 22 million people addicted to alcohol or drugs in America alone, but only 3.5 million will receive treatment. That means a whopping 84% are out there struggling with addiction alone, which is a lonely, miserable existence for anyone that has ever experienced it.
There are several reasons why people in need of treatment don’t receive it.
- Money – as of 2011, the average cost of a 28-day stay at a residential rehab clinic was more than $27,000. Many insurance companies no longer cover in-patient addiction treatment and most addicts simply cannot afford to pay themselves.
- Stigma of addiction – despite efforts to spread public awareness of addiction as a disease, not a character flaw, many still look down on those suffering from addiction, which often causes addicts to remain silent.
- Attending meetings – while many people find 12 step meetings and/or support groups to be helpful, a great many others do not. Recovery Coaching is strictly confidential and all sessions can be done from the comfort and anonymity of your own home.
However, people struggling with addiction can receive fast, effective, affordable help with Addiction Recovery Coaching. What, exactly, is Recovery Coaching and how can it help you or a loved one?
Addiction Recovery Coaching services fall somewhere between those of an addiction counselor and an A.A. sponsor, although it is neither. Unlike an addiction counselor/therapist, a Recovery Coach’s duties don’t involve mental evaluations or psychological counseling, while an A.A. sponsor’s primary responsibility is to teach A.A.’s 12 Steps. Simply put, Recovery Coaching focuses not on an addict’s weaknesses, but on his or her strengths. By focusing on a client’s assets and strengths, the Recovery Coach helps people to identify and remove obstacles blocking the path to recovery and assists them in getting their lives back on track. Rather than dictating what the addict must do in order to remain clean and sober, a Recovery Coach helps the client identify his or her own strengths, interests and goals. The Recovery Coach then works with the client to create a personalized step-by-step plan to achieve their goals. This approach empowers you to take charge of your life and your recovery.
Most sessions are held over the phone, but can also be done using video chat or instant messaging, depending on your personal preference. Unlimited e-mail communication is included between sessions. All sessions are one-on-one and completely confidential. The beauty of electronic sessions is that they can be done from the comfort of your home, office, or even on the road. All that’s required is a quiet spot and a telephone or Internet connection, which can be wired or wireless. Thanks to the latest advances in technology, meeting for sessions has never been easier.
An estimated 70-80% of patients will relapse after leaving rehab. Most people relapse because they have little or no aftercare support when returning home. The stress of strained relationships, employment, or finances has caused many people to relapse. If you’re a newly recovering addict or alcoholic, you’ve invested too much hard work in your recovery to lose it all again. As your recovery coach, my job is to help put addiction behind you, get you on the right track, and help you stay there.
To learn more, visit www.breakingfreeaddictionrecovery.com or phone Dan Farish at 360-914-2895 for a free consultation.
