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I was going through intense physical therapy to recover after surgery, and every day I went to bed with sore, achy muscles. Finally, my physical therapist suggest I give massage therapy a try. Massage therapy really helped me relax and unwind after a hard day at physical therapy, but I think it also helped speed my recovery. It helped with blood flow and circulation, and I really felt much better after every session. I liked it so much that I kept going even after I was fully recovered. I started this blog to talk about the magic of massage therapy. It really helped me, and I believe that it can really help others as well. If you’ve been wanting to learn what massage therapy is like and how it helps, you’ll find the answers here on my blog.

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Finding In-Patient Care For Mental Illness And Addiction

1 December 2015
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

Addiction and mental illness go hand-in-hand for many people with substance abuse problems. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimates that 20.2 million adults had a substance abuse problem in 2014, and of those people, 7.9 million people presented with both addiction and mental health issues. Treating the underlying cause of addiction sometimes means getting to the heart of mental health problems. Here are a few things you can look for in an in-patient rehab facility for a loved one struggling with addiction and mental illness.

Co-Occurring Mental Health And Substance Abuse Treatment

A rehab facility that offers co-occuring mental health and substance abuse treatment helps to deal with both issues directly through therapy and intensive treatment. Look for a program that includes some of the following options:

  • Behavioral therapy
  • Cognitive therapy
  • Individual psychiatrist sessions
  • Group therapy

Be sure that there is a full-time psychiatrist on staff who can monitor any prescription medications your loved one may be on to ensure a better chance of dealing with the mental health issues.

Extended Residential Rehabilitation

In some situations, your loved one may not be ready to move back home or into an independent living facility after completing the initial rehabilitation program. Facilities that offer extended residential services provide the support your loved one needs to begin facing sobriety. The best centers should offer social activities, group meals and enrichment classes. There should also be medical support staff available to administer prescription medication and take care of any medical needs that may arise. Traditional rehab may preclude visits from family, but extended rehab should provide you with an opportunity to visit with your loved one.

Community Mental Health Support

You'll also need to think about your loved one's mental health after rehab is complete. Finding a facility that offers community mental health support means that your relative can continue to get support for mental illness even after he or she has moved back home. The mental health support should include access to routine therapy visits as well as emergency mental health support. Be sure to ask the program director at each rehabilitation facility about whether or not they offer this critical after-rehab component for mental health.

Dealing with substance abuse and mental illness can be difficult for the person with the addiction, and it can be difficult for you as a loving family member. Looking for a substance abuse treatment facility that offers in-patient care for mental illness and addiction can help your loved one get the best possible care and a chance at a healthy, sober life. Speak to professionals like Dr. Lewis A. Weber & Associates for more information.