What Is Treatment?

Treatment is considered anything related to how someone deals with something. Treatment can include physical treatment, which involves seeing a doctor or other medical professional. Physical treatment involves getting prescription medication for symptom relief or having a procedure done to relieve pain or a dysfunctional body part. Psychological treatment includes seeing a mental health professional for emotional or behavioral issues. There are also social and spiritual treatments one can obtain. Spiritual treatment might involve seeing a pastor or a rabbi for guidance and counseling. Social treatment includes getting support from a group of people who share in the recovery process. 12-step programs, like Alcoholics Anonymous, would fall under the social and spiritual treatment methods.

A 12-step program like Alcoholics Anonymous can be considered a supplement to the overall recovery process. Millions of individuals attend 12-step meetings daily to get support and to meet with others who share in the recovery process. Meetings are based on fellowship, sponsorship, and the 12 steps to recovery. People share their stories and seek guidance from other members. Members support each other through caring compassion and encourage participation in the meetings. 12-step programs also have a spiritual component, which many find helpful in supporting recovery.

Any 12-step program involves finding and developing a relationship with a higher power, which helps the addict to believe in something greater than themselves. This belief helps a person to focus on recovery and allow the higher power to handle the “big stuff”. 12-step groups are a way a person copes with the recovery process and in the process, find peace and serenity through a higher power and the support of the members.

Recovering from an addiction can be a painful and overwhelming experience. Many individuals recovering from an addiction need treatment. It is important to remember that the recovering addict will need support from others during the recovery process. If going to 12-step meetings helps a person to recover, then 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous can be a good complement to the overall treatment process.

The 12 steps are an important part of the recovery process. Offering an integrative approach to the treatment of co-occurring disorders, Cottonwood is internationally recognized for clinical excellence.

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