Substance Abuse Counseling
At New England Interventions, we offer substance abuse counseling to help an individual battling dependency learn about how the pattern of substance abuse may have started and develop goals for treatment and long-term healthy living choices. We understand that not all addictions look and act alike so our counselors tailor treatment to address the needs of the individual. We can also assess if a particular treatment is not working for an individual and allow him or her to try a new method for breaking free from addiction or chronic relapse.
The substance abuse counselors at New England Interventions are trained to help an individual become invested in his or her own treatment, establish goals, become aware of the damaging effects of substance abuse, and learn to cope with emotions or situations that have triggered substance abuse in the past. Our counselors can assist an individual in finding support, setting short-term goals, and discovering personal strengths and assets. Stress management, communication skills and improved decision-making skills are other areas our counselors incorporate into sessions.
For individuals with a need for privacy, we offer one-on-one substance abuse counseling. These sessions also provide a counselor with more time to work with a person with dependency issues. He or she will likely address deeper issues than a group setting would allow, and can schedule sessions around other parts of their lives, such as work and family obligations.
The first advantage of group counseling is a lower cost. A person with drug or alcohol dependency is also sharing therapy time with other people who are facing the same challenges in regards to abuse or addiction. This shared experience can be beneficial as they learn from each other. They may discover new ways to respond to a difficulty that would not have been uncovered in an individual session. Also, they are likely to be held accountable by group members as they build relationships based on a common goal.
Learn more about how the substance abuse counseling services at New England Interventions can benefit you, a friend, a family member or a colleague. Contact us today at 877-604-3575.