SUBSTANCE ABUSE
 

AA/NA Meetings:

During treatment patients will attend various AA/NA meetings in the community.  Exposure to different AA/NA meetings provides diversity and allows choices. 
 

Addiction Education:

This group is designed to provide education regarding Chemical Dependency, the disease of addiction and other related issues.  Lectures and films are used to increase understanding of the complexity of the issues.  Conducted by the program coordinator or therapist.  (LMSW-ACP. LPC, and or LCDC).
 

Step Study:

This study group involves intense study and exploration of the “Big Book” Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions.  This may include written assignments and group discussion.  Primary work on the concepts and principles of the first, second and third Steps of Recovery will be the focus of this group.  Conducted by a program counselor/therapist.
 

Transition Group:

This groups works on implementing new behaviors into everyday life.  Discharge planning and career planning are the focus at this time.  Conducted by a program counselor/therapist.