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group therapy

Are you or your loved one struggling with alcohol addiction or substance abuse? Are you looking for a solution that’s different, yet effective? 

Many people don’t consider group therapy as a form of therapy for addiction, but it can be quite effective for a variety of reasons. Read on to see five important benefits of using group therapy for addiction treatment. 

1. Getting Inspiration and Hope on Seeing Peers Succeed

Everyone, no matter who they are, gets inspired and hopeful when they see others around them succeeding on the same path as them. This is even more true when it comes to rehab. 

With group therapy, you will be surrounded by people who are using the same techniques as you and succeeding on their rehab journey. Think of what enormous hope that will give to you!

You will start thinking, “If this person can do it, I can, too!” That’s a great place to be in for a person recovering from addiction.

2. Creating a Family Environment and Interaction

Due to the nature of addiction, it usually results in broken relationships, both familiar and others. With group therapy, you can get that family environment back, which will be a source of nurturing and support for you. 

It will also help you develop social skills and help you integrate back into your family and friends circle when you are done with rehab. 

3. Providing Positive Peer Pressure and Support

Humans are social creatures, which means that we respond to peer pressure, be it positive or negative.

You might have started your addiction due to negative peer pressure. Now you can use group therapy as a source of positive peer pressure to get over your addictions for good. 

4. Reducing the Sense of Isolation

Any kind of addiction and rehab treatment afterward can be an isolating path. You are the only one in your family or friends’ circle who might be on this path and it can make you feel like the only one with problems.

Being with others who are going through the same thing as you can give you a sense of camaraderie and reduce your loneliness. This could be just the boost you need to stay on the road to long-term recovery. 

5. Giving Structure and Discipline

There is also pressure from the group to be respectful of the group’s time, to be on time, and to be committed to the goals and aspirations of the group. Perhaps this is the time in a long time you’ve been committed to something.

It’s a great way to build that muscle and to slowly grow into getting a structured life back. 

Try Group Therapy Today

Group therapy has so many benefits that you would be remiss if you didn’t include it in your therapy for addiction. 

Convinced that group therapy is for you? Then check out Clear Day Treatment Center and our group therapy for addiction.

See why our methodology of focusing on lifestyle change and accepting feedback with an open mind works wonders for people with addictions.