LAFAYETTE, N.J., May 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunrise House
Treatment Center, an American Addiction Centers (NYSE: AAC)
facility and a leading provider of substance use treatment services
in New Jersey, is continuing to
innovate addiction treatment with the incorporation of several
therapeutic methods. Through partnership with artists in
Sussex County, and New Jersey, Sunrise House has implemented the
"Enjoy Life" series, a treatment complement consisting of music,
humor as well as pet therapy.
To learn about other therapies offered at Sunrise House, visit
SunriseHouse.com.
"The 'Enjoy Life' series was created to help our patients learn
to enjoy their new life in recovery, free of drugs and/or alcohol,"
said Sunrise House CEO Tim Palus.
"Live music and humor can increase the level of dopamine in the
brain. By engaging patients in these types of activities during
treatment, we're not only naturally activating dopamine, we're
giving them tools to carry with them throughout their
recovery."
The series is segmented into weekly activities: twice monthly,
patients are treated to a live performance by local musicians, many
of whom are in recovery themselves. One week each month, patients
are visited by local comedians, and the final week of the month is
an open mic night, which give patients a chance to express their
creativity in an artistic manner.
"I was previously a professional musician and have seen the
benefit of music and the arts in my own recovery," said
Matthew Smith, alumni coordinator at
Sunrise House. "So far, the 'Enjoy Life' series has been cathartic
for many patients. Many songs and songwriters resonate with them,
patients are able to express their experiences creatively and
they're learning to have fun while being sober."
Sunrise House has also begun pet
therapy for patients, which has proven to be very successful.
During the first session, nearly every patient at the facility
sought to participate. Every other weekend, certified local pet
handlers arrive with therapy dogs. This interaction allows patients
the opportunity to experience the health benefits of pet therapy,
such as increased dopamine, and for some, motivates them to
complete treatment and return to their own pets.
"We are constantly developing and incorporating innovative
treatment and treatment modalities to produce the best patient
outcomes," said Palus. "We take pride in adapting various methods
to give each of our patients their best chance at long-term
recovery."
About Sunrise House Treatment Center
Sunrise House
Treatment Center is part of the American Addiction Centers (AAC)
family of treatment centers. AAC is a leading provider of inpatient
and outpatient substance abuse treatment services. We treat clients
who are struggling with drug addiction, alcohol addiction and
co-occurring mental/behavioral health issues. We currently operate
substance use treatment facilities located throughout the United States. These facilities are
focused on delivering effective clinical care and treatment
solutions. For more information, please find us at SunriseHouse.com
or follow us on Twitter @AAC_Tweet.
Contact: Joy Sutton,
jsutton@contactaac.com
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