LAS VEGAS, May 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The concept of
camaraderie is essential in addiction recovery, which is why
American Addiction Centers (NYSE: AAC) created an alumni program
that expands the entire country. Based on her own experience with
addiction, Dee Wirth, alumni manager
at Desert Hope Treatment Center, strongly believes that a
nurturing, supportive community is essential to recovery and she is
building one in Las Vegas with
Desert Hope graduates.
"Our alumni program is designed to provide support for everyone
outside the walls of treatment," said Wirth. "Recovery can be a lot
of different things to different people, but it's been my
experience that the community aspect is important to include."
To learn more about the alumni program at Desert Hope, visit
www.deserthopetreatment.com.
Wirth previously struggled with addiction herself. Over 15 years
ago, she was battling an addiction to methamphetamine. After a
parole violation resulted in prison or court-ordered treatment,
Wirth went to a treatment center and stayed for two years with her
children. Because of the supportive community she had, Wirth was
able to obtain a graduate degree and now provides the help once
given to her.
People are at the highest risk of relapse in the first few
months after treatment. In that time period, between 40-60% will
relapse. Most treatment centers, prior to the individual's
graduation from the program, will have the patient coordinate an
aftercare plan with therapists and counselors that will help them
build and sustain their new lives in recovery. A significant
portion of the aftercare plan revolves around building a community
that can continue to provide support.
For many, an important source of support is the alumni
program, a community that is always accessible to those in recovery
and employed at each AAC facility. Statistically, the ones who veer
from a community aspect in recovery typically have a more difficult
time than those who do not. While community can mean different
things to different people, it's important for to find what works
for the individual, whether that is yoga, religion, fitness,
school, Alcoholics Anonymous or another type of gathering.
"The makeup of the community isn't as important as the
connection," said Wirth. "Community, for people in recovery, builds
relationships that are like nothing else. The way that people in
recovery relate to each other and hold each other accountable -
it's a level of intimacy that they couldn't have with anyone
else."
About Desert Hope Treatment Center
Desert Hope
Treatment Center is a part of the American Addiction Centers (NYSE:
AAC) family of treatment centers. AAC is a leading provider of
inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment services. We treat
patients who are struggling with drug addiction, alcohol addiction
and co-occurring mental/behavioral health issues. We currently
operate substance abuse 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
www.DesertHopeTreatment.com or follow us on Twitter.
CONTACT: Joy Sutton,
jsutton@contactaac.com
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