The National Institute of Mental Health has the saying, “No health without mental health”. It’s their way of saying your mental health has an impact on almost everything you do. So, it’s no surprise that mental health plays a big role in your loved one’s struggle with addiction.
As you’re looking for addiction treatment for your loved one, you’ll want to make sure they’ll be in an environment that looks after their mental health. Credible treatment centers like Footprints Beachside Recovery can actually have a positive impact on your loved one’s mental health.
How Addiction Treatment Benefits Mental Health
1. Your Loved One Will Learn Healthy Coping Skills
Your loved one didn’t plan on becoming addicted to drugs or alcohol, it was something that just happened. But there was likely something that your loved one had trouble coping with that played a factor in their substance abuse. Whether it’s depression, anxiety or some sort of trauma, addiction treatment can teach them healthy ways to cope with their emotions.
Many addiction rehab centers like Footprints Beachside Recovery offer personalized treatment. They’ll look into the unique issue your loved one is facing. From there, your loved one will learn healthy coping skills like meditation, breaking up negative thought patterns and yoga. That way, they’ll have a foundation to work from once they leave treatment.
2. They’ll Be with People Who Know What They are Going Through
It’s common for people struggling with addiction to feel alone and isolated. If your loved one is in that state of mind, they might feel like their addiction is impossible to escape from. When they attend addiction treatment, they’ll learn that they’re not alone.
In addiction treatment, your loved one will meet other people who understand what they’re going through. The sense of camaraderie and acceptance they will feel will help them manage stress and anxiety. Hearing the experiences of other people in recovery can help put their own behaviors in perspective.
3. They’ll Experience Peace of Mind
Addiction is a family disease where the pain and stress from your loved one’s addiction can ripple out and affect friends and family. If your loved one thinks they’re causing your friends and family to worry, that can be a heavy weight to carry. That stress and emotional anguish can build, prompting more destructive behaviors.
Addiction treatment can actually help lift that weight off your loved one’s shoulders. Your loved one will realize that going to rehab doesn’t just help them; It gives their friends and family peace of mind, since they’re finding help to reach recovery. Knowing that they’re no longer a source of stress for their loved ones can improve their own mental health.
4. Building a Routine
Routine is known for its positive impacts on mental health. Think of routine as an anchor – no matter what happens during the day, the routine helps to bring you back into balance. It’s a great way for your loved one to cope with any uncertainty that they experience.
When your loved one enters addiction treatment, they’ll start building a routine from day one. Addiction experts know the positive power of routine and have built that into treatment, where most of your loved one’s week is scheduled out. From attending group therapy to meeting with their counselor and attending activities like yoga, your loved one will have a routine to help them heal.
5. More Opportunities for Socializing
Social isolation is known to cause stress, anxiety and depression. If your loved one is struggling with addiction, isolation is a common side effect of substance abuse. But when they attend addiction treatment, socializing is around every corner. They will interact with other clients during their treatment, attend group therapy, participate in group activities and more.
Building relationships in addiction treatment can improve your loved one’s mental health. In fact, socialization can motivate your loved one to learn more about their addiction and any co-occurring mental health disorders. Socializing naturally helps us reduce stress and having your loved one practice in rehab gives them another way to manage their stress once they leave treatment.
Lasting Recovery is Possible for Your Loved One
At Footprints Beachside Recovery, we’ve recovered from addiction ourselves, so we know what your loved one is going through. That’s why we provide addiction treatment that happens on a personal level. We’ll work with your loved one to identify their unique needs, so they can get the most out of treatment.
No matter what your loved one’s addiction looks like, we have a treatment plan that can help them reach lasting recovery. Mental health is also a major focus at Footprints Beachside Recovery. We believe in a holistic approach that treats the physical and mental aspects of addiction.
If you want your loved one to reclaim what their addiction has stolen from them, contact us today. Our team is ready to hear more about your loved one’s story and help them recover.
