When you make the decision to take back your life from addiction, it's important to remember that true recovery is a step-by-step process. You can begin your recovery with detox and safely remove drugs or alcohol from your system. This is a great first step, one where you will be introduced to the importance of counseling as a form of support in your recovery. While in detox, you begin working with a counselor to develop a treatment plan. You will get individualized counseling services while in detox, and through any inpatient services you receive. Once you leave a residential treatment program, you will be encouraged to seek adult counseling services to continue your recovery work. 

Professional Support On Your Journey

Addiction recovery takes work. It's not easy to navigate the world as a newly sober person, especially if you have spent years living in addiction. Adult counseling services give you the professional support you need to learn new coping skills. While you might have family that supports you, a counselor is there as a neutral party. You can talk about your struggles and work through past trauma that may allow you to live a more productive life without substances.

Support Through Your Peers

You can also go to adult group counseling sessions as a way to learn from your peers. If you find group counseling for those dealing with an addiction, you will get to meet others who can become part of your day-to-day support network. You might attend some group therapy sessions while in a rehab center and can look for similar groups once you return home.

Peer-Led Community Groups

Addiction recovery groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous, often 12-step recovery support for those who seek help. You can attend groups throughout your community and may be able to find a group close to you seven nights a week. In peer-led AA, you will meet others who are working on recovery and hear stories that you can relate to. In AA, you are encouraged to find a sponsor that can guide you through the 12 steps of recovery so that you can heal from your addiction.

When you want to build strength in your recovery, take the time to build peer relationships. Work with a counselor on a consistent basis to get support and talk to your counselor when you want to develop relapse prevention strategies that work for you.