Demystifies and defines meth treatment.
Explores voluntary and involuntary reasons for entering treatment and shows that ambivalence about stopping meth use is a normal part of the recovery process.
Introduces the many entry points for meth treatment based on an individual’s needs and situation: outpatient care, residential treatment, in-prison treatment, drug court, and in-hospital treatment.
Presents the typical symptoms and challenges of withdrawal from meth and offers recommendations for getting through the first couple weeks.
Illustrates how education and information plays a crucial role in informing patients about their addiction and what to expect during recovery.
Explains the trigger > thought > craving > use process and features tools for avoiding triggers, stopping thoughts about using, dealing with cravings and preventing relapse.
Demonstrates the relationship between thoughts, emotions and actions, and introduces new ways to cope with emotions that doesn’t involve using drugs or alcohol.
Discusses common relapse scenarios and relapse drift; conveys the importance of getting back into treatment after a relapse episode and using the experience to strengthen treatment and avoid future relapse.
Emphasizes the need to leave old behaviors, friends and lifestyle behind during treatment; shows how to develop new skills, make new friends and find new activities in alignment with the goals of recovery.
Spotlights ways to stay connected to treatment through 12-step and other social support groups; shows the challenges and rewards of applying the lessons of treatment outside treatment, and readjusting to work, relationships and life without meth.