A Recovery Plan
Recovery from alcoholism or drug addiction is a process and not an event. An individual must continue to work at their sobriety and manage their lives in a way that makes the lifestyle easier to maintain. There is help along the way for this process. It comes in many forms. Prior to leaving alcohol or drug rehab at Cirque Lodge, each resident works with the aftercare staff on a Continuing Care Plan. This is a plan of action for the recovery process. It provides a continuance of treatment and care and programming according to what the resident needs.
Central to this plan is continuing to work on the 12-steps of recovery. Cirque Lodge will coordinate with local recovery groups of a resident’s community and prepare the way for them to get involved in meetings. This includes working with sponsor and being a part of different group efforts. Some individuals can require a transition period before going back to their day-to-day lives. They may need a sober living environment or companion. Prior to leaving alcohol or drug rehab, these elements can be coordinated to make the transition simple. Additional therapy groups and personal therapies are also prescribed through a resident’s Continuing Care Plan when required.
The Continuing Care Plan is solid measure of relapse prevention. However, it is still voluntary and up to the individual whether they take part in this recovery effort. Members of the Cirque Staff and counselors will provide follow-up services with former clients to see if there is anything else that is needed to help with the recovery process. In time, and with a personal sacrifice, the choice of sobriety can become second nature. The recovered alcoholic/addict can then continue to work their 12-step process by assisting others to achieve the same.
