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Fortunately, there are a lot more solutions out there today and thanks to innovation, addiction treatment in Massachusetts continues to meet people where they are, which almost guarantees a better chance of recovery success. The pandemic changed the way that healthcare was handled on all fronts. From routine medical care to psychotherapy to addiction treatment, new solutions for keeping a safe distance were first up.
As distance became an issue, so did the use of regular addiction therapy sessions, group therapy and support group programs, and other everyday parts of addiction treatment. Many recovery programs focus heavily on therapy sessions, both of the individual and group variety, to help people discuss their feelings and what they are going through. Group sessions allow people to connect with others and feel less alone in their addiction struggles.
Today, you can find all kinds of virtual addiction treatment options, from therapy sessions and group programs to AA and NA meetings hosted on Zoom or other virtual platforms. You might even see your doctors and treatment team virtually to keep in touch without actually having to be close enough to touch.
Telehealth has been widely available since before the pandemic, but it was not utilized nearly as much until after the fact. Today, people in addiction treatment programs that include medical care can speak to their doctors, have virtual sessions, and get medication refills right from the comfort of home. This is changing the way many people feel about addiction treatment and making it more accessible for all.
Methadone clinics are not what they used to be—these facilities see long lines and require a lot of supervision, which means that there are far too many people in a small space. Therefore, many were forced to seek other methods of delivering this life-saving treatment to those who need it. Some clinics are exploring giving people doses of methadone and other drugs they can take at home, helping reduce the risk of exposure and keep social distancing measures in place.
Of course, only licensed, regulated opioid treatment programs are allowed to dispense these drugs. Therefore, it’s still hard for everyone to get the medications that they need. Although there has been an increase in virtual solutions, there is still plenty of room for innovation with current state regulations.
Initially, when drug and alcohol rehab centers in Massachusetts and recovery facilities first came on the scene, they were private, cash-pay addiction treatment facilities that did not have any way to accept insurance or offer patients financial assistance. If you could afford a drug rehab in MA, you could go. This resulted in several high-end rehabs being placed all over the world, often glamorized by the rich and famous who would bounce from one facility to another, back out into the real world and addiction, and then into recovery again.
Today, several programs accept insurance, and some programs have financial assistance available for those who need it. It’s becoming painfully apparent that people are dying from addiction and related complications mainly because recovery options seem out of reach. Increasing the availability of support regardless of financial means is changing the game for many people who need addiction treatment services.
Dual diagnosis treatment is one final trend that’s making its rounds in the addiction treatment center world. Considering that several addictions stem from undiagnosed or untreated mental health issues, it’s high time that rehab clinics focus on fixing them. After all, you can get someone sober and give them the tools to stay that way, but if you don’t address the issues that caused them to turn to substance abuse in the first place, you’re never going to succeed truly.
Dual diagnosis treatment ensures that a full psychological and mental health workup is done on everyone as a part of creating their treatment plan. Suppose any psychological conditions or mental health disorders are discovered. In that case, those will be included in the treatment plan along with the drug or alcohol addiction to ensure that people can maintain their sobriety and move forward.
With all the innovations out there today, it can be even more enticing to consider an addiction treatment program that can help you get your life back and get control over your addiction once and for all. At Meta Treatment Center in Massachusetts, we provide all the latest addiction treatment options and solutions for addiction treatment and recovery, including virtual health, dual diagnosis, and more. Contact us now to discuss your needs and find out how we can help you with your treatment, no matter what that might be.
[author] [author_image timthumb='on']/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/img-ed-480x572.jpg[/author_image] [author_info]Reviewed by Ed Lepage, Executive Director
Ed Lepage completed the drug and alcohol certificate program at the University of Massachusetts Boston and has been working in the substance abuse dependency field for the past seven years. He has also worked extensively in peer recovery-based programs offering “real-world experience” to those that suffer from substance use dependency. Full Bio [/author_info] [/author]