Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
Real Recovery Talk
190 - The First 30 Days of Treatment
190 - The First 30 Days of Treatment
190 - The First 30 Days of Treatment
Thursday 23rd September 2021
Tom Conrad discusses the first 30 days of addiction treatment on Real Recovery Talk, covering detox, therapy, and setting realistic expectations.
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Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
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Get the buttons here!Understanding the First 30 Days of Addiction Treatment with Tom Conrad
There's a lot of different things that are covered in The First Days, but they're all pretty surface-level stuff.
Thinking about what the first month in an addiction treatment facility looks like? Tom Conrad, host of Real Recovery Talk, sheds light on this crucial period. In this episode, he breaks down the reality of a 30-day treatment program and why it's just the beginning of a longer journey to sobriety. Detox kicks off the process, typically lasting from one to fourteen days depending on various factors like the type of substance used and the method of consumption.
It's a safe space where your body starts to heal with medical supervision and support. But detox is just step one. After detox, patients transition to residential facilities where they engage in group and individual therapy sessions. These sessions cover basic topics like identifying triggers and understanding addiction, but Tom emphasizes that these are just surface-level issues. Long-term recovery involves digging deeper into underlying traumas and personal struggles.
Peer support and group therapy play a significant role during this time, offering a sense of community and shared experience that can be incredibly motivating. Tom also touches on the importance of setting realistic expectations and the value of continued treatment beyond the initial 30 days. He provides practical advice for both patients and their loved ones, stressing self-care and the importance of addressing deeper issues for lasting change.
By the end of this episode, listeners will have a clearer picture of what to expect in the first 30 days of treatment and be encouraged to stay committed to their recovery journey.