{"id":447,"date":"2019-12-23T23:30:29","date_gmt":"2019-12-23T23:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/discover-recovery-1-14088c5.ingress-daribow.ewp.live\/out-of-state-treatment\/"},"modified":"2019-12-23T23:30:29","modified_gmt":"2019-12-23T23:30:29","slug":"out-of-state-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/discover-recovery-1410e39.ingress-florina.ewp.live\/?p=447","title":{"rendered":"Why Go Out of State to Treatment?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What are the Advantages of Getting Out of State for Drug & Alcohol Treatment?<\/h3>\n

Discover Recovery is a drug and alcohol rehab center in a small town in Washington State.<\/a> Sometimes families wonder why professionals suggest going out of state to places like Washington for drug & alcohol rehab treatment.\u00a0 I understand that thought because I never wanted to go out of state for treatment either.\u00a0 At the same time I never had much success until I DID go to treatment out of my home state.\u00a0 Going out of state for drug and alcohol treatment does have it\u2019s challenges but there\u2019s also several reasons to work through them.<\/p>\n

Force yourself to commit<\/h3>\n

One of the most basic and obvious reasons to go to treatment in an out of state area is that it limits your options to check out of rehab early.\u00a0 When I would go to treatment close to home, I would just want to check out after a day or two and call my regular dealer.\u00a0 Others might want to visit their usual liquor store.\u00a0 I knew that at any moment I could get my dope, go home to a safe place, and do as I pleased.\u00a0 When I\u2019m far away from home, that\u2019s simply not an option.\u00a0 Of course I can still leave rehab, but where will I go if I’m in a small town in Washington? How will I find what I\u2019m looking for?\u00a0 \u00a0 I can\u2019t call anyone and ask them to pick me up.\u00a0 A decision to leave treatment becomes much more complicated this way.<\/p>\n

Avoid triggers<\/h3>\n

Another reason to go to treatment out of state is to get away from people, places, and things that remind you of drinking or using.\u00a0 When you stay near home, you\u2019re more likely to encounter these things.\u00a0 Maybe you pass by a place that triggers a memory about drinking or using.\u00a0 Or perhaps an old buddy checks into your treatment center.\u00a0 I know someone who checked into treatment and found an officer who had arrested him in the past!\u00a0 Getting clean is hard enough without these little complications.\u00a0 I suggest getting some time away from substances<\/a> and learning some coping skills<\/a> before you go back to these places.\u00a0 That\u2019s if you have to go back at all! A lot of people in recovery stay out of state after treatment.<\/p>\n

Get away from stressful people<\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s not lie – every addict or alcoholic has dysfunctional people in their lives.\u00a0 Sometimes one of the best things you can do is remove yourself from this chaos for a bit.\u00a0 If you stay near home, you\u2019re still going to see these people during visiting hours.\u00a0 They have the option of finding you in public support group meetings.\u00a0 Treatment is a time for you to focus on yourself and not on all the people in your life that stress you out.\u00a0 Having frequent encounters with negative people won\u2019t help you feel better.\u00a0 The sadness of missing people you care about is sometimes easier to deal with than the stress of seeing them.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s time for change<\/h3>\n

Checking into treatment in general is the time for change in life.\u00a0 Psychologists say that literally changing your environment can help you change your mindset<\/a>. \u00a0Seeing a new area, meeting new people and trying new activities helps keep you stimulated and motivated.\u00a0 Being in a new place can keep you from falling into old habits.\u00a0 There was even a study in England<\/a> that followed 12,000 people that showed that being around more grass and plants immediately improved people\u2019s mental health.\u00a0 Your environment can make an impact on your mind and your recovery.\u00a0 Going to a new, beautiful space might be the boost you need. Consider going to rehab in a state like Washington that is near the ocean, hiking trails<\/a>, and a wildlife preserve<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Take advantage of an opportunity\u00a0<\/h3>\n

Going to treatment is an amazing opportunity in itself but it\u2019s also a chance to have guaranteed food, housing, and companions.\u00a0 Why not see a new a place if you can?\u00a0 Have you ever been to the ocean?\u00a0 Have you ever seen a mountain?\u00a0 Our rehab in Washington has these things and more. Your clean and sober life will involve finding new opportunities, and treatment is a great time to start!<\/p>\n

These are just a few reasons that going to drug and alcohol treatment out of state is beneficial.\u00a0 Getting into a healthier environment with healthier people can help you heal not just your mind, but also your body and soul.\u00a0 This is what we\u2019re trying to do at Discover Recovery Treatment Center in Camas<\/a> and Long Beach, Washington<\/a>.\u00a0 If you\u2019d like to learn more<\/a> about coming to Discover Recovery\u2019s peaceful treatment center, please contact us<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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