”THAT'S WHY WE'RE HERE:
TO GIVE THEM AN EXTRA PUSH AND TELL THEM, ' You can do it .'“ –– Angela Hall, enrollment specialist, ABA Health Services
Consumers help each other The time-tested, small-group therapy setting is an effective way to get people started on the path to recovery, Hall says. “I think it makes a big difference because the members tend to form bonds in group and even socialize with each other outside of group. They show up diligently for group, and are excited to talk about things that are going on in the world. They are able to nd a way to express their opinions and even help each other in crisis. That's the important part of it; they are all there for the same reason, to support each other.” “We know that the program here is serving its purpose and making a difference for a number of individuals who come here to get help.” Over time, even consumers who may initially be reluctant to be in addiction treatment tend to develop an appreciation for the potentially life-saving services offered by ABA, Hall says.
Treatment providers can use a variety of approaches and methods to help steer addicted people into recovery. But, in the end, “it's up to the individual and if they are really ready to make a change, that's the main thing. If someone is not willing to make a change, we are not going to see much progress.” In treatment, honesty and straight-talk take the place of the denial and dishonesty that are part of the disease of addiction. “I like consumers to just be honest with me, so we both know where we stand. I will never turn someone away and say, 'I can't help you.' The best thing to tell consumers who are reluctant is that, when they are ready, we'll be there to help them move forward.”
”THE PROGRAM HERE IS SERVING ITS PURPOSE AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR A NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS WHO COME HERE TO GET HELP.” – Angela Hall
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