About Al – Anon Information Services
Al-Anon Family Groups provides a safe place for adults and teenagers who have been affected by another person’s alcoholism or substance use in Sacramento, California. They offer community-based, peer directed care based on the 12 Step model of recovery.
Al-Anon’s community-based meetings are held weekly and are open to friends and family members of persons experiencing addiction, whether their loved one is actively engaged in an alcohol or drug rehab program. There are multiple chances for community engagement and volunteer opportunities. These meetings are free, anonymous, and conducted both in person and online.
Al-Anon Family Groups include Alateen, a specialized program for youth between the ages of 11 and19. These meetings are free, peer-led, and conducted on a weekly basis. Walk-ins are welcome and participants may attend as frequently or infrequently as they choose. Adult Al-Anon members oversee the Alateen meetings to provide guidance to the members; however, the meetings are solely run by the teenage participants. The purpose of the Alteen meetings is to give teenagers a chance to meet other teenagers dealing with similar situations, including substance abuse in the home.
Al-Anon and Alateen meetings and education programs are free of charge, but donations are accepted. Participants may be referred for paid mental health services, the costs of which may be covered by major insurance providers such as Aetna, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield, and others. Contact your provider to verify coverage because out of network benefits can vary.
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Treatments
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
Drug rehab in California teaches participants constructive ways to stay clean and sober. Treatment revolves around helping individuals stop using the substance they are addicted to and learn healthy habits to avoid relapse.
Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.
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Clinical Services
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
Contact Information
5429 Palm Avenue Suite A
Sacramento, CA 95841