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1. Partial Hospitalization Program
When considering treatment for substance abuse, one should learn all the facts
about rehab and recovery before making decisions. Into Action offers different
programs based on each individual’s needs, including residential treatment,
outpatient treatment, and a partial hospitalization program.
First of all, knowing the signs of drug or alcohol abuse will help people determine
what actions they need to take to remedy the problem. Some symptoms of
substance addiction include, but are not limited to:
•Rapidly growing tolerance to substances
•Trouble at home or work due to substance use
•People expressing concern to the user
Knowing the Signs – and Acting
When substance abusers or their family members come to the realization that
these symptoms apply, seeking treatment for addiction can significantly help. It is
important to understand that people have to want to change from a behavior
pattern in which they abuse substances; often family members and friends take on
feelings of responsibility for the person afflicted by drug or alcohol abuse and can
feel disappointment if the person does not want to change. Alcohol or drug abuse is
no one’s fault, and negative emotions like guilt often serve to make treatment more
difficult for families, friends and persons suffering from addiction and substance
abuse.

2. Denial
Rejection of a painful or uncomfortable reality is a psychological defense
mechanism common to many addicts. There are two types of denial: The first is
when people don’t believe they have a problem and reject the notion when they are
confronted about it; the second is when people are partially or completely oblivious
to a problem they have.
When it comes to addiction, family and friends need to remember that they are
also vulnerable to falling into denial just as much as the person battling addiction.
Close friends and family members who are rejecting the existence or seriousness
of their loved one’s condition can be a hindrance to the recovery process. As
confronting denial is the first crucial step toward making a breakthrough, it is
paramount that everyone involved move past this challenging stage.
Partial Hospitalization Program
Into Action Treatment’s partial hospitalization program uses individual and group
therapy during the day and 12-step recovery programs in the evening. We offer
help at a time when individuals and their loved ones need it most. The transition to
sobriety, while extremely healthy, also carries with it a set of challenges that can be
difficult to overcome. Having others to help conquer those challenges is central to
Into Action Treatment and can pave the way toward recovery.
Finding the Root of Behaviors
Dealing with the complicated behaviors that arise as a result of addiction is the
mission of partial hospitalization treatment. For example, learning the essential
skills to relieve negative emotions is primary to alleviating the self-sabotage and
other defeating behaviors that hinder successful recovery. At the same time,
examining and understanding the core issues involved in fueling addiction

3. are necessary for enduring change.
Into Action’s drug treatment programs use a holistic approach to recovery.