Understanding Residential Addiction Treatment
Understanding Residential Addiction Treatment
At Bridging the Gaps, we believe in the power of support and recovery. Today, we want to shed some light on residential addiction treatment and why it's such a powerful resource for those battling addiction.
Our residential rehabilitation treatment programs are designed for people with severe addiction, co-occurring disorders, or individuals who struggle with relapses. As the starting point for our continuum of care, the residential level of care provides the client with the opportunity to begin learning how to live comfortably without mind altering substances. While acknowledging the valuable roles that emotional and spiritual development play in recovery we also focuses on the need to repair and rebalance deficits in brain chemistry related to the clients’ addictions. We utilize amino acids and nutritional therapies to support early recovery and rebalance brain chemistry. By using an abstinence model, combined with targeted nutrients, our clients are able to feel better faster.
Our residential experience in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley in Virginia emphasizes calm and comfort, designed to eliminate daily stressors and foster peace, enabling clients to concentrate on recovery. The serene environment supports spiritual and emotional healing and integrates residents into a close-knit community, enhancing collaboration, accountability, and trust. Here, individuals are free from daily obligations, allowing total focus on healing—mind, body, and spirit.
The Benefits of Residential Addiction Treatment:
Structured Environment: Residential treatment provides a structured environment, free from triggers and temptations, allowing individuals to focus solely on their recovery journey.
24/7 Support: Around the clock monitoring and support can be truly advantageous in the early days of recovery, particularly when one is still experiencing withdrawal symptoms. The safety and security of having staff available assists clients in tracking progress, identifying areas of struggle and helps prevent relapse behaviors.
Distance and Separation: Participation in our residential program creates space from the client’s life in active addiction, removing distractions and providing distance from unhealthy people and places or situations that may trigger substance use. Distance from the client’s previous life allows for discernment and perspective and fosters the internal commitment to sustained recovery.
Focused Attention From Staff and Clinicians: The intensity of our residential treatment program allows for quick rapport and engagement with therapists and staff. Through building trust and safety with BTG’s providers, clients rapidly gain insight into who they are and who they aspire to be.
Structure and Routine: Our residential program provides clients with a daily structure that provides a reset for healthy habits like sleep, nutrition, exercise and self-care. Everything we do at the residential level is designed to allow our clients to feel the benefits of resuming a healthy schedule, enhancing commitment to carry forward the healthy routine when they’re ready to transition to a lower level of care. Having a safe and structured place with expert and compassionate staff when you’re struggling can make all the difference in your road to recovery.
The design, structure, and staffing of our residential program allows for support tailored to meet the needs of clients while providing a community feel. Residential clients live together in well appointed homes that simulate real life. Clients travel to the residence after the clinical day for a shared meal, fellowship, and time to unwind. In the morning, they return to our clinical building just like they are going to work or school. By simulating normal life, clients learn how to navigate life skills and practice building strong relationships with their peers. Drayton and Sharrett Houses, our primary residences for early recovery clients, provide all of the typical home features, including:
● Spacious island-style, fully-appointed kitchens
● Dining room, living room, and library/ areas
● Multiple bedrooms and bathrooms
● Front and back porches/patios for relaxing and gathering
● In-home laundry facilities
● Telephone, television, and internet access on a structured basis
The BTG Difference
Roots of Addiction
In order to create a healthy, sustainable recovery from drugs and alcohol, it is important to address the root cause. So our residential substance abuse treatment includes rebalancing brain chemistry, utilizing comprehensive psychotherapy, implementing proper nutrition, and nourishing one’s spirituality.
Long Term Care
Our long-term continuum of care allows our clients to progress through our program at a pace that fits the severity of their disease, allowing them adequate time to heal that is unique to their individual situation. Research has shown that clients who stay engaged in treatment for longer have better long-term results once treatment is completed.
Sober Living
Our supportive sober living allows clients to reintegrate into society safely, allowing them to utilize their newly-acquired life skills and coping mechanisms in everyday situations as they continue to benefit from a sober community. Our 3 residences provide the comforts of home with added support and accountability.
When to Begin Residential Rehab
Different people require different levels of care. Our primary aim is to help to match you with care that will put you or your loved one on the road to long-term recovery. We begin with a pre-admissions evaluation that typically includes questions about:
● Substance use, mental health, and medical history
● Personal background, family structure and/or issues
● Legal history
● Physicians and/or therapists
● Insurance information
Our admissions coordinator and clinical team help to determine the most appropriate program. Once we have found an arrangement to meet your needs, we help you prepare for your stay with us. We navigate the process to find solutions and eliminate barriers, providing regular communications every step of the way to make things easy.
Find answers to commonly asked questions about addiction and recovery.
- Does residential treatment work equally for all addiction types?
Our overarching philosophy and approach to residential treatment applies to all addictions. We focus on evidence-based treatment modalities with strong emphasis on building community and getting to the roots of addiction. Though the core program works equally for all addiction types, we individualize each client’s journey. One of the big differences in treating the various types of addiction is how we customize our amino acid therapy program. Depending on the drug of choice, clients will present with deficiencies in different neurochemicals. We address those deficiencies according to the client’s symptoms.
- How do residential and outpatient rehab programs compare?
Most of our clients admit to treatment at the residential level of care. This level of care is the most intensive that we offer and provides a safe space for clients to stabilize physically, mentally, and emotionally. The added support of 24/7 care creates a safe environment for clients to get clean with limited access to opportunities for relapse. Our outpatient programs provide a taper in the intensity of care that is required. As a client is ready, they step down through PHP, IOP, and OP which each provide for greater autonomy and opportunities to practice the skills learned in treatment. This tapered approach to treatment provides the greatest opportunity for long-term recovery.
- How long is residential rehab?
All of our treatment is individualized based on the client’s specific needs. We do not have a predetermined length of stay as each client will require something slightly different. Our program is built to provide a long-term continuum of care. On average, clients can expect to be in residential treatment for the first 3 – 4 weeks of their treatment and then transition into our second phase of treatment which utilizes the outpatient levels of care combined with supported sober living options.
The 2024 report from the NAATP (National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers) Research Foundation highlights some significant findings related to addiction treatment outcomes. Key findings suggest that individuals who spend more than 30 days in treatment tend to report lower rates of post-treatment substance use and a higher overall quality of life. The annual report can be found at https://www.naatp.org/resources/news/naatp-research-foundation-releases-report-revealing-addiction-t...
Understanding residential addiction treatment is crucial for appreciating the multifaceted approach required to support individuals on their journey to recovery. These programs offer a structured environment that provides comprehensive care, including medical supervision, therapeutic interventions, and peer support, all designed to address the physical, psychological, and emotional aspects of addiction. By fostering a supportive community and employing evidence-based practices, the residential treatment program at Bridging the Gaps plays a pivotal role in helping individuals build a strong foundation for lasting sobriety.
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