Deciding to start treatment can be a daunting task. It is one that will have long-term effects on your life and well-being. Addiction Recovery Services (ARS) is here for anyone who is ready to get help with their alcohol and/or substance use struggles. If you (or someone you know) are ready to make the change, then ARS is here to help make that happen. We utilize the latest evidence-based approaches to treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Addiction Recovery Services (ARS) of New Hampshire provides intensive outpatient (IOP) offerings in two locations: Salem and Portsmouth, NH. Let us help. Our IOP and aftercare programs are designed with you in mind. Our admissions process is simple and accessible. Our programs serve Southern New Hampshire, Maine and Northern Massachusetts. We are a short commute from Manchester, Nashua, Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill, Newburyport, and York County, Maine. Four Principles for Treating the Whole Person Every treatment program at Addiction Recovery Services is guided by our four principles of treatment: RESPECT: Effective counseling begins with trust between people looking for help and their providers. We will listen and treat you with respect and dignity at all times no matter what your goals or beliefs are with regard to substance use and recovery. CHOICE: Outcomes are improved significantly when the person seeking help has choices and responsibility for decisions about their course of treatment. You will be given information and choices about various coping skills, community resources, and medications that are available to assist you in recovery and ultimately you have the final say in what skills and resources to use. TREAT THE PERSON, NOT THE PROBLEM: Our treatment approach aims to improve overall health by facilitating changes in thinking, new ways to manage emotions, and new ways of responding in relationships so that a person’s life becomes more appealing without drugs and alcohol. Instead of focusing energy on convincing someone to stop, the goal is to teach people how. PREVENTING AND MANAGING RESUMED USE (RELAPSE): In treatment, you will be taught ways to change your thinking and your behavior, which doesn’t always happen overnight. We won’t shame you or turn our backs on you if you’re having a tough time. If someone does return to drug or alcohol use they will be encouraged to come back to the group the following day to talk about what happened and get back on track. If use continues we will help you to find additional supports to reach your goals or a more structured treatment setting. Our Unique Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Treatment Program Whether you’re beginning or continuing your recovery, the intensive outpatient program (IOP) here at Addiction Recovery Services (ARS) can help guide you. Trying to decipher all of the definitions for which program does what can be a difficult task. Recovery is already complex and scary, so getting started with it shouldn’t be. Our goal here is to always have the resources someone needs to steer their life in the direction they know it should be going. So much of the struggle with addiction is also a struggle with control. IOP at ARS is set up to help everyone involved achieve control again. Our principles of care are what guide us through every stage of your recovery. When you enroll for treatment at ARS we want you to be prepared for what comes next. There may be some bumps in the road, but we know long-term recovery includes preparing for how those moments are handled. Choosing outpatient rehab can be the first step someone takes toward recovery, but it doesn’t have to be. It’s just as viable as the next step for someone who has enrolled and completed an inpatient rehab program already. A Whole-Person Approach To Treatment At Addiction Recovery Services, we pride ourselves on treating the whole person, not just the substance use issues they are facing. Everyone is unique and there are many unique factors to consider in treatment. Things like relationship conflict, difficulty with emotions such as anger, sadness, and boredom, and negative thinking can lead to the use of drugs and alcohol, but also to potentially difficult mental health symptoms. All these factors can shift how the course of treatment will unfold. Our goal is to make that process go as smoothly as possible. With that in mind, groups at ARS include discussions and skill-building activities about communication and improving relationships, changing our thoughts, identifying and coping with our emotions, and having fun. All of us have emotions, but each of us use them in different ways. We always address the unique inner landscape of someone we are helping. We're Here To Help in Recovery at ARS We hope you can make an informed choice about your recovery now, after learning about our principles and programs. We respect you before, during, and after your treatment. That includes respecting the path you choose to take to long-term recovery. Give us a call at (978) 965-3774 and get started on your journey toward recovery.
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