Addiction Support Groups in San Antonio, TX
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Creekview Counseling Supportive Outpatient Program
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCDC, NCAC I, SAP
Verified
Verified
"The Supportive Outpatient Program is designed for adults in recovery from alcohol or drug
addiction
seeking a longer term support option. It was developed from having Creekview Counseling clients complete the Intensive Outpatient Program and desiring to continue with group ..."
Lets Talk Addiction
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LCDC, QCC, QMHP
Verified
Verified
"Let’s talk
addiction
!! Is an educational group that focus on the biology of
addiction
and the biology of recovery. The main focus is healing. Some of the topics that will be addressed in group are: biology of
addiction
, biology of ..."
Crosspoint Meeting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
"Group size (8) focus on fear/
addiction
/anxiety reduction. Call for a reservation prior to coming to group. We are looking to start a new group in May if you are interested please send your information and we will add you to ..."
(3S) Strengthening Spiritual Self
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MHFA, LCDCI, RSS, BCLC
Verified
Verified
"Spiritual Road to Recovery: Training in mastery of mind, in wisdom, transition, and morality... Group treatment for
addiction
recovery support "
Life Over Addiction
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LCDC, QCC, QMHP
Verified
Verified
"Life Over
Addiction
!! Is an peer group from ages 13-19 that focus on the biology of
addiction
and the biology of recovery. The main focus is to stop
addiction
before it starts or to overcome
addiction
by creating a nonjudgmental ..."
Anger Management
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MHFA, LCDCI, RSS, BCLC
Verified
Verified
"Anger is and emotion that can be healthy or debilitating. learning to control your anger takes work. In this group learn how to control your anger;also for court appointed cases, and express classes as needed. "
Taking Action: Wellness Recovery
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MHFA, LCDCI, RSS, BCLC
Verified
Verified
"Mental Health and Addictions Recovery tools, skills, and strategies, developing action plans, advanced directives, post-crisis planning, and wellness topics. "
Outpatient Alcoholism/Addiction Recovery Program
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LCDC, LMFT, CDCH
Verified
Verified
"We offer an outpatient alcoholism/
addiction
program that teaches you to avoid relapse risks, overcome obstacles, and move on to a life of sobriety. We offer relapse prevention, 12-step involvement, cognitive behavioral approaches, anger management, coping/expressing emotions, weekly family involvement and ..."
Substance Abuse
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, , LPC, ADC, SAP
Verified
Verified
"• Psychoeducational groups • Skills development groups • Cognitive—behavioral/pr oblem solving groups • Support groups • Interpersonal process groups "
Mind Fitness Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CHT
Verified
Verified
"Just as your body requires daily nourishment and excercise, so does your mind. Constant thoughts and worries can cause our minds to decay and draw us away from our center and creativity. The mind fitness group meets to increase mind ..."
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Creekview Counseling Supportive Outpatient Program
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCDC, NCAC I, SAP
Verified
Verified
"The Supportive Outpatient Program is designed for adults in recovery from alcohol or drug
addiction
seeking a longer term support option. It was developed from having Creekview Counseling clients complete the Intensive Outpatient Program and desiring to continue with group ..."
Lets Talk Addiction
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LCDC, QCC, QMHP
Verified
Verified
"Let’s talk
addiction
!! Is an educational group that focus on the biology of
addiction
and the biology of recovery. The main focus is healing. Some of the topics that will be addressed in group are: biology of
addiction
, biology of ..."
Crosspoint Meeting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
"Group size (8) focus on fear/
addiction
/anxiety reduction. Call for a reservation prior to coming to group. We are looking to start a new group in May if you are interested please send your information and we will add you to ..."
(3S) Strengthening Spiritual Self
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MHFA, LCDCI, RSS, BCLC
Verified
Verified
"Spiritual Road to Recovery: Training in mastery of mind, in wisdom, transition, and morality... Group treatment for
addiction
recovery support "
Life Over Addiction
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LCDC, QCC, QMHP
Verified
Verified
"Life Over
Addiction
!! Is an peer group from ages 13-19 that focus on the biology of
addiction
and the biology of recovery. The main focus is to stop
addiction
before it starts or to overcome
addiction
by creating a nonjudgmental ..."
Anger Management
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MHFA, LCDCI, RSS, BCLC
Verified
Verified
"Anger is and emotion that can be healthy or debilitating. learning to control your anger takes work. In this group learn how to control your anger;also for court appointed cases, and express classes as needed. "
Taking Action: Wellness Recovery
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MHFA, LCDCI, RSS, BCLC
Verified
Verified
"Mental Health and Addictions Recovery tools, skills, and strategies, developing action plans, advanced directives, post-crisis planning, and wellness topics. "
Outpatient Alcoholism/Addiction Recovery Program
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LCDC, LMFT, CDCH
Verified
Verified
"We offer an outpatient alcoholism/
addiction
program that teaches you to avoid relapse risks, overcome obstacles, and move on to a life of sobriety. We offer relapse prevention, 12-step involvement, cognitive behavioral approaches, anger management, coping/expressing emotions, weekly family involvement and ..."
Mind Fitness Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CHT
Verified
Verified
"Just as your body requires daily nourishment and excercise, so does your mind. Constant thoughts and worries can cause our minds to decay and draw us away from our center and creativity. The mind fitness group meets to increase mind ..."
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Addiction Support Groups
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason, “interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.
What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
San Antonio Support Groups and Group Therapy both offer a safe place to explore important issues. It is important, however, to understand the difference between the two.
Group therapy in San Antonio is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.
Support groups in San Antonio are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.
Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Group therapy in San Antonio is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.
Support groups in San Antonio are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.
Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.