For years and years now, Mobile On the Run convenience stores in the St. Louis area have been running a promotion that offers reduced prices on beverages when the hometown Cardinals score six runs in a baseball game. The campaign has undergone various permutations over the years, but there was a memorable period of time when it was promoted with commercials insisting in song that “6 is a serious number.” (You can check out three versions of the spots here, here, and here.)
It turns out that our team at The Aviary Recovery Center agrees with the notion that six is a serious number. That is because there are six key components to our approach to helping individuals overcome a substance use disorder—and treating substance use disorders is about as serious as it gets.
Let’s take a look at each of the six foundational aspects of The Aviary’s treatment program.
Individualized Treatment
We know that no two people have identical stories or identical needs. That is why we are committed to creating an individualized treatment plan for each person we serve. The plans we develop always focus on caring for the whole person—a strategy that supports the building of resiliency, which is a key trait for those working to sustain their recovery over time.
Our holistic approach to treatment is focused on caring for the whole person. We integrate substance use disorder treatment, nutritional balance, emotional health, physical wellness, spirituality, and psychiatric health into the recovery process.
Supervised Detoxification
At the most basic of levels, you can’t start your recovery journey without first getting all of the drugs or alcohol out of your system. For many people, that can seem nearly impossible due to the extreme withdrawal symptoms that can send a person scurrying back to drugs or alcohol in hopes of alleviating those symptoms. It becomes a vicious circle.
Medically supervised detoxification provides a way out of the trap by letting you get free of drugs or alcohol in a safe and comfortable environment that is free of temptations. It is the best way to get your recovery journey underway.
Residential Treatment
The Aviary offers residential treatment during which those we serve stay at our facility for a period of time during which they receive around-the-clock care, seven days a week from our substance use and mental health professionals. Many people who struggle with a substance use disorder are also dealing with mental health challenges, and our treatment program is able to address both issues. Good mental health and lasting recovery go hand in hand, and The Aviary is ready to help in both areas.
Treatment generally lasts between 30 and 90 days, and group and individual therapy are key components of our approach to rehabilitation—the process of helping you prepare for life in recovery after your time at The Aviary comes to an end.
Intensive Outpatient Program
A flexible and intensive outpatient program can be a good choice for a person who needs treatment for a substance use disorder but also needs to integrate that treatment into their daily life for one reason or another. An intensive outpatient program can also be a good follow-up to residential treatment in some cases. At The Aviary, our intensive outpatient program is designed so you can attend three-hour sessions three to five times a week.
Family Wellness Program
A substance use disorder affects people well beyond the individual actually using the drugs or alcohol. Family members, in particular, can face substantial challenges as they try to support their loved one without enabling harmful behavior.
Our family wellness program helps family members learn healthy ways to offer support to a person in recovery from a substance use disorder. The program also offers an opportunity for family members to get the help they need during challenging times.
Alumni Program
The hard work of recovery does not simply end when your treatment program comes to a close. In fact, in many ways, the hard work is just beginning. That is why The Aviary offers a program for our alumni that is designed to provide ongoing resources and support while keeping you connected to others who know what you have been through and are going through now because they have had similar experiences.
As part of our alumni program, we offer access to an app that makes it easy to stay connected, celebrate recovery milestones, and more right from your smartphone.
We Are Serious About Offering the Help You Need
Located near St. Louis, Missouri, The Aviary Recovery Center is consistently recognized as one of the top substance use treatment facilities in the nation. As we have detailed in this post, we provide high-quality care that is personalized to your specific needs while also being grounded in evidence-based practices. We are experts in our field, have years of experience, and excel at maintaining an ethos of empathy.
While getting the help you need to leave drugs or alcohol behind, you will always feel respected and supported. Our commitment to you is a lasting one so that your recovery can last as well. When you are ready to make a serious—even transformative—change in your life, we are here to help.
