Group homes are especially effective for
drug and alcohol abusers because group homes put together
people with similar problems who are seeking a common solution.
Group homes come in many different styles so it is important
to choose the right one. Spencer Recovery Centers offers high
quality group homes that address substance abuse and behavior
problems. Our group homes have a professional constantly present
on location and require that our clients follow the rules
and regulations of the home. Strict adherence to the rules
is an often neglected aspect of inferior group homes who tend
to allow too much freedom and subsequently fail to meet their
clients needs. Spencer has a long track record of success
because we know that successful group homes need to be effective
enough to change behaviors, thought patterns and personalities.
The goal of group homes is to offer a safe haven
from the pressures and situations that our clients previously
dealt with by acting out and getting loaded. Group homes bring
together individuals with similar problems and through professional
treatment plans, common solutions. Sometimes our clients come
from family interventions or have a court referral due to
problems with the authorities. Normally it is some crisis
or another and successful treatment begins with identifying
and prioritizing current problems in the daily life of our
clients.
This prioritizing and addressing is achieved
by a through admissions interview conducted by the professional
staff of Spencer Recovery Centers. Our medical doctor is a
full time staff member and can address any immediate physical
difficulties due to withdrawal or chronic usage. After proper
diagnosis, prescriptions may be warranted to deal with chemical
imbalances such as anxiety or depression.
Beyond the physical symptoms, our staff psychologist
and team of licensed drug counselors address destructive thought
patterns and behavior problems. The advantage of staying in
group homes is that treatment plans can be continuously updated
to address behavior patterns that may not have been obvious
in the initial interview. Spencer group homes offer stays
as short as several weeks to many months in length. This creates
plenty of time to develop strategies to better cope with problems
and function better. With the guidance of professional counselors,
group homes are the perfect settings for peer evaluation to
give and receive support and feedback regarding recovery and
behaviors.
If you or a loved one needs a new approach to
problem solving that does not include drugs, alcohol or acting
out, we encourage you to contact Spencer Recovery Centers
to find out more about group homes and how to be admitted.
If you are calling for a loved one know that attending group
homes does not have to begin voluntarily in order to be effective.
Many clients come in after family interventions or court mandates
yet remain to finish the program based on their own success
and the encouragement of other clients.

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