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Hope is a feeling of trust. Anticipation. Revelation. In recovery, hope creates change by clearing obstacles on the sobriety journey. The steps to recovery aren’t the same for everyone. They do start with awareness. And hope.
“We heal through human connection,” says Mindy Miller, Outpatient Manager at Community Fairbanks Recovery Center. “So if you or a loved one notice cause for concern, look closer at frequency and amount of substance use, as well as how it affects daily life.”
As a licensed mental health and clinical addiction counselor, Miller understands the complex stages of recovery. She sees how substance use disorders impact families, and agrees that awareness is the first step.
Knowing life moments, especially everyday tasks, are too hard to handle without drugs and alcohol is a difficult revelation. Especially when others notice and bring the subject to light before you. Some red flags to pay attention to, for yourself and others, include:
Miller says if red flags are there, it never hurts to get an evaluation. You can call 800-225-4673, 24 hours a day, seven days a week to speak with an admissions counselor who will collect information and schedule an appointment. An assessment helps Community Fairbanks know if you’ll need inpatient or outpatient care, including detox help for physical withdrawal symptoms.
“The goal is to be comfortable while going through withdrawals. There’s no cold turkey,” Miller says. “You’re seen by a medical professional every day, and the nursing staff is there checking vitals and symptoms consistently. You need to be feeling well enough to want to be moving forward in your recovery.”
An assessment also determines if you have independent living skills or would thrive in a residential program setting. You may need hospitalization or intensive outpatient care. This discovery step in your journey also offers a recovery management plan. Maybe a recovery coach with a small group creates the balance needed for sobriety. Every path is different — each step is distinctly your own.
The best way to stay accountable in recovery is surrounding yourself with people who support and build back up with you, says Miller. This includes 12-step meetings, recovery housing or distanced virtual therapy sessions. For support after treatment, Community Fairbanks has an alumni association, hosting sober social get-togethers.
“Mentors and peer recovery coaches can support you, as well as church groups and hobbies with people you can be accountable to,” says Miller. “They provide structure and people who will help you have honest conversations.”
Millers says recovery can be overwhelming — especially looking at the big picture — so find hope and focus on what you need to be healthy today. “Like in the 12-step program, take it one day at a time. Know that you’re worth it. There’s a peace, calm and serenity that comes with recovery that makes the journey worth it.”
Take the first step in recovery and call 800-225-4673 to speak to a Community Fairbanks admissions counselor today. Hope is waiting.
