What is Outpatient Chemical Dependency Treatment?
Outpatient chemical dependency treatment is a multi-faceted process. Basically, it is a therapeutic learning experience to help people with drug and alcohol problems gain control of their lives. A typical course of treatment may include education on addictions, training on relapse prevention skills, interpreting and understanding one s thoughts, feelings and actions, attending self-help meetings, assessing one s drug and alcohol use and developing an after-care plan.