Couples Detox Programs Highlight Benefits of Shared Recovery

A recent study conducted by Resurgence Alcohol & Drug Rehab Riverside in Riverside, California, examined how relationship-based treatment models perform within addiction treatment and medically supervised detox services. 

These couples rehab programs aim to support individuals through addiction recovery and withdrawal management while also encouraging healthier relationship dynamics.

What Research Shows About Addiction and Relationships

For years, bodies like the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) have had research indicating that alcohol use disorders tend to push intimate relationships into downward spirals. 

The environment often becomes stressful and communication breaks down, which can push one or both partners deeper into alcohol use and increase the risk of relapse during or after detox.

However, other studies indicated that combining traditional treatment approaches with relationship care and counseling could greatly improve a treatment program’s success. 

Treatment approaches that incorporated relational therapy were associated with increased engagement in withdrawal management services and reduced substance use.

The Role of Couples Detox in Treatment

The researchers at Resurgence took the findings of these studies and condensed them into one accessible and understandable resource. The goal was to help couples and families in the process of seeking treatment make well-informed decisions on their treatment path.

These findings closely align with Resurgence Alcohol & Drug Rehab Riverside’s programs, which are designed with national clinical standards in mind. These include supervised medical detox and residential alcohol rehab, partial hospitalization programs and outpatient care. 

This range of services allows clinicians to match each patient’s care plan to their needs, addressing both the physiological aspects of withdrawal and the behavioral components of addiction.

According to SAMHSA, multi-level programs—where patients step down from detox to residential and then outpatient care—are better equipped to provide holistic treatment, including relationship therapy. 

Furthermore, the World Health Organization also recognizes that healthy, supportive family dynamics have a significant influence on one’s path after treatment.

Finding Local Detox Treatment

If you’re ready to take the first step in your recovery, help is available. Look for detox centers in California or call 800-996-6135(Sponsored) to jump start recovery.