Group-Facilitated Discussion on Addictions and Group Therapy

Week 13 Discussion: Group-Facilitated Discussion on Addictions and Group Therapy

What are four aspects that are important for one to have when they are in recovery from substance abuse? How can group therapy be useful in recovery? Or is it not? Why? List some types of beneficial group therapy. What is Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs)? Is this something that can be beneficial for those in recovery? How? What does IOP consist of? What is Medical Assisted Treatments (MATs)? How can Medical Assisted Treatments (MATs be beneficial in Recovery? What are the different types of MAT? What is post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS)? What are the symptoms? How long can PAWS last? How can this affect treatment and recovery? What are other types of therapy that those struggling with addiction can utilize?