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What will we talk about in addiction medicine counseling sessions?

What will we talk about in counseling sessions?

There’s a lot to talk about during your treatment at Fast MD. Like you, we wish for your complete recovery so you can move on to the things in life that bring you balance, health, and happiness. To get there, we start with a Psychosocial Assessment. Going forward we will begin by discussing the following topics:

The Biology of Addiction & Recovery
Orientation to Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Early Recovery
Triggers, Thoughts, Cravings, Use
External Triggers
Internal Triggers
Your Body Chemistry in Addiction
Common Challenges in Early Recovery

As you progress, you and your counselor will talk specifically about how you can better manage things like:

Addictive Behavior
Relapse Prevention & Stabilization
Boredom
Avoiding Relapse Drift
Work & Recovery
Guilt & Shame
Staying Busy
Motivation for Recovery
Total Abstinence
Relapse Prevention
Be Smart, Not Strong
Managing Life, Managing Money
Relapse Justification
Dangerous Emotions
Recognizing Stress
Acceptance
Spirituality
Living a Less Stressful Life
Taking Care of Yourself – Emotional Triggers
Repairing Relationships
Making New Friends
One Day at a Time
Holidays & Recovery
Recreational Activities

If you choose, you can also participate in the optional Family/Conjoint Sessions where you will cover topics like:

The Helping Checklists | Beginning Stage Helping Checklist
Drugs, Alcohol & Sex
Recovery Checklist
Drug & Alcohol Dreams During Recovery
Patient Status Review
The Wall Checklist
Emotions & Recover

Is treatment confidential?

Absolutely. Participation in this program and treatment records maintained by this program are protected by Federal law and regulations. We are not permitted to say to a person outside the program that you attend this program or disclose any information identifying you as someone receiving addiction treatment services, unless:

1. You consent in writing

2. The disclosure is allowed by a court order

3. The disclosure is made to medical personnel in a medical emergency or to qualified personnel assisting with your treatment services

4. An audit or evaluation is conducted by government agencies that fund or regulate a program

You should know: Federal law and regulations do not protect any information about a crime committed by a patient either at the program or against any person who works for the program or about any threat to commit such a crime. Federal laws and regulations also do not protect any information about suspected child abuse or neglect from being reported under State law to appropriate state or local authorities.

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