Vaping Cessation and Education Group for Teens
This is an 8-week online group for teens ages 13-18 aimed at education of the dangers of vaping, how vaping affects physical and mental health, and development of alternatives skills to combat cravings. Call 631-440-1080 for more information.
Hosted by Promise Pathways Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Northport, NY 11731
This is an 8-week online group for teens ages 13-18 aimed at education of the dangers of vaping, how vaping affects physical and mental health, and development of alternatives skills to combat cravings. Call 631-440-1080 for more information.
Recovery Virtual Support Group
“Social distancing” doesn’t have to mean “emotional distancing.” Knowing that connections are vital for long-term recovery, these virtual support groups will provide you with an outlet to share concerns with peers and compassionate Mountainside staff. Stay connected and stay on ...
Hosted by Julia Purcaro
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CASAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington, NY 11743
“Social distancing” doesn’t have to mean “emotional distancing.” Knowing that connections are vital for long-term recovery, these virtual support groups will provide you with an outlet to share concerns with peers and compassionate Mountainside staff. Stay connected and stay on ...
Bereavement, Addiction, Divorce, Anger Manegment
Hosted by Dennis Feuerstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington Station, NY 11746
Families Rising
Hosted by Joan Stong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
Recovery Virtual Support Group
“Social distancing” doesn’t have to mean “emotional distancing.” Knowing that connections are vital for long-term recovery, these virtual support groups will provide you with an outlet to share concerns with peers and compassionate Mountainside staff. Stay connected and stay on ...
Hosted by Courtney Hulse
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington, NY 11743
“Social distancing” doesn’t have to mean “emotional distancing.” Knowing that connections are vital for long-term recovery, these virtual support groups will provide you with an outlet to share concerns with peers and compassionate Mountainside staff. Stay connected and stay on ...
Eating Disorder Associates
With over forty years of collective experience and training in a variety of techniques, our team of therapists, nutritionists and consulting medical doctors and psychiatrists have helped thousands of people change the way they feel, function and cope. Our clients ...
Hosted by Meg Maginn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hauppauge, NY 11788
With over forty years of collective experience and training in a variety of techniques, our team of therapists, nutritionists and consulting medical doctors and psychiatrists have helped thousands of people change the way they feel, function and cope. Our clients ...
DBT Skills Groups
The College-Aged/Young Adult Group meets weekly from 4 to 5:30pm on Tuesdays and focuses on teaching 5 skills modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Middle Path Skills. Issues related to being a young adult/college-aged person transitioning to ...
Hosted by DBT Psychological Services of Long Island
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
The College-Aged/Young Adult Group meets weekly from 4 to 5:30pm on Tuesdays and focuses on teaching 5 skills modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Middle Path Skills. Issues related to being a young adult/college-aged person transitioning to ...
Family and Friends Virtual Support Group
Watching your loved one struggle with addiction can be heartbreaking, but as they begin to heal, you must also embark on your own journey of recovery. For all involved, having a strong support system is key. This virtual support group ...
Hosted by Mountainside Addiction Treatment Center
Treatment Center, LMFT, CASAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington, NY 11743
Watching your loved one struggle with addiction can be heartbreaking, but as they begin to heal, you must also embark on your own journey of recovery. For all involved, having a strong support system is key. This virtual support group ...
Adult DBT Skills Group
Group focuses on teaching 4 skills modules: Mindfulness skills, Distress Tolerance skills, Emotion Regulation Skills, and Interpersonal Effectiveness skills. Group members are between the ages of 21 and 70. Wednesday group is 4:00 to 5:30pm. Thursday group is 1:00 to ...
Hosted by Kim Lynn Lehnert
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
Group focuses on teaching 4 skills modules: Mindfulness skills, Distress Tolerance skills, Emotion Regulation Skills, and Interpersonal Effectiveness skills. Group members are between the ages of 21 and 70. Wednesday group is 4:00 to 5:30pm. Thursday group is 1:00 to ...
Family and Friends Virtual Support Group
Watching your loved one struggle with addiction can be heartbreaking, but as they begin to heal, you must also embark on your own journey of recovery. For all involved, having a strong support system is key. This support group is ...
Hosted by Courtney Hulse
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington, NY 11743
Watching your loved one struggle with addiction can be heartbreaking, but as they begin to heal, you must also embark on your own journey of recovery. For all involved, having a strong support system is key. This support group is ...
Family and Friends Virtual Support Group
Watching your loved one struggle with addiction can be heartbreaking, but as they begin to heal, you must also embark on your own journey of recovery. For all involved, having a strong support system is key. This virtual support group ...
Hosted by Julia Purcaro
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CASAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington, NY 11743
Watching your loved one struggle with addiction can be heartbreaking, but as they begin to heal, you must also embark on your own journey of recovery. For all involved, having a strong support system is key. This virtual support group ...
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Virtual Recovery Group
AA is a group founded for those suffering from alcohol addiction to find a safe space, share experiences, maintain accountability, and find their inner strength to achieve sobriety. Through our program, you'll learn about the 12-step program and how to ...
Hosted by Mountainside Addiction Treatment Center
Treatment Center, LMFT, CASAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington, NY 11743
AA is a group founded for those suffering from alcohol addiction to find a safe space, share experiences, maintain accountability, and find their inner strength to achieve sobriety. Through our program, you'll learn about the 12-step program and how to ...
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Virtual Recovery Group
AA is a group founded for those suffering from alcohol addiction to find a safe space, share experiences, maintain accountability, and find their inner strength to achieve sobriety. Through our program, you'll learn about the 12-step program and how to ...
Hosted by Courtney Hulse
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington, NY 11743
AA is a group founded for those suffering from alcohol addiction to find a safe space, share experiences, maintain accountability, and find their inner strength to achieve sobriety. Through our program, you'll learn about the 12-step program and how to ...
Families & Partners Coping with Addiction
Is someone you love abusing a substance, engaging in an addictive behavior or in early recovery? If so you know that the life of a partner or family member is every bit as chaotic as the life of the addict; ...
Hosted by Lisa Wolf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Hampton, NY 11937
Is someone you love abusing a substance, engaging in an addictive behavior or in early recovery? If so you know that the life of a partner or family member is every bit as chaotic as the life of the addict; ...
Multi-Family DBT Skills Group
Group meets weekly and focuses on psychoeducation re: diagnoses, advocacy, and the DBT treatment approach. Five DBT skills modules are discussed in detail and include: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Middle Path Skills. Family members can ask ...
Hosted by DBT Psychological Services of Long Island
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
Group meets weekly and focuses on psychoeducation re: diagnoses, advocacy, and the DBT treatment approach. Five DBT skills modules are discussed in detail and include: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Middle Path Skills. Family members can ask ...
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Virtual Recovery Group
AA is a group founded for those suffering from alcohol addiction to find a safe space, share experiences, maintain accountability, and find their inner strength to achieve sobriety. Through our program, you'll learn about the 12-step program and how to ...
Hosted by Julia Purcaro
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CASAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington, NY 11743
AA is a group founded for those suffering from alcohol addiction to find a safe space, share experiences, maintain accountability, and find their inner strength to achieve sobriety. Through our program, you'll learn about the 12-step program and how to ...
College-Aged/Young Adult DBT Skill Group
Provides support and psychoeducation to increase behavioral coping skills including: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills.
Hosted by Kim Lynn Lehnert
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
Provides support and psychoeducation to increase behavioral coping skills including: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills.
Women's Emotional Support for Abuse Survivors
We are committed to building a community of healing where individuals can connect with others who have experienced trauma, share their stories, and find support and validation. This is emotional healing group classes for women who are abuse survivors via ...
Hosted by Narcissistic Abuse And Childhood Trauma Recovery Melissa Meli
Counselor, LMHC, CARC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Babylon, NY 11702
We are committed to building a community of healing where individuals can connect with others who have experienced trauma, share their stories, and find support and validation. This is emotional healing group classes for women who are abuse survivors via ...
Recovery Virtual Support Group
“Social distancing” doesn’t have to mean “emotional distancing.” Knowing that connections are vital for long-term recovery, these virtual support groups will provide you with an outlet to share concerns with peers and compassionate Mountainside staff. Stay connected and stay on ...
Hosted by Daniel Sexton
Counselor, CASAC, LMHC, IDADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington, NY 11743
“Social distancing” doesn’t have to mean “emotional distancing.” Knowing that connections are vital for long-term recovery, these virtual support groups will provide you with an outlet to share concerns with peers and compassionate Mountainside staff. Stay connected and stay on ...
Calm Seas Psychotherapy, LCSW, PLLC
We are a large group practice specializing in Law Enforcement, First Responders and Military Personnel. We work closely with the client, their spouses and children to help create a holistic environment for healing. we treat the whole person and their ...
Hosted by Calm Seas Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSWR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mount Sinai, NY 11766
We are a large group practice specializing in Law Enforcement, First Responders and Military Personnel. We work closely with the client, their spouses and children to help create a holistic environment for healing. we treat the whole person and their ...
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Addiction Support Groups
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.