Telehealth Remote Drug and Alcohol Counseling
Virtual Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program
Access to remote treatment via cell phones, computers, tablet, or other device is a way for someone to get the benefit of based sobriety support system. It is also a means for those who have not previously pursued treatment to begin the process.
Substance use disorders are impacting our whole community. Getting online to get access to treatment has never been easier. Why sit at home and continued to drink and use when you can sit at home and get help with those issues?
The virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP) at Confidential Recovery varies in frequency based on clinical recommendations.
Our intensive outpatient program is an ideal option as a follow-up to residential treatment, also known as inpatient care. Telehealth/remote outpatient rehab can be especially effective for patients who have a stable home life as well as for those who are experiencing alcohol or drug addiction treatment for the first time. Patients can transition to lower intensity regimens as clinical milestones are met.
If you or a loved one are struggling with substance abuse, contact us or call (619) 452–1200 today and a recovery expert will help you in find the best residential or outpatient addiction treatment program to fit your needs.
What is Telehealth Addiction Treatment?
Telehealth, also called tele-med, remote treatment, or "virtual treatment," uses web-based tools to provide care "remotely."
Is Telehealth Addiction Treatment Effective?
Results from a systematic review of 22 articles conducted in three regions (the United States, the European Union and Australia) indicate that telehealth counseling sessions reduced alcohol consumption. Several of the studies suggest that telehealth could be associated with improved treatment retention when compared to participants having to travel for in-person treatment.
A study by Huskamp et al. (2018) concluded that remote/telehealth mental health counseling was effective and should be more widely practiced.
Other common outcomes included reduced depression, increased patient satisfaction, increase in accessibility, increased quality of life and decreased cost. Interventions included mobile health, electronic health, telephone and two-way video.
One upside to the recent pandemic is that facilities like ours are much more adept at and better equipped to offer telehealth drug and alcohol counseling.
Telehealth and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Telehealth allows patients with opioid use disorder to stay in treatment and receive counseling to further their recovery. Through enhanced convenience, reduced travel time and cost savings, telehealth offers additional benefits for patients, physicians and the greater health care system
Three pilot projects have demonstrated the clinical potential for prescribing buprenorphine via telehealth.
- An initiative in Maryland provided buprenorphine to more than 300 rural Marylanders. A chart review showed that 59% of patients remained in treatment after three months and 94 percent of those patients still engaged in treatment at three months no longer used opiate drugs illegally.
- In a West Virginia pilot study, a review of two years of clinic records revealed no significant statistical difference between face-to-face and telemedicine buprenorphine MAT programs across three outcomes: additional substance use, average time to achieve 30 and 90 consecutive days of abstinence and treatment retention rates at 90 and 365 days.
- An Ontario, Canada, study demonstrated that one year of MAT therapy via telehealth was strongly correlated with improved physical and mental health and reduced illicit drug use, relapse, hospitalization, mortality and illegal activity.
If you or a loved one are struggling with substance abuse, contact us or call (619) 452–1200 today and a recovery expert will help you in find the best residential or outpatient addiction treatment program to fit your needs.
Contact the Experts in Treating Drug and Alcohol Addiction in San Diego
Located in San Diego, Confidential Recovery's outpatient rehab center provides convenient access—both weekdays and weeknights— to world-class alcohol and drug addiction treatment.
Programs at our outpatient addiction treatment center in San Diego are made up by the most effective and 'state-of-the-art' evidence-based practices. Because Confidential Recovery has reasonable rates for 'out of pocket' patients and also accepts many health insurance plans, our expert care and clinical services are within reach for many people who need addiction counseling and related alcohol and drug rehab services.
Confidential Recovery is a great option for continued treatment and support after discharging from a residential addiction program. Confidential Recovery can also a perfect beginning for those clients who are “higher-functioning” and don’t wish to do residential treatment, are trying sober living, private therapy, working, or have parenting responsibilities.
If you have questions about the process of getting help for a substance use disorder, call us at (619) 452–1200 to discuss the matter privately with our intake counselors,
READ SOME TESTIMONIALS ABOUT OUR TELEHEALTH DRUG COUNSELING PROGRAM:
Telehealth Worked for Me after My DUI
★★★★★
After having my driving privileges suspended, Confidential Recovery allowed me to continue with in-person therapy groups using Zoom to reconnect with the daily meetings. With access to a number of top-notch certified drug and alcohol counselors to include veterans, I felt like the Telehealth program was an outstanding alternative to in-person therapy. There are multiple online meetings offered during the week to even include yoga and meditation. I still had daily access to the group, was included in all conversations and activities, had a voice that was heard and could feel the support with active feedback. If anything, I felt that I could project a more authentic version of myself from the comfort of my home without having to drive anywhere or even get out of my pajamas!
The integrity of the program and the handling of my specific recovery needs) is not diluted in any way because we are connecting through a screen. In some ways the online experience can be more satisfying than in-person recovery due to my specific constraints and needs. Online therapy can also eliminate the fear of running into known others in the waiting area of therapy offices, public spaces or other social anxieties I may experience. A huge thanks to Scott, Jay and all the counselors at CR for putting together a wonderful team of professionals to assist me in my path to recovery.
- Shannon
Telehealth Helped Me
★★★★★
I think that it’s important to have zoom available for clients because we don’t all have the transportation. It still allows you to meet, interact, and grow with your group and your counselors. There were times that I was sick, injured, or just plain tired and was still able to meet with my “Tribe."
I feel that I’m there with them during group and I’m able to be seen. It’s a great tool especially during the pandemic. I’m able to make my groups more often without excuses. Thanks CR!
- Preston
