Malibu, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/29/2014 -- A lot of people addicted to drugs, alcohol or both have managed to get clean and stay that way with the assistance and supervision of organizations like Acadia Malibu or the thousands of residential and outpatient clinics dedicated to treating addiction.

A person struggling with addiction may find that sobriety can be so hard to achieve leading him to quit the treatment program. This is not the right mindset. Addiction is a treatable condition, no matter how hopeless one’s situation appears. Having the right treatment and support, achieving a sober living is possible. Addicts must instill into their minds that giving up is never an option. The road to recovery often involves bumps, pitfalls, and setbacks. But by examining the root cause of the problem and having the positive thinking towards change, a person is on his way to recovery.

For individuals struggling with addiction, the biggest and toughest challenge towards recovery is the very first one: deciding to make a change and being candid about it. It’s normal for an individual to feel conflicted about giving up the drug he is so into, even though he knows for a fact that it’s the one that’s making his life a mess. Change is never easy—and committing to sobriety involves changing a lot of things.

The patient may wonder if he’s really ready for all that change or if he has the guts to quit. It’s fine if one finds himself torn. Recovering from addiction is a long process, one that requires time, commitment, motivation, and support.

Once the patient has made a firm decision to defy his drug addiction, it’s time to explore his treatment choices. Acadia Malibu, an addiction treatment Malibu, has a wide range of programs for those people struggling with addiction to choose from. Acadia Malibu’s programs include: Intervention, Detoxification, Assessment and Referral, Case Management, Individual, Group and Family Counseling, Recreational Activities, Sober Living, Out Patient Program, Alumni Program, Medically Supervised Drug Testing Program, Young Adult Rehab, Professional Rehab Program, Prescription Pill Addiction Treatment and Individualized Care Model. With these programs one can surely chose a program he’s comfortable with.

Lastly, addicts should not be discouraged by relapses. Relapse is a common part of the recovery process from drug addiction. While relapse is understandably exasperating and discouraging, it can also give the opportunity to know what went wrong, rectify these mistakes and make some adjustments on his treatment course.

The important thing to remember is that relapse doesn’t mean that the program is an epic fail and a waste of time and money. Instead of quitting, Acadia Malibu advised the patients get back on the program as quickly as possible. Acadia Malibu also persuades the patients to call a sponsor, talk to a therapist, go to a meeting, or schedule an appointment with a doctor. When the patient is sober again and free from any risks, it is advised to examine what triggered the relapse, what went wrong, and what the patient could have done in a different way. Patients may opt to get back on the path to recovery and make use of the experience to strengthen his commitment.

About Acadia Malibu
The mission of Acadia Malibu is to provide unique, high quality drug and alcohol treatment services at every step along the continuum of care. They have decades of combined experience working with clients, from the initial ‘Crisis Intervention,’ all the way through to aftercare and alumni services. Acadia is licensed in Malibu to provide care for those suffering from dual-diagnoses and our staff is very experienced in treating co-occurring disorders. Acadia Malibu stands by their commitment to provide a special and innovative treatment experience, and to tailor an individualized care plan for each of their clients.

Acadia Malibu has created a community-based, long-term Acadia rehab treatment model. Our flexible model allows us to create ways of making treatment affordable to most families. We shepherd clients through the treatment process by helping them to integrate themselves into the fabric of our community, and even more importantly, by focusing on what their lives are going to look like post-treatment. Most treatment professionals have admitted that the old 30-day model is not working. Affordable, long-term, community-based care that really works is the future of drug and alcohol treatment … And this is what we are committed to providing each of our clients and their families with