Competing Theoretical Approaches
There are many competing theoretical approaches to drug
addiction treatment/rehab. Some use behavioural approaches
(where undesirable behaviour is punished and recovery
behaviour is rewarded). Other drug rehabs use a purely
medical approach, preferring to use a great deal of
medication to try and treat the disease of addiction. The
most modern, and internationally accepted, approaches to
drug rehab use a blend of approaches to address all facets
of addiction and recovery. Minnesota House employs this
model of treatment (and is even named for it) and our Head
of Treatment holds an international accreditation in this
model.
Instead of relying on just one treatment method a more holistic approach to treating substance abuse disorders is employed in SCTI. We typically create a treatment team that includes medical doctors, addiction counselors, social workers, and psychologists.
Holistic Treatment
Instead of relying on just one treatment method a more
holistic approach to treating substance abuse disorders is
employed in SCTI. We typically create a treatment team that
includes medical doctors, addiction counselors, social
workers, and psychologists. These professionals are working
to bring their unique insights and training to create a
holistic understanding of the patient. Because of this rich
understanding treatment becomes a great deal more effective.