Benefits of Support Groups and Group Therapy for Addiction in Carbondale, IL

The Benefits of Peer Support in Addiction Treatment

When you come to Gateway Foundation for treatment, every aspect of your care has a purpose. We utilize group therapy because we have witnessed first-hand the incredible benefits it holds for our patients, including:

• Combatting isolation: Many come to rehab feeling misunderstood and alone. Group therapy shows people that there are others facing the same problems.
• Allowing for identification: While our addiction counselors are highly trained and experienced, few have dealt with addiction personally. Within an addiction support group, you’ll find a room full of people with similar experiences. As you share stories and information, there’s a good chance you’ll identify with the unique experiences of others.
• Opening lines of communication: Meeting others and hearing their stories helps our patients to open up about their own struggles and concerns. Even the most reluctant people find that they feel safer and freer to talk in group therapy surrounded by those who understand.
• Encouraging recovery: When others share your background, they can address your specific concerns. In group therapy, you will find help, encouragement and first-hand advice from others who have been where you are.