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Aftercare in therapeutic communities.

G De Leon1

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, NYU School of Medicine.

The International Journal of the Addictions
|August 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Relapse is common, but continued aftercare programming, particularly within therapeutic communities (TCs), helps maintain treatment gains and sustain recovery. This approach is crucial for long-term success.

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Area of Science:

  • Addiction treatment and recovery science.
  • Psychosocial interventions.
  • Therapeutic community models.

Background:

  • Relapse is a frequent outcome in addiction treatment across various modalities.
  • Sustained recovery necessitates ongoing support beyond initial treatment.
  • Aftercare programming is vital for long-term treatment efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the role and importance of aftercare in addiction treatment.
  • To specifically outline the therapeutic community (TC) model of aftercare.
  • To differentiate between relapse and aftercare concepts.

Main Methods:

  • Review of general considerations and distinctions regarding relapse and aftercare.
  • Detailed outline of the therapeutic community (TC) approach to aftercare programming.
  • Synthesis of evidence supporting the maintenance of treatment gains through aftercare.

Main Results:

  • Evidence indicates that treatment gains can be preserved with continued aftercare.
  • Aftercare programming is essential for sustaining the recovery process.
  • The therapeutic community model offers a structured approach to aftercare.

Conclusions:

  • Aftercare is critical for long-term recovery from addiction.
  • Therapeutic communities provide a viable and effective model for aftercare.
  • Continued engagement in aftercare programming significantly improves sustained recovery outcomes.

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