Treatment Goals and Objectives

1. Abstinence

1. Acceptance of the need abstinence as a precursor to the process person/behavioural change

2. Examination of reservations/barriers to need to adopt abstinence

3. Increased understanding harm minimisation/at risk behaviour issues.

4. Introduction to the self-help model as a mode for recovery.

1. Understanding of the nature of the addiction and its effects on addictive process. self and others.

2. Increased awareness of effects of addiction on self.

3. Increased awareness of effects on significant others.

1. Increase use of cognitive restructuring techniques to undo negative thoughts, negative emotional states and dysfunctional behaviour.

2. Increased use of problem solving skills, self assessment, decision making.

3. Increased use of planning and problem solving techniques.

1. Increased understanding of effective relationships, active use of support systems.

2. Increased use of assertive communication and behavioural skills in relationships.

3. Increased understanding of the needs of family/partners etc.

1. Introduction to leisure time activities which do not include drugs/alcohol.

2. Learning to live with other people, accept individual differences.

3. Involvement in community activities such as sport, "dining out" local Fellowships, etc

1. Increased understanding of the relapse process and increased use of relapse prevention techniques.

2. Introduction and use of meditation and relaxation techniques.

3. Increased use of self assessment and decision making skills.

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