Establishing Goals for Treatment and Recovery

This video discusses the importance of creating personalized treatment plans for individuals with alcohol use disorder. Recovery is presented as a unique journey with goals that can vary from person to person. The video emphasizes that abstinence is not the only goal and that treatment should focus on meeting patients where they are in their recovery process. Through several patient scenarios, it will explore strategies for reducing alcohol consumption, preventing future incidents like DUIs, and striving for complete abstinence. Furthermore, it highlights key treatment options, including medications, stress reduction techniques, and support systems. The video stresses the need for realistic and pragmatic treatment plans tailored to each individual's needs while also avoiding unnecessary guilt and shame during the recovery process.

For more on recovery supports for individuals with alcohol use disorder, see the following PCSS-MAUD resources:

Digital Resource: Pathways to Mutual Support for Alcohol Use Disorder https://learning.pcss-maud.org/files/...

Digital Resource: Recovery Groups Resource https://learning.pcss-maud.org/files/...

Mini Video: Supporting Recovery: Tools and Compassionate Care to Prevent Returning to Alcohol Use    • Supporting Recovery: Tools and Compassiona...  

Mini Video: Referral Pathways for Alcohol Use Disorder: Treatment & Community Resources    • Referral Pathways for Alcohol Use Disorder...  

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