Online Treatments
Online treatment services provide the opportunity for alcohol and drug addiction
treatment by trained experts via the Internet, in a way that is convenient and private. This has the potential
to bring treatment to individuals who are unable to access traditional treatment programs or who want to strengthen
recovery after completing a traditional treatment program. It provides many of the benefits of traditional treatment
approaches, including group sessions led by addiction counselors, peer support and psycho-educational tools for recovery.
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AlcoholDrugSOS Services Addictions Counseling Online (alcoholdrugsos.com)
This site offers online answers to questions about drug and alcohol addiction for a fee based on the complexity of the question and online addiction counseling. All information and services are provided by a licensed addictions counselor with 27 years of experience, who is also in recovery himself.
ONLINE COUNSELING
AndemTherapy.com (andemtherapy.com)
Margaret Andem, LCSW provides psychotherapy and counseling on addictions and other issues via the Internet, phone and in-person. Fees for live online chat or a telephone session are $1.50 a minute, for detailed email responses $40.00. Reduced fees are available on a case by case basis.
Bright Eye Counseling (brighteyecounselling.co.uk)
This is an online counseling and psychology service for people having problems with drugs or alcohol, including those concerned about bingeing and those considering rehab. Rather than a 12-step approach, it uses a cognitive behavioral approach to help people develop their own solutions. There is a choice of individual or group work with email options available. These sessions are supported by extensive downloadable resources which you can work on in your own time. Meetings are held in a private online chatroom once a week or more. The first session is available at a reduced rate of £19.50 (US $32), further sessions are £32.50 (US $51.98), a package of four sessions is £110 (US $181).
ONLINE PROGRAMS
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Life Recovery Program (liferecoveryprogram.net)
Developed by a crisis/addictions/family counselor, this online addiction recovery support program consists of bi-weekly video/audio workshops, practical tools, an interactive anonymous peer support forum, easy to follow homework exercises to help build recovery, and weekly and monthly supportive email follow-up for up to 6 months after the program to help you stay on track. The cost is $97.00 a month. The program is providing a 50% off option- $149 for the first 149 sign ups for the New Year (normally costing $297).
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EGetGoing (egetgoing.com)
EgetGoing provides online chemical dependency treatment using advanced telemedicine and eLearning technologies. It provides online, real-time interactive audio- and video-based substance abuse treatment and has received accreditation from the two leading accrediting groups for behavioral health providers. In an interactive setting, group members talk to each other under the guidance of an experienced counselor who uses a treatment approach that is based on the 12-Step philosophy.
The Lifeline treatment program is designed for individuals who are seeking professional treatment for alcohol or drug dependency for the first time and those who need to strengthen their recovery. Experienced chemical dependency counselors provide an easy-to-understand introduction to the process of recovery and help clients establish building blocks for a sober lifestyle. Online sessions provide clients the opportunity to share and discuss personal feelings, ideas, and difficulties they may experience in early sobriety. The program includes an initial treatment period of 24 sessions over 12 weeks, an additional 52 weeks of aftercare through a weekly, counselor-moderated chat environment and one hour of individualized counseling, both at no additional cost. Fees are $399 per month for three months including on year of weekly aftercare groups.
Enterhealth (enterhealth.com/OnlineRecovery)
Enterhealth's e-Learning courses cover different phases of recovery. The programs are compatible with 12-step group or private therapy.
Advanced Recovery - 3 month commitment required - covers the coping skills necessary for long term sobriety.
Life Care - 3 month commitment required - ongoing post-rehabilitation support 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
They also offer support through certified coaches who work with clients on a one-on-one basis via telephone or email to support long term sobriety.
LionRock Recovery (lionrockbehavioral.com/lion)
LION online recovery programs consist of assessment, treatment planning, case management and transition planning for ongoing sobriety support. The online group sessions meet four days each week for two hours each. There is also an individual therapy session with your primary therapist each week and sessions which include your family or family of choice. Your primary therapist will also coordinate other recovery services you may need.
All together, the program consists of 12 hours of weekly treatment, including support group meetings. There is a choice of either a morning or an evening program. LION is delivered in high definition video (960p) through a secure, 128-bit encrypted, video stream. It requires a personal computer (3 years old or newer), broadband/high speed Internet service (DSL, cable, or faster), a fairly new webcam/microphone (mic is usually built-in) and a pair of earbud/iPod-style headphones.
Each treatment plan is individualized making the program flexible. A single month is $2,880, two month package is $4,880, three month package is $6,880 with additional months after the package at $2,480 per month. The program was developed by Roland F. Williams, MA, LAADC, ICADC, NCACII, ACRPS, SAP, an interventionist and counselor specializing in addiction-related issues who was responsible for the psychiatric and chemical dependency programs as Director of Behavioral Health Services at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, California.
TeenGetGoing (teengetgoing.com)
This online substance abuse treatment program geared to the
needs of adolescents was developed by the same clinical team
that developed EgetGoing. In addition to educational information
on alcohol and drugs, teens can join online treatment groups.
Two programs are available. The Adolescent Group Treatment
Program has 24 live group sessions online facilitated by an
experienced counselor. These scheduled groups have 8 - 10
members and meet online twice a week to provide a full treatment
program. The Awareness Program is a 12-session assessment
and prevention program that teens can take on their own and
does not have a live counselor or live group interactions.
INTERACTIVE WEBSITES
Alcohol Help Center (alcoholhelpcenter.net)
The Alcohol Help Center is an interactive web site dedicated to helping those who have concerns about their drinking. The goal is to promote interaction between people who have drinking problems and health professionals. The site offers free tools such as a test for people to check their drinking, an interactive and personalized collection of exercises designed to help you make important decisions about your health, an online moderated support group and instant messaging between program participants around the world.
