A long-term effort, addiction recovery requires outside support. It can, however, be challenging to take part in a treatment program and/or see a counselor. Particularly during the current pandemic, face-to-face meetings, classes, programs, etc., may present unhealthy circumstances or conditions. But all is not lost. To receive treatment over the Internet from home, telehealth allows individuals to get treated without having to travel to a center. Are you ready to maximize the benefits of DUI telehealth sessions?

The Workings of Telehealth

Telehealth sessions let you consult with a licensed alcohol and drug counselor through a virtual platform. Through videoconferencing technology, you can talk to and see the counselor. Similar to in-person sessions, this provides a person-to-person connection. With other individuals involved in substance use/abuse disorder recovery, you may also take part in a virtual therapy group. An essential component of addiction recovery is peer support.

Benefits of Addiction and DUI Treatment Through Telemedicine

The receipt of treatment through telehealth platforms offers many advantages, including:

  • Frequent touch points – To connect with your support system and therapist, telehealth makes it easy. To reach out in a crisis, or to check in between sessions, you can call, email, or text your addiction counselor. Since you now have access from home, you may decide to attend sessions more frequently. These frequent touch points assist as motivation and support in addiction recovery.
  • Wider access – Addiction treatment services may be lacking in rural areas. With telehealth solutions, counselors are now available all across the state. For those who are housebound due to lack of transportation services, a disability, illness, or injury – or if you can’t drive at all – the benefits of telehealth are immeasurable. It is now possible to follow stay-at-home orders and social distancing guidelines while continuing treatment during the outbreak – all thanks to telehealth.
  • Decreased stigma – Even in today’s culture, stigmas still exist. That’s why, for some, accessing addiction treatment gets put off. Breaking down some of that stigma, telehealth makes accessibility easy. During treatment, comfort levels can be increased because sessions can take place from the privacy of your home.
  • Increased flexibility – As long as you have an Internet connection, telehealth sessions can take place anywhere. To attend the treatment you need, it’s easier to find a time. You won’t even need to take time off school or work.

Where Did It All Begin?

You may wonder where this whole “telehealth” thing started. What was the rationale behind it?

Regarding what we know as modern telehealth, there was a need to achieve substantial quality improvement in the nation’s healthcare system. It was relatively agreed upon that information technology would play a central role, especially in rural communities.

Truth be told, however, the need for remote healthcare has existed from the pre-Hippocrates and Roman periods in antiquity. To convey and gain information regarding a diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, etc., a representative was sent by the infirm and elderly. Also, smoke signals were used once by villagers in Africa to warn of disease outbreaks, so that neighboring villages were aware. Even with primitive forms of technology and communication, the concept of telehealth has existed for ages.

Safe Distance Rehabilitation

Given the current COVID-19 pandemic, Jackson-Bibby Awareness Group believes that DUI telehealth sessions are the smartest method of promoting rehabilitation and conducting treatment. For a limited period only, we conduct sessions via online platform. Once the pandemic is better controlled, our first offender and multiple offender DUI programs will resume in person.

If you have any questions about our DUI telehealth sessions, feel free to contact us today. You may also browse through our FAQs for quick answers.