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The Laguna Rehab Alumni Program

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Recovery is a life-long endeavor. After treatment ends, people with substance use disorder often need continued support.1

A supportive network of sober peers and mentors can greatly improve treatment outcomes,2 which is why the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) maintains that “community” is one of the 4 Major Dimensions of Recovery.3

As a Laguna alumni, you are part of a community of individuals with a common goal of recovery. The recovery journey will be filled with both opportunities and challenges, and the Laguna alumni team is here to support you on your path.

Community of Alumni Recovering Everywhere (CARE)

The Community of Alumni Recovering Everywhere (CARE) program enables former patients to remain connected to their peers in recovery, share important milestones, receive helpful information about aftercare and relapse prevention, and more. The CARE community is a supportive group that is fully committed to supporting you through the ups and downs of your recovery journey.

Each patient at Laguna meets with a coordinator to facilitate entry into this rehab alumni program, the features of which include:

• Access to the Connections app.
• Invitations to alumni events.
• Access to alumni meetings.

At risk of relapse and need immediate help? 

Don’t panic. We are here for you. You can reach us anytime by emailing alumni@contactaac.com or calling our alumni hotline at 463-255-6504.

Relapse Warning Signs:

• Romanticizing past drug use
• Reconnecting with friends you once used with
• Loss of interest in hobbies
• Extended periods of isolation
• Lack of interest in recovery programs

Our Alumni App: Your Recovery Connection

The Connections app—available to all Laguna rehab alumni—is equipped with many features that enable former patients to:

• Connect with peers in the supportive alumni community.
• Receive support from peer engagement specialists.
• Track their recovery progress.
• Keep a gratitude journal.
• Participate in wellness challenges.
• Read recovery-related content.

If you have questions or would like to receive an invitation to join the Connections app, please email us at alumni@contactaac.com.

Alumni Meetings & Speakers

Laguna hosts periodical events and weekly meetings that are a great way for people in recovery to maintain connections and focus on their sobriety. Details are provided in the sections below.

Weekly Meetings at Laguna

Our aftercare group meets every week on Thursdays at 6 pm. These meetings are open to all Laguna alumni.

Our alumni meetings provide a chance for our community to come together, work on maintaining skills acquired in rehab, and celebrate milestones.

Meetings are held in person at our facility with an option to join remotely if needed.

Alumni Speaker Events

Laguna periodically hosts alumni speakers at the facility, relaying their experiences in recovery and offering insight.

Being a speaker is a compelling and rewarding experience. If you wish to speak at one of these events, please reach out to alumni@contactaac.com.

Alumni Events & Outings

Addiction treatment and recovery is hard work. But it’s not always so serious. In fact, it can also be fun! Quarterly events for Laguna rehab alumni include:

• Alumni bowling.
• Holiday-themed events, like fall trips to the pumpkin patch or a haunted house.
• Baseball games.
• And more!

Check the events page and our alumni app for more info on upcoming events.

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How Alumni Programs Benefit You

Research shows that a supportive network is integral to lasting recovery. Social support not only helps one stay in recovery but provides a safety net in the event someone does relapse.2 Other aftercare benefits include reduced cravings and increased self-efficacy (the belief that one can control their behavior, motivation, and social environment).4

Sometimes in recovery, friendships and relationships from the past need to be let go. But sobriety doesn’t have to be lonely, and the support of people with shared experiences can prove invaluable when times get hard.

At Laguna, it’s important to us that our patients are taken care of both during and after treatment. From the moment you enroll to long after you finish treatment, you’ll have our support.

References

1. National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2018, January). Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide (Third Edition).
2. Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. (2009). What are Peer Recovery Support Services? HHS Publication No. (SMA) 09-4454. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
3. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2023, August 11). Recovery and recovery support.
4. Tracy, K., & Wallace, S. P. (2016). Benefits of peer support groups in the treatment of addiction. Substance abuse and rehabilitation. 7: 143–154.