Teaching clients and families about addiction, mental health, medications, and coping tools in a structured way.
In the context of addiction treatment:
Often delivered in groups and classes; helps normalize experiences and reduce confusion.
What to know:
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Can cover brain science, relapse cycles, boundaries, and more.
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Many rehab programs include psychoeducation daily.
Example:
A psychoeducation group explains how fentanyl affects the brain and why cravings can linger for months.