Moral Reconation Therapy in Washington D.C.

Moral Reconation Therapy or MRT is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that helps people dealing with drug addiction put a stop to self-destructive behaviors and begin living with a positive sense of purpose. Developed in 1988, MRT has been validated through more than 75 clinical studies and can be highly effective as a part of holistic treatment for addiction.

What Is Moral Reconation Therapy?

MRT is a group therapy program that consists of 16 modules. The group is led by a facilitator who has special training in the MRT process, and sessions are usually held once or twice per week on an inpatient or outpatient basis. While the length of the program is dependent upon a number of factors, most groups complete the units in 3 to 6 months.

The basis of MRT is a belief that people who abuse drugs do so because they have a strong desire to replace feelings of pain and discomfort with feelings of pleasure. Originally developed to rehabilitate offenders in the prison system, MRT discourages self-destructive behaviors and encourages people to make moral and ethical decisions that take their own well-being and the needs of others and society at large into account. Goal-setting and self-analysis are important features of MRT.

What Does MRT Do?  

Through MRT, people who are dealing with drug addiction learn to:

  • Take control of their lives and accept responsibility for their actions
  • Make the choice to have hope for recovery
  • Become more flexible and able to adapt to situations in life
  • Understand why it is beneficial to follow rules
  • Asses the current state of their lives and continually reassess it moving forward
  • Begin repairing any relationships that they have damaged
  • Practice giving to others even when there is no chance of reward
  • Grow more persistent in the face of adversity
  • Admit readily to mistakes and learn from them
  • Live life in an ethical and moral manner
  • Replace negative attitudes, beliefs and actions with positive ones

MRT has proven to be beneficial for people who excel through many different types of learning and for individuals with a broad range of abilities. The treatment is especially ideal for group therapy because it is appropriate for people from many different walks of life who share the common need for treatment for addiction. Typically, MRT is combined with other interventions to address physical dependence on drugs as well as the mental and spiritual elements of addiction.

MRT in DC

At drugdetoxcenterswashingtondc.com, we believe in Moral Reconation Therapy along with other proven traditional and alternative interventions to provide a well-rounded, holistic approach to drug and alcohol treatment. Drug and alcohol rehab programs are provided in caring, supportive, environments within luxurious residential style facilities located in Washington, DC. These programs consider the full needs of the individual with care for their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual requirements and help to set those in recovery up for long-term success once treatment ends.  

For more information about MRT, please contact Drug Detox Centers Washington D.C. at (202) 400-3795.