Chemical Dependency
Chemical Dependence Summary of Care
We offer treatment for:
- Alcohol
- Cocaine/Crack
- Opiates
- Crystal Meth (Methamphetamines)
- Marijuana
- Prescription Drugs
- Designer Drugs
- Food
- Gambling
- Sex
- Internet
The following will be offered in each of our programs specific to each substance:
Triage/Assessment/Education
- Medical Assessment to determine need for detoxification or appropriate level of care
- Clinical Psychosocial evaluation to identify problems & determine focus of treatment.
- Psychiatric Assessment and medication evaluation
Withdrawal Management
- Medical stabilization under the direction of addictionologists for management of physical withdrawal symptoms
- Clinical support and direction for management of psychosocial withdrawal symptoms.
Stabilization/Abstinence
Clients will learn to:
- Examine the affects of alcohol/substance abuse/food in all aspects of their life.
- Explore common relapse triggers
- Implement a plan of action for behavioral and mental change.
- Strengthen their commitment to a clean & sober and abstinent life style
- Become involved in Community recovery resources
- Improve ability to relate to others
- Strive for openness, self-honesty & insight
- Handle negative feelings in a constructive manner
- Understand the role nutrition plays in the recovery process
- Medication management
Education
Building a foundation for recovery our clients learn to:
- Identify self-defeating drug seeking behaviors & relapse triggers
- Understand the biopsychosocial aspects of addictive disease and barriers that sabotage recovery
- Manage craving cycles
- Utilize 12 step programs and sponsorship
- Develop personal "first 30 days" recovery activity and relapse prevention plan
- Identify the relationship between eating and addiction
Continuing Care
Integrating relapse prevention skills with early recovery, clients will:
- Begin to identify core issues that threaten continued sobriety
- Continue development of coping skill for early recovery
- Adjust individualized daily recovery activities and relapse prevention plan.
- Develop long-term strategies to address unresolved issues that block the individual's ability to experience the rewards associated with recovery.
- Celebrate "rewards" of early recovery.
- Psychiatric appointments as necessary for ongoing medication management.
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