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Cumberland Heights’ Intensive Outpatient Program is designed for people of all ages whose needs and schedules vary. It is a good choice for people who may be in the early stages of dependency or are experiencing problems with alcohol or drug use. Outpatient drug treatment services include interactive education groups, as well as individual, group and family counseling.
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, outpatient behavioral treatment has proven effective in intensive outpatient treatment programs. It helps patients engage in the treatment process, modify attitudes and behaviors related to drug and alcohol abuse, and learn healthy life skills. These treatments can also help people stay in drug and alcohol treatment longer.
Outpatient behavioral treatment encompasses a variety of programs for patients who visit an alcohol and drug rehab center regularly. Most of the programs involve individual or group alcohol and drug counseling. Some programs also offer other forms of behavioral treatment:
• Cognitive–behavioral therapy seeks to help patients recognize, avoid and cope with situations in which they are most likely to abuse drugs.
• Multidimensional family therapy allows adolescents with drug abuse problems and their families to address a range of influences on drug abuse patterns and improve overall family functioning.
• Motivational interviewing capitalizes on the readiness of individuals to change behavior and enter treatment.
• Motivational incentives use positive reinforcement to encourage abstinence from drugs.
Selecting an outpatient drug rehab program is an extremely important decision. After all, entering treatment requires you to place your trust with others. You may not know what to look for in an outpatient alcohol and drug rehab center. Not all outpatient drug rehab centers are the same. They differ in approach, program offerings, staff qualifications and effectiveness of the outpatient drug treatment program.
Emphasis on the whole person
A quality intensive drug or alcohol outpatient treatment program will be designed to treat the whole person, not just the addiction. Often, addiction is accompanied by a mental disorder like depression, bi-polar disorder or schizophrenia. This is called a “dual diagnosis.” Some people with mental health problems turn to drugs or alcohol as a way of coping with their emotional pain. For others, substance abuse occurred first and triggered an underlying mental health problem. Regardless of which came first, successful recovery depends on treating both problems.
Similarly, addiction is sometimes related to past trauma or a history of abuse. A treatment team that includes a psychiatrist can help identify mental health problems or history of abuse and develop a treatment plan accordingly.
Family involvement
Addiction is a family disease. Therefore, having the support of loved ones is crucial to recovery. Family therapy programs help the addicted person and his or her loved ones communicate, set boundaries and understand the origins of addiction. Family involvement is essential for the person who is addicted, and it also provides much-needed support for family members, who may not understand their role in their loved one’s addiction or recovery. Family workshops and relationship workshops often address such issues as codependency, setting boundaries and learning to interact appropriately.
Quality staffing
Medical care is an important part of a drug and alcohol rehab program. In an intensive outpatient treatment program, mental health and addiction professionals help patients understand their addiction while giving them the skills they need to recover. In addition, look for medical credentials such as JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) accreditation and state licensing.
The staff involved in our outpatient alcohol treatment program and outpatient drug rehab programs are qualified and experienced professionals dedicated to helping you or your loved one achieve sobriety. If you have any questions or want more information on intensive outpatient treatment options, just call to speak to us about what the Cumberland Heights drug rehab center can do to help you deal with your addiction.
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