Chemical Dependency

Individuals with a dependency on, abuse of or addiction to alcohol, amphetamines, barbiturates, cocaine, narcotics, tranquilizers or prescription medications and other mind-altering chemicals are accepted for evaluation and treatment. The Chemical Dependency Program offers medical care and drug-free treatment through Detoxification Treatment, followed up by the Rehabilitation and Residential Programs. Furthermore, patients can continue their drug treatment through the Outpatient Programs. Patients can live in their own homes and continue their treatment in the daytime (Partial Hospitalization or Intensive Outpatient) or evening hours (Intensive Outpatient).

An integrated Treatment Team approach provides a structured framework in which the patient's progress is monitored. The treatment team may typically be comprised of an internist/addictionologist, psychologist, family therapist, chemical dependency counselor, psychiatric nurses, dietitian, occupational and recreational therapists and multidisciplinary specialists in chemical dependency.

Treatment services provided include:

• Assessment/Detoxification phase, usually lasting three to seven days, (a medical and psychological stabilizing period which frees each patient from alcohol and drugs)
• Individualized treatment planning occurs utilizing laboratory testing, psychological and psychiatric evaluations, and other clinical evaluations.
• Intensive inpatient program of individual and group therapy and therapeutic community interaction.
• Intensive family therapy programs to provide family members with a greater understanding of their role in the recovery process.
• Needed living skills such as non-chemical coping, relaxation techniques, problem solving, assertiveness training, nutrition, and maintaining personal health and fitness.
• Orientation of the patient and their families to self-help groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Alon, Cocaine Anonymous and other supportive resources. These meetings are provided at the Hospital and the patients are encouraged to attend.
• Assistance with the transition back to the community and after care treatment with follow-up which is included at no extra charge. Referrals are made to self-help groups, private practitioners, sober living facilities and other outpatient community based resources.