
A Better Life Counseling Services
Drug Rehab Center in Roanoke, Virginia
About This Roanoke, VA Facility
Learn more about A Better Life Counseling Services from this summarized breakdown.
A Better Life Counseling Services’s location in Roanoke, VA, offers multiple levels of care, a variety individualized treatment options, and accepts most health insurance.
Our independent research has indicated treatment here is typically fully covered by most insurances. Contact our admissions experts to verify your insurance, and find the best facility that is covered by your provider. Self-pay is also available.
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Conditions and Issues Treated
A detailed list of the primary issues commonly treated.
Drug Rehabilitation at A Better Life Counseling Services
Getting sober on your own is not only dangerous during the initial detox, it is also more likely to result in a relapse later on. Addiction treatment centers provide a monitored environment where you will get the medical attention you need, as well as the emotional support to overcome drug or alcohol abuse.
Dual-Diagnosis
Addiction is often caused by an underlying issue. Mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder could lie at the root. A dual diagnosis by A Better Life Counseling Services aims to treat the addiction as well as the cause of the addiction. This ensures the patient will not fall back on old ways after treatment is complete.
Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Mental Health
Levels of Care Offered
A Better Life Counseling Services offers a variety of treatment.
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Dual-Diagnosis, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Outpatient Program
Outpatient treatment plans cover diagnosis, detoxification, management, and counseling. They are a popular option for those who have graduated from inpatient facilities. Services in Virginia include medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and individual and group therapy.
A Better Life Counseling Services‘s Therapies & Programs
The methods used to care for each individual.
Individual Therapy
During individual therapy at A Better Life Counseling Services in Roanoke, Virginia, the person in recovery meets with a therapist one-on-one to go over the situation and learn from their mistakes. The counselor or therapist will use this time to address causes of an addiction, triggers, any type of mental issue or dual diagnosis, and aftercare plans. They will help fill in any gaps in future plans to give the person the best chances of attaining and maintaining long-term sobriety.Couples Therapy
Couples therapy reduces the dysfunctional behavior in a relationship that may cause addiction. It can help one or both members of the couple. It targets addiction and it can make for a healthier relationship.
Family Counseling + Treatment
Patients who receive generous support from their loved ones have better chances of completing their recovery. Genetics play a role when it comes to addiction, so it’s better to approach the problem as a unit. Family members can help an individual avoid addiction triggers and guide him or her in making lifestyle changes.
Group therapy is a type of counseling at A Better Life Counseling Services in Roanoke, VA that occurs between a bunch of strangers. The goal of group therapy sessions is to foster hope and a sense of belonging. It also helps to have people who can relate to what you’re going through. Good behaviors can also be contagious.
As a means of managing pain that has plagued them in the past, many individuals turn to drugs and alcohol. Assault, negligence, the loss of a loved one, and other unfortunate events may involve trauma. This treatment, offered and administrated by A Better Life Counseling Services in Roanoke, VA provides individuals the resources to cope with past traumas healthily.
Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy (REBT) has short term results for addicts. A Better Life Counseling Services gives patients the tools to deal with their emotions using a method called ‘rational self-counseling’. It aims to help them move forward with their lives without having to deal with ongoing therapy.
Nutrition Therapy focuses on improving the emotional and physical health by diet, or Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT). A diet low in certain nutrients can contribute to feelings that can trigger addiction or relapse. To cure the body and discourage addictive behavior, diet therapy encourages healthy eating.
Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Couples Therapy, Dual-Diagnosis, Experiential Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Nutrition Therapy, Outpatient Treatment (OP), Trauma Therapy
Patient Experience
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Experiential Therapy at A Better Life Counseling Services
Experiential therapy involves having patients work through mental issues by engaging in real time activities. It moves away from traditional talk therapy having patients role play or use props to explore their issues and emotions. This treatment process, available at A Better Life Counseling Services, helps people process trauma and emotion in a healthier fashion eliminating the need to turn to drugs and alcohol.
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Additional Details
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Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Phone Number(540) 915-9596 Meta DetailsUpdated January 17, 2023
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Roanoke, Virginia Addiction Information
The state of Virginia has been struggling with substance use and abuse like the rest of the United States. A little over 10% of the entire Virginia population uses drugs and almost 5% abuse alcohol every given year. This has led to almost 6.5% of all deaths in Virginia being somehow related to alcohol and/or drugs.
Unfortunately, the drug addiction and abuse problems in Roanoke, Virginia, are quite severe. In 2016, 9,521 people in Roanoke were dependent on or abusing drugs. Additionally, there were 1,267 admissions to drug rehabs in Roanoke that year. There are a variety of treatment options available in Roanoke, VA. One type of treatment is inpatient treatment, which involves staying at a residential facility where you receive 24-hour care.
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