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Altamont Program

Altamont Program

Drug Rehab Center in Albany, New York

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

PYHIT - Altamont Program in Albany, New York, is a comprehensive drug treatment facility that offers various levels of care, including detox, drug rehab, dual-diagnosis treatment, intensive outpatient programs, outpatient programs, and aftercare support, to individuals suffering from addiction and substance abuse, ensuring accessibility through private health insurance acceptance.

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About This Albany, NY Facility

PYHIT - Altamont Program is a drug treatment facility located in Albany, New York, that specializes in helping individuals suffering from alcoholism, opioid addiction, substance abuse, dual diagnosis, and drug addiction. With a focus on providing comprehensive treatment and support, PYHIT - Altamont Program offers different levels of care including detox, drug rehab, dual-diagnosis treatment, intensive outpatient programs, outpatient programs, and aftercare support. Their facility accepts private health insurance, ensuring accessibility for those seeking treatment. Affiliated with PYHIT, PYHIT - Altamont Program aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals looking to overcome addiction and achieve long-term recovery.

PYHIT - Altamont Program offers a range of services and treatment methods to address addiction and substance abuse. They provide detoxification services to help individuals safely withdraw from drugs or alcohol under medical supervision. The facility offers drug rehab programs, where individuals receive personalized treatment plans and therapies to address the underlying causes of their addiction. In addition, PYHIT - Altamont Program specializes in dual-diagnosis treatment, addressing both addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. They also offer intensive outpatient and outpatient programs, allowing individuals to continue their treatment while residing at home. Aftercare support is provided to help individuals maintain their recovery and prevent relapse.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Veterans
  • Multiple Centers
  • Conditions and Issues Treated

    Substance abuse refers to the intensive and inappropriate use of psychoactive substances. Psychoactive substances are those that affect brain function. These include illegal drugs, alcohol, and even the excessive use of prescription drugs. The overuse of psychoactive substances leads to severe physical or psychological dependence. It also affects the social life and relationships of the affected individual. Substance abuse is treatable.

    The duration of treatment at Altamont Program in Albany can require weeks or even months depending on the severity of the condition as there is a risk of relapse. Treatment options include medications, counseling sessions, various types of behavioral therapy, and group therapy in different combinations.

    Addiction to prescription opioid painkillers like oxycodone and hydrocodone, and illicit opioids such as heroin, leads to potentially life-threatening withdrawal symptoms when discontinued. Opioid addiction treatment typically involves an inpatient stay at facilities like Altamont Program to make sure they get through withdrawal safely. Treatment also includes comprehensive mental health counseling.

    Conditions such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder are part of mental illness. This may occur that opioid abuse and vice versa are induced by mental illness. Diagnosing a concurrent diagnosis or co-occurring condition at Altamont Program is essential to understand the addiction better.

    Levels of Care Offered

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Detox is the primary substance abuse treatment administered to a patient suffering from drug addiction. Detox helps patients in Albany, NY recover from drug-addicted through regular monitoring of medical professionals and temporary utilization medication, other techniques.

    If you or someone you know suffers from a substance abuse problem, it is crucial to understand the different options available for treatment and seek help as early as possible. These days, detox centers offer several methods for drug and alcohol addiction rehabilitation and treatment.

    An intensive outpatient program is a good option for someone in New York with a milder or less severe addiction. An IOP may involve daily meetings at a treatment facility, along with personal counseling and peer meetings. Some IOP programs offer half-day treatment, while others offer full-day programs. Altamont Program‘s IOP is customized per individual.

    Outpatient programs are the standard for addiction treatment. About 9 in 10 U.S. adolescents entering addiction treatment enroll in these programs, so you’re not alone in Albany, NY. Treatment is delivered in different settings – offices, clinics, and primary care clinics.

    Facilities offer a variety of services, such as individual and group counseling and family therapy. During the sessions, you work with a team of experts that include: General physicians, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, and Psychologists. The main goals of outpatient recovery programs are to help addicted individuals reduce drug use and addictive behaviors, eventually becoming entirely sober.

    Aftercare comprises services that help recovering addicts readjust to normal day-to-day New York activities. It can last a year or even longer. Services include individual and family counseling, medications to reduce cravings, and treatment of psychiatric and other medical conditions. Aftercare support begins once you have completed earlier stages of treatment.

    Altamont Program‘s Therapies & Programs

    Addiction and alcoholism affect the entire family. For this reason, family therapy is vital to a person’s recovery from addiction. In contrast to couples counseling, family therapy at Altamont Program may include siblings, children, parents, and other significant people in the recovering person’s life. Family support is one of the most important pillars of recovery.

    In group therapy, the patient undergoes sessions with other patients at Altamont Program who are dealing with similar problems. The members of the group interact with each other and talk freely about their issues at scheduled sessions. Group therapy reduces the feeling of loneliness and improves the coping skills of the patients. You are not alone in Albany, New York.

    Many people turn to drugs and alcohol as a way of processing trauma that has affected them in the past. Trauma can include abuse, neglect, the loss of a loved one and other unpleasant incidents. Trauma therapy at Altamont Program helps patients process trauma. It gives them the tools to deal with it in a healthier manner.

    Payment Options Accepted

    For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Additional Details

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    Altamont Program Location and Directions
    Address Information134 Franklin St
    Albany, New York 12202 Phone Number(518) 465-8034 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Albany, New York Addiction Information

    More than 2 million New Yorkers are currently suffering from some type of substance abuse and many of those are minors. Alcohol abuse, in particular, is prevalent among those underage. As a result of the high prices and regulation of prescription drugs, many New Yorkers turn to heroin instead. This has led to a serious heroin epidemic in the state.

    In 2016 there were 22 fatal overdoses and 358 non-fatal overdoses in Albany, New York. The city has seen its fair share of addiction-related overdoses and deaths. More than 17% of adults in Albany report binge drinking at least once a month. Commonly abused drugs in Albany include prescription opioids, heroin, cocaine, and benzodiazepines. It is important to do your research and find the best treatment for you or your loved one.

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