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Alternative Behavioral Health

Alternative Behavioral Health

Drug Rehab Center in Saint Louis, Missouri

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Drug Addiction

Alternative Behavioral Health is a comprehensive addiction treatment center that offers evidence-based therapies and holistic programming tailored to each individual's needs, staffed by a team of dedicated professionals who specialize in addiction treatment and recovery.

About This Saint Louis, MO Facility

Alternative Behavioral Health, based in Saint Louis, Missouri, is a comprehensive addiction treatment center that provides evidence-based therapies and holistic programming to help individuals reach their sobriety goals. Their facility is staffed with a team of dedicated professionals, such as psychiatrists, counselors, nurses, and wellness experts, who specialize in addiction treatment and recovery.

Alternative Behavioral Health provides a range of evidence-based therapies and holistic programming that is tailored to each individuals' needs. Some of their treatments include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), meditation, and much more. They also offer detox services, medication management, group therapy, one-on-one therapy, and various other types of personalized addiction care.

Alternative Behavioral Health is a well-respected provider of addiction treatment and boasts several accreditations and certifications, such as being Joint Commission accredited and is a certified provider for the Missouri Division of Behavioral Health. They also offer an array of faith-based treatment options for those who want to incorporate religious principles into their recovery plan. In addition, they also have a dual-diagnosis program that helps those with mental health disorders which may be contributing to their problem.

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

    Rehab centers exist in Saint Louis, MO to help individuals bounce back from substance abuse, which is an umbrella term for drug and alcohol addiction. Drug addiction refers to the use of illegal drugs and improper use of prescription drugs. Centers like Alternative Behavioral Health provide individuals a chance to access individual and group therapy that can be monumental for recovery.

    Substance abuse includes all problems that stem out from using various psychoactive substances. It is also a diagnostic term used by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) to define the mental and physical impairment or distress caused by misuse and overuse of certain substances in a period of 12 months.

    Opioid addiction involves addiction to legal or illegal opioids. It may happen very quickly with any opioid use. Sometimes within a matter of days. Opioid addiction is a known as a high-risk factor for future heroin addiction.

    Opioid withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable and lead the user to continue to use even if they want to quit. Stopping using an opioid requires careful medical observation. Sometimes the withdrawal can persist for many weeks, which can put the user at a high risk for relapse.

    It is recommended to receive inpatient treatment and a medically supervised detox like those offered at Alternative Behavioral Health in Saint Louis, MO, MO, to manage the withdrawal process while learning lasting tools to maintain recovery. In some circumstances medications can be used to manage opioid addiction.

    Gambling Addiction, Internet Use Addiction / Disorder, Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse 

    Levels of Care Offered

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

    Detoxification is a process that allows the patient to stop using opioids without experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms. This can be necessary for those who have been addicted for a long period of time or who are struggling with chronic pain.

    During this process, addicts will receive medication and psychological support from doctors and other medical professionals until they can control their cravings.

    Intensive outpatient programs mostly conduct meetings on weekdays. Group therapy is the main element in most intensive outpatient programs. Most IOPs last for about 90 days and include drug use monitoring and testing. A Missouri IOP, like what’s offerd at Alternative Behavioral Health, take much more time than a standard outpatient program. Some programs offer other services as well, such as employment assistance and medication management.

    Outpatient treatment can be considered the lowest intensity level of addiction treatment in Saint Louis, MO. It is ideal for early phase addiction or lower intensity addictions. Alternative Behavioral Health peer group support, 12-step programs, and individual counseling may still be involved.

    Partial hospitalization programs offer another level of addiction treatment at Alternative Behavioral Health. It is another way to receive a significant amount of treatment while decreasing the time commitment and cost. It can be a good option for stepping down from inpatient treatment in anticipation of a fully independent life in Saint Louis, MO.

    After treatment, addiction treatment can be frightening for newly sober people. Aftercare support provided by Alternative Behavioral Health is designed to give resources and help on a continued basis. It can involve finding housing in and around Missouri, setting up 12-step meeting groups, continued medical monitoring, and counseling.

    Alternative Behavioral Health‘s Therapies & Programs

    Couples therapy is an approach wherein the patients and their partners are engaged together as a part of the treatment process. When a person becomes a victim of substance abuse, it affects the patient and the people around him, particularly his partner. Their relationship can become strained due to lack of communication, financial issues, loss of trust, lack of intimacy, and physical abuse in more severe cases.

    Couples therapy addresses these issues and tries to rebuild the trust between the partners. The partner’s involvement in the process will result in greater chances of treatment success and sustained recovery.

    Family therapy is a set of therapeutic approaches that assumes that the entire family is a system. It utilizes the strengths and resources of the family to help the patient refrain from resorting to substance abuse. It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.

    Group therapy happens at Alternative Behavioral Health in a controlled group environment, as opposed to a one-on-one setting. It supports Saint Louis, MO patients’ recovery by offering a sense of comfort and letting them know that they are not alone. Through shared conversations, patients also learn to develop faith and understanding and gain insight on their addictions.

    Unresolved trauma is often a key reason why many patients resorted to substance abuse. Trauma therapy refers to treatment wherein specialist therapists help the patients to resolve the trauma that led the patients to substance abuse. The trauma could be physical abuse, sexual abuse, war, natural disasters, divorce, accident, loss of a loved one, etc. Thinking of these traumatic events causes emotional disturbances like anxiety, depression and results in addiction. If trauma is the primary cause of substance abuse, then both issues must be addressed. Otherwise, there is a risk of relapse. Trauma therapy also improves the cognitive functions and provides long term benefits.

    Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an improved version of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). DBT is a treatment of choice for people suffering from self-harming behaviors characterized by cutting and suicidal thoughts or inclinations.

    This treatment is developed to help individuals recognize their thought patterns, behaviors, and feelings. It has demonstrated its effectiveness for people that are finding it difficult to control their emotions and urges. Conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and borderline personality disorder also benefit from DBT as it imparts individuals stress-management techniques and enhanced self-esteem so they can sustain their sobriety by reducing the impact of triggers and out-of-control emotions.

    Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a way of addressing concerns through talking. It can be used in individual counseling sessions. Talking through issues with professionals at Alternative Behavioral Health can identify sources of discomfort or unhealthy thoughts. It is a way of learning about yourself and your individual perceptions. CBT is a healthy way of addressing some behaviors which may be bringing unintended consequences in your life.

    Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) sees a person suffering from substance addiction to have illogical reasoning, counterproductive actions, and does not see things clearly. Due to this, REBT deals with cognition, images, and behavior extensively to rectify the client’s bad habits. REBT pushes an individual to become more reasonable and choose a life without the repercussions of addictions.

    Patients at Alternative Behavioral Health in Saint Louis, MO learn how to self-soothe by conducting rational self-counseling. REBT provides their patients with the skill sets necessary in handling problems all by themselves, without seeking professional help. The process calls for practice, reiteration, and bolstering the new way of thinking being introduced to the patient.

    Contingency management is a way to help motivate someone to remain substance free. It is a process of rewarding positive choices and good outcomes. As humans we are wired to recreate experiences that lead to positive feelings. Through this method incentives are used for completing positive steps towards a sober life. This may be a reward for attending meetings, remaining sober or for employment goals.

    Aftercare, Anger Management, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Contingency management/motivational incentives, Couples Therapy, Detox, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Discharge Planning, Drug Rehab, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Outpatient Treatment (OP), Partial-Hospitalization (PHP), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Residential Long Term (>30 Days), Substance Use Counseling, Trauma Therapy

    Payment Options Accepted

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  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
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    Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    Alternative Behavioral Health Location and Directions
    Address Information255 Spencer Road Suite 101
    Saint Louis, Missouri 63021 Phone Number(636) 477-6111 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Saint Louis, Missouri Addiction Information

    Opioid-related overdoses in Missouri have been increasing steadily for the past three decades. In 2018, more than 1,130 people in Missouri died from opioid abuse. Methamphetamines and marijuana abuse have surpassed opioid abuse in Missouri. Missouri is the number 1 methamphetamine manufacturer in the country with more than 27 meth labs per 100,000 people.

    Saint Louis, Missouri, has a severe drug addiction and abuse problem. In fact, according to recent statistics, Saint Louis ranks in the top 10% of cities in the United States with the highest rates of drug abuse. Some of the most commonly abused drugs in Saint Louis include cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin. Some types of treatment available in Saint Louis, MO, include detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment, and 12-step programs.

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