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Alternatives

Drug Rehab Center in Nixa, Missouri

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Drug Addiction

Alternatives is a licensed and accredited substance abuse and addiction treatment center in Nixa, Missouri, offering a holistic approach to recovery through individualized treatment programs and a wide range of evidence-based therapies and support services.

About This Missouri Facility

Alternatives is a substance abuse and addiction treatment center located in Nixa, Missouri. They provide a holistic approach to recovery by offering a wide range of services to clients and their families. They are dedicated to providing individualized treatment programs to help people combat addiction, while also addressing underlying mental health issues that may affect them. Alternatives is licensed and regulated by the Missouri Department of Mental Health and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

At Alternatives, they offer a variety of evidence-based treatments specifically tailored to the individual needs of each client. They focus on providing therapeutic interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. They also offer individual and group counseling, educational support, life skills training, relapse prevention, and an aftercare program. The dedicated staff of professionals at Alternatives are committed to helping clients recover from addiction and take control of their lives.

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
  • Conditions and Issues Treated

    Substance abuse typically leads to addiction, which requires specialized treatment programs at Alternatives to address. Many people benefit from inpatient drug rehabilitation, which includes inpatient acute care and residential rehabilitation. Other levels of care include intensive outpatient therapy, individual counseling, and support groups. Family therapy is also an essential part of treatment for substance abuse.

    A combination of treatments is often needed to treat drug abuse issues effectively. In the case of drug abuse, there is no easy answer or one-size-fits-all cure.

    Opioids are a series of medicines that are used for pain relief. Opioid addiction refers to the compulsive pursuit of opioids, even though they are not medically needed. Medication-assisted therapy at Alternatives in Nixa, MO requires care in which both medications, medication, and behavioral treatments are used.

    Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse 

    Levels of Care Offered at Alternatives

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

    An Intensive Outpatient Program like what’s offered at Alternatives, targets those who need intensive treatment but would rather get it in the comfort of their homes. The treatment programs vary in duration and intensity. They can be tailored to suit the patient’s needs.

    When remaining at their job in Nixa, or continuing their studies, the individual may live with their family while utilizing Alternatives‘s outpatient services. Treatment requires counseling the patient at the individual level, in a group setting, about substance addiction, drugs, and therapy sessions.

    Aftercare support involves the support given to a Nixa, Missouri patient after they complete treatment. It helps them adjust to normal life. It may include setting them up in a halfway house and enrolling them in programs like Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Alternatives‘s patients may also be provided with career training to help them get back into the job force.

    Therapies & Programs

    Couples therapy aims to rebuild the trust between the partners. Partner’s involvement in the process will result in greater chances of treatment success. Couples therapy addresses financial issues, loss of trust, lack of intimacy, and physical abuse.

    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. The impact of substance abuse is not just on the patient but on the entire family. Family therapy ensures that the patient gets adequate support from the family members after the treatment making the recovery process sustainable

    • Family therapy guides all the members of the family to help the patient.
    • It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.
    • It helps to keep the patient engaged and motivated throughout the treatment.

    Group therapy is an important tool in recovery. Finding a peer group in Nixa, MO and others who relate to your situation is a fundamental tool for recovery at Alternatives. Addiction tends to lead to isolation and feelings of uniqueness. The accountability and friendship that is found in group therapy can be more effective than any single other treatment approach. This is generally introduced early in recovery and is recommended as a lifetime treatment habit.

    Trauma therapy is a way of addressing trauma while in a safe situation in order to heal. This may involve Alternatives managing individual or group counseling or both. Other forms of therapy have been proven to assist in healing past traumas.

    A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. It is intended for those who are vulnerable to self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Alternatives aims to help patients understand the connection between their feelings, emotions, and behaviors and provide them with the tools to make a difference in Nixa, MO. For those whose addictions and habits originate from severe mental health problems, it is beneficial.

    Negative feelings are common in substance abuse disorders. If not recognized, they can cause co-occurring disorders. CBT involves strategies that help to change the thinking and behavioral pattern. It can be administered as a monotherapy as well as a part of combination therapy.

    Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) is a variation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that helps people understand how maladaptive, negative, and habitual thoughts and feelings lead to bad life choices. REBT is based on the idea that people operate under many irrational but habitual patterns of thought that fuel harmful practices.

    Alcoholics Anonymous is responsible for the development of the popular “12 Step Program”. Most substance treatment centers in Missouri have their own 12 step program designed to help users achieve sobriety. Because of this, most treatment plans follow a similar pattern when broken down.

    The first three steps depend on the patient, so they are more specific and situational. The succeeding four steps center on practical issues brought on by substance abuse. Steps 8 and 9 deal with the social and emotional repercussions of addiction, encouraging patients to make amends to people they have wronged. These are followed by two steps revolving around the further exploration and reinforcement of Steps 1 to 9.

    The last step requires an individual to extend a helping hand to people who are still in the early stages of their recovery.

    A mechanism that rewards patients for good actions is Contingency Management (CM). For a clean drug test, patients typically get a reward or benefit. On the other hand, for bad conduct, individuals are generally disciplined. The treatment helps patients to participate in healthy habits and reduce unhealthy behavior. In treating addiction and other difficulties, it is an effective method offered in Missouri by Alternatives.

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

    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
  • Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    Alternatives Location and Directions
    Address Information1308 Schatz Lane
    Nixa, Missouri 65714 Phone Number(417) 883-7227 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Nixa, 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.

    Around 9,000 people in Nixa, Missouri, are addicted to drugs. Drug addiction and abuse can also lead to problems in families, such as child abuse and neglect. Nixa's most commonly abused drugs include methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, prescription opioids, marijuana, and alcohol. There are various drug rehab and alcohol rehab programs available in Nixa, Missouri. Programs vary in terms of cost, length of treatment, and the types of therapies offered.

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