Austin State Hospital
Drug Rehab Center in Austin, Texas
- Mental Health
- Dual Diagnosis
Austin State Hospital provides personalized and effective treatment to individuals with dual diagnosis and mental health issues through specialized programs, including a variety of tailored therapies, and accepts private health insurance.
About This Austin, TX Facility
Austin State Hospital is dedicated to providing excellent care to individuals suffering from dual diagnosis and mental health issues. Through their specialized dual-diagnosis program, they are able to provide personalized and effective treatment to each patient. Patients are able to benefit from a variety of treatments and therapies, including dialectical behavioral therapy, experiential therapy, group therapy, individual therapy, nicotine replacement therapy, nutrition therapy, trauma therapy, and cognitive behavioral treatment. The treatments are tailored to the individual’s needs to ensure they are able to reach the best results possible.
Additionally, Austin State Hospital accepts private health insurance to enable patients to access the treatment they need with the peace of mind that their health care is taken care of. The team at Austin State Hospital is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for each individual to ensure they are able to get the help they need to reach their goals. They strive to provide excellent patient care in their inpatient treatment program, with their top-of-the-line treatments and therapies.
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Conditions and Issues Treated
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 Austin State Hospital 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
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Austin State Hospital‘s Therapies & Programs
Individual professional counseling or individual therapy refers to the one-on-one interaction between a patient and his or her counselor. Individual therapy allows for more privacy, one that group interactions can’t provide. Therefore, it becomes easier for a person to unload and become more open to his or her counselor.
Another benefit of individual therapy at Austin State Hospital in Austin, TX is that all sessions aim to speed up a single person’s progress. It makes it easier for the counselor and the patient to deal with the central issues, which are likely the culprits of substance addiction.
Once the roots of the problems are addressed, it becomes less challenging for a recovering patient to maintain sobriety and brush off temptations.
In group therapy, the patient undergoes sessions with other patients dealing with similar problems under the guidance of a trained counselor. The members of the group interact with each other and talk freely about their issues. The recovery of members of the group from the problems that they face gives the patients confidence that they can also overcome their addiction.
Group therapy at Austin State Hospital reduces the feeling of loneliness and improves the coping skills of the patients. Group therapy provides patients with continuous feedback from other members. The group dynamics ensure that members start having some structure and routine in their lives.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a method of individual and/or group counseling that focuses on acceptance and change. DBT can be very effective in developing coping strategies for negative emotions.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a way of addressing concerns through talking. Talking through issues can identify sources of discomfort or unhealthy thoughts. CBT is a healthy way Austin State Hospital addresses some behaviors which may be bringing unintended consequences in a persons life.
Nutrition therapy involves providing healthy diet and improving the eating habits of the patient. Expert dieticians provide individualized meal plan, that addresses the specific nutritional deficiencies. Nutrition therapy also teaches the associated life skills such as cooking healthy food and grocery shopping. It helps to overcome the food cravings that are seen in certain addictions.
NRT, also known as nicotine replacement therapy, allows someone to get the effects of nicotine without chewing or smoking. It is often done with a patch, allowing those who want to quit relying on nicotine to better manage their cravings. As the cravings get easier to manage, the doses of nicotine get reduced until nicotine is no longer needed.
Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Dual-Diagnosis, Experiential Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Inpatient Treatment, Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), Nutrition Therapy, Trauma Therapy
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Experiential Therapy at Austin State Hospital
Experiential therapy can involve acting, props, arts and crafts, animal care or other tools. It can help revisit and heal from past traumas. Trust between the therapist at Austin State Hospital and individual is important for success and grown over the stay.
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Austin, Texas 78751 Phone Number(512) 452-0381 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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Austin, Texas Addiction Information
Texas is one of the primary hubs for drug smuggling into the country. The border between Texas and Mexico is more than 1,000 miles long. More than 10 million residents use alcohol every year and more than 25% of those are minors. Alcohol and drug use has become so common in Texas that almost 15% of all deaths can be attributed to these substances.
Austin, Texas, has a drug addiction problem that is sadly serious. According to recent statistics, half of the state's overdose deaths occurred in the city of Austin. This means that, on average, there are about 2.5 drug overdose deaths in Austin each day. There are also many sober support groups in Austin to help you stay on track and focus on your recovery goals.
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