Ben Gordon Center Discovery House
Drug Rehab Center in Dekalb, Illinois
Ben Gordon Center Discovery House provides an array of evidence-based treatments, such as detox, inpatient and residential care, and outpatient therapy, to individuals looking to free themselves from addiction in order to develop the skills needed for sustained sobriety.
About This Dekalb, IL Facility
Northwestern Medicine - Discovery House in Dekalb, IL, focuses on providing therapy for individuals, families, and groups struggling with addiction. This facility stands out for its outpatient program tailored for those seeking mental health treatment without the need for inpatient care, emphasizing the importance of individual counseling in managing addiction and co-occurring disorders.
- Offers a comprehensive outpatient program for individuals not requiring inpatient care.
- Provides individual counseling covering addiction, mental illness, and relationship issues.
- Accepts most insurance plans, advising clients to verify coverage with their providers.
Accredited by JCAHO, Northwestern Medicine - Discovery House is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial HealthCare. It accepts private health insurance, ensuring a broad range of individuals can access its services. The facility's approach is rooted in evidence-based practices aimed at personalized care.
Specializing in treating alcoholism, opioid addiction, dual diagnosis, and other substance abuse issues, the center employs a variety of treatment methods. These include detox, drug rehab, inpatient, residential, sober-living/half-way houses, dual-diagnosis treatment, and outpatient services, offering a tailored approach to recovery.
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Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance abuse refers to the intensive and inappropriate use of psychoactive substances. These include illegal drugs, alcohol, and even the excessive use of prescription drugs. Overuse of these substances leads to severe physical or psychological dependence.
Substance abuse is treatable and the duration of treatment and most successful sobriety can require weeks or months of professional care at Ben Gordon Center Discovery House in Dekalb.
Opioid addiction treatment facilities like Ben Gordon Center Discovery House support people struggling with opioid dependency, which covers illegal and prescription opioids. People often abuse prescription opioids to get high instead of adhering to a medical provider’s directions. Addiction forces people to crave for opioids impulsively without factoring in the dangers these drugs bring to them.
Most opioid addiction treatment plans include detoxification and subsequent medications to ease the process. However, that’s only the beginning. Behavioral therapies and counseling are also necessary to resolve the root cause of addiction. This overall approach decreases the likelihood of falling off the wagon. In some instances, therapies can be done at home.
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 Ben Gordon Center Discovery House 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.
Levels of Care Offered
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Outpatient, Residential, Sober-Living / Half-Way, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detox is the stage of recovery where the drugs or alcohol are fully removed from your body. As you stop using, your body metabolizes the last dose or drink and starts sending triggers to your brain to get more. These cues lead to cravings. If additional substances are not obtained you begin to go through withdrawal. Your body begins to reset chemical pathways and other metabolic processes begin which can be extremely uncomfortable.
There are two different ways to detox, with medications and without. Depending on your level of addiction and what you are using, you may need medical supervision. For many drugs and alcohol, the acute phase of detox can be completed in a number of days. Cravings and certain longer-term withdrawal symptoms may remain for longer as your body completely rids itself of the drug and relearns how to function without it.
Inpatient rehab means living at the Dekalb, IL facility while all aspects of an addiction or co-occurring disorder get addressed. This helps limit the distractions and increase the focus on recovery. Typical inpatient rehab stays are approximately one month long.
Outpatient treatment plans cover diagnosis, detoxification, management, and counseling. They are a popular option for those who have graduated from inpatient facilities. Services in Illinois include medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and individual and group therapy.
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient’s individual requirements.
Ben Gordon Center Discovery House‘s Therapies & Programs
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.
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 Ben Gordon Center Discovery House in Dekalb, IL 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 Ben Gordon Center Discovery House in Dekalb, IL provides individuals the resources to cope with past traumas healthily.
Dialectical behavioral therapy focuses on eliminating negative thoughts such as suicidal thoughts. It is useful in the treatment of patients with uncontrollable emotions. The term “dialectic” means the integration of opposites. In the substance abuse context, DBT refers to accepting the patient’s addiction.
Life skills training helps the recovering person gain the skills and confidence necessary to function well in the world. Life skills training focuses on practical activities like cooking, job seeking, social interactions, and money management. This kind of training at Ben Gordon Center Discovery House helps fill in the gaps caused by addiction with useful, immediately usable skills.
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.
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Creative Arts
In creative art therapy, the therapist encourages the patients to express themselves through activities like sketching, painting, sculpting, coloring, collaging. The therapy helps patients to handle stress and anxiety in a better manner. It improves their communication skills and ability to process past traumatic events.
Experiential Therapy at Ben Gordon Center Discovery House
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 Ben Gordon Center Discovery House, helps people process trauma and emotion in a healthier fashion eliminating the need to turn to drugs and alcohol.
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220 College Ave
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 756-5277
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Dekalb, Illinois Addiction Information
In 2016, more than 2,350 Illinoisans died from drug overdoses. More than 5,500 deaths annually occur in Illinois due to the abuse of alcohol and other drugs. 7.17% of Illinois residents reported using illicit drugs in the past month (2018). Substance abuse costs the state approximately $3.5 billion every year.
Dekalb, Illinois has a high rate of drug addiction and abuse. Over 1,000 reported drug abuse cases in Dekalb County in 2016 alone. Drug addiction can lead to crime, violence, and health problems. It can also disrupt families and neighborhoods. The types of treatment available in Dekalb, Illinois, include inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation, and 12-step programs.
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