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Bowery Residents Committee

Bowery Residents Committee

Drug Rehab Center in New York, New York

  • Substance Abuse
  • Eating Disorder
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction

The Bowery Residents Committee provides a supportive environment for individuals seeking to recover from substance abuse disorder, giving them access to specialized inpatient, residential and drug rehab programs, as well as individual and group therapy sessions to help them address the root causes of their addiction.

About This New York Facility

Bowery Residents Committee (BRC) is an addiction treatment facility located in New York, NY. As a non-profit organization, BRC is dedicated to providing quality care and support to individuals and families affected by substance abuse and addiction. Their mission is to provide compassionate, effective clinical and support services to individuals who are struggling with addiction, as well as their families. BRC offers both inpatient and outpatient programs designed to meet clients’ individual needs. These programs focus on helping individuals address their addiction through a comprehensive approach that includes counselors, therapists, psychiatrists, and peer recovery specialists.

BRC provides evidence-based assessment, treatment, and recovery services to individuals who suffer from substance abuse and addiction. Services include individual and group therapy programs, 12-step meetings, and relapse prevention. Their staff also offers holistic therapies such as art therapy, yoga, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and music therapy. BRC is accredited and licensed by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) and holds multiple accreditations from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Furthermore, their credentialed staff are trained in the latest clinical best practices and evidence-based practices. All of their services are designed to help individuals attain long-term sobriety and stability.

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

    Using both legal medications and illegal substances in order to maintain an addiction is substance abuse. If you are taking more of your prescription, or earlier than the prescribed time interval between doses than is directed you may be abusing that medication. If you are obtaining legal medications illegally in or near New York, NY, you may be suffering from substance abuse.

    Illegal substances can become addictive after a single use and lead rapidly to substance abuse. The professionals at Bowery Residents Committee are here to help.

    Levels of Care Offered at Bowery Residents Committee

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

    Inpatient programs are intensive regimes that require individuals suffering from serious addictions to admit themselves into a controlled environment. Inpatient programs in New York generally span over 28 days to six months. The first step in an inpatient program is medically assisted detox. Doctors and addiction specialists at Bowery Residents Committee monitor the individual’s vital signs as the drugs leave their system. Some inpatient rehab programs also provide counseling for family members to provide encouragement and emotional support. In inpatient programs, patients have access to 24-hour medical supervision.

    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.

    Therapies & Programs

    Therapy plays a major role in addiction recovery. It encourages patients to get to the root of their addiction and learn how to better handle the issues that led to using. Therapy can be conducted in group and one on one settings. In Bowery Residents Committee‘s individual therapy, the patient meets with the therapist in a one on one setting. This allows them to focus on the underlying issues of addiction and come up with solutions to prevent future abuse.

    When the whole family is involved, healing can be far more successful. Family counseling involves genetic factors to the family of the addict. This offers the means to cope with addiction and its underlying emotional disorders for loved ones. It is a helpful method for addicts in helping to adjust to sober living.

    Attending group therapy at Bowery Residents Committee in New York, New York allows those seeking sobriety to realize they are not alone in their battles. This is when a group of people all in different phases of recovery get together and speak about their battles. They talk about their triggers, their successes, their failures, and the things they can do to get on and stay on a sober path. These sessions also teach life skills, communication, healthy habits, and can include alternative types of therapy.

    Addiction commonly results in malnutrition, vitamin and mineral deficiencies. This can be reflected in weight loss, hair loss or hair changes, skin irregularities. Eating correctly to replace lost vitamins and minerals while balancing your diet can build confidence. Bowery Residents Committee will help you get back on track.

    Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) uses low-dose nicotine drugs to eliminate tobacco addiction from smokers. Without smoking, the treatment at Bowery Residents Committee in New York, NY brings nicotine into the bloodstream to minimize dependence on the physical habit, while detoxing the body from the attachment. To alleviate withdrawal symptoms, it also helps abusers to adapt to lower doses over time.

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    Additional Details

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    Bowery Residents Committee Location and Directions
    Address Information149 W 132nd St
    New York, New York 10027 Phone Number(212) 926-1154 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    New York, 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.

    According to recent statistics, over 280,000 people in the state struggle with drug addiction. This accounts for approximately 8% of the population. In 2011, there were 1,532 deaths related to cocaine overdose in New York City. Currently, in New York City, there are over 3,000 people addicted to heroin and 1,700 addicted to cocaine. Most treatment plans offered in the area will involve some combination of detoxification, counseling, and medication.

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