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The Bridge - Westwood

The Bridge - Westwood

Drug Rehab Center in Mobile, Alabama

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Drug Addiction

The Bridge - Westwood is a drug rehab facility in Mobile, AL offering evidence-based treatment programs and aftercare support to individuals struggling with substance abuse and drug addiction.

About This Mobile, AL Facility

The Bridge - Westwood is an addiction treatment facility in Mobile, Alabama, founded in 1974. This facility specializes in providing comprehensive care to individuals suffering from opioid addiction, substance abuse, and drug addiction. With a goal of helping individuals overcome their addictions and leading healthy, sober lives, The Bridge - Westwood offers various levels of care that include aftercare support, drug rehab programs, and residential treatment.

At The Bridge - Westwood, individuals seeking treatment for addiction and substance abuse can find a variety of services tailored to meet their needs. The facility utilizes evidence-based treatment methods and therapies to address the root causes of addiction and facilitate long-term recovery. Their programs include individual counseling sessions where trained professionals help clients identify triggers and build coping skills. Group therapy sessions provide a supportive environment for individuals to share experiences with others facing similar challenges and receive peer support. Additionally, their residential levels of care ensure that 24/7 support and medical supervision is available during the early stages of recovery.

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

    Rehab centers exist in Mobile, AL 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 The Bridge - Westwood 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 The Bridge - Westwood in Mobile, AL, AL, to manage the withdrawal process while learning lasting tools to maintain recovery. In some circumstances medications can be used to manage opioid addiction.

    Levels of Care Offered

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

    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.

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

    The Bridge - Westwood‘s Therapies & Programs

    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 The Bridge - Westwood in a controlled group environment, as opposed to a one-on-one setting. It supports Mobile, AL 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.

    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 The Bridge - Westwood 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.

    Alcoholics Anonymous is responsible for the development of the popular “12 Step Program” Most substance treatment centers in Mobile, Alabama, like The Bridge - Westwood, have their own 12 step program designed to help users achieve sobriety. 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.

    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.

    Payment Options Accepted

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  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Additional Details

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    The Bridge - Westwood Location and Directions
    Address Information3401 Newman Road
    Mobile, Alabama 36695 Phone Number(251) 633-0475 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Mobile, Alabama Addiction Information

    Opioids, such as heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioids are related to more than half of all drug-related overdoses in Alabama. Alcohol is the most frequently used substance in Alabama; 85,000 Alabamians use cocaine every single year. In Alabama, there are four times as many vehicle crashes involving alcohol as there are normal vehicle crashes.

    Mobile County, has the highest rate of drug overdose death in Alabama. 5.8% of Mobile teenagers reported using illicit drugs in recent years. 7.59% of adults reported using illegal drugs. Marijuana is the most frequent drug mentioned among persons seeking primary treatment. There are various types of treatment available in Mobile, AL. Many drug treatment programs in Mobile, AL, are gender-specific. The common treatment is an outpatient program.

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