Carl Albert - Mcalester
Drug Rehab Center in McAlester, Oklahoma
Carl Albert - Mcalester in McAlester, Oklahoma is an accredited addiction and substance abuse center providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient treatment plans, specialized therapy, and various support services, with a focus on long-term recovery and maintaining sobriety.
About This McAlester, OK Facility
Carl Albert - Mcalester is a premier addiction and substance abuse center located in McAlester, Oklahoma. Established in 1981, the facility has since offered a comprehensive continuum of care for those seeking to combat addiction. This includes both inpatient and outpatient treatment plans, specialized therapy designed to promote long-term recovery, and a wide range of additional support services. The center is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and is licensed by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
The range of services offered by Carl Albert - Mcalester includes intensive therapeutic modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, expressive play therapy, and psycho-educational group therapy. Clients can also access individual counseling, case management, crisis intervention, peer support, and more. The center also provides specialized treatment programs for pregnant women, adolescents, and individuals living with co-occurring disorders, as well as access to a range of aftercare services. The treatments provided within the center are designed to help individuals gain the skills they need to maintain lasting sobriety.
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Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance use disorder falls under two categories: Alcohol or Drug Abuse and Drug Dependence. An individual suffering from a substance use disorder and mental health disorders is said to have a co-occurring disorder or a dual disorder. Individuals in McAlester, OK with substance use disorders and mental health problems are said to suffer from a ‘dual diagnosis’.
The most frequently identified mental health issues found in individuals with substance use disorders include anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder.
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.
Inpatient rehab programs like what’s offered at Carl Albert - Mcalester in McAlester, OK are ideal for covering all the bases that surround one’s addiction. It’s considered the most comprehensive approach to care for people afflicted with addiction. Patients live in a facility where they have access to therapy and medical care 24/7.
Carl Albert - Mcalester‘s Therapies & Programs
Individual therapy aims to identify the core issues that would have led the patient to substance abuse and address the root cause effectively. Patients find the therapist as a person who they can trust. It helps them to open up and discuss personal and sensitive issues, which they may not be comfortable discussing in a group.
Couples therapy is an approach wherein the patients and their partners are engaged together as a part of the treatment process. When a person becomes a victim of substance abuse, it affects the patient and the people around him, particularly his partner. Their relationship can become strained due to lack of communication, financial issues, loss of trust, lack of intimacy, and physical abuse in more severe cases.
Couples therapy addresses these issues and tries to rebuild the trust between the partners. The partner’s involvement in the process will result in greater chances of treatment success and sustained recovery.
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 Carl Albert - Mcalester in a controlled group environment, as opposed to a one-on-one setting. It supports McAlester, OK 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.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an improved version of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). DBT is a treatment of choice for people suffering from self-harming behaviors characterized by cutting and suicidal thoughts or inclinations.
This treatment is developed to help individuals recognize their thought patterns, behaviors, and feelings. It has demonstrated its effectiveness for people that are finding it difficult to control their emotions and urges. Conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and borderline personality disorder also benefit from DBT as it imparts individuals stress-management techniques and enhanced self-esteem so they can sustain their sobriety by reducing the impact of triggers and out-of-control emotions.
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 Carl Albert - Mcalester 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.
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is a treatment that helps people to quit smoking. NRT reduces the withdrawal symptoms by giving nicotine in low doses. It is safe for most adults, teens and pregnant women should not undergo NRT. Research shows that the use of NRT doubles the chances of quitting smoking.
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Experiential Therapy at Carl Albert - Mcalester
Experiential therapy works on the principle that the perception of individuals determines their behavior. It is different from medication and talk therapy and suits those who have difficulty in expressing themselves and interact. Experiential therapy works by using tools and activities to recreate past experiences and encourages the release of suppressed thoughts that were responsible for the negative feelings and drug addiction.
Role-playing, arts and crafts, music, animal care, rock climbing, etc. are some of the activities used in this therapy. Gradually the individual will experience calmness and love and change their perception positively. Other than drug addiction, Experiential therapy is useful in various behavioral and eating disorders.
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McAlester, Oklahoma 74501 Phone Number(918) 426-7800 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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1101 E Monroe Ave
McAlester, OK 74501
(918) 426-7800
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McAlester, Oklahoma Addiction Information
The state of Oklahoma ranks second in the United States of America for residents with substance abuse disorders. Since 2004 the state has continuously exceeded the national standard of substance abuse cases. The state spent more than $37 million to combat addiction by investing in quality drug and alcohol addiction treatment in 2017. An estimated 600 to 800 people are on waiting lists each day for inpatient addiction treatment.
The drug addiction problem in McAlester, Oklahoma, is relatively minor compared to other country areas. However, there are still many people who struggle with addiction and abuse problems. According to recent statistics, about 9% of the population in McAlester, Oklahoma, reported using an illicit drug. The drug treatment process in McAlester, Oklahoma, can vary depending on the facility. However, most programs involve detoxification, counseling, and aftercare.
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