Chatham County Drug Court
Drug Rehab Center in Savannah, Georgia
Chatham County Drug Court is a privately-funded public service agency that employs a comprehensive system of assessment, case management, and supervision to address addiction and substance abuse, providing access to resources and treatment options for recovery-oriented lifestyle and receiving numerous awards and accreditation.
About This Georgia Facility
Chatham County Drug Court in Savannah, Georgia is an addiction treatment facility that helps people who suffer from opioid addiction, substance abuse, and dual diagnosis. They provide professional care and support in a safe, respectful environment, and they offer a variety of levels of care, from aftercare support to intensive outpatient and partial-hospitalization to detoxification. Additionally, they provide individualized treatment plans that are tailored to each person's individual needs.
Chatham County Drug Court is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and is also licensed by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). They specialize in addiction treatment by offering evidence-based treatment such as cognitive-behavioral therapies, dialectical behavior therapies, and group therapies. Their highly trained staff also provides patients with educational, vocational, and familial support to help them on their journey to recovery. Furthermore, they offer recovery coaching, relapse prevention, and aftercare programming to assist people in maintaining long-term sobriety.
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Conditions and Issues Treated
The inappropriate use of any drug in Savannah, GA is substance abuse. This involves alcohol, medications, and illicit drugs. With a combination of physical and psychiatric therapies, drug addiction is successfully treated at Chatham County Drug Court. After Detox is complete, individuals follow-up with treatments treating the root cause of the addiction.
Opioid addiction is known as a high-risk factor for future heroin addiction. Opioid withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable and lead the user to continue to use. It is recommended to receive inpatient treatment and a medically supervised detox, Chatham County Drug Court in Savannah, GA offers treatment for opioids.
A dual diagnosis is when someone deals with both alcohol and mental or emotional disorder. Emotional trauma, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression can be part of dual diagnosis therapy. It must happen simultaneously to get care for these conditions to handle any of them effectively.
Levels of Care Offered at Chatham County Drug Court
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, Partial-Hospitalization, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detoxification is a process that allows the patient to stop using opioids without experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms. This can be necessary for those who have been addicted for a long period of time or who are struggling with chronic pain. During this process, addicts will receive medication and psychological support from doctors and other medical professionals until they can control their cravings.
Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) comprise regular visits to the Georgia facility that provides the therapy. IOP is suitable for patients who have been treated in residential treatment programs. Chatham County Drug Court‘s patients gradually get back to their routine life.
In outpatient programs at Chatham County Drug Court, the Savannah resident can live with their family while continuing with their job or studies. Treatment includes educating the patient on drug abuse, medications, and counseling sessions at the individual or group level.
Partial hospitalization program (PHP) offered by Chatham County Drug Court is an alternate option for inpatient rehabs or residential programs. The patients stay in a Savannah facility closer to the Georgia treatment center and attend the different forms of therapy for several hours a day. Treatment duration varies from one to six months.
Treatment is just the first step to maintaining sobriety. After treatment, aftercare support at Chatham County Drug Court helps the individual adjust to a life without substances. This support may involve a sober living home in or near Savannah, GA, career counseling, or educational assistance. This is when a relapse prevention plan begins to take shape.
Therapies & Programs
Recovery can be more effective if the entire family’s involved. Family therapy hosted by Chatham County Drug Court brings in the addict’s family to explore genetic factors. It gives loved ones the tools for dealing with addiction and its underlying mental issues. It is a recommended step in helping addicts adapt to sober living.
Trauma is one of the most common causes of psychological disorders. It’s often found in people with addiction diagnoses. Trauma therapy addresses this by examining the emotions and thoughts people have formed due to past traumas. Traumas are complex but trauma therapy can reduce their ability to contribute to addictive behaviors.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It is designed for those who are prone to self-harm and suicidal behaviors. Chatham County Drug Court aims to help patients understand the relationship between their thoughts, feeling and behaviors and it gives them the tools to make a change. It is effective for those whose addictions and behaviors stem from extreme mental health issues.
Self-defeating thoughts and habits can limit your possible successes. Some examples of this are procrastination, unhealthy eating and angry outbursts. REBT is a method of specific counseling offered by Chatham County Drug Court that replaces negative and self-limiting thoughts.
A 12-Step Program is a common method that is used to treat addiction. This format is used for both drug and alcohol treatment. It is extremely popular and successful for large numbers of people and the staff at Chatham County Drug Court are trained to assist in 12-step management.
Contingency Management (CM), also known as motivational incentives or prize method, is a behavioral therapy type. It is based on the principle that their consequences influence the behaviors of an individual. So, it promotes the desired behavior by giving rewards while discouraging the unwanted behaviors by withholding the rewards or even by giving punishments. One of the expected desired behavior is the absence of drug in a toxicology screen, and the rewards vary from prize or vouchers, to experiences. CM is used for individuals who need therapy for more than 3 months, and it has the advantage of being implemented by family members.
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Savannah, Georgia 31405 Phone Number(912) 662-8700 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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515 East 63rd Street
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 662-8700
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Savannah, Georgia Addiction Information
Prescription opioid use has caused a large increase in the total amount of overdoses in Georgia. Almost 12% of the Georgia population uses illicit drugs each year, and slightly over 3.5% also abuses alcohol at the same time. This does not include those who binge-drink at least once a month, which includes 20% of all Georgians.
9% of Savannah, Georgia, residents reported using an illicit drug and 17% reported binge drinking. Over 1,600 people died due to drug overdoses in Georgia from 2010 to 2015. The most common types of drugs were methamphetamine and cocaine. Many treatment types are available in Savannah, including inpatient treatment which is likely the best option for some people, while outpatient treatment may be better for others. Faith-based rehabs offer 12-step programs.
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