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Cherokee Health Systems - Western Avenue

Cherokee Health Systems - Western Avenue

Drug Rehab Center in Knoxville, Tennessee

  • Opioid Addiction
  • Mental Health
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

Cherokee Health Systems - Western Avenue offers a comprehensive drug rehab program that includes detoxification, individualized plans with evidence-based therapies, aftercare support, and vocational training, accepting private health insurance coverage to make addiction treatment more accessible and affordable.

About This Tennessee Facility

Cherokee Health Systems - Western Avenue is a treatment facility located in Knoxville, Tennessee that specializes in helping individuals struggling with alcoholism, opioid addiction, dual diagnosis, drug addiction, and mental health disorders. Their comprehensive services cater to those seeking support and treatment to overcome their substance abuse issues. With a focus on providing personalized care, Cherokee Health Systems - Western Avenue offers various levels of care including aftercare support, drug rehab, intensive outpatient programs, outpatient services, and detox programs. They are also affiliated with Cherokee Health Systems and accept private health insurance.

At Cherokee Health Systems - Western Avenue, individuals seeking help for addiction and substance abuse can expect a range of services and treatment methods. The facility provides aftercare support to ensure a successful transition into a sober lifestyle. They offer drug rehab programs designed to address the specific needs of each individual, providing comprehensive care in a supportive environment. With their intensive outpatient programs, individuals have access to therapy, counseling, and education to help them overcome their addiction. The facility also offers outpatient services, allowing individuals to receive treatment while maintaining their daily commitments. Additionally, Cherokee Health Systems - Western Avenue provides detox programs to safely and comfortably manage withdrawal symptoms.

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

    Opioid addiction is one of the most common forms of addiction Tennessee. Opioids include drugs like heroin, oxycontin and fentanyl. They are prescribed to treat pain, but they are often abused and they are addictive. The addiction is treated by detoxing the body, so it no longer needs the chemicals in the drugs. This is followed up by therapies to correct behavior and target the root of the problem.

    Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Anger Management, Chronic Illness, Crisis, Drug Addiction, Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Mental Health, Opioid Addiction, Parenting, Prenatal / Pregnancy / Postpartum, Relapse, Stress 

    Levels of Care Offered at Cherokee Health Systems - Western Avenue

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

    Detox is the first step of rehab. It involves giving a person time to get the toxins out of their body. During detox, the patient gets ill and they will often start using again to get rid of these unpleasant feelings. That’s why it’s so important to have a Knoxville medical professional at Cherokee Health Systems - Western Avenue present. A Tennessee medical professional will make sure patients don’t start using during detox. They will also provide medication to ease their symptoms and coach them through on a mental level.

    Daily trips to the hospital that provides the treatment include intensive outpatient services (IOP). IOP in Tennessee is appropriate for patients in residential recovery facilities that have been diagnosed with addiction. Patients return to their everyday lives gradually, increasing the likeliness of success in treatment.

    An Outpatient Rehab Program is a part-time drug rehab program for treating individuals in Knoxville, TN with mild addiction or mild-to-moderate drug withdrawal symptoms. It generally requires about 10 to 12 hours every week.

    Doctors can administer on-the-spot medication to ease withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, increased heart rate, and even depression. Groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) can be used as a part of outpatient treatment to help maintain sobriety.

    Aftercare Support at Cherokee Health Systems - Western Avenue, in short, is the support provided to a patient after they have finished treatment. It allows them to adjust to everyday life. It may entail setting them up and enrolling them in services such as Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) inside a halfway house. Career coaching may also be offered to patients to help them get back into the workforce.

    Therapies & Programs

    Individual therapy refers to one-on-one psychotherapy between a patient and their Cherokee Health Systems - Western Avenue therapist. Individual therapy seeks to help identify the issues that drive and contribute to a client’s addiction or alcoholism. Another goal of individual counseling is to assist the client to learn how to manage their lives without alcohol or drugs.

    Addiction is a family disease. Family therapy is a common tool that is used during inpatient treatment. While living with active addiction in Knoxville, Tennessee, it is impossible for family members not to be affected. In order to have the greatest chances for long term sobriety, healing any family trauma and dysfunctional communications is important. Family therapy aims to heal and rebalance unhealthy roles and habits.

    Group therapy occurs in a group setting as opposed to a one on one setting. It benefits patients by providing a feeling of support and letting them know they are not alone. Patients at Cherokee Health Systems - Western Avenue also learn to build trust and understanding and gain perspective through discussions.

    After experiencing trauma, it’s crucial to look for a facility that can provide trauma therapy. This approach zeroes in on the traumatic incidents that a patient has encountered in the past, recent or not. It’s been widely known that trauma can make an individual resort to alcohol or other substances to mask their troubles and pain. Trauma can originate from domestic violence, sexual abuse, an early encounter with death, sexual assault, and many more. The goal of trauma therapy at Cherokee Health Systems - Western Avenue in Knoxville, TN is to help the patient see beyond the trauma and move forward. Mental health professionals will facilitate the patient’s journey and see to it that he or she is no longer a victim of his or her traumatic experiences and has wholly regained his or her personal power.

    DBT, also known as dialectical behavior therapy, is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that helps people understand how their thoughts, behaviors, and feelings all connect. This can give them more control over their actions, effectively stopping self-harm ideations and attempts in some patients. It can also help put people in control over some mental struggles, like borderline personality disorder.

    Most individuals suffering from addiction have low self-awareness, so they end up making poor decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. Through it, patients become more aligned with their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, giving them a better opportunity to respond appropriately to temptations and negative feelings.

    This therapy modality at Cherokee Health Systems - Western Avenue in Knoxville, TN strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state and learn new stress management techniques so they won’t give in to the temptations easily. Moreover, CBT helps people communicate and express their emotions well, which can be vital in relapse management. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness.

    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. It is a relatively simple set of steps that are done continuously in order to move through life with awareness, accountability and honesty. 12-Step programs are available in most every city in the Unites States. They are available in person, electronically and virtually through phone or web-based meetings.

    12-Step Facilitation, Aftercare, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Discharge Planning, Drug Rehab, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Motivational Interviewing, Outpatient Treatment (OP), Relapse Prevention, Trauma Therapy

    Payment Options Accepted

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  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Cherokee Health Systems - Western Avenue Location and Directions
    Address Information2018 Western Ave
    Knoxville, Tennessee 37921 Phone Number(865) 544-0406 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Knoxville, Tennessee Addiction Information

    Tennessee joins the list of states with an above-average rate for drug and/or alcohol-induced deaths. Most of these deaths are related to opioids, such as prescription opioids. The Volunteer State ranks 2nd highest in the nation for the number of prescriptions given out. The state also ranks at the top for prescription drug-related overdoses.

    It is not uncommon for individuals in Knoxville, Tennessee, to abuse drugs and alcohol. In 2012, 8.7% of people in Knoxville reported using illicit drugs. Additionally, in 2012, 16.4% of people in Knoxville reported using alcohol. Drug treatment in Knoxville, Tennessee, can vary depending on the facility. However, most drug rehab centers will offer various treatment options, including inpatient, outpatient, and residential programs.

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