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Damascus House

Damascus House

Drug Rehab Center in Brooklyn, Maryland

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

Damascus House is a SAMHSA accredited Addiction Treatment Facility located in Brooklyn, MD offering individualized treatment plans and evidence-based therapies for those suffering from Alcoholism, Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse and Dual Diagnosis.

About This Brooklyn, MD Facility

Damascus House is an accredited drug treatment facility located in Brooklyn, Maryland. This facility specializes in providing comprehensive care for individuals struggling with alcoholism, opioid addiction, substance abuse, dual diagnosis, and drug addiction. Damascus House offers a range of treatment programs to cater to different needs, including aftercare support, drug rehab, dual-diagnosis treatment, inpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, outpatient services, and sober-living/half-way houses. Accredited by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Damascus House maintains high standards of care and adheres to evidence-based practices to ensure effective treatment outcomes for their clients.

At Damascus House, individuals can access a variety of services designed to address addiction and substance abuse issues comprehensively. Through their aftercare support programs, individuals can receive ongoing assistance and guidance to maintain long-term recovery post-treatment. The facility offers drug rehab programs, providing in-depth treatment and support for individuals struggling with substance abuse. Their dual-diagnosis treatment programs cater to individuals with co-occurring mental health disorders and addiction, offering integrated care to address both aspects simultaneously. Damascus House provides inpatient treatment for those needing a more intensive level of care, as well as intensive outpatient and outpatient services for individuals who require flexibility in their treatment schedules. Additionally, the facility offers sober-living/half-way houses, creating a supportive and structured environment for individuals transitioning back into society after treatment.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • SAMHSA Listed
  • Smoking Allowed
  • Veterans
  • Accreditations

    SAMHSA

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Substance abuse refers to the intensive and inappropriate use of psychoactive substances. These include illegal drugs, alcohol, and even the excessive use of prescription drugs. Overuse of these substances leads to severe physical or psychological dependence.

    Substance abuse is treatable and the duration of treatment and most successful sobriety can require weeks or months of professional care at Damascus House in Brooklyn.

    Opioid addiction treatment facilities like Damascus House support people struggling with opioid dependency, which covers illegal and prescription opioids. People often abuse prescription opioids to get high instead of adhering to a medical provider’s directions. Addiction forces people to crave for opioids impulsively without factoring in the dangers these drugs bring to them.

    Most opioid addiction treatment plans include detoxification and subsequent medications to ease the process. However, that’s only the beginning. Behavioral therapies and counseling are also necessary to resolve the root cause of addiction. This overall approach decreases the likelihood of falling off the wagon. In some instances, therapies can be done at home.

    An underlying cause often brings about addiction. Mental disorders can lie at the center, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder. As well as the cause of the addiction, a dual diagnosis by Damascus House helps to treat the addiction. This ensures that after treatment is complete, the patient will not fall back on old practices.

    Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse 

    Levels of Care Offered

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, Residential, Sober-Living / Half-Way, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Inpatient treatment for addiction is generally not as scary as it might sound. It is a way to find recovery while being in a supportive and controlled environment. The duration of treatment at Damascus House in Brooklyn can be different based on each individual. Many can leave after 28 days; some may stay a few months, and others may stay six months or longer.

    Damascus House offers an Intensive Outpatient Program is for those who need intensive care but prefer to spend the majority of their time in the comfort of their own home. The rehabilitation services differ in length and intensity. They are customized to meet the needs of the patient.

    When remaining at their job in Brooklyn, or continuing their studies, the individual may live with their family while utilizing Damascus House‘s outpatient services. Treatment requires counseling the patient at the individual level, in a group setting, about substance addiction, drugs, and therapy sessions.

    After completing treatment, sober living homes are Brooklyn homes where addicts have the opportunity to go. Damascus House programs encourage a lifestyle of sober living. To keep residents clean, curfews, chores, and counseling sessions are implemented. To help recovering addicts transition to the outside world, vocational preparation and other resources are also offered.

    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.

    Help with aftercare applies to the follow-up care provided after the initial recovery program offered by Damascus House in Brooklyn, MD. The level of support for aftercare plays a vital role in avoiding relapse and in maintaining sobriety. Aftercare support is tailored according to the patient’s needs.

    Damascus House‘s Therapies & Programs

    During individual therapy at Damascus House in Brooklyn, Maryland, the person in recovery meets with a therapist one-on-one to go over the situation and learn from their mistakes. The counselor or therapist will use this time to address causes of an addiction, triggers, any type of mental issue or dual diagnosis, and aftercare plans. They will help fill in any gaps in future plans to give the person the best chances of attaining and maintaining long-term sobriety.

    Group therapy is a type of counseling at Damascus House in Brooklyn, MD that occurs between a bunch of strangers. The goal of group therapy sessions is to foster hope and a sense of belonging. It also helps to have people who can relate to what you’re going through. Good behaviors can also be contagious.

    As a means of managing pain that has plagued them in the past, many individuals turn to drugs and alcohol. Assault, negligence, the loss of a loved one, and other unfortunate events may involve trauma. This treatment, offered and administrated by Damascus House in Brooklyn, MD provides individuals the resources to cope with past traumas healthily.

    Dialectical behavioral therapy focuses on eliminating negative thoughts such as suicidal thoughts. It is useful in the treatment of patients with uncontrollable emotions. The term “dialectic” means the integration of opposites. In the substance abuse context, DBT refers to accepting the patient’s addiction.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. This therapy modality strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness. It helps people in Maryland communicate and express their emotions well.

    Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy (REBT) has short term results for addicts. Damascus House gives patients the tools to deal with their emotions using a method called ‘rational self-counseling’. It aims to help them move forward with their lives without having to deal with ongoing therapy.

    Life skills training helps the recovering person gain the skills and confidence necessary to function well in the world. Life skills training focuses on practical activities like cooking, job seeking, social interactions, and money management. This kind of training at Damascus House helps fill in the gaps caused by addiction with useful, immediately usable skills.

    Alcoholics Anonymous is the original 12-Step program that established the model that other 12-Step programs, like Narcotics Anonymous, follow. 12-Step programs are support groups that are led and run by members of each group. These groups use the “Big Book,” which contains the 12-Step philosophy of recovery and ongoing abstinence from drugs or alcohol.

    Contingency Management (CM) is based on the principle that consequences influence the behaviors of an individual. It promotes desired behavior by giving rewards while discouraging unwanted behaviors. CM is used for individuals who need therapy for more than 3 months. It has the advantage of being implemented by family members.

    12-Step Facilitation, Aftercare, Anger Management, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Contingency management/motivational incentives, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Discharge Planning, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Group Therapy, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Hepatitis Education / Counseling / Support, HIV or AIDS education, Individual Therapy, Inpatient Treatment, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Intervention, Life Skills, Matrix Model, Motivational Interviewing, Naloxone and overdose education, Outpatient Treatment (OP), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Residential Long Term (>30 Days), Sober-Living / Half-Way, Substance Use Counseling, Trauma Therapy

    Payment Options Accepted

    For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
  • Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    Damascus House Location and Directions
    Address Information4203 Ritchie Hwy
    Brooklyn, Maryland 21225 Phone Number(410) 789-7446 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Brooklyn, Maryland Addiction Information

    For the past decade, Maryland's rate of drug use and abuse has significantly increased. The overdose rate is currently higher than the national average. This epidemic is due to the many industries where manual labor is required. As soon as prescription opioids were more readily accessible a large part of manual workers started using–and eventually abusing–the painkillers.

    Brooklyn, MD has seen a rise in drug and alcohol abuse in recent years. In 2013, Brooklyn had a rate of 18.9% for illicit drug use among adults aged 18 or older. The most common drugs involved in these overdoses were heroin and fentanyl. Treatment is often customized to meet the needs of each patient, and Brooklyn offers a wide range of resources to help people in all stages of recovery.

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