DeKalb Community Service Board - Addiction Clinic
Drug Rehab Center in Decatur, Georgia
- Substance Abuse
- Drug Addiction
- Alcoholism
The DeKalb Community Service Board - Addiction Clinic in Decatur, GA offers evidence-based drug rehab programs with CARF accreditation and insurance acceptance to help individuals struggling with alcoholism, substance abuse, and drug addiction.
About This Georgia Facility
Located in Decatur, Georgia, DeKalb Community Service Board - Addiction Clinic is dedicated to assisting individuals in overcoming substance abuse through a blend of treatment services including individual and group counseling, skill-building sessions, and comprehensive case management. Its approach is unique in its abstinence-based, recovery-oriented outpatient services catering specifically to those uninsured and underinsured.
This clinic has the CARF accreditation, which speaks to its commitment to meeting high standards in offering mental health and addiction services. It provides a structured clinical setting designed to support individuals at every stage of their recovery journey, ensuring services are tailored to meet each person's needs.
- Offers a comprehensive mix of individual and group counseling, emphasizing the importance of both personalized care and community support in recovery.
- Provides skill-building and educational activities aimed at fostering long-term sobriety and coping strategies for life.
- Includes random urine drug screenings and family treatment sessions as part of a thorough approach to addiction care.
DeKalb Community Service Board - Addiction Clinic addresses a wide range of addictions, implementing treatment options like motivational interviewing, dual diagnosis for co-occurring disorders, and trauma therapy. By offering outpatient, intensive outpatient, and aftercare support, the clinic ensures adaptable levels of care for lasting recovery.
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CARF
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance abuse is defined by the continued use of drugs or alcohol despite negative consequences, such as legal or work problems. It can be treated using a variety of services, including therapy and medication.
Substance abuse treatment is beneficial for:
- People who have been using drugs or alcohol for a long time.
- People who have been using drugs or alcohol to cope with stress, anxiety, or depression.
- People who have a mental health disorder in conjunction with substance abuse.
- People who continue to use drugs or alcohol despite the harmful effects they cause on their own life and the lives of others.
- People who have had multiple failed attempts at recovery without medical assistance.
If you believe that addiction treatment is right for you or a loved one, you can contact your primary care physician, or search for addiction treatment centers in your area. Treatment is beneficial to people who are motivated towards recovery, and who understand the benefits of professional care.
Levels of Care Offered at DeKalb Community Service Board - Addiction Clinic
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Drug Rehab, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a form of drug treatment that allows individuals to receive the therapy they need while remaining in their homes and community.
An IOP is typically 3-5 days per week, at least 4 hours each day of treatment. Treatment can last for a few months or longer, depending on the situation.
An IOP is a step down from an inpatient treatment center and can be used as a step down from an inpatient stay or as a more intense form of outpatient treatment. IOPs allow for the flexibility to continue working and living at home while still meeting treatment demands.
The outpatient programs in Decatur, GA are for those addicted drugs or alcohol. The goal of the outpatient rehabilitation program is to make them stop abusing drugs or alcohol, reduce drug use or addictive behaviors, and become entirely sober. It is generally required to attend the outpatient program for 10-12 hours every week.
Patients can be administered 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.
Therapies & Programs
People in addiction recovery can benefit from individual therapy. This type of therapy involves meeting with a therapist one-on-one. This allows for a personal and trusting relationship to be built so that the patient can be truly themselves and express any emotions they feel. Individual therapy leads to greater understanding and peace about your triggers for addiction and coping strategies to prevent relapse.
Family therapy is a type of group problem-solving that aims to improve communication and relationships between the patient, their family, and sometimes friends. The main goal of family therapy for drug addiction is to create an environment where communication can occur without judgment, hostility, or blame. The therapist is with the family as they learn to communicate with each other differently, especially with the addict when s/he is using.
Group therapy sessions are held in rehab facilities, clinics, churches or community centers that offer drug addiction treatment. People who attend these groups are encouraged to voice their feelings and support other addicts in recovery. This helps group members strengthen their own recovery program while cheering on others who are struggling with sobriety.
Group therapy sessions provide recovering addicts with a chance to cope with everyday situations that many face. Group therapy sessions are held in rehab facilities, clinics, churches or community centers that offer drug addiction treatment.
People who attend these groups are encouraged to voice their feelings and support other addicts in recovery. This helps group members strengthen their own recovery program while cheering on others who are struggling with sobriety.
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Decatur, Georgia 30030 Phone Number(404) 294-3834 Meta DetailsUpdated April 15, 2024
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Decatur, 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.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse says drug abuse and addiction are major problems in Decatur, Georgia. There are over 25,000 admissions to treatment facilities for drug and alcohol abuse in 2016. An estimated 330,000 people are living with opioid addiction in the city. Decatur, GA, has a lot of resources for those who are in recovery. There are many Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings and 12-step support groups.
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