DeKalb Community Service Board
Drug Rehab Center in Atlanta, Georgia
The DeKalb Community Service Board is a leading addiction treatment facility located in Atlanta, GA that offers comprehensive care, personalized treatment plans, detoxification, medical stabilization, individual counseling, group therapy, and aftercare support to individuals suffering from alcoholism, drug addiction, and other forms of substance abuse issues.
About This Georgia Facility
DeKalb Community Service Board, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a private rehab facility that has been providing comprehensive care to individuals struggling with alcoholism, drug addiction, opioid addiction, and substance abuse. With a commitment to quality and excellence, they have earned accreditation from CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities).
• Comprehensive care for alcoholism, drug addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues
• CARF accredited, ensuring they meet and exceed rigorous standards in effective treatment and support
• Various levels of care, including detox, inpatient, aftercare support, outpatient, and intensive outpatient programs
• Detoxification services to help individuals safely withdraw from substances and begin their recovery journey
DeKalb Community Service Board is dedicated to helping individuals overcome their addictions and achieve lasting recovery. Their CARF accreditation demonstrates their commitment to providing the highest quality of care and support to their clients.
In addition to substance abuse treatment, DeKalb Community Service Board also addresses co-occurring mental health issues, recognizing the importance of treating the whole person. They offer a range of evidence-based therapies and counseling services to support individuals in their recovery journey.
DeKalb Community Service Board provides a continuum of care, from detox to inpatient treatment, outpatient programs, and aftercare support. This comprehensive approach ensures that individuals receive the appropriate level of care based on their unique needs and circumstances, maximizing their chances of successful recovery.
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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 typically leads to addiction, which requires specialized treatment programs at DeKalb Community Service Board to address. Many people benefit from inpatient drug rehabilitation, which includes inpatient acute care and residential rehabilitation. Other levels of care include intensive outpatient therapy, individual counseling, and support groups. Family therapy is also an essential part of treatment for substance abuse.
A combination of treatments is often needed to treat drug abuse issues effectively. In the case of drug abuse, there is no easy answer or one-size-fits-all cure.
Levels of Care Offered at DeKalb Community Service Board
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Inpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detox is a drug rehab process that is designed to remove the drug addict from the drug safely. The problem with solely using detox as a sobriety tool is that it alone provides no therapy or counseling. If a person goes through detox and returns to their everyday life, they may begin using again once the detox has worn off.
Detox does not help with cravings, so for some addicts, this can be extremely difficult and should be both done and supervised by medical professionals. Aftercare is crucial, so selecting a facility that offers additional services is important.
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 DeKalb Community Service Board in Atlanta 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.
An Intensive Outpatient Program like what’s offered at DeKalb Community Service Board, targets those who need intensive treatment but would rather get it in the comfort of their homes. The treatment programs vary in duration and intensity. They can be tailored to suit the patient’s needs.
When remaining at their job in Atlanta, or continuing their studies, the individual may live with their family while utilizing DeKalb Community Service Board‘s outpatient services. Treatment requires counseling the patient at the individual level, in a group setting, about substance addiction, drugs, and therapy sessions.
Aftercare support involves the support given to a Atlanta, Georgia patient after they complete treatment. It helps them adjust to normal life. It may include setting them up in a halfway house and enrolling them in programs like Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). DeKalb Community Service Board‘s patients may also be provided with career training to help them get back into the job force.
Therapies & Programs
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. The impact of substance abuse is not just on the patient but on the entire family. Family therapy ensures that the patient gets adequate support from the family members after the treatment making the recovery process sustainable
- Family therapy guides all the members of the family to help the patient.
- It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.
- It helps to keep the patient engaged and motivated throughout the treatment.
Group therapy is an important tool in recovery. Finding a peer group in Atlanta, GA and others who relate to your situation is a fundamental tool for recovery at DeKalb Community Service Board. Addiction tends to lead to isolation and feelings of uniqueness. The accountability and friendship that is found in group therapy can be more effective than any single other treatment approach. This is generally introduced early in recovery and is recommended as a lifetime treatment habit.
Trauma therapy is a way of addressing trauma while in a safe situation in order to heal. This may involve DeKalb Community Service Board managing individual or group counseling or both. Other forms of therapy have been proven to assist in healing past traumas.
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Atlanta, Georgia 30317 Phone Number(404) 508-6430 Meta DetailsUpdated April 15, 2024
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23 Warren St SE
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 508-6430
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Atlanta, 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.
Addiction statistics for 2019 show that about 62% of people died from drug overdoses in Atlanta. Opioids were involved in 59.5% of those deaths. The community is plagued by the illegal drug trade, which contributes to crime and violence. In 2013, there were 9,570 admissions to substance abuse treatment programs in Atlanta. With patience and perseverance, you should be able to find the perfect treatment facility for your needs.
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