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Dover Air Force Base

Drug Rehab Center in Dover Afb, Delaware

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

Dover Air Force Base offers a range of mental health and medical services, providing addiction and substance abuse treatment and prevention programs using evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and has been recognized for its outstanding performance in providing care to veterans and members of the Air Force.

About Dover Air Force Base in Delaware

Dover Air Force Base, located in Dover Afb, Delaware, is a full-service military and veteran’s treatment facility. It provides a range of mental health and medical services, including addiction and substance abuse treatment and prevention. The base offers a variety of treatment options such as individual, family, and group therapies in addition to aftercare and relapse prevention plans. Dover Air Force Base maintains a staff of qualified, experienced professionals to provide the best care possible.

Dover Air Force Base offers a multi-phase recovery program for those suffering from addiction and substance abuse. Patients have access to evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help them develop skills to cope with their mental health issues. They also gain coping strategies to better handle temptations and triggers and build positive relationships with peers and family. Through the help of group and individual therapy sessions, patients learn how to effectively manage their addiction and practice relapse prevention measures.

Dover Air Force Base is fully accredited, certified, and licensed by the Joint Commission and is one of three bases to receive the Department of Defense "Center of Excellence" award for its addiction treatment services. The facility has also been recognized by the U.S. Air Force for its outstanding performance in providing medical care, rehabilitation, and mental health services. The base is also home to the Air Force Recovery Coordinator Academy, which is a specialized program that provides training to help recovery coordinators and other professionals who serve members in the Air Force dealing with addiction and Substance abuse issues.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • Conditions and Issues Treated

    Rehabilitation, Medication, and Therapy – a combination of all three is most effective.

    The most successful treatments for drug dependence or abuse have been those that include education and counseling and medication such as methadone or buprenorphine. The right drug abuse treatments need counseling, psychotherapy, and detoxification or medications to help with withdrawal symptoms.

    Substance abuse can take many different forms, including the overuse or misuse of prescription drugs, unprescribed drugs, alcohol addiction, and drug addiction.

    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.

    While some drug addictions can be treated with counseling and support groups, many drug abusers also need medication to help them overcome their addiction. In other cases, drug abuse can lead to a medical problem and require medical treatment.

    Treatment for drug addiction typically combines counseling and psychotherapy with medication and behavioral therapies. In some rare cases, hospitalization may also be required. All different treatments combined are the best way to help someone addicted to drugs, alcohol, or other substances.

    Treatment for opioid addiction is best made with the help of medical professionals who are experienced in dealing with these types of drugs. This treatment can involve medications, exercise, behavioral therapy, and counseling sessions. It is important to note that the effectiveness of treatments for opioid addiction vary, so it is vital to research which treatment options are suitable for each individual.

    Many people who struggle with opioid addiction need to attend specific programs like methadone , Suboxone or Vivitrol clinics.

    These types of programs will provide the patient with legal, prescription medications that can help them overcome their cravings for illegal opioids like heroin or fentanyl . If the patient has a chronic condition like Hepatitis C, they must undergo treatment before they can begin taking these medications.

    Levels of Care Offered

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

    Detox is the stage of recovery where the drugs or alcohol are entirely removed from your body. There are two different ways to detox, with medications and without. For many drugs and alcohol, the acute phase of detox can be completed in a number of days.

    Outpatient treatment can be considered the lowest intensity level of addiction treatment in Dover Afb, DE. It is ideal for early phase addiction or lower intensity addictions. Dover Air Force Base peer group support, 12-step programs, and individual counseling are likely to be involved.

    Therapies & Programs

    This is when a group of people in various stages of recovery meet up and discuss their experiences, triggers, successes, failures, and even alternative therapies! Unlike support groups where everyone already knows each other, group therapy is conducted along side outpatient or inpatient treatment at Dover Air Force Base.

    Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    Dover Air Force Base Location and Directions
    Address Information300 Tuskegee Boulevard
    Dover Afb, Delaware 19902 Phone Number(302) 677-2674 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Dover Afb, Delaware Addiction Information

    The Delaware substance abuse statistics show that the number of deaths due to drug injury is higher than the national average. Over 16% of all deaths in the state between 2008 and 2017 were caused by drugs and alcohol. The state has been rolling out more services to address addiction in an effort to get help to those who need it.

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