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Edgewater Behavioral Health Balanced Living

Edgewater Behavioral Health Balanced Living

Drug Rehab Center in Gary, Indiana

  • Mental Health
  • Dual Diagnosis

Edgewater Behavioral Health Balanced Living offers evidence-based treatment for addiction and substance abuse, including residential and outpatient services, medication-assisted treatment, and various types of therapy, and is recognized for its commitment to care and quality service.

About This Indiana Facility

Edgewater Behavioral Health Balanced Living is a top-tier addiction and substance abuse treatment facility located in Gary, Indiana. Edgewater offers residential and outpatient treatment services to adults and young adults struggling with addiction. Their team of experienced clinicians and professionals provide evidence-based services designed to meet the individual needs of each person. This includes individual and group talks therapy, medication-assisted treatment, cultural competency and spirituality, behavior modification, and evidence-based treatment planning.

Edgewater Behavioral Health Balanced Living provides evidence-based treatment for addiction and substance abuse. This includes cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-informed counseling, and motivational interviewing. The team of professionals is committed to providing the best quality service possible and to helping individuals develop life skills, coping strategies, and healthy habits for long-term recovery. Edgewater also offers medication-assisted treatment, including Suboxone and Vivitrol, as part of their comprehensive approach to treatment.

Independently accredited by The Joint Commission, Edgewater Behavioral Health Balanced Living is an established leader in the field of addiction treatment for adults and young adults. The facility has also been recognized for their commitment to care and received numerous awards from the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers. In addition, Edgewater also hosts an annual Addiction Recovery Summit every December, bringing together professionals and individuals in recovery to celebrate and promote addiction recovery.

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

    There are different kinds of Dual Diagnosis:. A person who simultaneously experiences both a mental illness and an addiction disorder. Or, a person who experiences one or more coexisting (simultaneous) mental health conditions in addition to a primary substance use disorder.

    The treatment requires a multi-disciplinary approach, it’s crucial for individuals to partner up with a healthcare provider who understands all the recovery components.

    Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Mental Health 

    Levels of Care Offered at Edgewater Behavioral Health Balanced Living

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Inpatient treatment is the most intensive level of care, and it’s necessary for those who aren’t able to control their addiction. These patients also must be drug-free before attending inpatient programs .

    During inpatient treatment, addicts live at an inpatient facility 24 hours a day while receiving help. This type of program is generally recommended for those who need to go through detoxification or who are struggling with serious addiction-related issues.

    The outpatient programs in Gary, IN 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.

    Couples therapy for drug addiction is based on the belief that addiction is a family disease. Everyone involved with an addict, not just the addict themselves, is affected by their behavior and the changes the addict goes through. The relationship also changes the addict’s significant other and has likely picked up some codependent behaviors. Codependency is a term used to describe a person obsessed with another person and their needs and feelings while neglecting their own. Addicts are usually people-pleasers, so it is understandable how one can become codependent in relationships with addicts.

    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.

    If you’re looking for addiction treatment, it’s important to find a facility that offers trauma therapy. This type of therapy helps people process and understand the past traumas that have led to their addiction. Trauma therapists will work with clients to help them understand their past and present relationships and show them that they are worthy of love. This therapy is typically done using visualization, discussion, and writing down thoughts and feelings.

    Trauma Therapy is a form of therapy that involves working with a patient to help them process and understand the past trauma(s) in their life. This therapy is typically done using techniques such as visualization, discussion, and writing down thoughts and feelings. The main goals of trauma therapy is to help clients express their emotions and talk about what they are feeling.

    Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that helps people understand how they connect their thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. It can give them more control over their actions, effectively stopping self-harm ideations and attempts in some patients. It also helps put those with borderline personality disorder into control for managing mental struggles.

    A new study has shown that DBT works for those with self-harm behaviors and addictions by giving them therapy they can relate to and understand.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps addicts identify faulty, negative thinking so that they can work together with the therapist to find healthier ways of thinking. CBT focuses on specific aspects of each person’s thinking, feeling, physiology, and behavior. It aims to identify specific problems in these areas, and create a personalized treatment strategy.

    Addicts often experience intense cravings for sugary foods during recovery. By teaching addicts how to eat well and stay healthy, therapists can help them manage their cravings over the course of treatment.

    During these sessions, Gary, Indiana dietitians and therapists will offer advice about healthy eating options and teach addicts how to make specific changes in their diet that can help reduce the effects of cravings during recovery.

    This type of therapy is often used in conjunction with other types of addiction treatment services. By identifying specific triggers and developing strategies to help addicts avoid relapse, most individuals can overcome their cravings and stay sober for good after they finish rehab.

    The first step to becoming a non-smoker is the choice to quit smoking. Nicotine replacement therapies are effective because they provide you with the nicotine you are addicted to without inhaling carcinogens from cigarettes.

    There are several types of NRT. These include:

    1. Nicotine gum
    2. Nicotine patches (transdermal systems)
    3. Nasal spray
    4. Lozenges

    The benefits to using NRT can include:

    1. Reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer
    2. Reduce the anxiety and irritability associated with quitting smoking
    3. Reduce the risk of type II diabetes.
    4. Improved fertility in women

    Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Couples Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Dual-Diagnosis, Experiential Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Inpatient Treatment, Nutrition Therapy, Outpatient Treatment (OP), Residential Long Term (>30 Days), Trauma Therapy

    Patient Experience

    Experiential Therapy at Edgewater Behavioral Health Balanced Living

    Experiential Therapy allows addicts to release emotions in a safe environment. The process involves addicts painting their feelings and releasing them on a canvas. LPE – Love, Peace, and Equilibrium is one of the most popular forms of experiential therapy.

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    Edgewater Behavioral Health Balanced Living Location and Directions
    Address Information1100 West 6th Avenue
    Gary, Indiana 46402 Phone Number(219) 885-4264 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Gary, Indiana Addiction Information

    The state of Indiana ranks 14th in the nation for drug abuse, but 17th for drug overdoses. The state has many high-quality rehabilitation centers, but reports show that there are about 20 deaths per 100,000 people. This is due to its location making it a drug trafficking haven, where many drugs are further distributed into the country.

    Gary, Indiana has one of the highest rates of drug-related deaths in the state. In 2015, there were 362 opioid prescriptions written for every 100 people in Gary. The city's poverty rate is more than double the national average. There are many rehab centers located in and around Gary. These facilities offer treatment for those struggling with addiction and can help you get on the path to recovery.

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