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Educational Counseling of America

Educational Counseling of America

Drug Rehab Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Drug Addiction

Educational Counseling of America (ECA) is a rehab center in Bowling Green, Kentucky that utilizes a holistic approach, providing various services such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, group and family therapy, medical support, and mental health counseling in both one-on-one and group settings, while also offering access to different types of 12-step and spiritual-based programs, and after-care support group.

About This Kentucky Facility

Educational Counseling of America (ECA) is a unique rehab center located in Bowling Green, Kentucky that helps those struggling with addiction and substance abuse. The facility utilizes a myriad of methods to help their clients create lasting change and foster a healthier lifestyle. This organization works hard to ensure that all the services they provide are designed to aid in holistic treatment and recovery.

ECA employs trained and compassionate staff members who specialize in helping those with addiction and substance abuse issues. They provide their clients with services such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, group and family therapy, medical support, and mental health counseling. These services are offered in both one-on-one and group settings, allowing individuals to have direct access to the necessary resources to create a successful recovery. ECA also provides access to different types of 12-step and spiritual-based programs to support the client in their journey of sobriety.

ECAs practice is created using best practices in addiction treatment and the facility is nationally accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by the Kentucky Department for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse. The ECA program has received multiple awards and recognitions for their services, including being ranked in the Top 5% of addiction facilities in the United States. Additionally, ECA offers an after-care support group, where individuals can receive additional resources and support after their stay at the facility.

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

    The inappropriate use of any drug in Bowling Green, KY is substance abuse. This involves alcohol, medications, and illicit drugs. With a combination of physical and psychiatric therapies, drug addiction is successfully treated at Educational Counseling of America. After Detox is complete, individuals follow-up with treatments treating the root cause of the addiction.

    Opioid addiction is known as a high-risk factor for future heroin addiction. Opioid withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable and lead the user to continue to use. It is recommended to receive inpatient treatment and a medically supervised detox, Educational Counseling of America in Bowling Green, KY offers treatment for opioids.

    Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse 

    Levels of Care Offered at Educational Counseling of America

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

    In outpatient programs at Educational Counseling of America, the Bowling Green resident can live with their family while continuing with their job or studies. Treatment includes educating the patient on drug abuse, medications, and counseling sessions at the individual or group level.

    Treatment is just the first step to maintaining sobriety. After treatment, aftercare support at Educational Counseling of America helps the individual adjust to a life without substances. This support may involve a sober living home in or near Bowling Green, KY, career counseling, or educational assistance. This is when a relapse prevention plan begins to take shape.

    Therapies & Programs

    Addiction and alcoholism always harm an addict’s relationships with others and none more than relationships with a spouse or partner. Couples therapy is an essential part of restoring trust and good communication to intimate relationships harmed by addiction. Couples therapy by Educational Counseling of America helps repair the damage done to these important relationships.

    Recovery can be more effective if the entire family’s involved. Family therapy hosted by Educational Counseling of America brings in the addict’s family to explore genetic factors. It gives loved ones the tools for dealing with addiction and its underlying mental issues. It is a recommended step in helping addicts adapt to sober living.

    Group therapy is an important tool in recovery. Addiction tends to lead to isolation and feelings of uniqueness. Accountability and friendship that is found in group therapy can be more effective than any single other treatment approach. With Educational Counseling of America in Bowling Green, Kentucky, there’s no reason to go through recovery alone.

    Trauma is one of the most common causes of psychological disorders. It’s often found in people with addiction diagnoses. Trauma therapy addresses this by examining the emotions and thoughts people have formed due to past traumas. Traumas are complex but trauma therapy can reduce their ability to contribute to addictive behaviors.

    Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It is designed for those who are prone to self-harm and suicidal behaviors. Educational Counseling of America aims to help patients understand the relationship between their thoughts, feeling and behaviors and it gives them the tools to make a change. It is effective for those whose addictions and behaviors stem from extreme mental health issues.

    Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on the connection between how someone feels, acts, and thinks. It shows someone how to accept responsibility for their behaviors and actions, while also strengthening a person’s awareness of the circumstances they put themselves into. It can give people attending Educational Counseling of America in Bowling Green, Kentucky the strength to realize they were self-destructing, allowing them to finally reach out and get the help they need.

    Self-defeating thoughts and habits can limit your possible successes. Some examples of this are procrastination, unhealthy eating and angry outbursts. REBT is a method of specific counseling offered by Educational Counseling of America that replaces negative and self-limiting thoughts.

    A 12-Step Program is a common method that is used to treat addiction. This format is used for both drug and alcohol treatment. It is extremely popular and successful for large numbers of people and the staff at Educational Counseling of America are trained to assist in 12-step management.

    Contingency Management (CM), also known as motivational incentives or prize method, is a behavioral therapy type. It is based on the principle that their consequences influence the behaviors of an individual. So, it promotes the desired behavior by giving rewards while discouraging the unwanted behaviors by withholding the rewards or even by giving punishments. One of the expected desired behavior is the absence of drug in a toxicology screen, and the rewards vary from prize or vouchers, to experiences. CM is used for individuals who need therapy for more than 3 months, and it has the advantage of being implemented by family members.

    12-Step Facilitation, Aftercare, Anger Management, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Contingency management/motivational incentives, Couples Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Discharge Planning, Drug Rehab, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Intervention, Matrix Model, Outpatient Treatment (OP), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Residential Long Term (>30 Days), Substance Use Counseling, Trauma Therapy

    Additional Details

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    Educational Counseling of America Location and Directions
    Address Information920 Clay Street
    Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101 Phone Number(270) 843-9130 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Bowling Green, Kentucky Addiction Information

    Kentucky ranks among the top ten states for opioid-related overdoses. Most of these are due to heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid use. A little over 11% of the Kentucky population abuses alcohol in a given year. More than 15% of Kentucky adults admit to participating in binge drinking every month.

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