NYC Health + Hospitals - Elmhurst Outpatient
Drug Rehab Center in Elmhurst, New York
NYC Health + Hospitals - Elmhurst Outpatient is a drug rehab and addiction treatment facility providing comprehensive recovery services, aftercare support and detox programs with access to cutting-edge treatments and highly trained staff.
About This Elmhurst, NY Facility
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst is a public rehab located in Queens, New York, specializing in treating alcoholism, drug addiction, dual diagnosis, opioid addiction, and substance abuse. As part of an integrated healthcare system, it offers high-quality, affordable services to New Yorkers.
The facility is committed to the well-being of all patients, addressing the diverse needs of the community through a wide range of treatment options. Its mission focuses on keeping individuals healthy while providing comprehensive care.
Accredited by SAMHSA, JCAHO, and the State of New York, NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst utilizes evidence-based therapies such as 12-Step Facilitation, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment, and Pharmacotherapy. It offers specialized programs for Women's Issues, Chronic Illness, Occupational Therapy, peer support, family therapy, and aftercare.
- Experienced staff of clinical psychologists and certified addiction specialists
- Personalized, effective treatments in a safe, respectful environment
- Comprehensive services for substance abuse and mental health
- Evidence-based therapies tailored to individual needs
This facility focuses on treating addictions to alcohol, drugs, opioids, and co-occurring mental health disorders. Its integrated approach combines medical and therapeutic interventions to support long-term recovery.
For individuals struggling with opioid addiction, NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst provides specialized treatment plans. Through a combination of medication-assisted treatment, counseling, and support services, patients can overcome their dependence and regain control over their lives.
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Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance abuse refers to the intensive and inappropriate use of psychoactive substances. These include illegal drugs, alcohol, and even the excessive use of prescription drugs. Overuse of these substances leads to severe physical or psychological dependence.
Substance abuse is treatable and the duration of treatment and most successful sobriety can require weeks or months of professional care at NYC Health + Hospitals - Elmhurst Outpatient in Elmhurst.
Opioid addiction treatment facilities like NYC Health + Hospitals - Elmhurst Outpatient support people struggling with opioid dependency, which covers illegal and prescription opioids. People often abuse prescription opioids to get high instead of adhering to a medical provider’s directions. Addiction forces people to crave for opioids impulsively without factoring in the dangers these drugs bring to them.
Most opioid addiction treatment plans include detoxification and subsequent medications to ease the process. However, that’s only the beginning. Behavioral therapies and counseling are also necessary to resolve the root cause of addiction. This overall approach decreases the likelihood of falling off the wagon. In some instances, therapies can be done at home.
An underlying cause often brings about addiction. Mental disorders can lie at the center, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder. As well as the cause of the addiction, a dual diagnosis by NYC Health + Hospitals - Elmhurst Outpatient helps to treat the addiction. This ensures that after treatment is complete, the patient will not fall back on old practices.
Levels of Care Offered
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detoxification is the first step in drug addiction treatment. A controlled environment where symptoms can be managed with medication and close observation is provided by drug detoxification. Detoxification is an essential step in the recovery process, but it is also one of the most dangerous. Due to the potential danger, it’s critical to understand what detoxification is and how to complete it safely.
Detoxification usually includes:
- Medical supervision.
- Medication to ease withdrawal symptoms.
- Drug testing to track progress.
- Counseling.
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 NYC Health + Hospitals - Elmhurst Outpatient in Elmhurst 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.
When remaining at their job in Elmhurst, or continuing their studies, the individual may live with their family while utilizing NYC Health + Hospitals - Elmhurst Outpatient‘s outpatient services. Treatment requires counseling the patient at the individual level, in a group setting, about substance addiction, drugs, and therapy sessions.
Help with aftercare applies to the follow-up care provided after the initial recovery program offered by NYC Health + Hospitals - Elmhurst Outpatient in Elmhurst, NY. The level of support for aftercare plays a vital role in avoiding relapse and in maintaining sobriety. Aftercare support is tailored according to the patient’s needs.
NYC Health + Hospitals - Elmhurst Outpatient‘s Therapies & Programs
Couples therapy reduces the dysfunctional behavior in a relationship that may cause addiction. It can help one or both members of the couple. It targets addiction and it can make for a healthier relationship.
Patients who receive generous support from their loved ones have better chances of completing their recovery. Genetics play a role when it comes to addiction, so it’s better to approach the problem as a unit. Family members can help an individual avoid addiction triggers and guide him or her in making lifestyle changes.
Group therapy is a type of counseling at NYC Health + Hospitals - Elmhurst Outpatient in Elmhurst, NY that occurs between a bunch of strangers. The goal of group therapy sessions is to foster hope and a sense of belonging. It also helps to have people who can relate to what you’re going through. Good behaviors can also be contagious.
As a means of managing pain that has plagued them in the past, many individuals turn to drugs and alcohol. Assault, negligence, the loss of a loved one, and other unfortunate events may involve trauma. This treatment, offered and administrated by NYC Health + Hospitals - Elmhurst Outpatient in Elmhurst, NY provides individuals the resources to cope with past traumas healthily.
Alcoholics Anonymous is the original 12-Step program that established the model that other 12-Step programs, like Narcotics Anonymous, follow. 12-Step programs are support groups that are led and run by members of each group. These groups use the “Big Book,” which contains the 12-Step philosophy of recovery and ongoing abstinence from drugs or alcohol.
Nutrition Therapy focuses on improving the emotional and physical health by diet, or Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT). A diet low in certain nutrients can contribute to feelings that can trigger addiction or relapse. To cure the body and discourage addictive behavior, diet therapy encourages healthy eating.
Contingency Management (CM) is based on the principle that consequences influence the behaviors of an individual. It promotes desired behavior by giving rewards while discouraging unwanted behaviors. CM is used for individuals who need therapy for more than 3 months. It has the advantage of being implemented by family members.
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79-1 Broadway
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 334-4601
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Elmhurst, New York Addiction Information
More than 2 million New Yorkers are currently suffering from some type of substance abuse and many of those are minors. Alcohol abuse, in particular, is prevalent among those underage. As a result of the high prices and regulation of prescription drugs, many New Yorkers turn to heroin instead. This has led to a serious heroin epidemic in the state.
The Elmhurst Police Department reports more than 1,000 drug-related crimes in 2017. Marijuana was the most commonly seized drug, followed by cocaine, heroin, and prescription drugs. 45% of people who start using drugs before the age of 18 will develop a substance use disorder. As per reports about 16% of all traffic fatalities in Elmhurst in 2018 were alcohol-related. The type of program that's right for you will depend on your needs.
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