
First at Blue Ridge
Drug Rehab Center in Ridgecrest, North Carolina
About This Ridgecrest, NC Facility
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First at Blue Ridge is a Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse and drug treatment center which offers a variety of treatment methods in their Non-Profit facility, located in Ridgecrest, NC. Each patient is offered an individualized plan using well-tested therapies done by professionals. Fortunately, self-pay or cash payment is an option. Our admissions professionals are here to guide you through insurance verification and finding the best center available under your coverage.
Many opioid and alcohol users see things as bleak. Fortunately, there are many rehab services available, such asFirst at Blue Ridge, to help you get on the path to recovery.
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Drug Rehabilitation at First at Blue Ridge
Getting sober on your own is not only dangerous during the initial detox, it is also more likely to result in a relapse later on. Addiction treatment centers provide a monitored environment where you will get the medical attention you need, as well as the emotional support to overcome drug or alcohol abuse.
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Using both legal medications and illegal substances in order to maintain an addiction is substance abuse. Illegal substances can become addictive after a single use. If you are obtaining legal medications illegally, you may be suffering from substance abuse.
Fortunately facilities like First at Blue Ridge in Ridgecrest, NC are here to help.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment
Opioid addiction treatment facilities in North Carolina, like First at Blue Ridge cover both illegal and prescription opioids abuse. Most plans include detoxification and subsequent medications to ease the process. Behavioral therapies and counseling are also necessary to resolve the root cause of addiction.
Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse
Levels of Care Offered
First at Blue Ridge offers a variety of treatment.
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Inpatient, Residential, Sober-Living / Half-Way, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Inpatient Drug Rehab
Inpatient treatment takes place when a patient checks into a rehab facility. Patients at First at Blue Ridge receive round the clock care that includes detoxing and therapy. Although outpatient treatments are available, inpatient care is recommended as the first step in rehabilitation. The intensive and comprehensive treatment sets patients on a path for drug free living.
A sober living home in North Carolina is really like a halfway house, often referred to as an SLH. It is halfway between a rehab center for drugs or alcohol and living at home. Any specific rules and regulations must be followed by residents, such as attending required meetings and structured daily chores.
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient’s individual requirements.
Treatment is just the first step to maintaining sobriety. After treatment, aftercare support at First at Blue Ridge helps the individual adjust to a life without substances. This support may involve a sober living home in or near Ridgecrest, NC, career counseling, or educational assistance. This is when a relapse prevention plan begins to take shape.
First at Blue Ridge‘s Therapies & Programs
The methods used to care for each individual.
Individual Therapy
Treatment programs include individual therapy for the greatest chances of success. Customized individual therapy is counseling involving you and your First at Blue Ridge counselor. Individual therapy leads to greater peace and understanding about your triggers for addiction.
Couples Therapy
Spousal relationships bear the brunt of alcohol and drug dependence. It becomes critical to submit the relationship to couples therapy to prevent straining it further. Some facilities like First at Blue Ridge in Ridgecrest, NC offer couples therapy options to manage intimate partnerships amid the recovery process. Other couples-focused treatment plans can provide the patient and their partner tools to get things back to normal.
Family Counseling + Treatment
Results have proven the positive impact of family therapy on a recovering patient’s journey to sobriety. Patients at First at Blue Ridge in Ridgecrest, North Carolina who receive generous support from their loved ones have better chances of completing their recovery process and maintaining their sobriety.When family members are more proactive and involved in the treatment procedure, it encourages the patient to advance his or her progress. Moreover, it shouldn’t be ignored that genetics play a role when it comes to addiction, so it’s better to approach the problem as a unit. Also, with proper education, family members can help an individual avoid addiction triggers and guide him or her in making lifestyle changes necessary for his or her sobriety.
It has been said that unhealed trauma is the root of most addictions. Trauma therapy is a way of addressing trauma while in a safe situation in order to heal. Healing past traumas and introducing coping strategies are strong foundations for sustained recovery from addiction. This may involve individual or group counseling or both, in a Ridgecrest, NC facility. Other forms of therapy have been proven to assist in healing past traumas.
The 12-step program is a part of substance abuse treatment. In this program, peers help each other to achieve the goal of abstinence. It was initially developed by the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous. Due to its huge success, the 12-step program is included as a part of other substance abuse treatments.
The 12 steps guide at an individual level. It begins with the individuals accepting that they are addicts, and they understand its consequences. It is followed by focusing on the recovery process and making amends for hurting others. The program provides the benefit of cognitive restructuring, which refers to the process of change in the negative thoughts that leads to long-term benefits.
In the midst of an addiction certain healthy habits and behaviors can be forgotten or discarded altogether. While in treatment you will learn life skills that will help you successfully maintain sobriety and rebuild your life in Ridgecrest, NC. Some examples of this are time management, social skills, nutrition, hygiene, stress management and taking care of yourself.
12-Step Facilitation, Aftercare, Anger Management, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Community reinforcement plus vouchers, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Couples Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Discharge Planning, Drug Rehab, Employment Counseling / Training, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, HIV or AIDS education, Individual Therapy, Inpatient Treatment, Intervention, Life Skills, Matrix Model, Residential Long Term (>30 Days), Residential Short Term (<30 Days), Sober-Living / Half-Way, Substance Use Counseling, Trauma Therapy
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Ridgecrest, North Carolina 28770 Phone Number828-669-0011 Meta DetailsUpdated July 10, 2022
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Ridgecrest, North Carolina Addiction Information
North Carolina ranks 29th in the nation for overall substance abuse. Many of the drugs abused in the state are illicit, and many of these are opioids. Prescription opioids are readily available due to the high rates of medical workers prescribing them. The number of prescriptions has increased tenfold since the 1980's. Opioid overdoses are the most common type of death in North Carolina.
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