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Fort Smith Behavioral Health

Fort Smith Behavioral Health

Drug Rehab Center in Fort Smith, Arkansas

  • Opioid Addiction
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction

Fort Smith Behavioral Health is a comprehensive health center in Arkansas offering mental health and substance abuse treatment services, employing a variety of treatment approaches and specialized services, and being accredited by CARF and the Arkansas Department of Health.

About This Arkansas Facility

Fort Smith Behavioral Health is a comprehensive health center in Fort Smith, Arkansas that provides mental health and substance abuse treatment services to people of all ages. Their certified staff of counselors, therapists, and physicians is dedicated to providing high quality, evidence-based care for individuals, couples, families, and groups. They employ a variety of treatment approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and trauma-focused treatment. Additionally, they offer a variety of outpatient mental health services such as group and individual therapy, medication management, and intensive case management.

Fort Smith Behavioral Health offers a variety of specialized services to help individuals and families struggling with addiction and substance abuse. Their services include an inpatient detoxification program to ensure safe withdrawal with medically supervised care, individual counseling, medication management, relapse prevention, family therapy, holistic services, and recreational therapy. All of their addiction treatment services are integrated with a variety of other treatments to ensure a comprehensive plan of care for each client.

In addition to their high standard of quality care, Fort Smith Behavioral Health is accredited by both the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and by the Arkansas Department of Health. They have also been named one of the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s Quality Leaders in Mental Health Care. They strive to provide innovative, integrated treatment options as well as promote success in 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
  • Veterans
  • Conditions and Issues Treated

    Opioid addiction is the result of repeated use, or abuse, of opioid drugs. It is recommended for people who are dependent on opioids, or who have a high risk for dangerous health concerns, to seek professional treatment. Treatment plans usually include behavioral therapy and medication-assisted treatment.

    Opioid drugs include: fentanyl, heroin, methadone, oxycodone, and oxymorphone.

    Opioid addiction treatment is beneficial for:

    • People who have a history of severe withdrawal.
    • People with a high risk for dangerous health concerns.
    • People having difficulty overcoming opioid addiction on their own.

    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.

    Levels of Care Offered at Fort Smith Behavioral Health

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

    The outpatient programs in Fort Smith, AR 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.

    Aftercare support is a service many addicts need to ensure their success at recovery. This service usually includes one-on-one or group therapies, assistance from a sponsor and other types of help designed to make sure the patient continues living a life free from drugs.

    Patients also may require medication to help them battle addiction. Some people have been able to successfully recover without additional medications, but others have found that they need help during their transition. Long-term, the patient must take the initiative to attend meetings and receive help from other addicts in recovery.

    Therapies & Programs

    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.

    Payment Options Accepted

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  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    Fort Smith Behavioral Health Location and Directions
    Address Information1620 South 46th street
    Fort Smith, Arkansas 72903 Phone Number(479) 494-7889 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Fort Smith, Arkansas Addiction Information

    Arkansas has one of the highest rates of substance abuse and addiction in the nation for drug overdoses. Methamphetamines and prescription opioids are by far the most widely abused drugs in the state. Despite the high rates, Arkansas ranked only 25th in the for drug overdose deaths in 2013.

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