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Fresh Start

Fresh Start

Drug Rehab Center in Fairbanks, Alaska

  • Opioid Addiction
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

Fresh Start Addiction Treatment Facility in Fairbanks, AK provides comprehensive, evidence-based care and individualized treatment plans, including psychotherapy, medication management, family counseling, and aftercare support, accredited by CARF and accepting private health insurance.

About Fresh Start in Alaska

Fresh Start in Fairbanks, Alaska is a comprehensive and confidential behavioral health treatment center that specializes in treating those suffering from addiction and substance abuse. They provide high quality and compassionate care to help individuals gain the skills needed to build healthier, more fulfilling lives. Fresh Start strives to create a safe, supportive, and structured environment to support individuals on their journey to sobriety and better life.

Fresh Start offers a variety of services centered around treating addiction, such as individual and group counseling, relapse prevention, and aftercare services. Their individualized treatment plans are tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient and focus on developing a solid foundation for long-term recovery. They work to help individuals understand the underlying issues driving the addiction and teach them how to cope with cravings and prevent relapse.

In addition to their addiction treatment services, Fresh Start is also accredited by The Joint Commission, one of the most prestigious accrediting bodies in the US, and they are licensed by the State of Alaska. They have also won the Alaska Mental Health Board Quality Award, recognizing the excellence of their services. Fresh Start also offers an educational component to help individuals learn how to manage their recovery and develop more meaningful connections with others.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • Accreditations

    State License

    CARF

    The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Opioids are a group of drugs that include substances such as heroin, morphine, and oxycodone. These drugs activate opioid receptors in the brain, which produce pleasurable feelings. Opioid addiction occurs when drugs are abused at increasing rates or increasing amounts because the body becomes tolerant of them.

    Opioid addiction is typically diagnosed when drug abuse becomes a typical behavior that interferes with an individual’s ability to function daily. The use of the substance results in consequences like legal problems.

    Treatment for opioid addiction varies depending on each individual’s needs. Some treatments focus on replacing opioids with other drugs that have similar effects of reducing withdrawal symptoms. Other treatments aim to reduce the risk of relapse by providing psychological support or using more natural methods.

    A drug rehab center that uses Dual Diagnosis is more likely to be successful in rehabilitating a person. Dual diagnosis helps to identify and treat any co-occurring disorders. It is essential to screen for both addiction and any untreated mental health issues. A dual diagnosis gives rehab the means to treat addiction while restoring mental and emotional health.

    About 70% of patients with drug addiction have at least one other psychiatric diagnosis. Fortunately, dual diagnosis treatment is a proven model that has been highly effective.

    Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Opioid Addiction 

    Levels of Care Offered

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

    An intensive outpatient program is usually the first phase of addiction treatment. It provides relief for those addicted, but not ready to commit to an inpatient setting. IOPs consist of a daily 3 to 5-hour program, and there is a required number of hours per week. The goal here is to teach patients healthy coping skills, such as stress management.

    Outpatient programs offer a lower intensity level of addiction treatment than inpatient facilities. They are ideal for those who have graduated from inpatient facilities, have a supportive home environment, and are motivated to commit to the program. Services offered include medication-assisted treatment, individual and group therapy, and peer group support.

    This treatment is a popular option for those suffering from a lower intensity addiction. It is not advisable for someone who needs to go through a medically supervised detox or does not have a supportive home environment. It requires motivation and dedication to commit to the program without constant monitoring.

    Aftercare Support in drug rehab is crucial because it helps people stay sober after treatment. Aftercare Support in drug rehab is helpful because it provides the recovering person with a support group, including family members, friends, and other peers who are also in recovery.

    The benefits of Aftercare Support are that it provides a pathway that will help people get sober for life. It supports healing at all levels, physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Another benefit of Aftercare Support is that participants learn to maintain their sobriety through holistic methods. They learn to modify behaviors individually to have peace of mind, have positive relationships with others, and find peace on the inside.

    Therapies & Programs

    During individual therapy at Fresh Start in , the person in recovery meets with a therapist one on one to go over their situation and learn from past mistakes. The counselor or therapist will use this time to address the causes of addiction, triggers, and any mental issue or dual diagnosis. They will also address aftercare plans, giving them the best chances of long-term sobriety.

    This therapeutic process is very intense and challenging to go through. Some clients may find it easier to open up with someone apart from their family or loved ones who understand their struggles and experience with addiction.

    Family therapy is designed to help addicts get clean and sober by using what they love the most; their family. Most drug treatment centers make it mandatory that the addict’s family attend therapy sessions, which is great because having everyone there to support them makes it much easier for them to get clean. Not only are they surrounded by people who want them to get better, but everyone is there because they want the best for them, not because they feel like they have to be.

    Drug addicts are often surrounded by resentful or uneducated family members who would, at times, rather see them stay addicted because it makes their own lives easier. Sometimes they don’t understand what the addiction is or how they play a part in it. They know that during and after the addict’s sobriety journey, they will face challenges and changes that they aren’t sure how to handle. This can be very tough for an addict to go through on their own, which is why it’s so important that they have the support of their family. Just because someone is an addict does not mean that they don’t deserve the love and support of those around them.

    Addicts in Fairbanks, AK can find support in group therapy at Fresh Start by finding peers who understand their situation and being held accountable. They also learn to develop faith, understanding, and insight into their addiction through shared conversations.

    Group Therapy is employed by drug treatment centers to provide the recovering addict with a platform to talk about their feelings and experiences. It also provides for an opportunity to learn from other addicts who have successfully overcome their addiction. It is recommended that all group members be recovering addicts for this type of therapy to work.

    Aftercare, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Outpatient Treatment (OP), Residential Long Term (>30 Days)

    Payment Options Accepted

    For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    Fresh Start Location and Directions
    Address Information3504 Industrial Avenue
    Fairbanks, Alaska 99701 Phone Number(907) 388-3221 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Fairbanks, Alaska Addiction Information

    Alaska is enduring a multi-faceted drug and alcohol abuse problem. Heroin-related overdoses are 50% higher in Alaska than in the rest of the United States. Methamphetamine use is a major contributing factor to violent crime in Alaska. More than 60,000 Alaskans need some sort of treatment for substance abuse and/or addiction.

    The drug addiction problem in Fairbanks, AK is relatively bad. In 2016, there were 153 drug overdose deaths in Fairbanks, Alaska. Alcohol is the most commonly abused substance with 37% of residents reporting drinking. 8% of Fairbanks residents reported using illicit drugs. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, there is help available. Treatment options include individual and group counseling, 12-step programs, medication-assisted treatment, and inpatient and outpatient programs.

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