Gateway Center for Human Services Akeela
Drug Rehab Center in Ketchikan, Alaska
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Gateway Center for Human Services Akeela is a Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment located in Ketchikan, Alaska.
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Conditions and Issues Treated
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Opiod Addiction, Substance Abuse
Drug Rehabilitation
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
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 Gateway Center for Human Services Akeela in Ketchikan.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment
Opioid addiction treatment facilities like Gateway Center for Human Services Akeela 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.
Levels of Care Offered
Gateway Center for Human Services Akeela offers a variety of treatment.
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Intervention, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Gateway Center for Human Services Akeela offers an Intensive Outpatient Program is for those who need intensive care but prefer to spend the majority of their time in the comfort of their own home. The rehabilitation services differ in length and intensity. They are customized to meet the needs of the patient.
Aftercare Support
Help with aftercare applies to the follow-up care provided after the initial recovery program offered by Gateway Center for Human Services Akeela in Ketchikan, AK. 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.
Dual-Diagnosis
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 Gateway Center for Human Services Akeela helps to treat the addiction. This ensures that after treatment is complete, the patient will not fall back on old practices.
Intervention
Typically, people engaged in drug addiction are in a state of denial about the adverse consequences of their altered behavior. They feel that on their own, they can conquer the addiction. Intervention programs in Alaska manged by Gateway Center for Human Services Akeela allow family members to encourage the person affected to seek external assistance.
Outpatient Program
When remaining at their job in Ketchikan, or continuing their studies, the individual may live with their family while utilizing Gateway Center for Human Services Akeela‘s outpatient services. Treatment requires counseling the patient at the individual level, in a group setting, about substance addiction, drugs, and therapy sessions.
Therapies & Programs
The methods used to care for each individual at Gateway Center for Human Services Akeela.
Aftercare/continuing care, Anger Management, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Contingency management/motivational incentives, Couples Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Discharge Planning, Employment Counseling or Training, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support, Intervention, Naloxone and overdose education, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Substance Use Counseling, Trauma Therapy, Vocational Training or Educational Support
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. This therapy modality strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness. It helps people in Alaska communicate and express their emotions well.
Couples Therapy
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.
Family Counseling + Therapy
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 Counseling
Group therapy is a type of counseling at Gateway Center for Human Services Akeela in Ketchikan, AK 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.
Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy (REBT)
Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy (REBT) has short term results for addicts. Gateway Center for Human Services Akeela gives patients the tools to deal with their emotions using a method called ‘rational self-counseling’. It aims to help them move forward with their lives without having to deal with ongoing therapy.
Trauma Therapy
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 Gateway Center for Human Services Akeela in Ketchikan, AK provides individuals the resources to cope with past traumas healthily.
Contingency Management / Motivational Incentives
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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Address Information
3050 5th AvenueKetchikan, Alaska 99901
Phone Number
907-225-4135Meta Details
Updated February 22, 2021Staff Verified
Location
3050 5th Avenue, Ketchikan, AK 99901
3050 5th Avenue
Ketchikan, Alaska 99901
Center Type
Opiod Addiction, Substance Abuse