IAA Project Special Delivery
Drug Rehab Center in Fairbanks, Alaska
About This Fairbanks, AK Facility
IAA Project Special Delivery is a Non-Profit Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Fairbanks, AK. Professionally treating Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse by utilizing Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Outpatient levels of care. Treatment here is covered by most insurances.
If you're struggling with drug and alcohol addiction in Fairbanks, AK, it may seem hopeless. Luckily many rehab options are available to help you get on the road to recovery.
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Rehab centers exist in Fairbanks, AK to help individuals bounce back from substance abuse, which is an umbrella term for drug and alcohol addiction. Drug addiction refers to the use of illegal drugs and improper use of prescription drugs. Centers like IAA Project Special Delivery provide individuals a chance to access individual and group therapy that can be monumental for recovery.
Substance abuse includes all problems that stem out from using various psychoactive substances. It is also a diagnostic term used by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) to define the mental and physical impairment or distress caused by misuse and overuse of certain substances in a period of 12 months.
Opioid addiction involves addiction to legal or illegal opioids. It may happen very quickly with any opioid use. Sometimes within a matter of days. Opioid addiction is a known as a high-risk factor for future heroin addiction.
Opioid withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable and lead the user to continue to use even if they want to quit. Stopping using an opioid requires careful medical observation. Sometimes the withdrawal can persist for many weeks, which can put the user at a high risk for relapse.
It is recommended to receive inpatient treatment and a medically supervised detox like those offered at IAA Project Special Delivery in Fairbanks, AK, AK, to manage the withdrawal process while learning lasting tools to maintain recovery. In some circumstances medications can be used to manage opioid addiction.
Levels of Care Offered
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detoxification is a process that allows the patient to stop using opioids without experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms. This can be necessary for those who have been addicted for a long period of time or who are struggling with chronic pain.
During this process, addicts will receive medication and psychological support from doctors and other medical professionals until they can control their cravings.
Outpatient treatment can be considered the lowest intensity level of addiction treatment in Fairbanks, AK. It is ideal for early phase addiction or lower intensity addictions. IAA Project Special Delivery peer group support, 12-step programs, and individual counseling may still be involved.
After treatment, addiction treatment can be frightening for newly sober people. Aftercare support provided by IAA Project Special Delivery is designed to give resources and help on a continued basis. It can involve finding housing in and around Alaska, setting up 12-step meeting groups, continued medical monitoring, and counseling.
IAA Project Special Delivery‘s Therapies & Programs
Family therapy is a set of therapeutic approaches that assumes that the entire family is a system. It utilizes the strengths and resources of the family to help the patient refrain from resorting to substance abuse. It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.
Group therapy happens at IAA Project Special Delivery in a controlled group environment, as opposed to a one-on-one setting. It supports Fairbanks, AK patients’ recovery by offering a sense of comfort and letting them know that they are not alone. Through shared conversations, patients also learn to develop faith and understanding and gain insight on their addictions.
Unresolved trauma is often a key reason why many patients resorted to substance abuse. Trauma therapy refers to treatment wherein specialist therapists help the patients to resolve the trauma that led the patients to substance abuse. The trauma could be physical abuse, sexual abuse, war, natural disasters, divorce, accident, loss of a loved one, etc. Thinking of these traumatic events causes emotional disturbances like anxiety, depression and results in addiction. If trauma is the primary cause of substance abuse, then both issues must be addressed. Otherwise, there is a risk of relapse. Trauma therapy also improves the cognitive functions and provides long term benefits.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an improved version of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). DBT is a treatment of choice for people suffering from self-harming behaviors characterized by cutting and suicidal thoughts or inclinations.
This treatment is developed to help individuals recognize their thought patterns, behaviors, and feelings. It has demonstrated its effectiveness for people that are finding it difficult to control their emotions and urges. Conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and borderline personality disorder also benefit from DBT as it imparts individuals stress-management techniques and enhanced self-esteem so they can sustain their sobriety by reducing the impact of triggers and out-of-control emotions.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a way of addressing concerns through talking. It can be used in individual counseling sessions. Talking through issues with professionals at IAA Project Special Delivery can identify sources of discomfort or unhealthy thoughts. It is a way of learning about yourself and your individual perceptions. CBT is a healthy way of addressing some behaviors which may be bringing unintended consequences in your life.
Contingency management is a way to help motivate someone to remain substance free. It is a process of rewarding positive choices and good outcomes. As humans we are wired to recreate experiences that lead to positive feelings. Through this method incentives are used for completing positive steps towards a sober life. This may be a reward for attending meetings, remaining sober or for employment goals.
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Fairbanks, Alaska 99701 Phone Number907-452-4222 x115 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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710 3rd Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
907-452-4222 x115
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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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