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Impact Alcohol and Drug Treatment

Impact Alcohol and Drug Treatment

Drug Rehab Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

Impact Alcohol and Drug Treatment offers comprehensive care for individuals struggling with alcohol abuse, opioid addiction, and substance abuse in Cambridge, Massachusetts, providing aftercare support, detox services, 12-step facilitation, matrix model and community reinforcement plus vouchers therapies along with specialized staff such as employment counselors and family therapists.

About This Massachusetts Facility

Impact Alcohol and Drug Treatment is a Cambridge, MA based drug and alcohol treatment facility that was founded in 1971. The facility provides evidence-based care and treatment services to clients with alcoholism and opioid addiction, as well as substance abuse. Patients have access to a wide range of services tailored to their individual needs, such as 12-step facilitation, aftercare, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), community reinforcement plus vouchers, emergency planning, family, therapy, group therapy, HIV and Hepatitis education, intervention, matrix model, rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), substance use counseling, and trauma therapy.

Impact Alcohol and Drug Treatment is accredited by SAMHSA and can accept private health insurance. Additionally, the facility offers aftercare support, detox, residential long-term treatment, and outpatient treatment options. Their clinical staff works closely with each patient to ensure the best possible care and treatment for the patient’s individual needs. The staff is also available to answer any questions that the patient may have. Impact Alcohol and Drug Treatment is dedicated to providing compassionate care and creating individualized recovery plans for every patient.

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

    SAMHSA

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    The inappropriate use of any drug in Cambridge, MA is substance abuse. This involves alcohol, medications, and illicit drugs. With a combination of physical and psychiatric therapies, drug addiction is successfully treated at Impact Alcohol and Drug Treatment. After Detox is complete, individuals follow-up with treatments treating the root cause of the addiction.

    Opioid addiction is known as a high-risk factor for future heroin addiction. Opioid withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable and lead the user to continue to use. It is recommended to receive inpatient treatment and a medically supervised detox, Impact Alcohol and Drug Treatment in Cambridge, MA offers treatment for opioids.

    Levels of Care Offered at Impact Alcohol and Drug Treatment

    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.

    In outpatient programs at Impact Alcohol and Drug Treatment, the Cambridge resident can live with their family while continuing with their job or studies. Treatment includes educating the patient on drug abuse, medications, and counseling sessions at the individual or group level.

    Treatment is just the first step to maintaining sobriety. After treatment, aftercare support at Impact Alcohol and Drug Treatment helps the individual adjust to a life without substances. This support may involve a sober living home in or near Cambridge, MA, career counseling, or educational assistance. This is when a relapse prevention plan begins to take shape.

    Therapies & Programs

    Recovery can be more effective if the entire family’s involved. Family therapy hosted by Impact Alcohol and Drug Treatment brings in the addict’s family to explore genetic factors. It gives loved ones the tools for dealing with addiction and its underlying mental issues. It is a recommended step in helping addicts adapt to sober living.

    Group therapy is an important tool in recovery. Addiction tends to lead to isolation and feelings of uniqueness. Accountability and friendship that is found in group therapy can be more effective than any single other treatment approach. With Impact Alcohol and Drug Treatment in Cambridge, Massachusetts, there’s no reason to go through recovery alone.

    Trauma is one of the most common causes of psychological disorders. It’s often found in people with addiction diagnoses. Trauma therapy addresses this by examining the emotions and thoughts people have formed due to past traumas. Traumas are complex but trauma therapy can reduce their ability to contribute to addictive behaviors.

    Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on the connection between how someone feels, acts, and thinks. It shows someone how to accept responsibility for their behaviors and actions, while also strengthening a person’s awareness of the circumstances they put themselves into. It can give people attending Impact Alcohol and Drug Treatment in Cambridge, Massachusetts the strength to realize they were self-destructing, allowing them to finally reach out and get the help they need.

    Self-defeating thoughts and habits can limit your possible successes. Some examples of this are procrastination, unhealthy eating and angry outbursts. REBT is a method of specific counseling offered by Impact Alcohol and Drug Treatment that replaces negative and self-limiting thoughts.

    A 12-Step Program is a common method that is used to treat addiction. This format is used for both drug and alcohol treatment. It is extremely popular and successful for large numbers of people and the staff at Impact Alcohol and Drug Treatment are trained to assist in 12-step management.

    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.
    Impact Alcohol and Drug Treatment Location and Directions
    Address Information54 Washburn Ave
    Cambridge, Massachusetts 02140 Phone Number(617) 661-0405 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Cambridge, Massachusetts Addiction Information

    Massachusetts has one of the highest rates of drug abuse in the country. More than half a million Massachusetts residents abuse alcohol while more than 1.5 million use illegal drugs each year. This drug and alcohol usage is the cause of over 8% of all deaths in the state. In 2017, Massachusetts ranked in the top 10 of the states with the highest opioid overdose rates.

    The percentage of people who reported using drugs is significantly higher in Cambridge than in the rest of Massachusetts. 4% of teenagers reported using an illicit drug. About 5.5% of adults aged 18 or older reported using marijuana. The most commonly used drugs in Cambridge are marijuana and heroin. Out of many different types of rehab programs available in Cambridge, the most common type is an outpatient program,

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