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Ivinson Memorial Hospital - Behavioral Health

Ivinson Memorial Hospital - Behavioral Health

Drug Rehab Center in Laramie, Wyoming

  • Substance Abuse
  • Mental Health
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction

Ivinson Memorial Hospital - Behavioral Health Services offers compassionate care and a wide range of treatment methods for individuals struggling with substance abuse, dual diagnosis and other mental health issues in Laramie, Wyoming.

About This Laramie, WY Facility

Founded in 1917, Ivinson Memorial Hospital - Behavioral Health Services in Laramie, Wyoming provides treatment for individuals struggling with substance abuse, dual diagnosis and other mental health issues. Their team of experienced mental health professionals is dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care for those looking to make a change in their lives. Ivinson Memorial offers a wide range of treatment methods and services, from individual and family therapy to experiential therapy, anger management and more. They provide inpatient treatment, detox, drug rehab, and dual-diagnosis services, as well as health education services.

Ivinson Memorial accepts private health insurance as payment, making it one of the most accessible treatment centers in the area. The hospital prides itself on providing a safe, supportive environment where individuals can seek the help they need, with a staff that is knowledgeable, understanding and supportive. Ivinson Memorial is committed to providing comprehensive, comprehensive care to those in need, so they can achieve long-term sobriety and successful mental health.

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

    Rehab centers exist in Laramie, WY 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 Ivinson Memorial Hospital - Behavioral Health 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.

    Substance use disorder falls under two categories: Alcohol or Drug Abuse and Drug Dependence. An individual suffering from a substance use disorder and mental health disorders is said to have a co-occurring disorder or a dual disorder. Individuals in Laramie, WY with substance use disorders and mental health problems are said to suffer from a ‘dual diagnosis’.

    The most frequently identified mental health issues found in individuals with substance use disorders include anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder.

    Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Mental Health, Substance Abuse 

    Levels of Care Offered

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

    Detox is the first step of rehab. It involves giving a person time to get the toxins out of their body. During detox, the patient gets ill, and they will often start using again to get rid of these unpleasant feelings. That’s why it’s important to have a medical professional at Ivinson Memorial Hospital - Behavioral Health present. A medical professional will make sure patients don’t start using during detox. They will also likely provide medication to ease their symptoms and coach them through on a mental level.

    Inpatient rehab programs like what’s offered at Ivinson Memorial Hospital - Behavioral Health in Laramie, WY are ideal for covering all the bases that surround one’s addiction. It’s considered the most comprehensive approach to care for people afflicted with addiction. Patients live in a facility where they have access to therapy and medical care 24/7.

    Ivinson Memorial Hospital - Behavioral Health‘s Therapies & Programs

    Individual therapy aims to identify the core issues that would have led the patient to substance abuse and address the root cause effectively. Patients find the therapist as a person who they can trust. It helps them to open up and discuss personal and sensitive issues, which they may not be comfortable discussing in a group.

    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 Ivinson Memorial Hospital - Behavioral Health in a controlled group environment, as opposed to a one-on-one setting. It supports Laramie, WY 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 Ivinson Memorial Hospital - Behavioral Health 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.

    Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) sees a person suffering from substance addiction to have illogical reasoning, counterproductive actions, and does not see things clearly. Due to this, REBT deals with cognition, images, and behavior extensively to rectify the client’s bad habits. REBT pushes an individual to become more reasonable and choose a life without the repercussions of addictions.

    Patients at Ivinson Memorial Hospital - Behavioral Health in Laramie, WY learn how to self-soothe by conducting rational self-counseling. REBT provides their patients with the skill sets necessary in handling problems all by themselves, without seeking professional help. The process calls for practice, reiteration, and bolstering the new way of thinking being introduced to the patient.

    Medical Nutrition Therapy, also called nutrition therapy and MNT, helps someone recovering from an addiction learn how to replenish their body with the nutrients that food can provide. This helps improve medical, physical, and emotional conditions resulting from an addiction. These skills are taught by dietitians and nutritionists at Ivinson Memorial Hospital - Behavioral Health in Laramie, Wyoming who understand the effects of addiction.

    Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is a treatment that helps people to quit smoking. NRT reduces the withdrawal symptoms by giving nicotine in low doses. It is safe for most adults, teens and pregnant women should not undergo NRT. Research shows that the use of NRT doubles the chances of quitting smoking.

    Anger Management, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Detox, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Discharge Planning, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Experiential Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Individual Therapy, Inpatient Treatment, Intervention, Matrix Model, Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), Nutrition Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Substance Use Counseling, Trauma Therapy

    Patient Experience

    Experiential Therapy at Ivinson Memorial Hospital - Behavioral Health

    Experiential therapy works on the principle that the perception of individuals determines their behavior. It is different from medication and talk therapy and suits those who have difficulty in expressing themselves and interact. Experiential therapy works by using tools and activities to recreate past experiences and encourages the release of suppressed thoughts that were responsible for the negative feelings and drug addiction.

    Role-playing, arts and crafts, music, animal care, rock climbing, etc. are some of the activities used in this therapy. Gradually the individual will experience calmness and love and change their perception positively. Other than drug addiction, Experiential therapy is useful in various behavioral and eating disorders.

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    Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    Ivinson Memorial Hospital - Behavioral Health Location and Directions
    Address Information255 N 30th St
    Laramie, Wyoming 82072 Phone Number307-755-4367 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Laramie, Wyoming Addiction Information

    Wyoming has some of the highest rates of alcohol abuse and/or dependency in the nation. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation and treatment are so low that the state ranks 48th in the for admittance to drug and alcohol rehab. Marijuana use remains illegal in Wyoming, both for medical and recreational use, but is the second-largest drug threat in the state.

    Just 2.22% of the population in Laramie, WY, reported past-month drug abuse, according to the 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. There are several excellent rehab facilities in the area, and each offers unique services and treatments. Some of the most common include inpatient and outpatient rehab programs and 12-step programs.

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