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Kent Sussex Community Services

Drug Rehab Center in Georgetown, Delaware

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction

Kent Sussex Community Services is a nonprofit organization in Delaware that provides tailored resources and treatment strategies to help individuals struggling with addiction and mental health issues achieve a healthy and fulfilling future.

About This Georgetown, DE Facility

Kent Sussex Community Services (KSCC) in Georgetown, Delaware is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to helping people from all walks of life who are struggling with addiction and mental health issues. They provide professional, individualized care and promote healthy, responsible living in an environment that is designed to ensure safety, comfort, and confidentiality for their clients. KSCC offers a range of comprehensive resources and treatment strategies that are tailored to meet the needs of each individual, giving them hope for a healthy and fulfilling future.

At KSCC, clients can access quality care through a variety of services, from inpatient and outpatient programs to family and group counseling. They also provide education and support related to the medical, psychological and social aspects of addiction, teaching life skills and providing support systems to strengthen recovery. Clients can take part in individualized services such as individual counseling, case management and referral services, as well as educational groups, relapse prevention groups and trauma-informed psychotherapy.

KSCC is accredited by The Joint Commission and is licensed by the State of Delaware. Their commitment to quality has also been recognized by the National Council for Behavioral Health, American Society of Addiction Medicine and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. They also provide a variety of outreach programs and community education tools, such as their annual “Recovery Rocks” event, which focuses on celebrating and sharing successes in recovery.

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
  • Additional Languages
  • Veterans
  • Accreditations

    SAMHSA

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Rehab centers exist in Georgetown, DE 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 Kent Sussex Community Services 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 Kent Sussex Community Services in Georgetown, DE, DE, to manage the withdrawal process while learning lasting tools to maintain recovery. In some circumstances medications can be used to manage opioid addiction.

    People with dual diagnosis have coexisting addiction and a mental disorder. 9.2 million US adults had a co-occurring disorder in 2018, so not just limited to Delaware residents. Best treatment combines medication, psychotherapy (talk therapy), support group, and inpatient rehabilitation. Sometimes, complementary therapies – yoga, massage, and acupuncture – may also be used.

    Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse 

    Levels of Care Offered

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Intervention, 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.

    Intensive outpatient programs mostly conduct meetings on weekdays. Group therapy is the main element in most intensive outpatient programs. Most IOPs last for about 90 days and include drug use monitoring and testing. A Delaware IOP, like what’s offerd at Kent Sussex Community Services, take much more time than a standard outpatient program. Some programs offer other services as well, such as employment assistance and medication management.

    Outpatient treatment can be considered the lowest intensity level of addiction treatment in Georgetown, DE. It is ideal for early phase addiction or lower intensity addictions. Kent Sussex Community Services peer group support, 12-step programs, and individual counseling may still be involved.

    An intervention is a meeting held by families and friends of the addicted party, managed by Kent Sussex Community Services. It lets the person know that their loved ones are concerned about them. It is intended to make the addicted party agree to get help.

    Interventions are often hosted by a mental health professional in Delaware who knows how to communicate with people dealing with addiction. These intervention services can make all the difference when it comes to getting loved ones to agree to treatment.

    After treatment, addiction treatment can be frightening for newly sober people. Aftercare support provided by Kent Sussex Community Services is designed to give resources and help on a continued basis. It can involve finding housing in and around Delaware, setting up 12-step meeting groups, continued medical monitoring, and counseling.

    Kent Sussex Community Services‘s Therapies & Programs

    Couples therapy is an approach wherein the patients and their partners are engaged together as a part of the treatment process. When a person becomes a victim of substance abuse, it affects the patient and the people around him, particularly his partner. Their relationship can become strained due to lack of communication, financial issues, loss of trust, lack of intimacy, and physical abuse in more severe cases.

    Couples therapy addresses these issues and tries to rebuild the trust between the partners. The partner’s involvement in the process will result in greater chances of treatment success and sustained recovery.

    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 Kent Sussex Community Services in a controlled group environment, as opposed to a one-on-one setting. It supports Georgetown, DE 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.

    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 Kent Sussex Community Services 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.

    Alcoholics Anonymous is responsible for the development of the popular “12 Step Program” Most substance treatment centers in Georgetown, Delaware, like Kent Sussex Community Services, have their own 12 step program designed to help users achieve sobriety. The first three steps depend on the patient, so they are more specific and situational. The succeeding four steps center on practical issues brought on by substance abuse.

    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.

    12-Step Facilitation, Aftercare, Anger Management, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Contingency management/motivational incentives, Couples Therapy, Detox, Discharge Planning, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Hepatitis Education / Counseling / Support, HIV or AIDS education, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Intervention, Naloxone and overdose education, Outpatient Treatment (OP), Residential Long Term (>30 Days), Substance Use Counseling, Trauma Therapy

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    Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    Kent Sussex Community Services Location and Directions
    Address Information20728 DuPont Boulevard
    Georgetown, Delaware 19947 Phone Number(302) 854-0172 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Georgetown, Delaware Addiction Information

    The Delaware substance abuse statistics show that the number of deaths due to drug injury is higher than the national average. Over 16% of all deaths in the state between 2008 and 2017 were caused by drugs and alcohol. The state has been rolling out more services to address addiction in an effort to get help to those who need it.

    In Georgetown, DE, the problem is especially acute. 12.62% of adults in Georgetown reported past-year illicit drug use. 38% of Georgetown residents who use illicit drugs are aged 18 to 25. There are many types of substances that people abuse in Georgetown, including alcohol, prescription drugs, and illicit substances like heroin and methamphetamine. After treatment, it is important to maintain your sobriety by attending support groups, therapy, and staying away from triggers.

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