Kings County Hospital Center Polydrug Outpatient Program
Drug Rehab Center in Brooklyn, New York
NYC Health + Hospitals - Kings County Hospital Center Polydrug Outpatient Program in Brooklyn, New York, is an accredited treatment facility specializing in comprehensive care for opioid addiction, substance abuse, drug addiction, and mental health conditions, offering various levels of care including aftercare support, rehab, outpatient programs, dual-diagnosis treatment, detoxification, and inpatient treatment options.
About This Brooklyn, NY Facility
NYC Health + Hospitals - Kings County Hospital Center Polydrug Outpatient Program is a well-established treatment facility located in Brooklyn, New York. This facility is accredited by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), and holds a state license. They specialize in providing comprehensive care for individuals suffering from opioid addiction, substance abuse, drug addiction, and mental health conditions. Their services encompass various levels of care, including aftercare support, drug rehab, outpatient programs, dual-diagnosis treatment, detoxification, and inpatient treatment options. NYC Health + Hospitals - Kings County Hospital Center Polydrug Outpatient Program is affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals, ensuring access to a network of resources and expertise in addiction and mental health treatment.
The facility offers a range of services aimed at addressing addiction and substance abuse. These services include, but are not limited to, aftercare support to help individuals maintain their recovery after treatment, outpatient programs that allow patients to receive treatment while remaining in their community, dual-diagnosis treatment to address co-occurring mental health disorders, detoxification programs to safely withdraw from substances, and inpatient treatment for those who require intensive care and supervision. NYC Health + Hospitals - Kings County Hospital Center Polydrug Outpatient Program takes a holistic approach to treatment, providing comprehensive care to address the physical, psychological, and social aspects of addiction and substance abuse. They are committed to helping individuals achieve lasting recovery and improve their overall well-being.
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Conditions and Issues Treated
Rehab centers exist in Brooklyn, NY 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 Kings County Hospital Center Polydrug Outpatient Program 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 Kings County Hospital Center Polydrug Outpatient Program in Brooklyn, NY, NY, 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 New York residents. Best treatment combines medication, psychotherapy (talk therapy), support group, and inpatient rehabilitation. Sometimes, complementary therapies – yoga, massage, and acupuncture – may also be used.
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, Inpatient, 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.
Inpatient rehab is intended to treat severe addictions and co-occurring disorders. The length of stay in New York varies from four weeks to six months according to the individual needs. Inpatient rehab ensures that the patient stays in a substance-free environment at Kings County Hospital Center Polydrug Outpatient Program.
Outpatient treatment can be considered the lowest intensity level of addiction treatment in Brooklyn, NY. It is ideal for early phase addiction or lower intensity addictions. Kings County Hospital Center Polydrug Outpatient Program 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 Kings County Hospital Center Polydrug Outpatient Program is designed to give resources and help on a continued basis. It can involve finding housing in and around New York, setting up 12-step meeting groups, continued medical monitoring, and counseling.
Kings County Hospital Center Polydrug Outpatient Program‘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.
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 Kings County Hospital Center Polydrug Outpatient Program in a controlled group environment, as opposed to a one-on-one setting. It supports Brooklyn, NY 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.
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 Kings County Hospital Center Polydrug Outpatient Program 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.
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.
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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591 Kingston Avenue 1st Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 245-2670
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Brooklyn, New York Addiction Information
More than 2 million New Yorkers are currently suffering from some type of substance abuse and many of those are minors. Alcohol abuse, in particular, is prevalent among those underage. As a result of the high prices and regulation of prescription drugs, many New Yorkers turn to heroin instead. This has led to a serious heroin epidemic in the state.
Brooklyn has a hospitalization rate for drug overdoses nearly double the New York City average. In 2012, there were 1,814 admissions to drug treatment centers in Brooklyn, which accounted for 6.8% of all admissions in NYC. Over 3 million emergency room visits were related to drug misuse in 2016. Some of the most common treatments include inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation, 12-step programs, and detoxification.
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