Lower Eastside Service Center - Outpatient Maintenance Program
Drug Rehab Center in New York, New York
The Lower Eastside Service Center (LESC) is an outpatient maintenance program in New York, NY that provides evidence-based treatment practices and various levels of care to individuals suffering from alcohol, opioid and substance abuse disorders, as well as dual diagnosis.
About This New York, NY Facility
Lower Eastside Service Center is a comprehensive outpatient treatment program located in New York, NY. The center specializes in treating Alcoholism, Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse, and Dual Diagnosis. They offer an array of evidence-based treatments and programs, such as Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Outpatient Treatment (OP), Partial-Hospitalization (PHP), Residential Long Term (>30 Days). Additionally, their team of therapists and counselors use methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Motivational Interviewing and more.
Along with providing quality care, Lower Eastside Service Center is accredited by CARF, SAMHSA, and is affiliated with Lower EastSide Services Center. The center is committed to providing accessible and cost-effective care while supporting their clients’ on their journey to recovery. The services and programs offered are tailored to the individual needs of each client and designed to help them grow both physically and mentally in order to reach sobriety.
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The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance abuse refers to the intensive and inappropriate use of psychoactive substances. These include illegal drugs, alcohol, and even the excessive use of prescription drugs. Overuse of these substances leads to severe physical or psychological dependence.
Substance abuse is treatable and the duration of treatment and most successful sobriety can require weeks or months of professional care at Lower Eastside Service Center - Outpatient Maintenance Program in New York.
Opioid addiction treatment facilities like Lower Eastside Service Center - Outpatient Maintenance Program support people struggling with opioid dependency, which covers illegal and prescription opioids. People often abuse prescription opioids to get high instead of adhering to a medical provider’s directions. Addiction forces people to crave for opioids impulsively without factoring in the dangers these drugs bring to them.
Most opioid addiction treatment plans include detoxification and subsequent medications to ease the process. However, that’s only the beginning. Behavioral therapies and counseling are also necessary to resolve the root cause of addiction. This overall approach decreases the likelihood of falling off the wagon. In some instances, therapies can be done at home.
Addiction is often caused by an underlying issue. Mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder could lie at the root. A dual diagnosis by Lower Eastside Service Center - Outpatient Maintenance Program aims to treat the addiction as well as the cause of the addiction. This ensures the patient will not fall back on old ways after treatment is complete.
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, Outpatient, Partial-Hospitalization, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detox is the stage of recovery where the drugs or alcohol are fully removed from your body. As you stop using, your body metabolizes the last dose or drink and starts sending triggers to your brain to get more. These cues lead to cravings. If additional substances are not obtained you begin to go through withdrawal. Your body begins to reset chemical pathways and other metabolic processes begin which can be extremely uncomfortable.
There are two different ways to detox, with medications and without. Depending on your level of addiction and what you are using, you may need medical supervision. For many drugs and alcohol, the acute phase of detox can be completed in a number of days. Cravings and certain longer-term withdrawal symptoms may remain for longer as your body completely rids itself of the drug and relearns how to function without it.
An Intensive Outpatient Program like what’s offered at Lower Eastside Service Center - Outpatient Maintenance Program, targets those who need intensive treatment but would rather get it in the comfort of their homes. The treatment programs vary in duration and intensity. They can be tailored to suit the patient’s needs.
Outpatient treatment plans cover diagnosis, detoxification, management, and counseling. They are a popular option for those who have graduated from inpatient facilities. Services in New York include medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and individual and group therapy.
A partial hospitalization program offered by Lower Eastside Service Center - Outpatient Maintenance Program is appropriate for patients in and nearby New York, NY that present acute symptoms of addiction. It’s similar to intensive rehab but runs much shorter because the patients don’t need 24-hour monitoring. Partial hospitalizations generally have more freedom when it comes to family visits.
Aftercare support plays an important role when sustaining a patient’s full recovery at Lower Eastside Service Center - Outpatient Maintenance Program. Patients also receive assistance in making living arrangements in halfway houses. Career counseling is available for those who want a fresh start. There are also local community programs in New York, NY such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
Lower Eastside Service Center - Outpatient Maintenance Program‘s Therapies & Programs
Couples therapy reduces the dysfunctional behavior in a relationship that may cause addiction. It can help one or both members of the couple. It targets addiction and it can make for a healthier relationship.
Patients who receive generous support from their loved ones have better chances of completing their recovery. Genetics play a role when it comes to addiction, so it’s better to approach the problem as a unit. Family members can help an individual avoid addiction triggers and guide him or her in making lifestyle changes.
Group therapy is a type of counseling at Lower Eastside Service Center - Outpatient Maintenance Program in New York, NY that occurs between a bunch of strangers. The goal of group therapy sessions is to foster hope and a sense of belonging. It also helps to have people who can relate to what you’re going through. Good behaviors can also be contagious.
As a means of managing pain that has plagued them in the past, many individuals turn to drugs and alcohol. Assault, negligence, the loss of a loved one, and other unfortunate events may involve trauma. This treatment, offered and administrated by Lower Eastside Service Center - Outpatient Maintenance Program in New York, NY provides individuals the resources to cope with past traumas healthily.
Dialectical behavioral therapy focuses on eliminating negative thoughts such as suicidal thoughts. It is useful in the treatment of patients with uncontrollable emotions. The term “dialectic” means the integration of opposites. In the substance abuse context, DBT refers to accepting the patient’s addiction.
Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy (REBT) has short term results for addicts. Lower Eastside Service Center - Outpatient Maintenance Program gives patients the tools to deal with their emotions using a method called ‘rational self-counseling’. It aims to help them move forward with their lives without having to deal with ongoing therapy.
Life skills training helps the recovering person gain the skills and confidence necessary to function well in the world. Life skills training focuses on practical activities like cooking, job seeking, social interactions, and money management. This kind of training at Lower Eastside Service Center - Outpatient Maintenance Program helps fill in the gaps caused by addiction with useful, immediately usable skills.
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New York, New York 10002 Phone Number(212) 343-3533 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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New York, 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.
According to recent statistics, over 280,000 people in the state struggle with drug addiction. This accounts for approximately 8% of the population. In 2011, there were 1,532 deaths related to cocaine overdose in New York City. Currently, in New York City, there are over 3,000 people addicted to heroin and 1,700 addicted to cocaine. Most treatment plans offered in the area will involve some combination of detoxification, counseling, and medication.
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