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MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Irving Street

MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Irving Street

Drug Rehab Center in Washington, District of Columbia

  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Irving Street is an accredited acute care hospital in Washington, D.C. that offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care, including addiction and substance abuse treatment, with a multi-disciplinary approach to care that includes evidence-based therapies, medication-assisted treatments, and individualized treatment plans.

About MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Irving Street in District of Columbia

MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Irving Street is an acute care hospital located in Washington, District of Columbia. They specialize in providing comprehensive health and wellness services in a safe, caring, and supportive environment. Their dedicated team of providers offer a wide range of health and recovery services, including addiction and substance abuse treatment. As a full-service hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Irving Street prides itself on providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care including critical care, mental health, and rehabilitation services.

MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Irving Street has a range of specialized addiction treatment programs designed to help those suffering from substance abuse issues. Their multi-disciplinary approach to care combines traditional treatment with evidence-based therapies, medication-assisted treatments, and individualized treatment plans. Supervised detoxification and withdrawal management are also offered as part of this comprehensive approach to recovery. Additionally, Dual Diagnosis treatment is available for those dealing with both substance abuse and mental health disorders.

MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Irving Street is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and holds a license from the D.C. Department of Mental Health. They also have been named a Healthgrades Bariatric Excellence Award recipient for achieving superior outcomes and patient safety in bariatric care. Furthermore, they have been recognized as one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals for providing superior patient care. MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Irving Street is committed to providing the highest quality of care for individuals in need of addiction and substance abuse treatment.

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
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Multiple Centers
  • Accreditations

    SAMHSA

    JCAHO

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    The most common co-occurring disorders are schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorder. Most rehab facilities in District of Columbia provide patients with a dual diagnosis. Dual diagnosis gives rehab the means to treat addiction while restoring mental and emotional health. MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Irving Street‘s team of doctors, counselors, nurses, therapists and other medical staff will conduct a comprehensive assessment. They will determine the appropriate treatments for an individual patient to maximize their chances of recovery.

    Recovery is not simply about stopping drug use. Recovery is working with addiction while recovering mental health issues that are fueling the addiction in the first place.

    Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders) 

    Levels of Care Offered

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

    Individuals who are suffering from severe addiction or have a high risk for dangerous health concerns are often recommended to receive inpatient treatment.

    Choosing to enter an inpatient treatment program is beneficial for people who are suffering from severe addiction, or who have a high risk for dangerous health concerns.

    Inpatient treatment is beneficial for:

    • People who have a history of severe withdrawal.
    • People who have attempted to overcome addiction on their own without success.
    • People who have a history of relapse, or have recently relapsed.
    • People at risk for drug overdose or withdrawal-related complications.
    • People with medical conditions that are worsened by drug or alcohol use.

    Addicts who need help with their addiction can enroll in an intensive outpatient program (IOP). But the patient won’t live there during treatment.

    IOP involves patients visiting a medical office building regularly for therapy and other services while continuing to live their lives.

    IOP is a step up from drug or alcohol detox, but it’s still a phase of recovery, not the end goal. Patients in need of IOP have many options for rehab and treatment.

    Outpatient treatment is considered the lower intensity level of addiction treatment. It’s ideal for early phase addiction or lower intensity addictions. It may include weekly sessions instead of daily. It may include weekly sessions instead of daily. Peer group support, 12-step programs, and individual counseling may still be involved but at a lesser frequency than an intensive outpatient program. It is a good choice for someone who doesn’t need to go through a medically supervised detox and who has a supportive home environment. It requires motivation and dedication to commit to the program without constant monitoring.

    Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient’s individual requirements.

    Therapies & Programs

    Individual therapy involves one-on-one sessions between the patient and therapist. It provides patients with a safe environment to openly discuss personal and sensitive issues with the therapist. They find the therapist as someone they can trust. Individual therapy aims to identify the core issues that would have led the patient to substance abuse and address them effectively. The therapist can develop patient-specific customized solutions through individual therapy, which aids speedier recovery.

    Couples therapy works with clients and significant others in a professional capacity to improve relationship dynamics. This can be helpful for addicts who are trying to marry the idea of recovery into their work, family, social lives – any aspect that has to do with relationships.

    Through counseling sessions, addicts will have an opportunity to talk about their addiction with professional partners. These partners can offer feedback and advice on how to get sober while keeping healthy relationships intact. A good couples therapist will help addicts understand their part in an unhealthy relationship dynamic or find ways to deal with anger or resentment from significant others outside of the home.

    Family therapy is a group problem-solving that aims to improve communication and relationships between the addict, their family, and sometimes friends. The main goal of family therapy for drug addiction is to create an environment where communication can occur without judgment, hostility, or blame. The therapist is with the family as they learn to communicate differently, especially with the addict when s/he is using. The family can learn to reduce their enabling behavior or rally together and support each other during tough times.

    An addict’s family can play a vital part in helping them to avoid relapse because they can spot the warning signs and help them get back on track before it becomes too much of a problem. Family therapy is one of the most effective ways to help addicts stay on the path to long-term sobriety. When a drug addict decides that they want to try and get sober, it takes the support of every person they love to succeed. It can be incredibly difficult for loved ones to watch an addict go through the pain and suffering of withdrawal, but by being there with them and supporting them, they can help to make sure that the addiction never returns.

    Groups typically involve meetings with other recovering addicts who can relate to one another’s experiences. They might meet in person or online and typically focus on the process of staying sober rather than overcoming a specific addiction.

    In these groups managed by MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Irving Street, addicts can build a sense of community and develop strong emotional connections with others who understand what they are going through. These beneficial relationships can help addicts overcome their cravings and prevent relapse at any point during the recovery process.

    In general, trauma therapy is a clinical process that helps individuals deal with mental stress often caused by traumatic events. The therapist helps the person identify, understand, and work through the problem. This is done with the help of talking about it in group or one-on-one counseling sessions. Therapists use relaxation, role-playing, art, and music to help the person open up about what is bothering them.

    There are many different types of trauma therapists, such as psychiatric nurses and counselors. Not everyone is a good candidate for this type of therapy; it is generally reserved for people who have recently experienced a traumatic event and struggle to get over it. It is often done for children, teenage victims of sexual assault, and war veterans.

    There is hope for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the solution. CBT focuses on the underlying thoughts and behaviors that caused the addiction problem in the first place and may cause a relapse. This type of psychotherapy addresses negative feelings common in substance abuse disorders. It helps to change them by restructuring thought patterns. It’s about removing negative thoughts and providing long-term benefits while promoting self-awareness, self-control, and healthy ways to respond to negative thoughts. These sessions can be done by themselves or as part of combination therapy.

    MNT is a type of treatment for addictions such as drug abuse or alcoholism where patients receive counseling while learning about healthy eating habits. District of Columbia dietitians work closely with counselors during these sessions on meal planning, cooking demonstrations, shopping tips, grocery store tours, and food education.

    The goal of medical nutrition therapy for drug and alcohol addiction is to help patients avoid “trigger” foods. For example, someone who craves alcohol may be addicted to sugar. Making sure this person eats a balanced diet with recommended amounts of protein, vegetables, and fruit can help manage urges to drink.

    Nicotine replacement therapy treats nicotine addiction using external sources of nicotine, such as patches or gum to substitute for nicotine. This allows people trying to quit smoking to get their desired dose of nicotine without actually having to smoke cigarettes. The idea behind NRT is that by providing smokers with nicotine in forms that are not cigarettes, they may be more likely to quit smoking.

    NRT has been available for many years now, and there is a wealth of evidence that shows that it helps people trying to quit smoking. There are several different types of NRT devices on the market now. Patients interested in quitting smoking should talk to their doctors about the best kind of NRT for them.

    Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Couples Therapy, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Family Therapy, Fitness Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Inpatient Treatment, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), Nutrition Therapy, Outpatient Treatment (OP), Recreational Therapy, Residential Long Term (>30 Days), Sober-Living / Half-Way, Trauma Therapy

    Patient Experience

    Fitness Therapy

    Another unique benefit of addiction treatment services is fitness therapy. In addition to being therapeutic in its own right, an exercise regiment can support a recovering addict’s sobriety by:

    • Encouraging healthy eating and exercise habits to really get the body back into good working order
    • Providing a distraction from cravings and underlying psychological issues that could lead to relapse
    • Gaining a sense of accomplishment from completing physical challenges that further personal development
    • Improving cardiovascular health and circulatory system functioning and increased energy levels to help the body stay active and enhance mood

    Payment Options Accepted

    For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
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  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
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    MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Irving Street Location and Directions
    Address Information110 Irving St NW
    Washington, District of Columbia 20010 Phone Number(202) 877-7000 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Washington, District of Columbia Addiction Information

    In Washington, District of Columbia, there were 9,912 admissions to drug and alcohol treatment facilities in 2016. The most commonly abused drugs in the district include cocaine, heroin, and marijuana. Families are struggling to cope with addiction, and many people are looking for help. Many excellent drug rehab centers in Washington, District of Columbia, can help people struggling with addiction get clean and sober.

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