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Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines

Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines

Drug Rehab Center in Des Moines, Iowa

  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction

Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines provides comprehensive addiction treatment services, including assessments, inpatient care, outpatient programs, medication-assisted treatment, and supportive services, and is accredited by the Joint Commission and the American Society of Addiction Medicine.

About This Iowa Facility

Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines is a 34-bed addiction treatment facility in Des Moines, Iowa. Accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed by the State of Iowa, Mercy Medical Center offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient treatment programs for those suffering from drug and alcohol addiction and/or dual diagnosis. The multidisciplinary team of experts, including medical doctors, psychiatrists, drug counselors, and other specialists, provides personalized care plans tailored to each individual's specific needs.

At Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, individuals receive comprehensive care and evidence-based treatments for addiction, including medication management, individual and group therapy, psychological assessments, and relapse prevention. In addition, individuals have access to additional support services that include family therapy, nutrition counseling, and holistic therapies. The facility also accepts private health insurance for individuals seeking treatment. Mercy Medical Center is affiliated with House of Mercy, offering vital support and resources to individuals during their recovery journey.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • Multiple Centers
  • Accreditations

    JCAHO

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    When addiction and psychiatric issues co-occur, the addict’s recovery is more successful when both conditions are treated. A dual diagnosis refers to a condition in which the patient is diagnosed with two health issues: addiction and bipolar disorder. The most common therapies are psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, spiritual counseling, 12-step programs, and medication management.

    Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders)

    Levels of Care Offered at Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines

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

    Inpatient treatment centers offer a safe, secure, and often medically supervised environment for drug or alcohol-addicted individuals. Many of these facilities are equipped to provide detoxification, treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders, and aftercare programs. The patient typically spends 28 to 30 days at the facility and will receive extensive drug counseling.

    An outpatient treatment program is set up to help with alcohol or drug addiction or a co-occurring disorder. The patient must attend the facility for their therapy and other programs but can return home each night.

    The frequency of mandatory attendance decreases after much of Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines‘s program is complete.
    Outpatient treatment is a recovery approach that allows recovering addicts to live at home while getting rehab for addiction

    An outpatient can include day treatments which include attending group sessions one hour per week. A person living in an outpatient environment may be allowed the opportunity to work full time if they choose to and continue studies without interruption from drugs/alcohol.

    Outpatient treatment is an option for people who want to maintain their careers and families. Outpatients live at home but attend treatment such as individual counseling, group counseling, or twelve-step meetings during the day.

    Therapies & Programs

    At Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines , to learn from past mistakes and improve one’s situation, the recovering person meets individually with a therapist. The counselor or therapist will address addiction causes, triggers, mental issues, dual diagnosis, and aftercare plans during this time. This is a very intense and challenging process. Some clients find it easier to open up to someone other than family or friends who understand their struggles with addiction.

    In group therapy, recovering addicts meet with a therapist and other people in recovery. Some groups are closed, meaning only people who share the same addiction or problem can attend. Others are open to anyone who wants to stop using drugs or drinking alcohol. Group therapy sessions typically focus on one topic each week or month so that recovering addicts can discuss issues they face daily.

    Trauma therapy allows people to face and learn from past traumas.

    Many people suffer childhood traumas that lead to adult addiction. During treatment at Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines [/type], you can move forward in your recovery and reclaim your sober future! Trauma is a common cause of psychological disorders like Addiction Disorder. It’s common in Addictive Disorders patients because traumatized people have strong emotions or thoughts that lead to addictive behaviors.

    Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of therapy created in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It was designed to help people with high rates of suicidal behavior.

    The goal of DBT is to teach mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness to help people learn how to live a life that is no longer controlled by overwhelming emotions and urges.

    DBT is beneficial in treating drug addiction because it helps patients understand and cope with their cravings for drugs or alcohol rather than turning to those substances as a way of coping.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is based on the idea that how we feel, think and act all interact together. It helps people explore their thoughts for problems (or false beliefs) that influence their mood and actions. CBT is very goal-oriented, which means that the therapist and patient work together on a specific problem. In addition to helping a client focus on thoughts that can be changed, CBT also allows them to take an active role in their treatment. Our thoughts determine our feelings and behaviors; our feelings affect our thoughts, and our behaviors change our thoughts and feelings.

    Nutrition therapy has been used to help drug addicts for decades. Many early reports on addiction treatment indicate that some patients recovered from the “satisfying power of food”. For years, this phenomenon has been utilized as a treatment modality in eating disorders for adults, adolescents, and children.

    Specific nutrients have been identified that influence neurotransmitters associated with reward pathways of the brain. Studies have shown that carbohydrate loading with complex carbohydrates to elevate serotonin levels was effective in treating bulimia nervosa. This approach prompted researchers to explore the use of this type of nutritional intervention in other disorders.

    The goal of nicotine replacement therapy is to provide a safe alternative for people trying to quit smoking. It does this by giving small doses of nicotine that help manage cravings while breaking habits associated with cigarettes.

    Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRTC) uses products like skin patches and gum that deliver low-dose nicotine, which prevents cravings in those quitting. This makes it easier for them to make a gradual transition from smoker to non-smoker.

    Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Experiential Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Inpatient Treatment, Nutrition Therapy, Outpatient Treatment (OP), Residential Long Term (>30 Days), Trauma Therapy

    Patient Experience

    Experiential Therapy at Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines

    Experiential Therapy is a different way of thinking about addiction treatment. It uses physical activities to help work through troubling emotions, memories, and trauma that are sources of psychological issues like addiction.

    Experiential Therapy can be an effective option for those who have struggled with past traumas or challenges associated with life decisions such as drug use. The non-traditional approach helps people deal more effectively with these struggles. It also allows them to gain new perspectives on their behavior patterns by recreating experiences in healthy ways rather than continuing old habits that may no longer serve them.

    Payment Options Accepted

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  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Additional Details

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    Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines Location and Directions
    Address Information1111 6th Avenue
    Des Moines, Iowa 50314 Phone Number(515) 271-6111 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Des Moines, Iowa Addiction Information

    Iowa ranks 2nd lowest in the nation for illicit drug use, but 12% of its residents are still using these drugs every single year. Methamphetamines account for more than 90% of all drug-related prison admissions in Iowa. Alcohol is the most widely abused substance in the state, with 23% of residents admitting to heavy drinking.

    In Des Moines, the number of drug-related deaths has increased in recent years. In 2013, there were 31 drug-related deaths, which is up from 26 in 2012 and 23 in 2011. The majority of these deaths were caused by heroin or prescription opioids. Some of the most commonly abused drugs include marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and prescription opioids. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please reach out for help.

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