
Meyer Treatment Center of The Washington School of Psychiatry
Drug Rehab Center in Washington, District of Columbia
About This District of Columbia Facility
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Meyer Treatment Center of The Washington School of Psychiatry is a Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Mental Health, and Drug Treatment Facility, helping struggling addicts in Washington, District of Columbia by offers treatments for those seeking sobriety. Operating since , Dual-Diagnosis, Outpatient Care, and more, are the levels of care regarding drug treatment that Meyer Treatment Center of The Washington School of Psychiatry offers.
Many clinical therapies are available, including (but not limited to): Couples Therapy, Dual-Diagnosis, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Outpatient Treatment (OP), Residential Long Term (>30 Days). We explain what all of these are below.
Medicare, Military Insurance (TRICARE), Private Health Insurance, Self-Payment are some of the ways clients can pay for treatment here. Since Meyer Treatment Center of The Washington School of Psychiatry accepts health insurance, get help from our experts to find a facility that accepts your plan.
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Conditions and Issues Treated
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Drug Rehabilitation
Getting sober on your own is not only dangerous during the initial detox, it is also more likely to result in a relapse later on. Addiction treatment centers provide a monitored environment where you will get the medical attention you need, as well as the emotional support to overcome drug or alcohol abuse.
Dual-Diagnosis
There are different kinds of Dual Diagnosis:. A person who simultaneously experiences both a mental illness and an addiction disorder. Or, a person who experiences one or more coexisting (simultaneous) mental health conditions in addition to a primary substance use disorder.
The treatment requires a multi-disciplinary approach, it’s crucial for individuals to partner up with a healthcare provider who understands all the recovery components.
Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Mental Health
Levels of Care Offered at Meyer Treatment Center of The Washington School of Psychiatry
This Facility offers a variety of treatment.
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Dual-Diagnosis, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Washington, DC Outpatient Program
The outpatient programs in Washington, DC are for those addicted drugs or alcohol. The goal of the outpatient rehabilitation program is to make them stop abusing drugs or alcohol, reduce drug use or addictive behaviors, and become entirely sober. It is generally required to attend the outpatient program for 10-12 hours every week.
Patients can be administered on-the-spot medication to ease withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, increased heart rate, and even depression. Groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) can be used as a part of outpatient treatment to help maintain sobriety.
Therapies & Programs
The methods used to care for each individual at Meyer Treatment Center of The Washington School of Psychiatry.
Individual Therapy
People in addiction recovery can benefit from individual therapy. This type of therapy involves meeting with a therapist one-on-one. This allows for a personal and trusting relationship to be built so that the patient can be truly themselves and express any emotions they feel. Individual therapy leads to greater understanding and peace about your triggers for addiction and coping strategies to prevent relapse.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy for drug addiction is based on the belief that addiction is a family disease. Everyone involved with an addict, not just the addict themselves, is affected by their behavior and the changes the addict goes through. The relationship also changes the addict’s significant other and has likely picked up some codependent behaviors. Codependency is a term used to describe a person obsessed with another person and their needs and feelings while neglecting their own. Addicts are usually people-pleasers, so it is understandable how one can become codependent in relationships with addicts.
Family Counseling + Therapy
Family therapy is a type of group problem-solving that aims to improve communication and relationships between the patient, 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 with each other differently, especially with the addict when s/he is using.
Group therapy sessions are held in rehab facilities, clinics, churches or community centers that offer drug addiction treatment. People who attend these groups are encouraged to voice their feelings and support other addicts in recovery. This helps group members strengthen their own recovery program while cheering on others who are struggling with sobriety.
Group therapy sessions provide recovering addicts with a chance to cope with everyday situations that many face. Group therapy sessions are held in rehab facilities, clinics, churches or community centers that offer drug addiction treatment.
People who attend these groups are encouraged to voice their feelings and support other addicts in recovery. This helps group members strengthen their own recovery program while cheering on others who are struggling with sobriety.
Couples Therapy, Dual-Diagnosis, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Outpatient Treatment (OP), Residential Long Term (>30 Days)
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Washington, District of Columbia 20016 Phone Number(202) 237-2700 Meta DetailsUpdated February 21, 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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