NYC Health Hospitals - Kings County
Drug Rehab Center in Brooklyn, New York
NYC Health + Hospitals - Kings County in Brooklyn, New York provides a range of addiction and mental health treatment services, including detox, inpatient and outpatient programs, and aftercare support, to help individuals overcome their struggles with substance abuse and mental health disorders.
About This Brooklyn, NY Facility
NYC Health + Hospitals - Kings County is a premier healthcare provider in Brooklyn, New York that specializes in treating those suffering from alcoholism, dual diagnosis, opioid addiction, substance abuse, and other mental health disorders. This facility provides multiple levels of care from detox and drug rehab to intensive outpatient and residential programs. Through comprehensive aftercare support, patients are provided the necessary tools to effectively manage their addiction and ultimately overcome their struggles. NYC Health + Hospitals - Kings County is accredited by SAMHSA and JCAHO and holds a State License, while also accepting private health insurance.
NYC Health + Hospitals - Kings County offers an array of services designed to support those in need of addiction and substance abuse treatment. From inpatient and partial hospitalization programs to outpatient and sober-living/half-way houses, patients are provided with the resources they need to manage their cravings and recover from their addictions with relative ease. Patients also benefit from dual-diagnosis treatment plans, which address any mental health disorders they may have in addition to their addiction. Furthermore, they are supported by a team of staff members who provide 24/7 support to ensure their recovery is successful.
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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 NYC Health Hospitals - Kings County in Brooklyn.
Opioid addiction treatment facilities like NYC Health Hospitals - Kings County 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.
An underlying cause often brings about addiction. Mental disorders can lie at the center, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder. As well as the cause of the addiction, a dual diagnosis by NYC Health Hospitals - Kings County helps to treat the addiction. This ensures that after treatment is complete, the patient will not fall back on old practices.
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, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, Partial-Hospitalization, Residential, Sober-Living / Half-Way, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detoxification is the first step in drug addiction treatment. A controlled environment where symptoms can be managed with medication and close observation is provided by drug detoxification. Detoxification is an essential step in the recovery process, but it is also one of the most dangerous. Due to the potential danger, it’s critical to understand what detoxification is and how to complete it safely.
Detoxification usually includes:
- Medical supervision.
- Medication to ease withdrawal symptoms.
- Drug testing to track progress.
- Counseling.
Inpatient treatment for addiction is generally not as scary as it might sound. It is a way to find recovery while being in a supportive and controlled environment. The duration of treatment at NYC Health Hospitals - Kings County in Brooklyn can be different based on each individual. Many can leave after 28 days; some may stay a few months, and others may stay six months or longer.
NYC Health Hospitals - Kings County offers an Intensive Outpatient Program is for those who need intensive care but prefer to spend the majority of their time in the comfort of their own home. The rehabilitation services differ in length and intensity. They are customized to meet the needs of the patient.
When remaining at their job in Brooklyn, or continuing their studies, the individual may live with their family while utilizing NYC Health Hospitals - Kings County‘s outpatient services. Treatment requires counseling the patient at the individual level, in a group setting, about substance addiction, drugs, and therapy sessions.
After completing treatment, sober living homes are Brooklyn homes where addicts have the opportunity to go. NYC Health Hospitals - Kings County programs encourage a lifestyle of sober living. To keep residents clean, curfews, chores, and counseling sessions are implemented. To help recovering addicts transition to the outside world, vocational preparation and other resources are also offered.
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.
Help with aftercare applies to the follow-up care provided after the initial recovery program offered by NYC Health Hospitals - Kings County in Brooklyn, NY. The level of support for aftercare plays a vital role in avoiding relapse and in maintaining sobriety. Aftercare support is tailored according to the patient’s needs.
NYC Health Hospitals - Kings County‘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 NYC Health Hospitals - Kings County in Brooklyn, 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.
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 NYC Health Hospitals - Kings County helps fill in the gaps caused by addiction with useful, immediately usable skills.
Alcoholics Anonymous is the original 12-Step program that established the model that other 12-Step programs, like Narcotics Anonymous, follow. 12-Step programs are support groups that are led and run by members of each group. These groups use the “Big Book,” which contains the 12-Step philosophy of recovery and ongoing abstinence from drugs or alcohol.
Nutrition Therapy focuses on improving the emotional and physical health by diet, or Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT). A diet low in certain nutrients can contribute to feelings that can trigger addiction or relapse. To cure the body and discourage addictive behavior, diet therapy encourages healthy eating.
Contingency Management (CM) is based on the principle that consequences influence the behaviors of an individual. It promotes desired behavior by giving rewards while discouraging unwanted behaviors. CM is used for individuals who need therapy for more than 3 months. It has the advantage of being implemented by family members.
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Experiential Therapy at NYC Health Hospitals - Kings County
Experiential therapy involves having patients work through mental issues by engaging in real time activities. It moves away from traditional talk therapy having patients role play or use props to explore their issues and emotions. This treatment process, available at NYC Health Hospitals - Kings County, helps people process trauma and emotion in a healthier fashion eliminating the need to turn to drugs and alcohol.
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451 Clarkson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 245-5619
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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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