NYC Health Hospitals - Lincoln
Drug Rehab Center in Bronx, New York
New York City Health Hospitals - Lincoln in the Bronx, New York provides specialized care and multiple levels of treatment to individuals struggling with alcohol and drug addiction, offering various therapy methods, holistic care, and a safe environment for recovery.
About This Bronx, NY Facility
New York City Health Hospitals - Lincoln provides specialized care to those struggling with alcohol and drug addiction in the Bronx, New York. This 33-bed facility offers several levels of care to individuals seeking treatment including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and long-term care. Its experienced and dedicated treatment staff are committed to providing quality care to those battling both mental health and substance use disorders. Treatment methods offered at NYC Health Hospitals includes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), family therapy, group therapy, individual therapy, life skills, nutrition therapy, trauma therapy, nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), and cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT). Additionally, they are accredited by the JCAHO and accept private health insurance.
NYC Health Hospitals - Lincoln's caring and compassionate staff offer a variety of treatment options to best suit the individual's needs. Their holistic approach to addiction care offers support, stability, and most importantly, hope to each and every person who seeks help. They strive to create an environment of understanding, trust and respect that encourages individuals to grow, learn and desire long-lasting recovery. NYC Health Hospitals - Lincoln provides a welcoming and safe treatment space where clients can begin the journey to mental and physical health through healing and acceptance.
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Conditions and Issues Treated
With so many people struggling with opioid addiction, opioid addiction treatment is more critical than ever before. Patients often take opioids when they face a painful injury. When someone begins taking opioids such as Vicodin or oxycodone differently than how the medications were prescribed, this points to opioid addiction.
Stopping these types of medications abruptly is not safe. That is where opioid addiction treatment at NYC Health Hospitals - Lincoln in Bronx, NY comes in. Most opioid addiction treatment facilities start with detox and move to rehabilitation services while providing medical support during the process.
Getting over an opioid addiction takes time and determination, but with the right support and resources, those struggling with opioid addiction can recover and move forward with their lives.
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 NYC Health Hospitals - Lincoln 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 Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Outpatient treatment can be considered the lowest intensity level of addiction treatment in Bronx, NY. It is ideal for early phase addiction or lower intensity addictions. NYC Health Hospitals - Lincoln peer group support, 12-step programs, and individual counseling may still be involved.
NYC Health Hospitals - Lincoln‘s Therapies & Programs
Individual professional counseling or individual therapy refers to the one-on-one interaction between a patient and his or her counselor. Individual therapy allows for more privacy, one that group interactions can’t provide. Therefore, it becomes easier for a person to unload and become more open to his or her counselor.
Another benefit of individual therapy at NYC Health Hospitals - Lincoln in Bronx, NY is that all sessions aim to speed up a single person’s progress. It makes it easier for the counselor and the patient to deal with the central issues, which are likely the culprits of substance addiction.
Once the roots of the problems are addressed, it becomes less challenging for a recovering patient to maintain sobriety and brush off temptations.
Families are not always as supportive as they could be, but by opting for family therapy, many recovering addicts are able to understand their addiction and get the support they need to get sober. These therapy sessions at NYC Health Hospitals - Lincoln in Bronx, NY involve all members of the family who play a role in the recovering person’s daily life. They work together to overcome past issues, avoid triggers, and remain strong and supportive of each other.
In group therapy, the patient undergoes sessions with other patients dealing with similar problems under the guidance of a trained counselor. The members of the group interact with each other and talk freely about their issues. The recovery of members of the group from the problems that they face gives the patients confidence that they can also overcome their addiction.
Group therapy at NYC Health Hospitals - Lincoln reduces the feeling of loneliness and improves the coping skills of the patients. Group therapy provides patients with continuous feedback from other members. The group dynamics ensure that members start having some structure and routine in their lives.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a method of individual and/or group counseling that focuses on acceptance and change. DBT can be very effective in developing coping strategies for negative emotions.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a way of addressing concerns through talking. Talking through issues can identify sources of discomfort or unhealthy thoughts. CBT is a healthy way NYC Health Hospitals - Lincoln addresses some behaviors which may be bringing unintended consequences in a persons life.
Nutrition therapy involves providing healthy diet and improving the eating habits of the patient. Expert dieticians provide individualized meal plan, that addresses the specific nutritional deficiencies. Nutrition therapy also teaches the associated life skills such as cooking healthy food and grocery shopping. It helps to overcome the food cravings that are seen in certain addictions.
NRT, also known as nicotine replacement therapy, allows someone to get the effects of nicotine without chewing or smoking. It is often done with a patch, allowing those who want to quit relying on nicotine to better manage their cravings. As the cravings get easier to manage, the doses of nicotine get reduced until nicotine is no longer needed.
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E 149th St
Bronx, NY 10451
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Bronx, 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.
In the Bronx, drug overdoses are a major problem – in 2016, there were nearly 76 lives lost to drug-related deaths. Common drugs commonly abused in the state include cocaine, methamphetamine, and prescription painkillers like oxycodone and Vicodin. There are some 12-step programs, holistic treatment options, and other types of therapy available depending on your specific needs and preferences.
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