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Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit

Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit

Drug Rehab Center in New Orleans, Louisiana

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction

Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit offers evidence-based addiction treatment services with a comprehensive approach, customized treatment plans, and highly trained staff that have received several awards for their exceptional performance in addiction treatment and prevention programming.

About This Louisiana Facility

Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit in New Orleans, Louisiana is a world-renowned addiction treatment center that offers high-quality, evidence-based care for those affected by substance use disorders and other addictive behaviors. The facility is staffed by a team of experienced professionals, including psychiatrists, addictionologists, counselors, nurses, and other medical staff, to provide a comprehensive approach to addiction treatment and recovery. Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit offers a wide range of services, including individual and group counseling, medication-assisted treatment, cognitive-behavioral therapy, addiction education, relapse prevention, family support and more.

At Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit, they understand that addiction is a complex, multi-faceted illness. To ensure the best possible outcomes for their patients, they customize treatment plans to meet the individual needs of each patient and provide a combination of therapeutic approaches for the most effective addiction treatment and recovery. Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit is committed to helping individuals with substance use disorders to identify root causes of their disorder and develop strategies for long-term recovery.

Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit is highly committed to best practices in the field of addiction treatment and is accredited by the Joint Commission, a national leader in health care quality and safety. Their staff is licensed and trained in the latest addiction treatment methods, and the facility is equipped with the latest technology to provide a safe and effective environment for recovery. Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit is also the proud recipient of the Louisiana Department of Health's Top Performer Award for superior performance in addiction treatment and addiction prevention programming.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • Hearing-Impaired
  • Conditions and Issues Treated

    Rehab centers in Louisiana exist to help individuals bounce back from substance abuse. Drug addiction refers to the use of illegal drugs and improper use of prescription drugs. Substance abuse includes all problems that stem out from using psychoactive substances. Centers like Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit are here to help.

    Opioids are a set of drugs prescribed for pain relief. Opioid addiction for Louisiana residents refers to the compulsive seeking of opioids, even when they are not required medically. Treatment involves medication-assisted therapy in which medicines, counseling, and behavioral therapies are all utilized at Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit.

    A dual-diagnosis describes two medical issues that are happening at the same time. They may or may not be related. Over 50% of people with an addiction in Louisiana have another mental health condition. Screening for both addiction and any untreated mental health issue is essential, and individually managed by Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit.

    Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse 

    Levels of Care Offered at Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Intervention, Outpatient, Partial-Hospitalization, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    An addict may have to go through alcohol or drug withdrawal. While detox may be uncomfortable, it is not life-threatening. Detoxification allows the addict to rid the body of all traces of drugs or alcohol and gives the addict a clean slate for their recovery. In an inpatient or outpatient setting, detox can be managed medically.

    Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit 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.

    An outpatient treatment program is set up to help with alcohol or drug addiction, or a co-occurring disorder. The patient must attend the Louisiana facility for their therapy and other programs but are able to return home each night. The frequency of mandatory attendance decreases after much of Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit‘s program is complete.

    An alternative choice for inpatient rehabilitation or residential services is the partial hospitalization program (PHP). Patients remain in a hospital closer to Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit center in New Orleans, LA and spend several hours a day undergoing various therapy types. The period of treatment ranges from one to six months.

    Not everyone who struggles with addiction in Louisiana is ready to go into a treatment program. For these individuals, intervention services may help. Friends and family of the individual can call and set up an intervention. We have a professional come and lead the discussion.

    Aftercare support refers to the follow-up care provided after the initial rehab program. The quality of aftercare support plays an important role in preventing relapses and sustains recovery. Aftercare support at Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit is personalized according to the needs of the patient in Louisiana.

    Therapies & Programs

    Therapy for couples decreases unhealthy behavior in a relationship that can trigger addiction. Either, or both, members of the couple will be improved by this. This treatment administered by Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit still targets addiction and can also make a relationship healthier through a variety of methods.

    Addiction is a family disease. Family therapy is a common tool that is used during inpatient treatment. While living with active addiction in New Orleans, Louisiana, it is impossible for family members not to be affected. In order to have the greatest chances for long term sobriety, healing any family trauma and dysfunctional communications is important. Family therapy aims to heal and rebalance unhealthy roles and habits.

    Group therapy occurs in a group setting as opposed to a one on one setting. It benefits patients by providing a feeling of support and letting them know they are not alone. Patients at Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit also learn to build trust and understanding and gain perspective through discussions.

    After experiencing trauma, it’s crucial to look for a facility that can provide trauma therapy. This approach zeroes in on the traumatic incidents that a patient has encountered in the past, recent or not. It’s been widely known that trauma can make an individual resort to alcohol or other substances to mask their troubles and pain. Trauma can originate from domestic violence, sexual abuse, an early encounter with death, sexual assault, and many more. The goal of trauma therapy at Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit in New Orleans, LA is to help the patient see beyond the trauma and move forward. Mental health professionals will facilitate the patient’s journey and see to it that he or she is no longer a victim of his or her traumatic experiences and has wholly regained his or her personal power.

    DBT, also known as dialectical behavior therapy, is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that helps people understand how their thoughts, behaviors, and feelings all connect. This can give them more control over their actions, effectively stopping self-harm ideations and attempts in some patients. It can also help put people in control over some mental struggles, like borderline personality disorder.

    Most individuals suffering from addiction have low self-awareness, so they end up making poor decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. Through it, patients become more aligned with their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, giving them a better opportunity to respond appropriately to temptations and negative feelings.

    This therapy modality at Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit in New Orleans, LA strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state and learn new stress management techniques so they won’t give in to the temptations easily. Moreover, CBT helps people communicate and express their emotions well, which can be vital in relapse management. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness.

    Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy sees a person suffering from substance addiction to have illogical reasoning, counterproductive actions, and does not see things clearly. REBT at Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit in New Orleans, LA deals with cognition, images, and behavior extensively to rectify the client’s bad habits. The process calls for practice, reiteration, and bolstering the new way of thinking being introduced to the patient.

    A 12-Step Program is a common method that is used to treat addiction. This format is used for both drug and alcohol treatment. It is extremely popular and successful for large numbers of people. It is a relatively simple set of steps that are done continuously in order to move through life with awareness, accountability and honesty. 12-Step programs are available in most every city in the Unites States. They are available in person, electronically and virtually through phone or web-based meetings.

    Contingency management (CM) is a system that rewards patients for positive behavior. Patients may get a gift for a clean drug test. They may also get punished for negative behavior. The therapy inspires patients to engage in healthy behaviors and limit unhealthy behavior. It is effective in treating addiction and other issues.

    12-Step Facilitation, Aftercare, Anger Management, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Contingency management/motivational incentives, Couples Therapy, Detox, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Discharge Planning, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Intervention, Naloxone and overdose education, Outpatient Treatment (OP), Partial-Hospitalization (PHP), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Residential Long Term (>30 Days), Substance Use Counseling, Trauma Therapy, Vocational Training

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    Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit Location and Directions
    Address Information1514 Jefferson Highway Brent House, 4th Floor
    New Orleans, Louisiana 70121 Phone Number504-842-3999 x2 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    New Orleans, Louisiana Addiction Information

    Louisiana is one of the top ten states in the nation for opioid-related deaths. One in ten high school students admits to regularly using prescription opioids for non-medical purposes. More than 225,000 Louisiana residents admit to regular heavy drinking and around 6% of the Louisiana population abuses alcohol. Marijuana use in Louisiana is most common amongst teenagers between the ages of 12 and 17 years old.

    Drug addiction and abuse can greatly impact the community in New Orleans. 115 people die from an opioid overdose every day. Families are torn apart, friends are lost, and lives are forever changed due to drugs. Treatment centers in New Orleans generally follow the 12-step model of recovery, which includes steps such as admitting powerlessness over the addiction, making amends for past wrongs, and helping others who are still struggling.

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