Pederson Krag - North
Drug Rehab Center in Smithtown, New York
Pederson Krag - North is an addiction treatment center located in Smithtown, NY that offers evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other individualized interventions to help individuals overcome drug and alcohol addiction, as well as dual-diagnosis treatment for those with mental health issues; all of which are covered by private health insurance for the best possible care.
About This Smithtown, NY Facility
Pederson Krag - North in Smithtown, New York is an addiction treatment facility dedicated to providing comprehensive care and support to individuals and their families who are suffering from drug addiction, opioid addiction, alcoholism, dual diagnosis, mental health, and substance abuse. This facility offers a variety of levels of care including dual-diagnosis, outpatient, detox, and residential, all of which are tailored to the individual’s needs and provide them with the resources they need to begin their recovery journey. Pederson Krag - North accept private health insurances and is affiliated with WellLife Network. Furthermore, the facility is accredited by The Joint Commission and is licensed by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS). With their experienced team of professionals, this facility is committed to providing the best quality of care to its patients in order to ensure a successful outcome.
Pederson Krag - North offers a wide array of services to help treat addiction and substance abuse. These include evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma-focused therapy, and family therapy. Additionally, medication-assisted treatments (MATs) are available to help individuals manage their cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Other services include support groups, relapse prevention teaching, art and music-based therapies, spiritual counseling, after-care planning, recovery coaching, and holistic treatments such as yoga, meditation, and nutrition counseling. All of these services are provided in a safe and caring environment, providing individuals with the support they need to make lasting changes.
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Conditions and Issues Treated
Rehab centers exist in Smithtown, NY to help individuals bounce back from substance abuse, which is an umbrella term for drug and alcohol addiction. Drug addiction refers to the use of illegal drugs and improper use of prescription drugs. Centers like Pederson Krag - North provide individuals a chance to access individual and group therapy that can be monumental for recovery.
Substance abuse includes all problems that stem out from using various psychoactive substances. It is also a diagnostic term used by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) to define the mental and physical impairment or distress caused by misuse and overuse of certain substances in a period of 12 months.
Opioid addiction involves addiction to legal or illegal opioids. It may happen very quickly with any opioid use. Sometimes within a matter of days. Opioid addiction is a known as a high-risk factor for future heroin addiction.
Opioid withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable and lead the user to continue to use even if they want to quit. Stopping using an opioid requires careful medical observation. Sometimes the withdrawal can persist for many weeks, which can put the user at a high risk for relapse.
It is recommended to receive inpatient treatment and a medically supervised detox like those offered at Pederson Krag - North in Smithtown, NY, NY, to manage the withdrawal process while learning lasting tools to maintain recovery. In some circumstances medications can be used to manage opioid addiction.
Substance use disorder falls under two categories: Alcohol or Drug Abuse and Drug Dependence. An individual suffering from a substance use disorder and mental health disorders is said to have a co-occurring disorder or a dual disorder. Individuals in Smithtown, NY with substance use disorders and mental health problems are said to suffer from a ‘dual diagnosis’.
The most frequently identified mental health issues found in individuals with substance use disorders include anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder.
Levels of Care Offered
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Detox, Dual-Diagnosis, Outpatient, Residential, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detox is the first step of rehab. It involves giving a person time to get the toxins out of their body. During detox, the patient gets ill, and they will often start using again to get rid of these unpleasant feelings. That’s why it’s important to have a medical professional at Pederson Krag - North present. A medical professional will make sure patients don’t start using during detox. They will also likely provide medication to ease their symptoms and coach them through on a mental level.
Outpatient treatment is treatment that occurs when a patient is not checked into a rehab facility. The patient may show up for therapy sessions, go through detox and engage in other therapies to help them recover. However, they will do so while they live at home in New York.
Outpatient therapy provided by Pederson Krag - North is usually recommended as a follow up to inpatient therapy. It helps patients adapt to their normal lives after treatment. In some cases, it can also be an alternative to inpatient treatment. People may choose this route if they are unable to leave their jobs, children or if they don’t have the money for inpatient treatment. However, inpatient treatment is the best way to recover from addiction.
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.
Pederson Krag - North‘s Therapies & Programs
Individual therapy aims to identify the core issues that would have led the patient to substance abuse and address the root cause effectively. Patients find the therapist as a person who they can trust. It helps them to open up and discuss personal and sensitive issues, which they may not be comfortable discussing in a group.
Couples therapy is an approach wherein the patients and their partners are engaged together as a part of the treatment process. When a person becomes a victim of substance abuse, it affects the patient and the people around him, particularly his partner. Their relationship can become strained due to lack of communication, financial issues, loss of trust, lack of intimacy, and physical abuse in more severe cases.
Couples therapy addresses these issues and tries to rebuild the trust between the partners. The partner’s involvement in the process will result in greater chances of treatment success and sustained recovery.
Family therapy is a set of therapeutic approaches that assumes that the entire family is a system. It utilizes the strengths and resources of the family to help the patient refrain from resorting to substance abuse. It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.
Group therapy happens at Pederson Krag - North in a controlled group environment, as opposed to a one-on-one setting. It supports Smithtown, NY patients’ recovery by offering a sense of comfort and letting them know that they are not alone. Through shared conversations, patients also learn to develop faith and understanding and gain insight on their addictions.
Unresolved trauma is often a key reason why many patients resorted to substance abuse. Trauma therapy refers to treatment wherein specialist therapists help the patients to resolve the trauma that led the patients to substance abuse. The trauma could be physical abuse, sexual abuse, war, natural disasters, divorce, accident, loss of a loved one, etc. Thinking of these traumatic events causes emotional disturbances like anxiety, depression and results in addiction. If trauma is the primary cause of substance abuse, then both issues must be addressed. Otherwise, there is a risk of relapse. Trauma therapy also improves the cognitive functions and provides long term benefits.
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11 State Rte 111
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 920-8300
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Smithtown, 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.
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