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Ralph H. Johnson VAMC - Myrtle Beach OP Clinic

Ralph H. Johnson VAMC - Myrtle Beach OP Clinic

Drug Rehab Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

  • Mental Health
  • Dual Diagnosis

Ralph H. Johnson VAMC - Myrtle Beach OP Clinic provides evidence-based addiction treatment and comprehensive services to veterans, including individualized treatment plans, counseling, group therapy, family therapy, educational seminars, medication-assisted treatment, gender-specific treatment, and intensive outpatient services, as well as assistance with vocational rehabilitation, housing, and peer support.

About Ralph H. Johnson VAMC - Myrtle Beach OP Clinic in South Carolina

Ralph H. Johnson VAMC - Myrtle Beach OP Clinic is a facility dedicated to providing top-notch care and treatment for veterans suffering from addiction and substance abuse issues. Located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, they offer a full range of services and amenities, including comprehensive assessment and individualized treatment plans, one-on-one counseling, group therapy, family therapy, and educational seminars. All of their services are designed to provide veterans with the support they need to overcome their addiction and lead a fulfilling life.

At Ralph H. Johnson VAMC - Myrtle Beach OP Clinic, veterans receive care and support for a wide range of addiction and substance abuse issues. Their treatments include evidence-based programs such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and address their underlying triggers, motivational interviewing to build self-efficacy, and dual diagnosis approaches to treat the complex relationship between addiction and mental illness. They also offer more specialized programs such as medication-assisted treatment (MAT), gender-specific treatment, and intensive outpatient services.

The Ralph H. Johnson VAMC - Myrtle Beach OP Clinic is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and is a Member of the Joint Commission, one of the highest levels of accreditation for addiction treatment facilities. They also have a team of experienced and licensed professionals, as well as a Behavioral Health Outpatient Program Coordinator to assist veterans in finding the best treatment options for their specific needs. Additionally, the clinic also provides a variety of services and programs to help veterans transition to civilian life, including vocational rehabilitation services, housing assistance, and peer support programs.

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

    JCAHO

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Dual Diagnosis is a specific relationship between two or more disorders that have the same symptoms and can sometimes be treated together. This is used in the treatment planning process when dealing with drug addicts. Dual diagnosis can be viewed as a chronic medical condition that has comorbid psychiatric disorders.

    Although addiction and a mental illness may have separate symptoms that are not easy to detect, they often go hand in hand. Many times, drug abuse is a direct result of the mental illness. In other words, treating the addiction will not resolve all of your issues. Unless you also treat the underlying mental illness, you will not be successful in achieving sobriety.

    Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Mental Health 

    Levels of Care Offered

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

    An outpatient treatment program is set up to help with alcohol or drug addiction, or a co-occurring disorder. The patient must attend the South Carolina facility for their therapy and other programs but are able to return home each night. The frequency of mandatory attendance decreases after much of Ralph H. Johnson VAMC - Myrtle Beach OP Clinic‘s program is complete.

    Aftercare is a term that’s used to refer to any sort of continuing care offered for a drug addict who has voluntarily entered a rehabilitation program. This type of care can be provided in several settings, including outpatient therapy sessions after the addict has completed an inpatient program. There are also 12-step support groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, which can provide additional help for addicts trying to stay sober.

    Therapies & Programs

    Individual Therapy is a critical component of addiction recovery. Therapists work with patients to identify the root of their addiction and figure out how to better handle the issues that led to them using drugs. Individual Therapy is the one-on-one session where people meet with their therapist. Individual therapy provides a safe space for people to open up and discuss personal and sensitive topics which they may not feel comfortable discussing in a group setting.

    Couples therapy at Ralph H. Johnson VAMC - Myrtle Beach OP Clinic focuses on addiction treatment for the addict and their spouse. The addict’s family, not just the addict, can benefit from this form of therapy. Couples therapy addresses communication problems, trust issues, lack of intimacy, and abuse in intimate relationships. Couples therapy can help rebuild trust between partners, which increases the chances for successful treatment and sustained recovery.

    Intimate relationships can be damaged during addiction, and professional help may be necessary to rebuild the often destroyed trust and love. Couples therapy at Ralph H. Johnson VAMC - Myrtle Beach OP Clinic helps couples improve communication and rebuild trust. Either or both partners will be helped by this treatment administered by professionals. This treatment can also help one or both partners if addiction is the problem.

    Family therapy will also help families realize that the addiction is not their fault. For many years, people blamed themselves for an addict’s behavior and felt that they had done something wrong. This is not the case. Addiction is a disease, and it can strike anyone, even if their life seems fine from the outside. It can bring a lot of shame to a family when they have an addict in their midst, but if everyone is open and honest with each other, then they can help everyone stay in recovery.

    Group Therapy is utilized by drug treatment centers like Ralph H. Johnson VAMC - Myrtle Beach OP Clinic to provide the recovering drug addict with a platform to talk about their feelings and experiences. It also provides for an opportunity to learn from other addicts who have successfully overcome their addiction.

    Group Therapy is employed in lectures, seminars, or discussion groups (the latter two are typically conducted as “therapy groups”). It is recommended that all group members be recovering addicts for this type of therapy to work (though it does not exclude others with lived experience).

    Trauma therapy is a clinical process that helps individuals deal with mental stress often caused by traumatic events. It is generally done for children, teenage victims of sexual assault, and war veterans. The therapist helps the person identify, understand and work through the problem. This is done with the help of talking about it in group or one-on-one counseling sessions. Therapists use relaxation, role-playing, art, and music to help the person open up about what is bothering them.

    Cognitive behavioral therapy is also a popular service for individuals living with addiction. This type of supportive treatment uses both one-on-one counseling and group sessions to teach addicts how to identify thoughts, behaviors and emotions that might increase their risk of relapse.

    These professionals can help addicts develop coping skills for managing stress, improving self-esteem and overcoming triggers. They might also use behavioral therapy to help addicts learn how to avoid cravings and warning signs that could lead them back into addiction.

    Therapy can be used as a step-down from inpatient treatment or as the primary method of overcoming an addiction. No matter which option is best for the addict, they will teach important emotional coping techniques, which can make it easier for addicts to get through the tough days.

    Nutrition therapy has been used to help drug addicts for decades. Many early reports on addiction treatment indicate that some patients recovered from the “satisfying power of food”. For years, this phenomenon has been utilized as a treatment modality in eating disorders for adults, adolescents, and children. Specific nutrients have been identified that influence neurotransmitters associated with reward pathways of the brain.

    Studies have shown that carbohydrate loading with complex carbohydrates to elevate serotonin levels was effective in treating bulimia nervosa. This approach prompted researchers to explore the use of this type of nutritional intervention in other disorders.

    Nicotine replacement therapy treats nicotine addiction using external sources of nicotine, such as patches or gum to substitute for nicotine. This allows people trying to quit smoking to get their desired dose of nicotine without actually having to smoke cigarettes. The idea behind NRT is that by providing smokers with nicotine in forms that are not cigarettes, they may be more likely to quit smoking.

    NRT has been available for many years now, and there is a wealth of evidence that shows that it helps people trying to quit smoking. There are several different types of NRT devices on the market now. Patients interested in quitting smoking should talk to their doctors about the best kind of NRT for them.

    Aftercare, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Couples Therapy, Dual-Diagnosis, Experiential Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), Nutrition Therapy, Outpatient Treatment (OP), Trauma Therapy

    Patient Experience

    Experiential Therapy at Ralph H. Johnson VAMC - Myrtle Beach OP Clinic

    Experiential therapy is another form of treatment that helps addicts overcome their addiction. This type of service typically involves hands-on activities with the focus on physical experiences instead of emotions or beliefs.

    Some examples include art therapy, equine therapy and music therapy. Each of these forms of experiential therapy can provide unique ways for addicts to channel their feelings and work through their demons. This type of therapy also allows addicts to develop meaningful emotional connections with others, which can prevent them from resorting to relapse as a coping mechanism.

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  • State-Financed
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    Additional Details

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    Ralph H. Johnson VAMC - Myrtle Beach OP Clinic Location and Directions
    Address Information3381 Phillis Blvd.
    Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577 Phone Number(843) 477-0177 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Addiction Information

    More than 610,000 of South Carolina residents, or a staggering 11.9% of the state population, uses illicit drugs and another 230,000 residents abuse alcohol every year. A majority of the illegal drugs used and abused are opioids. Marijuana use and underage drinking occur amongst the young residents of this state–though at a lower rate compared to the national average.

    There were 9 deaths related to drug overdoses in Myrtle Beach in 2018. Alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and prescription drugs are most commonly abused. According to recent statistics, drug abuse is one of the leading causes of crime in the city. The most common types of treatment are Inpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient Rehabilitation, and 12 Step Programs.

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