South Fulton Mental Health
Drug Rehab Center in Atlanta, Georgia
South Fulton Mental Health offers a wide range of mental health services, specializing in addiction and substance abuse, and providing evidence-based therapies and personalized care.
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About This Georgia Facility
South Fulton Mental Health is one of the premier mental health centers in the South Fulton area of Atlanta, Georgia. Located in the heart of the city, they offer a wide range of services to individuals, couples, groups, and families. Their array of services includes counseling, psychotherapy, medication management, case management, and 24-hour emergency services. South Fulton Mental Health specializes in treating addiction and substance abuse, providing personalized care and customized treatment plans.
South Fulton Mental Health offers evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, trauma-focused therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and experiential therapies. These treatment approaches challenge the negative thought patterns and behaviors associated with addiction, and can help individuals understand the underlying causes of their addiction. They also offer family counseling, relapse prevention skills, life skills instruction, and career coaching to help individuals take the first steps towards recovery.
South Fulton Mental Health is accredited by the National Association of Mental Health and accredited by the Joint Commission. They also have a license to practice in the state of Georgia. South Fulton Mental Health has been recognized by the National Network of Depression Centers as a leader in providing high-quality, evidence-based treatment. Additionally, they provide free medication to those who qualify and offer a variety of charity and sliding-scale options, making their services accessible to those who cannot otherwise afford treatment.
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Conditions and Issues Treated
When addiction and psychiatric issues co-occur, the addict’s recovery is more successful when both conditions are treated. A dual diagnosis refers to a condition in which the patient is diagnosed with two health issues: addiction and bipolar disorder.
Usually, dual diagnosis sufferers are prescribed a combination of treatments for each condition. The most common therapies are psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, spiritual counseling, 12-step programs, and medication management.
Psychiatric conditions are an obstacle to recovery because they can create roadblocks to a healthy lifestyle. Drugs and alcohol may be used as a means of self-medication, which can have dangerous consequences. Over time, addicts build up a tolerance and suffer withdrawal symptoms when drug use is stopped.
With the proper treatment, dual diagnosis sufferers can overcome their conditions and achieve lasting sobriety.
Levels of Care Offered at South Fulton Mental Health
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Dual-Diagnosis, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Individuals struggling with drug addictions can get help from several treatment options, including inpatient and outpatient programs. Outpatient drug treatment programs can also provide patients with different levels of care, usually depending on the patient’s degree of addiction.
At an outpatient program in Atlanta, a patient will attend a recovery program during the day and return home in the evening. Suppose a patient is struggling with drug addiction. In that case, an outpatient program can serve as an effective transition point during the recovery process.
Therapies & Programs
Individual therapy is a critical component of addiction recovery. It allows the patients to go deep into their core issues and discover how to handle those problems better. Therapy can be conducted in individual sessions as well as group settings. In individual therapy for addiction, the patient meets with their therapist one-on-one to focus on the underlying issues. This allows patients to open up and discuss personal topics they may not feel comfortable discussing in a group setting. This type of therapy can help develop solutions specific to each patient, which helps speed up the recovery process.
Group therapy helps prevent addicts from feeling isolated or unique in their situation by offering a sense of comfort and fellowship. It also creates a forum for addicts to build their support systems and learn from each other. The group therapy sessions at South Fulton Mental Health occur in a group setting rather than one-on-one to create a safer, controlled environment where addicts feel comfortable.
Trauma therapy helps people dealing with addiction by allowing them to confront the traumas of their past and move past them. It is important to note that trauma therapy should not be confused with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Rather, it is used to treat the effects of trauma, which are often at the root of addiction.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy was developed in the 1980s to treat chronically suicidal individuals. It is a cognitive-behavioral therapy that combines strategies derived from Zen Buddhism, such as mindfulness training. DBT has been adapted for use with other types of psychiatric problems, including substance abuse and personality disorders. DBT aims to help patients change their thinking and behavior, instead of relying on medication.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a common therapeutic approach to help drug addicts. It teaches addicts new ways of thinking and behaving so that they can avoid relapse. There are several forms of CBT used in drug rehabilitation centers.
Cognitive Restructuring helps addicts identify faulty, negative thinking so that they can work together with the therapist to find healthier ways of thinking, resulting in better decision-making.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Addiction uses the principles of CBT to help treat addiction. It focuses on specific aspects of each person’s thinking, feeling, physiology, and behavior. It aims to identify specific problems in these areas and create a personalized treatment strategy.
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1636 Connally Drive
Atlanta, GA 30344
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Atlanta, Georgia Addiction Information
Prescription opioid use has caused a large increase in the total amount of overdoses in Georgia. Almost 12% of the Georgia population uses illicit drugs each year, and slightly over 3.5% also abuses alcohol at the same time. This does not include those who binge-drink at least once a month, which includes 20% of all Georgians.
Addiction statistics for 2019 show that about 62% of people died from drug overdoses in Atlanta. Opioids were involved in 59.5% of those deaths. The community is plagued by the illegal drug trade, which contributes to crime and violence. In 2013, there were 9,570 admissions to substance abuse treatment programs in Atlanta. With patience and perseverance, you should be able to find the perfect treatment facility for your needs.
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