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South Texas VA Health Care System - Kerrville VAMC

South Texas VA Health Care System - Kerrville VAMC

Drug Rehab Center in Kerrville, Texas

  • Opioid Addiction
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

About This Texas Facility

South Texas VA Health Care System - Kerrville VAMC’s Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center location in Kerrville, TX, offers multiple levels of care, individualized treatment options, and accepts most health insurance.

Certifications are important to consider when selecting a facility. This center is also certified by CARF and JCAHO.

Treatment here is covered by most insurances, our independent research has indicated. Our admissions professionals are here to guide you through insurance verification and finding the best center available under your coverage. Lastly, self-pay or cash payment is an option.

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

    CARF

    The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Opioids are a set of drugs prescribed for pain relief. Opioid addiction for Texas 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 South Texas VA Health Care System - Kerrville VAMC.

    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 Texas have another mental health condition. Screening for both addiction and any untreated mental health issue is essential, and individually managed by South Texas VA Health Care System - Kerrville VAMC.

    Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Opioid Addiction 

    Levels of Care Offered at South Texas VA Health Care System - Kerrville VAMC

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Outpatient, 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.

    Inpatient treatment takes place when a patient checks into a rehab facility. Patients at South Texas VA Health Care System - Kerrville VAMC receive round the clock care that includes detoxing and therapy. Although outpatient treatments are available, inpatient care is recommended as the first step in rehabilitation. The intensive and comprehensive treatment sets patients on a path for drug free living.

    An outpatient treatment program is set up to help with alcohol or drug addiction, or a co-occurring disorder. The patient must attend the Texas facility for their therapy and other programs but are able to return home each night. The frequency of mandatory attendance decreases after much of South Texas VA Health Care System - Kerrville VAMC‘s program is complete.

    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 South Texas VA Health Care System - Kerrville VAMC is personalized according to the needs of the patient in Texas.

    Therapies & Programs

    Individual therapy refers to one-on-one psychotherapy between a patient and their South Texas VA Health Care System - Kerrville VAMC therapist. Individual therapy seeks to help identify the issues that drive and contribute to a client’s addiction or alcoholism. Another goal of individual counseling is to assist the client to learn how to manage their lives without alcohol or drugs.

    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 South Texas VA Health Care System - Kerrville VAMC 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 Kerrville, Texas, 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 South Texas VA Health Care System - Kerrville VAMC 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 South Texas VA Health Care System - Kerrville VAMC in Kerrville, TX 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 South Texas VA Health Care System - Kerrville VAMC in Kerrville, TX 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.

    When it comes to maintaining sobriety, people who quit recovery without developing life skills are disadvantaged. While teaching life skills at South Texas VA Health Care System - Kerrville VAMC is difficult, support with aftercare helps patients learn these skills over time. Life skills include getting a career, living in a good environment, self-care, and finance management, all in Kerrville, TX.

    Nutrition Therapy, or Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), focuses on improving a patient’s mental and physical health through diet. A diet that is low in certain nutrients can lead to emotions that can trigger addiction or relapse. South Texas VA Health Care System - Kerrville VAMC‘s Nutritional therapy promotes healthy eating to heal the body and prevent addictive behavior.

    Many addictions co-exist with some type of nicotine or tobacco use. During treatment at South Texas VA Health Care System - Kerrville VAMC in Texas, some may prefer to quit smoking and use of other nicotine products. Nicotine replacement is a way to move towards stopping smoking or using any form of nicotine. This can be nicotine gum or nicotine patches. The process of setting a goal quit date, using nicotine replacement and gradually decreasing nicotine intake is proven to help in reaching the goal of a nicotine free life.

    Aftercare, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Couples Therapy, Detox, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Experiential Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Inpatient Treatment, Life Skills, Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), Nutrition Therapy, Outpatient Treatment (OP), Trauma Therapy

    Patient Experience

    Experiential Therapy at South Texas VA Health Care System - Kerrville VAMC

    Experiential therapy is a non-traditional treatment that uses physical activities to help work through troubling emotions. Role-playing, use of props, and re-enactments are just a few common techniques in experiential therapy at South Texas VA Health Care System - Kerrville VAMC. Its goal is to help people work with troubling emotions, memories, and trauma that are the source of their psychological issues

    Payment Options Accepted

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    Additional Details

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    South Texas VA Health Care System - Kerrville VAMC Location and Directions
    Address Information3600 Memorial Blvd
    Kerrville, Texas 78028 Phone Number(866) 487-1653 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Kerrville, Texas Addiction Information

    Texas is one of the primary hubs for drug smuggling into the country. The border between Texas and Mexico is more than 1,000 miles long. More than 10 million residents use alcohol every year and more than 25% of those are minors. Alcohol and drug use has become so common in Texas that almost 15% of all deaths can be attributed to these substances.

    Drug addiction and abuse can have a big impact on the community in Kerrville, TX. About 9% of people in Kerrville abuse drugs. The most commonly abused drugs are marijuana, cocaine, and heroin. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse statistics, Kerrville, Texas, suffered 2,837 drug overdoses in 2017. There are a variety of drug rehab programs available in Kerrville, TX. Most common include inpatient rehab, outpatient rehab, and 12-step programs.

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