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SSTAR - 1010 South Main Street

SSTAR - 1010 South Main Street

Drug Rehab Center in Fall River, Massachusetts

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

SSTAR - 1010 South Main Street is an accredited addiction treatment facility in Fall River, MA offering detox, drug rehab, outpatient, intensive outpatient, and aftercare support services since 1977.

About This Massachusetts Facility

SSTAR, located in Fall River, Massachusetts, is a non-profit healthcare organization dedicated to providing comprehensive substance abuse and mental health treatment services. With a commitment to understanding, support, and hope since 1977, SSTAR offers a wide range of programs tailored to the needs of individuals throughout Southeastern Massachusetts.

Accredited by SAMHSA, SSTAR ensures the highest standards of care in their licensed substance abuse and mental health programs. Their approach focuses on providing a continuum of services, from intensive outpatient programs to aftercare support, to address the unique challenges faced by those on the path to recovery.

SSTAR's comprehensive treatment offerings include:

  • Outpatient Programs
  • Intensive Outpatient Programs
  • Detoxification Services
  • Drug Rehabilitation
  • Aftercare Support

With a specialization in opioid addiction, substance abuse, drug addiction, and alcoholism, SSTAR provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals seeking to overcome their struggles. Their multidisciplinary team works closely with each client to develop personalized treatment plans, ensuring a holistic approach to recovery.

For those battling opioid addiction, SSTAR offers a comprehensive program that combines evidence-based therapies, medication-assisted treatment, and supportive services. Their experienced professionals guide individuals through the detoxification process, equipping them with the tools and resources necessary for long-term sobriety and a fulfilling life in recovery.

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

    SAMHSA

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Substance abuse typically leads to addiction, which requires specialized treatment programs at SSTAR - 1010 South Main Street to address. Many people benefit from inpatient drug rehabilitation, which includes inpatient acute care and residential rehabilitation. Other levels of care include intensive outpatient therapy, individual counseling, and support groups. Family therapy is also an essential part of treatment for substance abuse.

    A combination of treatments is often needed to treat drug abuse issues effectively. In the case of drug abuse, there is no easy answer or one-size-fits-all cure.

    Opioid addiction treatment helps people addicted to opioids in Massachusetts curb their drug use. The selection of a treatment setting depends on the severity of the addiction. Mild cases are usually treated in outpatient facilities; severe cases need hospitalization or treatment in a residential facility. Doctors use medicines along with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat the addiction. The treatment includes medication, counseling and therapy. It can also include group counseling, individual counseling and family counseling.

    Levels of Care Offered at SSTAR - 1010 South Main Street

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

    Detox is the stage of recovery where the drugs or alcohol are entirely removed from your body. There are two different ways to detox, with medications and without. For many drugs and alcohol, the acute phase of detox can be completed in a number of days.

    SSTAR - 1010 South Main Street 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.

    Outpatient treatment plans cover diagnosis, detoxification, management, and counseling. They are a popular option for those who have graduated from inpatient facilities. Services in Massachusetts include medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and individual and group therapy.

    After treatment, addiction treatment can be frightening for newly sober people. Aftercare support provided by SSTAR - 1010 South Main Street is designed to give resources and help on a continued basis. It can involve finding housing in and around Massachusetts, setting up 12-step meeting groups, continued medical monitoring, and counseling.

    Therapies & Programs

    Couples therapy aims to rebuild the trust between the partners. Partner’s involvement in the process will result in greater chances of treatment success. Couples therapy addresses financial issues, loss of trust, lack of intimacy, and physical abuse.

    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. The impact of substance abuse is not just on the patient but on the entire family. Family therapy ensures that the patient gets adequate support from the family members after the treatment making the recovery process sustainable

    • Family therapy guides all the members of the family to help the patient.
    • It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.
    • It helps to keep the patient engaged and motivated throughout the treatment.

    Group therapy is an important tool in recovery. Finding a peer group in Fall River, MA and others who relate to your situation is a fundamental tool for recovery at SSTAR - 1010 South Main Street. Addiction tends to lead to isolation and feelings of uniqueness. The accountability and friendship that is found in group therapy can be more effective than any single other treatment approach. This is generally introduced early in recovery and is recommended as a lifetime treatment habit.

    Trauma therapy is a way of addressing trauma while in a safe situation in order to heal. This may involve SSTAR - 1010 South Main Street managing individual or group counseling or both. Other forms of therapy have been proven to assist in healing past traumas.

    A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. It is intended for those who are vulnerable to self-harm and suicidal thoughts. SSTAR - 1010 South Main Street aims to help patients understand the connection between their feelings, emotions, and behaviors and provide them with the tools to make a difference in Fall River, MA. For those whose addictions and habits originate from severe mental health problems, it is beneficial.

    Negative feelings are common in substance abuse disorders. If not recognized, they can cause co-occurring disorders. CBT involves strategies that help to change the thinking and behavioral pattern. It can be administered as a monotherapy as well as a part of combination therapy.

    Alcoholics Anonymous is responsible for the development of the popular “12 Step Program”. Most substance treatment centers in Massachusetts have their own 12 step program designed to help users achieve sobriety. Because of this, most treatment plans follow a similar pattern when broken down.

    The first three steps depend on the patient, so they are more specific and situational. The succeeding four steps center on practical issues brought on by substance abuse. Steps 8 and 9 deal with the social and emotional repercussions of addiction, encouraging patients to make amends to people they have wronged. These are followed by two steps revolving around the further exploration and reinforcement of Steps 1 to 9.

    The last step requires an individual to extend a helping hand to people who are still in the early stages of their recovery.

    Nutrition therapy, also called medical nutrition therapy (MNT), addresses the unique needs of the recovering person’s diet. Due to addiction’s devastating toll on a person’s physical health, healthy eating must be addressed as soon as therapy starts. A good diet helps boosts a recovering person’s ability to fully participate in SSTAR - 1010 South Main Street therapy.

    Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is a treatment that helps people to quit smoking. In nicotine replacement therapy, a controlled amount of nicotine is provided in the form of gums, patches, or sprays. They do not contain the harmful chemicals usually found in tobacco products. NRT reduces the withdrawal symptoms by giving nicotine in low doses. However, NRT provides relief only from the physical withdrawal symptoms. The emotional and psychological aspects of quitting needs to be treated separately. While NRT is safe for most adults, teens and pregnant women should not undergo NRT. Research shows that the use of NRT doubles the chances of quitting smoking.

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    Additional Details

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    SSTAR - 1010 South Main Street Location and Directions
    Address Information1010 South Main Street Suite 101
    Fall River, Massachusetts 02724 Phone Number(508) 235-5010 Meta DetailsUpdated April 15, 2024
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    Fall River, Massachusetts Addiction Information

    Massachusetts has one of the highest rates of drug abuse in the country. More than half a million Massachusetts residents abuse alcohol while more than 1.5 million use illegal drugs each year. This drug and alcohol usage is the cause of over 8% of all deaths in the state. In 2017, Massachusetts ranked in the top 10 of the states with the highest opioid overdose rates.

    Fall River, Massachusetts, ranks in the top 5% of cities in the United States for drug abuse rates. In 2016, there were a total of 354 drug-related arrests in the city. Fall River's most commonly abused drugs are heroin, cocaine, and marijuana. In Fall River, Massachusetts, you can ask your doctor for a referral or look for reviews of drug treatment facilities.

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