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The Cognitive Connection - Hickory

The Cognitive Connection - Hickory

Drug Rehab Center in Hickory, North Carolina

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Mental Health
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

Hickory provides a comprehensive and multifaceted approach to drug rehabilitation since 1995, offering levels of care ranging from intensive outpatient and intervention programs to detoxification and aftercare, all with accreditation by CARF and acceptability of private health insurance for services.

About This North Carolina Facility

The Cognitive Connection - Hickory is an addiction treatment facility located in Hickory, North Carolina. Established in 1995, this facility specializes in providing comprehensive treatment for individuals suffering from alcoholism, opioid addiction, dual diagnosis, drug addiction, substance abuse, and mental health disorders. The Cognitive Connection - Hickory offers a range of treatment options, including drug rehab, intensive outpatient programs, intervention services, outpatient care, partial-hospitalization programs, detoxification services, and aftercare support. The facility is accredited by CARF, which ensures they meet high-quality standards in providing effective and evidence-based addiction treatment services. Private health insurance is accepted at The Cognitive Connection - Hickory, making their services accessible to individuals seeking professional help in their recovery journey.

The Cognitive Connection - Hickory offers a variety of services to cater to individuals struggling with addiction and substance abuse. Their treatment programs include drug rehab, which provides a structured and supportive environment for individuals to detoxify and overcome their drug addiction. They also offer intensive outpatient programs, where clients can receive comprehensive therapy and counseling while maintaining their daily responsibilities. The facility provides intervention services to assist families in addressing the issue of addiction with their loved ones and helping them seek appropriate treatment. Additionally, The Cognitive Connection - Hickory offers outpatient care and partial-hospitalization programs, which provide flexibility for individuals who require ongoing support while still being able to attend to other obligations. The facility also provides detoxification services to help individuals safely withdraw from substances, and aftercare support to ensure a smooth transition into post-treatment life.

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

    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

    Substance abuse typically leads to addiction, which requires specialized treatment programs at The Cognitive Connection - Hickory 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.

    Opioids are a series of medicines that are used for pain relief. Opioid addiction refers to the compulsive pursuit of opioids, even though they are not medically needed. Medication-assisted therapy at The Cognitive Connection - Hickory in Hickory, NC requires care in which both medications, medication, and behavioral treatments are used.

    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 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 at The Cognitive Connection - Hickory

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

    Detox is a drug rehab process that is designed to remove the drug addict from the drug safely. The problem with solely using detox as a sobriety tool is that it alone provides no therapy or counseling. If a person goes through detox and returns to their everyday life, they may begin using again once the detox has worn off.

    Detox does not help with cravings, so for some addicts, this can be extremely difficult and should be both done and supervised by medical professionals. Aftercare is crucial, so selecting a facility that offers additional services is important.

    An Intensive Outpatient Program like what’s offered at The Cognitive Connection - Hickory, targets those who need intensive treatment but would rather get it in the comfort of their homes. The treatment programs vary in duration and intensity. They can be tailored to suit the patient’s needs.

    When remaining at their job in Hickory, or continuing their studies, the individual may live with their family while utilizing The Cognitive Connection - Hickory‘s outpatient services. Treatment requires counseling the patient at the individual level, in a group setting, about substance addiction, drugs, and therapy sessions.

    A partial hospitalization program offered by The Cognitive Connection - Hickory is appropriate for patients in and nearby Hickory, NC that present acute symptoms of addiction. It’s similar to intensive rehab but runs much shorter because the patients don’t need 24-hour monitoring. Partial hospitalizations generally have more freedom when it comes to family visits.

    An intervention is a meeting held by families and friends of the addicted party, managed by The Cognitive Connection - Hickory. It lets the person know that their loved ones are concerned about them. It is intended to make the addicted party agree to get help.

    Interventions are often hosted by a mental health professional in North Carolina who knows how to communicate with people dealing with addiction. These intervention services can make all the difference when it comes to getting loved ones to agree to treatment.

    Aftercare support involves the support given to a Hickory, North Carolina patient after they complete treatment. It helps them adjust to normal life. It may include setting them up in a halfway house and enrolling them in programs like Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). The Cognitive Connection - Hickory‘s patients may also be provided with career training to help them get back into the job force.

    Therapies & Programs

    Individual professional counseling or individual therapy refers to the one-on-one interaction between a patient and his or her counselor at The Cognitive Connection - Hickory in Hickory, North Carolina. Individual therapy allows for more privacy, one that group interactions can’t provide. It makes it easier for the counselor and the patient to deal with the central issues, which are likely the culprits of substance addiction.

    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 Hickory, NC and others who relate to your situation is a fundamental tool for recovery at The Cognitive Connection - Hickory. 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.

    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 North Carolina 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.

    A mechanism that rewards patients for good actions is Contingency Management (CM). For a clean drug test, patients typically get a reward or benefit. On the other hand, for bad conduct, individuals are generally disciplined. The treatment helps patients to participate in healthy habits and reduce unhealthy behavior. In treating addiction and other difficulties, it is an effective method offered in North Carolina by The Cognitive Connection - Hickory.

    Payment Options Accepted

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  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
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    Additional Details

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    The Cognitive Connection - Hickory Location and Directions
    Address Information929 15th St SE
    Hickory, North Carolina 28602 Phone Number(828) 327-6026 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Hickory, North Carolina Addiction Information

    North Carolina ranks 29th in the nation for overall substance abuse. Many of the drugs abused in the state are illicit, and many of these are opioids. Prescription opioids are readily available due to the high rates of medical workers prescribing them. The number of prescriptions has increased tenfold since the 1980's. Opioid overdoses are the most common type of death in North Carolina.

    Hickory, North Carolina has one of the highest rates of drug overdose deaths in the country. In 2016, out of 948 drug-related deaths in North Carolina; Hickory accounted for 27 of the fatalities, making up 2.9% of the state's total death rate. Almost 18% reported using marijuana in Hickory. Some drug rehab centers in Hickory offer detox services, while others provide residential or inpatient treatment.

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