The Fortune Society
Drug Rehab Center in Long Island City, New York
The Fortune Society's drug rehab program offers a comprehensive suite of services at varying levels of intensity to assist those with substance abuse and mental health issues, including dual-diagnosis, aftercare support, and private health insurance acceptance.
About This New York Facility
The Fortune Society is an Addiction Treatment Facility located in Long Island City, NY. They provide effective and compassionate treatment for individuals with Alcoholism, Dual Diagnosis, Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse, and Drug Addiction. The facility provides comprehensive treatment services that include Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, and Outpatient Levels of Care. The Fortune Society accepts Private Health Insurance to cover treatment services and, as an approved provider of the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), they actively practice evidence based treatments and specialize in comprehensive approaches to Addiction Treatment.
The Fortune Society is committed to providing the best possible care to those suffering from substance abuse and addiction. They offer Dual-Diagnosis treatment for those suffering from both mental health and substance abuse issues for a comprehensive approach to their care. In addition, they also provide Intensive Outpatient treatment that entails therapy sessions for both groups and individuals, as well as Aftercare Support designed to assist patients with their transition to independent living. The Fortune Society has also received accreditation from the Joint Commission and is licensed as an Opioid Treatment Program. They also collaborate with local and national organizations in the treatment and prevention of substance abuse and addiction.
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Recovering from any type of substance abuse is a long process, but it is one of the most worthwhile and life changing events any addicted person will ever go through. This is a combination of detoxing the body, rehabilitation, and recovery. There is also therapy, aftercare, and support during the entire process.
While substance abuse can take over a person’s life, it is something that can also be overcame by professionals at The Fortune Society in Long Island City, NY
With so many people struggling with opioid addiction, opioid addiction treatment is more critical than ever before. Patients often take opioids when they face a painful injury. When someone begins taking opioids such as Vicodin or oxycodone differently than how the medications were prescribed, this points to opioid addiction.
Stopping these types of medications abruptly is not safe. That is where opioid addiction treatment at The Fortune Society in Long Island City, NY comes in. Most opioid addiction treatment facilities start with detox and move to rehabilitation services while providing medical support during the process.
Getting over an opioid addiction takes time and determination, but with the right support and resources, those struggling with opioid addiction can recover and move forward with their lives.
An underlying cause often brings about addiction. Mental disorders can lie at the center, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder. As well as the cause of the addiction, a dual diagnosis by The Fortune Society helps to treat the addiction. This ensures that after treatment is complete, the patient will not fall back on old practices.
Levels of Care Offered at The Fortune Society
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
An intensive outpatient program is a good option for someone in New York with a milder or less severe addiction. An IOP may involve daily meetings at a treatment facility, along with personal counseling and peer meetings. Some IOP programs offer half-day treatment, while others offer full-day programs. The Fortune Society‘s IOP is customized per individual.
Outpatient treatment is treatment that occurs when a patient is not checked into a rehab facility. The patient may show up for therapy sessions, go through detox and engage in other therapies to help them recover. However, they will do so while they live at home in New York.
Outpatient therapy provided by The Fortune Society is usually recommended as a follow up to inpatient therapy. It helps patients adapt to their normal lives after treatment. In some cases, it can also be an alternative to inpatient treatment. People may choose this route if they are unable to leave their jobs, children or if they don’t have the money for inpatient treatment. However, inpatient treatment is the best way to recover from addiction.
Therapies & Programs
Individual professional counseling or individual therapy refers to the one-on-one interaction between a patient and his or her counselor. Individual therapy allows for more privacy, one that group interactions can’t provide. Therefore, it becomes easier for a person to unload and become more open to his or her counselor.
Another benefit of individual therapy at The Fortune Society in Long Island City, NY is that all sessions aim to speed up a single person’s progress. It makes it easier for the counselor and the patient to deal with the central issues, which are likely the culprits of substance addiction.
Once the roots of the problems are addressed, it becomes less challenging for a recovering patient to maintain sobriety and brush off temptations.
Families are not always as supportive as they could be, but by opting for family therapy, many recovering addicts are able to understand their addiction and get the support they need to get sober. These therapy sessions at The Fortune Society in Long Island City, NY involve all members of the family who play a role in the recovering person’s daily life. They work together to overcome past issues, avoid triggers, and remain strong and supportive of each other.
In group therapy, the patient undergoes sessions with other patients dealing with similar problems under the guidance of a trained counselor. The members of the group interact with each other and talk freely about their issues. The recovery of members of the group from the problems that they face gives the patients confidence that they can also overcome their addiction.
Group therapy at The Fortune Society reduces the feeling of loneliness and improves the coping skills of the patients. Group therapy provides patients with continuous feedback from other members. The group dynamics ensure that members start having some structure and routine in their lives.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a way of addressing concerns through talking. Talking through issues can identify sources of discomfort or unhealthy thoughts. CBT is a healthy way The Fortune Society addresses some behaviors which may be bringing unintended consequences in a persons life.
Nutrition therapy involves providing healthy diet and improving the eating habits of the patient. Expert dieticians provide individualized meal plan, that addresses the specific nutritional deficiencies. Nutrition therapy also teaches the associated life skills such as cooking healthy food and grocery shopping. It helps to overcome the food cravings that are seen in certain addictions.
NRT, also known as nicotine replacement therapy, allows someone to get the effects of nicotine without chewing or smoking. It is often done with a patch, allowing those who want to quit relying on nicotine to better manage their cravings. As the cravings get easier to manage, the doses of nicotine get reduced until nicotine is no longer needed.
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Long Island City, New York 11101 Phone Number(212) 691-7554 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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29-76 Northern Blvd
Long Island City, NY 11101
(212) 691-7554
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Long Island City, New York Addiction Information
More than 2 million New Yorkers are currently suffering from some type of substance abuse and many of those are minors. Alcohol abuse, in particular, is prevalent among those underage. As a result of the high prices and regulation of prescription drugs, many New Yorkers turn to heroin instead. This has led to a serious heroin epidemic in the state.
Long Island City, New York has the second-highest rate of overdose deaths in New York City. In 2014, there were 658 deaths due to drug overdose. In 2019, Long Island City's rate of drug overdose deaths was nearly double the state average. Drug addiction and abuse are taking a toll on the community. Long Island City has several 12-step groups available, which can provide support and accountability throughout the recovery process.
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