The Lighthouse South
Drug Rehab Center in Darien, Connecticut
The Lighthouse South is an 8 bed addiction treatment facility offering aftercare support, drug rehab, intervention, residential, and sober-living / half-way levels of care to those suffering from alcohol, opioid, substance and drug addictions.
About The Lighthouse South in Connecticut
The Lighthouse South is a drug treatment facility located in Darien, CT. While the specific year of its founding is not provided, The Lighthouse South is affiliated with The Lighthouse organization. With a capacity of 8 beds, this facility focuses on treating individuals suffering from alcoholism, opioid addiction, substance abuse, and drug addiction. They offer various levels of care including aftercare support, drug rehab, intervention services, residential treatment, and sober-living/half-way programs.
At The Lighthouse South in Darien Connecticut, individuals struggling with addiction or substance abuse can find a range of services and treatment options to address their needs. This facility provides aftercare support to help patients reintegrate into society successfully after completing their primary treatment program. Their drug rehab services aim to provide comprehensive treatment and support for overcoming addiction to opioids or other substances. Intervention services are available to assist families in effectively addressing the addictive behaviors of their loved ones. In addition to residential treatment programs, The Lighthouse South also offers transitional accommodations through sober-living/half-way programs as part of the continuum of care they provide for sustainable recovery.
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Conditions and Issues Treated
Some addicts can benefit from substance abuse treatment, which is designed to help them become and remain sober without the use of medications. These programs are typically used by those struggling with drugs like marijuana or hallucinogens. However, they might be beneficial for those with a co-occurring mental health disorder like schizophrenia, major depression or bipolar disorder.
During this type of treatment, the addict will meet with therapists and other professionals on a regular basis to learn coping skills and healthy ways to deal with their addiction and mental health disorder.
Treatment programs often combine medications with counseling, support groups and even medical services like those found in hospitals or doctor’s offices. There are also detoxification services that addicts can use to get sober and avoid severe withdrawal symptoms.
Opioids are a group of drugs that include substances such as heroin, morphine, and oxycodone. These drugs activate opioid receptors in the brain, which produce pleasurable feelings. Opioid addiction occurs when drugs are abused at increasing rates or increasing amounts because the body becomes tolerant of them.
Opioid addiction is typically diagnosed when drug abuse becomes a typical behavior that interferes with an individual’s ability to function daily. The use of the substance results in consequences like legal problems.
Treatment for opioid addiction varies depending on each individual’s needs. Some treatments focus on replacing opioids with other drugs that have similar effects of reducing withdrawal symptoms. Other treatments aim to reduce the risk of relapse by providing psychological support or using more natural methods.
Levels of Care Offered
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Intervention, Residential, Sober-Living / Half-Way, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Sober Living Homes are an option for those who have completed a treatment program within the past several months. However, it isn’t advisable to use this as a permanent living arrangement because it can lead to a relapse .
The goal of a sober living home is to provide a supportive environment for recovering addicts so they don’t need to return to their previous lifestyles. The homes will not accept residents who are still using drugs or alcohol, and those living in the house must follow a set of rules dictating how they should behave to avoid relapsing.
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient’s individual requirements.
Interventions help families and friends express their feelings, express their desire for change, and plan for action. Interventionists are trained professionals who help family members plan or lead interventions. Family members should help choose an experienced professional to guide their loved one through treatment. Across the country, intervention services are available.
Aftercare Support in drug rehab is crucial because it helps people stay sober after treatment. Aftercare Support in drug rehab is helpful because it provides the recovering person with a support group, including family members, friends, and other peers who are also in recovery.
The benefits of Aftercare Support are that it provides a pathway that will help people get sober for life. It supports healing at all levels, physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Another benefit of Aftercare Support is that participants learn to maintain their sobriety through holistic methods. They learn to modify behaviors individually to have peace of mind, have positive relationships with others, and find peace on the inside.
Therapies & Programs
During individual therapy at The Lighthouse South in , the person in recovery meets with a therapist one on one to go over their situation and learn from past mistakes. The counselor or therapist will use this time to address the causes of addiction, triggers, and any mental issue or dual diagnosis. They will also address aftercare plans, giving them the best chances of long-term sobriety.
This therapeutic process is very intense and challenging to go through. Some clients may find it easier to open up with someone apart from their family or loved ones who understand their struggles and experience with addiction.
Addicts in Darien, CT can find support in group therapy at The Lighthouse South by finding peers who understand their situation and being held accountable. They also learn to develop faith, understanding, and insight into their addiction through shared conversations.
Group Therapy is employed by drug treatment centers to provide the recovering addict with a platform to talk about their feelings and experiences. It also provides for an opportunity to learn from other addicts who have successfully overcome their addiction. It is recommended that all group members be recovering addicts for this type of therapy to work.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on eliminating specific negative thoughts, such as suicidal thoughts. These negative thoughts can potentially lead to an individual inflicting self-harm. It helps treat patients exhibiting uncontrollable emotions, intense mood swings, and borderline personality disorders.
The term “Dialectic” means the integration of opposites. In substance abuse, DBT refers to accepting the patient’s addiction and working to change their thoughts and behavior. It improves life skills such as controlling intense emotions without reacting impulsively, resolving interpersonal conflicts effectively, and promoting awareness about self and others.
Nutrition therapy has been used as a treatment modality for addiction recovery and in eating disorders for adults, adolescents, and children. Specific nutrients have been identified that influence neurotransmitters associated with reward pathways of the brain. Carbohydrate loading with complex carbohydrates to elevate serotonin levels was effective in treating bulimia nervosa. This approach prompted researchers to explore the use of this type of nutritional intervention in other disorders.
Nicotine replacement therapy is a popular method of treatment that helps individuals overcome their addiction to cigarettes by providing them with safer alternatives. Nicotine replacement options can include:
- Inhalers
- Gum
- Patches
These treatments are often used in combination with other therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or motivational interviewing, to help individuals more easily transition into a smoking-free lifestyle.
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Fitness Therapy
The most important part of recovering is recovering the body. Addiction can damage your health in many ways. Learning how to take care of yourself includes physical fitness. Exercise can release feel-good chemicals and can further contribute to positive self-esteem. Self-discipline can be practiced through an exercise regimen as you learn how to take care of yourself.
Studies have shown that exercise increases abstinence rates, ease withdrawal symptoms and improve depressive symptoms for those in Darien, CT.Exercise is an ideal way to improve physical and mental health. To help a body heal from the damage of addiction, those undergoing treatment at The Lighthouse South in Darien, CT are advised to engage in fitness therapy.
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Darien, Connecticut 6820 Phone Number(203) 216-4306 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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246 Mansfield Avenue
Darien, CT 6820
(203) 216-4306
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Darien, Connecticut Addiction Information
Connecticut has a higher rate of substance abuse and addiction than the national average. The state ranks in the top 10 in the country for illicit drug dependence among those ages 18 to 25. In 2010, there were 9,211 people admitted to an alcohol treatment facility for alcohol abuse combined with a secondary drug. Connecticut ranked fifth in the United States of America for the number of fatalities involving drunk driving in 2014.
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