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UAB Medical West

UAB Medical West

Drug Rehab Center in Bessemer, Alabama

  • Mental Health
  • Dual Diagnosis

UAB Medical West in Bessemer, Alabama offers a range of medical services including integrated care, primary care, specialty care, and comprehensive programs and resources for those struggling with addiction and substance abuse through evidence-based treatments, multi-disciplinary approach and therapeutic activities.

About

UAB Medical West is a leading health care provider and resource in Bessemer, Alabama. It offers a range of medical services, including integrated care, primary care, and specialty care. UAB Medical West also offers comprehensive programs and resources for those struggling with addiction and substance abuse. Their knowledgeable and experienced staff provide comprehensive care and treatment options, such as counseling and psychotherapy, medications, and detox services, to help patients on their journey to healing. Additionally, UAB Medical West offers support and education for family members and friends, as well as for those in the broader community affected by substance use disorders.

UAB Medical West employs a multi-disciplinary approach to addiction treatment, which is designed to help patients and their families find the resources and support needed to begin recovery. Their staff offers individualized and evidence-based treatments that integrate medical, social, psychological, and spiritual interventions to effectively address the devastating effects of addiction. In addition to providing assistance with co-occurring mental health disorders, UAB Medical West offers a variety of outpatient services such as relapse prevention, life skills groups, and 12-step meetings.

UAB Medical West is a Joint Commission accredited facility with licensed, board-certified addiction professionals on staff. They have also received multiple awards and recognitions, including being named one of Alabama’s Top 10 Health Care Providers in 2018. UAB Medical West provides cutting-edge, holistic treatment methods to ensure the highest quality of care for all patients. They also have a range of unique therapeutic activities and recreational options that encourage healing and recovery.

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

    • Conditions and Issues Treated

    Dual-Diagnosis

    A person who struggles with addiction and a mental health condition suffers from a dual diagnosis. This means that they have two issues that must be treated. The specific mental health issues that the patient at UAB Medical West might have include but are not limited to:

    • Depression
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)

    The specific addiction issues that the patient might have include but are not limited to:

    • Alcoholism
    • Drug Addiction (i.e., Cocaine, Meth, and other stimulants, Marijuana, and Ecstasy)

    The combination of the two illnesses can be tough to treat. Taking care of one or the other is tough, and taking care of both cannot be done alone. A patient who receives dual diagnosis treatment will be given the best chance at becoming sober.

    Levels of Care Offered

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Inpatient Treatment Program

    Inpatient treatment centers offer a safe, secure, and often medically supervised environment for drug or alcohol-addicted individuals. Many of these facilities are equipped to provide detoxification, treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders, and aftercare programs.

    The patient typically spends 28 to 30 days at the facility and will receive extensive drug counseling. They will also learn how to live without drugs and how to make the right decisions in life.

    Therapies & Programs

    Individual Therapy

    Individualized Treatment is essential because it gives addicts the ability to participate in a program that meets their unique needs. An addict should work with professionals who understand what they’re going through, especially if the addict is actively using. Finding the right treatment program for an addict is difficult, but it’s even harder without communicating with those who have experience treating your specific situation.

    Group Therapy

    Group therapy sessions provide recovering addicts with a chance to cope with everyday situations that many face. Group therapy sessions are held in rehab facilities, clinics, churches or community centers that offer drug addiction treatment.

    People who attend these groups are encouraged to voice their feelings and support other addicts in recovery. This helps group members strengthen their own recovery program while cheering on others who are struggling with sobriety.

    Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)

    For people trying to kick their drug addiction, nutrition therapy at UAB Medical West is a great tool. Nutritional deficiencies gradually creep in, and before you know it, you’re facing health problems. It helps restore balance to the body, and for many addicts, it represents the first step on the road to recovery.

    Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)

    Nicotine replacement therapy was developed to help people quit smoking. It does so by providing small doses of nicotine that control cravings and break smoking habits.

    NRTC products like skin patches and gum deliver low-dose nicotine that prevents cravings, making the transition from smoker to non-smoker easier.

    Patient Experience

    Experiential Therapy at UAB Medical West

    Drug addicts can benefit from experiential therapy, which involves real-time activities to process trauma and emotions. This type of therapy is available at UAB Medical West and can help reduce the need to resort to drugs and alcohol. Activities may include role-playing, use of props, and others. The individual learns to release suppressed thoughts that lead to negative feelings and embrace the present moment. Experiential therapy is beneficial in treating various disorders, including drug addiction, eating, and behavioral disorders.

    Payment Options Accepted

    For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
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    Additional Details

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    UAB Medical West Location and Directions
    Address Information995 9th Avenue Sw
    Bessemer, Alabama 35022 Phone Number(205) 481-7000 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    UAB Medical West Location and Directions
    Location

    995 9th Avenue Sw
    Bessemer, AL 35022
    (205) 481-7000

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    English
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    Bessemer, Alabama Addiction Information

    Opioids, such as heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioids are related to more than half of all drug-related overdoses in Alabama. Alcohol is the most frequently used substance in Alabama; 85,000 Alabamians use cocaine every single year. In Alabama, there are four times as many vehicle crashes involving alcohol as there are normal vehicle crashes.

    Bessemer, AL has a high rate of drug addiction and abuse. Over 2,000 people in Bessemer are addicted to drugs or alcohol. There were 563 drug overdose deaths in the area in 2016, and most of those deaths were caused by opioids. There are several drug addiction treatment options available for someone looking to get sober in Bessemer. Some facilities offer inpatient treatment, while others offer outpatient treatment.

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