Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Recovery Program
Drug Rehab Center in Washington, DC
About This Washington, DC Facility
Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Recovery Program, a VA Funded Gambling Addiction, Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse and Drug Rehab Center in Washington, DC. Primarily providing treatments (under a variety of additional methods) to people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. Treatment here is covered by most insurances.
If you're struggling with drug and alcohol addiction in Washington, DC, it may seem hopeless. Luckily many rehab options are available to help you get on the road to recovery.
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Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Substance abuse refers to the intensive and inappropriate use of psychoactive substances. These include illegal drugs, alcohol, and even the excessive use of prescription drugs. Overuse of these substances leads to severe physical or psychological dependence.
Substance abuse is treatable and the duration of treatment and most successful sobriety can require weeks or months of professional care at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Recovery Program in Washington.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment
Opioid addiction treatment facilities like Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Recovery Program support people struggling with opioid dependency, which covers illegal and prescription opioids. People often abuse prescription opioids to get high instead of adhering to a medical provider’s directions. Addiction forces people to crave for opioids impulsively without factoring in the dangers these drugs bring to them.
Most opioid addiction treatment plans include detoxification and subsequent medications to ease the process. However, that’s only the beginning. Behavioral therapies and counseling are also necessary to resolve the root cause of addiction. This overall approach decreases the likelihood of falling off the wagon. In some instances, therapies can be done at home.
Levels of Care Offered
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, Partial-Hospitalization, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Drug Detox
Detoxification is the first step in drug addiction treatment. A controlled environment where symptoms can be managed with medication and close observation is provided by drug detoxification. Detoxification is an essential step in the recovery process, but it is also one of the most dangerous. Due to the potential danger, it’s critical to understand what detoxification is and how to complete it safely.
Detoxification usually includes:
- Medical supervision.
- Medication to ease withdrawal symptoms.
- Drug testing to track progress.
- Counseling.
Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Recovery Program 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 Program
When remaining at their job in Washington, or continuing their studies, the individual may live with their family while utilizing Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Recovery Program‘s outpatient services. Treatment requires counseling the patient at the individual level, in a group setting, about substance addiction, drugs, and therapy sessions.
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
An alternative choice for inpatient rehabilitation or residential services is the partial hospitalization program (PHP). Patients remain in a hospital-setting at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Recovery Program Center in Washington, DC and spend several hours a day undergoing various therapy types. The period of treatment ranges from one to six months.Help with aftercare applies to the follow-up care provided after the initial recovery program offered by Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Recovery Program in Washington, DC. The level of support for aftercare plays a vital role in avoiding relapse and in maintaining sobriety. Aftercare support is tailored according to the patient’s needs.
Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Recovery Program‘s Therapies & Programs
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy reduces the dysfunctional behavior in a relationship that may cause addiction. It can help one or both members of the couple. It targets addiction and it can make for a healthier relationship.
Family Counseling + Treatment
Patients who receive generous support from their loved ones have better chances of completing their recovery. Genetics play a role when it comes to addiction, so it’s better to approach the problem as a unit. Family members can help an individual avoid addiction triggers and guide him or her in making lifestyle changes.
Group therapy is a type of counseling at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Recovery Program in Washington, DC that occurs between a bunch of strangers. The goal of group therapy sessions is to foster hope and a sense of belonging. It also helps to have people who can relate to what you’re going through. Good behaviors can also be contagious.
As a means of managing pain that has plagued them in the past, many individuals turn to drugs and alcohol. Assault, negligence, the loss of a loved one, and other unfortunate events may involve trauma. This treatment, offered and administrated by Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Recovery Program in Washington, DC provides individuals the resources to cope with past traumas healthily.
Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy (REBT) has short term results for addicts. Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Recovery Program gives patients the tools to deal with their emotions using a method called ‘rational self-counseling’. It aims to help them move forward with their lives without having to deal with ongoing therapy.
Alcoholics Anonymous is the original 12-Step program that established the model that other 12-Step programs, like Narcotics Anonymous, follow. 12-Step programs are support groups that are led and run by members of each group. These groups use the “Big Book,” which contains the 12-Step philosophy of recovery and ongoing abstinence from drugs or alcohol.
Contingency Management (CM) is based on the principle that consequences influence the behaviors of an individual. It promotes desired behavior by giving rewards while discouraging unwanted behaviors. CM is used for individuals who need therapy for more than 3 months. It has the advantage of being implemented by family members.
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50 Irving Street NW 3-C North Unit (116A) Unit 116A
Washington, DC 20422
(202) 745-8336
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Washington, DC Addiction Information
Washington, D.C. has one of the highest rates of cocaine use in the country. Heroin use is also a serious problem. 21% of residents age 12 and older had used illicit drugs in the past 30 days. More than 72,000 emergency department visits related to illicit drugs. It also costs the city a lot of money in healthcare and law enforcement. Some popular options include inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment, and 12-step programs.
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