Veterans - Massachusetts
Drug Rehab Center in Worcester, Massachusetts
About This Worcester, MA Facility
Veterans - Massachusetts has helped struggling addicts with sobriety, providing 2 levels of care and more than 15 drug treatment methods, as a Non-Profit drug treatment center since 1990 in Worcester, MA. Treatment here is covered by most insurances, more payment details below. Fortunately, self-pay is an option.
Comprehensive substance abuse and addiction treatment programs in Worcester, MA help you or a loved one return to a healthy, productive life.
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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 - Massachusetts in Worcester.
Opioid addiction treatment facilities like Veterans - Massachusetts 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, Drug Rehab, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
When remaining at their job in Worcester, or continuing their studies, the individual may live with their family while utilizing Veterans - Massachusetts‘s outpatient services. Treatment requires counseling the patient at the individual level, in a group setting, about substance addiction, drugs, and therapy sessions.
Help with aftercare applies to the follow-up care provided after the initial recovery program offered by Veterans - Massachusetts in Worcester, MA. 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 - Massachusetts‘s Therapies & Programs
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 - Massachusetts in Worcester, MA 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 - Massachusetts in Worcester, MA provides individuals the resources to cope with past traumas healthily.
Dialectical behavioral therapy focuses on eliminating negative thoughts such as suicidal thoughts. It is useful in the treatment of patients with uncontrollable emotions. The term “dialectic” means the integration of opposites. In the substance abuse context, DBT refers to accepting the patient’s addiction.
Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy (REBT) has short term results for addicts. Veterans - Massachusetts 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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Worcester, Massachusetts 01605 Phone Number(508) 791-1213 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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69 Grove Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 791-1213
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Worcester, Massachusetts Addiction Information
Massachusetts has one of the highest rates of drug abuse in the country. More than half a million Massachusetts residents abuse alcohol while more than 1.5 million use illegal drugs each year. This drug and alcohol usage is the cause of over 8% of all deaths in the state. In 2017, Massachusetts ranked in the top 10 of the states with the highest opioid overdose rates.
Every day more than 20 people are abusing drugs or alcohol in Worcester, Massachusetts. 9.7% of people in Worcester abuse drugs. 35.3% of high school students report having drunk alcohol. There were 163 overdose deaths related to drugs in Worcester in 2016. Treatment must be individualized to address the specific needs of the person.
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