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Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC

Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC

Drug Rehab Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Mental Health
  • Eating Disorder
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

The Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC provides a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to addiction treatment, offering Detox, Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, and Aftercare Support services certified by JCAHO, SAMHSA, and State License which are tailored to individual needs in order to help clients reach their full potential while leading a healthier life free from addiction.

About This Pittsburgh, PA Facility

Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC is a highly reputable addiction treatment facility located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are accredited by JCAHO, SAMHSA, and hold a State License, demonstrating their commitment to providing quality care to individuals seeking treatment. Their facility offers a range of services for various addiction and mental health disorders, including alcoholism, opioid addiction, dual diagnosis, eating disorders, drug addiction, mental health issues, and substance abuse. With a focus on personalized treatment, they provide detox, drug rehab, dual-diagnosis treatment, inpatient care, intensive outpatient programs, outpatient services, and aftercare support.

At Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC, individuals struggling with addiction and substance abuse can find comprehensive support and treatment options. Through their detox and drug rehab programs, they provide a safe and structured environment for individuals to withdraw from substances and begin their journey towards recovery. They also specialize in dual-diagnosis treatment, addressing both addiction and underlying mental health disorders simultaneously. Their inpatient care offers a highly structured and supportive environment for individuals requiring intensive treatment, while their intensive outpatient and outpatient programs provide ongoing support and therapy for those in need of less intensive care. Additionally, they prioritize aftercare support, ensuring individuals have the necessary resources and guidance for a successful long-term recovery journey.

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

    State License

    SAMHSA

    JCAHO

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Rehab centers exist in Pittsburgh, PA to help individuals bounce back from substance abuse, which is an umbrella term for drug and alcohol addiction. Drug addiction refers to the use of illegal drugs and improper use of prescription drugs. Centers like Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC provide individuals a chance to access individual and group therapy that can be monumental for recovery.

    Substance abuse includes all problems that stem out from using various psychoactive substances. It is also a diagnostic term used by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) to define the mental and physical impairment or distress caused by misuse and overuse of certain substances in a period of 12 months.

    Opioid addiction involves addiction to legal or illegal opioids. It may happen very quickly with any opioid use. Sometimes within a matter of days. Opioid addiction is a known as a high-risk factor for future heroin addiction.

    Opioid withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable and lead the user to continue to use even if they want to quit. Stopping using an opioid requires careful medical observation. Sometimes the withdrawal can persist for many weeks, which can put the user at a high risk for relapse.

    It is recommended to receive inpatient treatment and a medically supervised detox like those offered at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA, PA, to manage the withdrawal process while learning lasting tools to maintain recovery. In some circumstances medications can be used to manage opioid addiction.

    Substance use disorder falls under two categories: Alcohol or Drug Abuse and Drug Dependence. An individual suffering from a substance use disorder and mental health disorders is said to have a co-occurring disorder or a dual disorder. Individuals in Pittsburgh, PA with substance use disorders and mental health problems are said to suffer from a ‘dual diagnosis’.

    The most frequently identified mental health issues found in individuals with substance use disorders include anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder.

    Addiction, ADHD, Adolescent Substance Misuse, Alcohol Abuse, Anxiety, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Illness, Coping Skills, Crisis, Depression, Drug Addiction, Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Eating Disorders, Gambling Addiction, Healthy Lifestyle Integration, Life Skills / Life Coaching, Medical Issues, Medication Management, Mental Health, Mood Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Opioid Addiction, Peer Support, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Self-Harming / Suicidal Ideation, Substance Abuse 

    Levels of Care Offered

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Detox is the first step of rehab. It involves giving a person time to get the toxins out of their body. During detox, the patient gets ill, and they will often start using again to get rid of these unpleasant feelings. That’s why it’s important to have a medical professional at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC present. A medical professional will make sure patients don’t start using during detox. They will also likely provide medication to ease their symptoms and coach them through on a mental level.

    Inpatient rehab programs like what’s offered at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA are ideal for covering all the bases that surround one’s addiction. It’s considered the most comprehensive approach to care for people afflicted with addiction. Patients live in a facility where they have access to therapy and medical care 24/7.

    Intensive outpatient programs are an integral part of the continuum of care for people addicted to drugs and alcohol. Most intensive outpatient programs in Pittsburgh, PA comprise a 3-hour session three times a week. Usually, the intensity of these programs diminishes over time. These programs offer a range of services, including counselling, medical treatment, and monitoring alcohol and drug use. The programs are ideal for people who do not need treatment at an inpatient or residential facility and continue to need extended care and support.

    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 Pennsylvania.

    Outpatient therapy provided by Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC 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.

    Aftercare support involves the support given to a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania patient after they complete treatment. It helps them adjust to normal life. It may include setting them up in a halfway house and enrolling them in programs like Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC‘s patients may also be provided with career training to help them get back into the job force.

    Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC‘s Therapies & Programs

    Individual therapy aims to identify the core issues that would have led the patient to substance abuse and address the root cause effectively. Patients find the therapist as a person who they can trust. It helps them to open up and discuss personal and sensitive issues, which they may not be comfortable discussing in a group.

    Couples therapy is an approach wherein the patients and their partners are engaged together as a part of the treatment process. When a person becomes a victim of substance abuse, it affects the patient and the people around him, particularly his partner. Their relationship can become strained due to lack of communication, financial issues, loss of trust, lack of intimacy, and physical abuse in more severe cases.

    Couples therapy addresses these issues and tries to rebuild the trust between the partners. The partner’s involvement in the process will result in greater chances of treatment success and sustained recovery.

    Family therapy is a set of therapeutic approaches that assumes that the entire family is a system. It utilizes the strengths and resources of the family to help the patient refrain from resorting to substance abuse. It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.

    Group therapy happens at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC in a controlled group environment, as opposed to a one-on-one setting. It supports Pittsburgh, PA patients’ recovery by offering a sense of comfort and letting them know that they are not alone. Through shared conversations, patients also learn to develop faith and understanding and gain insight on their addictions.

    Unresolved trauma is often a key reason why many patients resorted to substance abuse. Trauma therapy refers to treatment wherein specialist therapists help the patients to resolve the trauma that led the patients to substance abuse. The trauma could be physical abuse, sexual abuse, war, natural disasters, divorce, accident, loss of a loved one, etc. Thinking of these traumatic events causes emotional disturbances like anxiety, depression and results in addiction. If trauma is the primary cause of substance abuse, then both issues must be addressed. Otherwise, there is a risk of relapse. Trauma therapy also improves the cognitive functions and provides long term benefits.

    Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an improved version of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). DBT is a treatment of choice for people suffering from self-harming behaviors characterized by cutting and suicidal thoughts or inclinations.

    This treatment is developed to help individuals recognize their thought patterns, behaviors, and feelings. It has demonstrated its effectiveness for people that are finding it difficult to control their emotions and urges. Conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and borderline personality disorder also benefit from DBT as it imparts individuals stress-management techniques and enhanced self-esteem so they can sustain their sobriety by reducing the impact of triggers and out-of-control emotions.

    Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a way of addressing concerns through talking. It can be used in individual counseling sessions. Talking through issues with professionals at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC can identify sources of discomfort or unhealthy thoughts. It is a way of learning about yourself and your individual perceptions. CBT is a healthy way of addressing some behaviors which may be bringing unintended consequences in your life.

    Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) sees a person suffering from substance addiction to have illogical reasoning, counterproductive actions, and does not see things clearly. Due to this, REBT deals with cognition, images, and behavior extensively to rectify the client’s bad habits. REBT pushes an individual to become more reasonable and choose a life without the repercussions of addictions.

    Patients at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA learn how to self-soothe by conducting rational self-counseling. REBT provides their patients with the skill sets necessary in handling problems all by themselves, without seeking professional help. The process calls for practice, reiteration, and bolstering the new way of thinking being introduced to the patient.

    People who leave treatment without learning life skills from staff at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC are at a disadvantage when it comes to maintaining sobriety. Although it is difficult to teach life skills, aftercare support helps patients develop these skills over time. Life skills taught in Pennsylvania include things like finding a job and a good place to live, self-care, and managing finances.
    Medical Nutrition Therapy, also called nutrition therapy and MNT, helps someone recovering from an addiction learn how to replenish their body with the nutrients that food can provide. This helps improve medical, physical, and emotional conditions resulting from an addiction. These skills are taught by dietitians and nutritionists at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania who understand the effects of addiction.

    Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is a treatment that helps people to quit smoking. NRT reduces the withdrawal symptoms by giving nicotine in low doses. It is safe for most adults, teens and pregnant women should not undergo NRT. Research shows that the use of NRT doubles the chances of quitting smoking.

    Aftercare, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Couples Therapy, Detox, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Drug Rehab, Eating Disorder Treatment, Electroconvulsive Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Intervention, Life Skills, Marriage / Marital Counseling, Motivational Interviewing, Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), Nutrition Therapy, Outpatient Treatment (OP), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Recreational Therapy, Residential Long Term (>30 Days), Sober-Living / Half-Way, Trauma Therapy

    Payment Options Accepted

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  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
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    Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC Location and Directions
    Address Information3811 Ohara St
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213 Phone Number(412) 624-1000 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Addiction Information

    Pennsylvania ranks 14th in the nation for drug-related deaths. More than 10% of all deaths in Pennsylvania have been related to drugs and alcohol. 30% of Pennsylvania youth reportedly drink alcohol monthly, with more than 20,000 teenagers having an alcohol problem. The rate of opioid misuse in Pennsylvania is double the national average.

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been hit hard by the opioid epidemic. About 24,000 people in Pittsburgh struggle with drug addiction. In the city, there were 9,813 overdose deaths in 2016. Alcohol is a factor in more than 38% of all traffic fatalities in Pittsburgh. There are plenty of drug treatment centers in the area to help you get your life back on track.

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