Discovery House
Discovery House in Salt Lake City, Utah, focuses on treating opioid addiction through a comprehensive outpatient program. Offering medication-assisted treatment and counseling services, the facility combines FDA-approved medications with individual and group therapy sessions to support long-term sobriety.
The mission of Discovery House is to provide high-quality, compassionate care to individuals affected by opioid use disorder. This facility is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and listed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
- FDA-approved medications: Provides methadone, buprenorphine, and Suboxone to alleviate withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings.
- Counseling services: Offers individual and group therapy to address psychological and behavioral aspects of addiction.
- CARF Accreditation: Recognized for high-quality care and adherence to industry standards.
- Evidence-based therapies: Utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention strategies.
Discovery House specializes in treating opioid addiction and benefits individuals of all backgrounds struggling with this issue. The tailored approach ensures each patient's unique needs are met effectively.
- 1+ Accreditations
- SAMHSA Listed
- 7 Conditions Treated
- LGBTQ+ Allied
- Insurance Accepted
- 5 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 20 Therapies & Programs
Accreditations
SAMHSA
Staff
- Nathan FrenchAddiction and Substance Abuse CounselorSpecializes in addiction and substance abuse counseling at Discovery House in Salt Lake City.
- Gerald Larcher JrAddiction and Substance Abuse CounselorProvides addiction and substance abuse counseling services at Discovery House in Salt Lake City.
- Mindy MangelsonAddiction and Substance Abuse CounselorOffers addiction and substance abuse counseling at Discovery House in Salt Lake City.
- Kelly MartinSocial WorkerProvides social work services at Discovery House in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Kevin McGeeneyAddiction and Substance Abuse CounselorSpecializes in addiction and substance abuse counseling at Discovery House in Salt Lake City.
- Elizabeth StallingsAddiction and Substance Abuse CounselorOffers addiction and substance abuse counseling services at Discovery House in Salt Lake City.
- Dr. Jacob StephensonFamily Medicine PhysicianPractices family medicine at Discovery House in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Substance abuse refers to the intensive and inappropriate use of psychoactive substances. Psychoactive substances are those that affect brain function. These include illegal drugs, alcohol, and even the excessive use of prescription drugs. The overuse of psychoactive substances leads to severe physical or psychological dependence. It also affects the social life and relationships of the affected individual. Substance abuse is treatable.
The duration of treatment at Discovery House in Salt Lake City can require weeks or even months depending on the severity of the condition as there is a risk of relapse. Treatment options include medications, counseling sessions, various types of behavioral therapy, and group therapy in different combinations.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment
Addiction to prescription opioid painkillers like oxycodone and hydrocodone, and illicit opioids such as heroin, leads to potentially life-threatening withdrawal symptoms when discontinued. Opioid addiction treatment typically involves an inpatient stay at facilities like Discovery House to make sure they get through withdrawal safely. Treatment also includes comprehensive mental health counseling.
Dual-Diagnosis Treatment in Salt Lake City, UT
Conditions such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder are part of mental illness. This may occur that opioid abuse and vice versa are induced by mental illness. Diagnosing a concurrent diagnosis or co-occurring condition at Discovery House is essential to understand the addiction better.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detox is the primary substance abuse treatment administered to a patient suffering from drug addiction. Detox helps patients in Salt Lake City, UT recover from drug-addicted through regular monitoring of medical professionals and temporary utilization medication, other techniques.
If you or someone you know suffers from a substance abuse problem, it is crucial to understand the different options available for treatment and seek help as early as possible. These days, detox centers offer several methods for drug and alcohol addiction rehabilitation and treatment.
Outpatient programs are the standard for addiction treatment. About 9 in 10 U.S. adolescents entering addiction treatment enroll in these programs, so you’re not alone in Salt Lake City, UT. Treatment is delivered in different settings – offices, clinics, and primary care clinics.
Facilities offer a variety of services, such as individual and group counseling and family therapy. During the sessions, you work with a team of experts that include: General physicians, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, and Psychologists. The main goals of outpatient recovery programs are to help addicted individuals reduce drug use and addictive behaviors, eventually becoming entirely sober.
Aftercare comprises services that help recovering addicts readjust to normal day-to-day Utah activities. It can last a year or even longer. Services include individual and family counseling, medications to reduce cravings, and treatment of psychiatric and other medical conditions. Aftercare support begins once you have completed earlier stages of treatment.
Discovery House‘s Therapies & Programs
Recovering from addiction involves recovering relationships as well. One of the most common areas of stress and damage during addiction is in intimate relationships. Couples therapy at Discovery House can rebuild trust and joy that may have been damaged. Addiction involves everyone in the family, not only the addict.
Family roles can change in damaging ways that may require professional help to rebalance. Successful intimate relationships can decrease the chances for relapse by ensuring a healthy environment after rehab in Salt Lake City, UT.
Addiction and alcoholism affect the entire family. For this reason, family therapy is vital to a person’s recovery from addiction. In contrast to couples counseling, family therapy at Discovery House may include siblings, children, parents, and other significant people in the recovering person’s life. Family support is one of the most important pillars of recovery.
Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is a type of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy that focuses on eliminating specific negative thoughts such as suicidal thoughts that can potentially lead to an individual inflicting self-harm. It is useful in the treatment of patients exhibiting uncontrollable emotions, intense mood swings, and borderline personality disorders.
The term “Dialectic” means the integration of opposites. In the substance abuse context, DBT refers to accepting the patient’s addiction and working to change their thoughts and behavior. It improves life skills such as controlling the intense emotions without reacting impulsively, resolving the interpersonal conflicts effectively, and promoting awareness about self and others.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the relationship between a patient’s thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Discovery House aims to establish a healthy response to thoughts and feelings as an alternative to turning to drugs and alcohol. It also promotes healthy communication between addicts and those around them. It is and effective therapy for people suffering with all types of addictions.
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is a type of cognitive therapy. It is based on the principle that irrational thoughts are responsible for the emotional and behavioral changes in addiction. So, the therapy starts with identifying the underlying irrational thoughts. These thoughts are then challenged and opposed logically and then replaced with positive thoughts. It also helps to change unwanted behavior with techniques such as meditation.
By imparting positive thoughts and emotions, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) makes the individual self-reliant with a capacity to handle the emotional and behavioral issues in future by themselves without professional help. This self-dependence benefits the patients and prevent relapses.
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Location & Contact
5983 S Redwood Rd
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
Phone Number
(801) 293-9999
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Location
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5983 S Redwood Rd
Salt Lake City, UT 84123 -
(801) 293-9999
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeAdults (20+), Teenagers
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ModalityCouples, Family, Group, Individuals
Ownership
Listed May 26, 2020
Updated July 25, 2024
Salt Lake City, Utah Addiction and Treatment
More than 500 people in Utah die each year from the effects of drug abuse and/or addiction. Substance abuse rates in Utah have seen an upward trend for a variety of drugs. Opioids are involved in almost 70% of all drug-related deaths in the state, annually. In 2014, Utah officials created a Good Samaritan Law to protect drug users who report possible overdoses from being prosecuted themselves.
Salt Lake City, the capital of Utah, is surrounded by the Wasatch and Oquirrh mountain ranges, offering residents outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and skiing. The city also boasts a vibrant arts and entertainment scene with theaters, ballet, and annual festivals. Opioid-related overdose deaths in Salt Lake County increased by 20% from 2020 to 2021, while fentanyl-related overdose deaths rose by 30% during the same period.
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