Chemical Dependency Treatment

Is Chemical Dependency Treatment for You?

Have you ever tried to stop using but only lasted a couple weeks?

Do you wish people would stop asking you about your drug/alcohol use?

Have you ever switched from one drug to another?

Have you had problems connected with your drug use during the past year?

Have your loved ones been concerned about your drug use?

Have you ever felt that your life would be better without the use of drugs?

Description of Program

Fairmount has a total of 67 residential chemical dependency beds for patients aged 18 and above. Fairmount's Chemical Dependency Program offers two levels of care:

A 21-bed detoxification unit which provides a safe environment for the medical monitoring of withdrawal symptoms from alcohol, benzodiazepine or opiate addiction and the associated withdrawal symptoms.

Two gender specific rehabilitation programs (a 26-bed men's unit and a 19-bed women's unit) for individuals who need a supportive and structured setting in order to begin the process of recovery.

In general, Fairmount subscribes to the following regimen for the treatment of addiction:

a. Abstinence and detoxification for the treatment of withdrawal symptoms

b. Psycho-education services to reduce the stigma and myths associated with addiction

c. Cognitive behavioral therapy for the treatment of thought and emotion disorders

d. Motivational Interviewing for the treatment of denial and rationalization

e. Psychiatric services as needed for co-occurring disorders.

The CD program at Fairmount is designed for individuals who require medically monitored detoxification and/or specialized treatment as a result of failed attempts at sobriety/chronic relapse history, and lack a supportive environment conducive to recovery. Individuals may also be experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues that present as an obstacle to recovery. Patients have access to a psychiatrist for medication needs and evaluation. The program assists individuals in developing sufficient knowledge and motivation to begin a program of recovery. We use various modalities with a focus on learning about the addiction and recovery process, community support systems, family involvement and development of the skills necessary to continue recovery and improve overall functioning at discharge. We use a treatment approach which recognizes that individuals enter treatment at various stages of motivation and that their prolonged use of substances alters the neurobiology of the brain, which makes logical and rational thinking more challenging. In an effort to improve the individual's motivation for change, we challenge an individual's distorted thinking in a dignified and respectful manner.

Chemical Dependency Treatment Alcohol Center Programs

The following are the various services and treatment modalities that may be included in your treatment program:

• Detoxification protocols for Alcohol, Benzodiazepines and Opiates

• Psycho-education services to reduce the stigma and myths associated with addiction

• Motivational Interviewing for the treatment of denial and rationalization

• Cognitive behavioral therapy for the treatment of thought and emotion disorders

• Psychiatric services/Pharmacotherapy as needed for co-occurring disorders

• Psychiatric Evaluation to determine any psychiatric symptoms that may require further medical monitoring or that may pose a barrier to recovery efforts

• Individual treatment to better develop insight into maladaptive behaviors and explore lifestyle changes to support recovery

• Nursing assessment and physical examination

• Individual study assignments on the principles of recovery

• Groups designed to develop communication and relationship skills including Men's/Women's Groups

• Daily AA/NA/CA meetings

• Group therapy and educational lectures (i.e. Anger Management, Healthy Living, Stress Management, Relapse Prevention, Med Education)

• Family Education Services

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