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Drug Addiction Recovery
Our Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Lakeview Health Systems has designed an exceptional drug addiction recovery program which provides a combined state-of-the-art dual diagnosis treatment with alcohol rehabilitation and drug rehab. In developing our staff and clinical program the goal was to provide first class alcohol treatment and drug addiction recovery program for you and your family. Since that time, Lakeview has been recognized as one of the leaders in the field of alcohol rehabilitation and drug rehab.
Detoxification Services of Our Drug Addiction Recovery Program
In this initial phase of the drug addiction recovery program a team of nurses and physicians who specialize in the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism assess your particular needs. You will be provided with a comprehensive physical examination to determine if any medical problems are present and to address your need for detox. If it is determined that you are in danger of experiencing drug withdrawal while in our drug addiction recovery program, a drug detox protocol is designed to reduce and sometimes eliminate any of these symptoms. Whether we are dealing with prescription drug detox, opiate detox or detox for crystal meth addiction, it is imperative that you provide our physician with accurate information. The physicians managing the detoxification services in your drug addiction recovery program are Board Certified; A.S.A.M. credentialed (American Society of Addiction Medicine) and specialize in addiction medicine and detoxification. While we are focused on patient comfort, we are equally aware of the possibility of an accompanying psychiatric disorder. As such, an initial psychiatric evaluation is completed, to rule out or enable us to address the associated disorder.
Drug Rehab Is Not the Same as Drug Detox
Many people confuse drug rehab with drug detox. Detoxification or detox is a component of the drug addiction recovery program care which is focused on the medical stabilization of the patient. Drug rehab is where we look to maintain the gains made in detox and build a foundation upon which your future recovery will be built. Through a combination of experiential therapy, group and individual therapy, you gain new insight into why you have been unable to manage your drug or alcohol use and why your life has spun so far out of control. In addition to these new discoveries made in the drug addiction recovery program, you will confront the issues and learn to manage the feelings at the very heart of your behavior and illness. These issues include, but are not limited to; resentment, depression, shame, sexual abuse, codependency and the dynamics that accompany family life.
The Drug Addiction Recovery Program for Families
Recognizing the importance of a healthy family system, Lakeview has designed an exceptional four day drug addiction recovery program for the entire family. The Family Recovery Program is for everyone in our drug rehabilitation program. Our Family Recovery Program will provide all members of the family with an incredible healing experience, while addressing issues associated with drug addiction and alcoholism.
The Drug Addiction Recovery Program for Dual Diagnosis
Many of the people we treat at Lakeview in our drug addiction recovery program are dually diagnosed, so medication management along with ongoing psychiatric follow-up becomes an integral part of addiction treatment planning. In addition to participating in all of the innovative therapy Lakeview has to offer, everyone is encouraged to attend 12 step support groups to further solidify their recovery. It is important to acknowledge that participation in support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous provides people throughout the world with the best opportunity with which to achieve and maintain long term sobriety.
Additional Addiction Treatment Components Make for First Class Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Many drug rehabs admit patients to their residential drug treatment program and that is where the patient remains for their entire drug addiction treatment. The staff at Lakeview created what we believe to be a more comprehensive and effective drug addiction recovery program experience.
Rather than have you spend all of your time in treatment with us inside of our drug and alcohol treatment facility; we have utilized two components of addiction treatment to enhance your clinical experience. Our goal is to have your last day in our drug and alcohol treatment facility resemble your first day when you return home. This component of our drug addiction recovery program will go a long way in reducing the feelings and thoughts associated with relapse. We accomplish this by utilizing the combined resources of our Recovery Apartments, day/night drug treatment program and outpatient addiction treatment services.
These drug addiction recovery program components allow patients to begin taking even greater responsibility for their recovery. While you attend a full day of clinical activities at the drug and alcohol treatment facility you return to the Recovery Apartments in the evening. Here you begin to put into practice that which you have learned and begin addressing the challenges of living in the "real world". Experience has shown us this first step is best taken while still a part of a supportive therapeutic environment. We want to be clear; this is a drug addiction recovery program with the benefit of Recovery Apartments - not a halfway house. Here you are still in our inpatient drug rehab and part of the relapse prevention program.
Our Relapse Prevention Program Creates a Strong Foundation to Build Upon
Many drug addiction recovery programs equate substance abuse treatment with a relapse prevention program. At Lakeview, we believe our relapse prevention program is one of the most important drug addiction treatment components we have. Learning to identify relapse triggers and how to effectively manage them is critical to your continued success. You will find that the staff of our relapse prevention program coordinates very closely with our discharge planners to develop an effective plan for you prior to discharge. We work together with you developing an aftercare plan designed to address issues identified in the relapse prevention program, as well as, in substance abuse treatment to support your continued recovery.
Call us toll free, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-866-657-4357 and allow us to make a difference in your life.
We look forward to seeing you at Lakeview, a special place, where "recovery becomes a reality."