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We believe that with the right care and resources, a patient can live a healthier, more productive, and more fulfilling life. Our services will help you connect with the right resources, education, and tools, to heal your body, mind, and soul. Our goal is to empower you to live a life free of drug or alcohol addiction.
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Addiction Is Treatable
Although addiction is treatable, the solution is not simple. As addiction to drugs or alcohol is a chronic disease, individuals cannot simply quit using drugs or alcohol for a couple of days and be cured. A majority of patients need long-term care or repeated care in order to stop using completely and recover their lives.
Treatment Options
You will be glad to know that many options have been effective in treating drug and alcohol addiction, such as the following:
- Medication
- Behavioral counseling
- Medical applications and devices used to treat various withdrawal symptoms or deliver high-quality skills training
- Assessment and treatment of co-occurring disorders, like depression and anxiety
- Long-term care and follow-up to prevent the risk of relapse
Types of Addiction Treatment
Detoxification
Alcohol or drug detox can be one element of a comprehensive treatment program, or it can also be a standalone service provided through clinics, hospitals, or rehab facilities. For most individuals who are actively using alcohol or drugs, detox is a necessary part of treatment. Detoxification is a professionally monitored period of cessation from alcohol or drug use until the harmful chemical substances are no longer in the patient’s body.
Outpatient Treatment
Outpatient care is ideal for people who cannot drop everything and move into a residential facility for an extended period. Outpatient treatment programs include many of the same kinds of services provided by residential centers. In many outpatient programs, group counseling and therapy can be major components.
Outpatient treatment programs allow the patient to resume (or continue) meeting the various demands of their life, such as school and work responsibilities and spend quality time with friends and family while still making time for rehab and counseling.
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Inpatient or residential addiction treatment usually involves medical detoxification, group counseling, individual counseling sessions, and family counseling services. Some programs can also offer exercise and nutrition advice, spiritual counseling, and other wellness-promoting activities. Note that the most effective inpatient rehab programs approach to drug or alcohol addiction holistically. This means they address a client’s physical addiction to substances as well as the spiritual, social, and emotional factors that contribute to it.
We Can Help You Find Recovery!
If you or your loved one is struggling with the debilitating and devastating effects of drug or alcohol addiction, the team at Long Island Treatment Center can be a healing resource for you. Whether your problem involves addiction to prescription drugs, alcohol abuse, or involvement with many illegal “street” drugs, our team is ready to help you deal with the addiction by making it easier for you to access the resources and education you need to recover.