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Addiction Treatment Atlanta
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Residential Treatment Centers
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Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment for drug and alcohol dependency comes in different forms depending upon the individual's needs. Many times addiction treatment will be a long term process that sometimes needs to be repeated before recovery is achieved. Variables including the form of addiction treatment, the length of addiction treatment and the setting will be different for everyone, but there are levels of care that must be incorporated in all addiction treatment programs. These include:
- Detox and Medical Stabilization
- Rehabilitation or Residential Care
- Outpatient Care
- Continuing Care or Aftercare
Addiction Treatment Detoxification
Detoxification, also known as detox, is an important component to addiction treatment. Detox is always done with a team of medical professionals working to relieve or eliminate the immediate symptoms associated with drug and alcohol withdrawal. Lakeview Health Systems provides compassionate care to ensure that each patient is made as comfortable as possible through the detox phase of addiction treatment.
Residential Addiction Treatment
Residential addiction treatment within Lakeview Health drug rehab provides necessary therapeutic clinical services. Lakeview's drug rehabilitation staff develops a drug rehab treatment plan following each patient's individual evaluation. A number of factors are examined in order to address patient specific issues surrounding family issues and belief systems. Each patient will receive addiction treatment which will enable them to learn the necessary personal skills to change their behavior and to resolve any issues that may impede their recovery.
Outpatient Addiction Treatment
An extensive assessment will determine if an outpatient addiction treatment program can meet your needs. While most people with drug or alcohol abuse problems would rather attend outpatient addiction treatment, not everyone is appropriate for this level of care. Those best suited for outpatient addiction treatment are employed individuals with extensive social support systems who have demonstrated that they can maintain abstinence for up 72 hours. Highly motivated individuals have the best chance of success. Outpatient addiction treatment program patients most often live at home and attend the program several days or evenings during the week. These programs are approximately six weeks long and generally require meeting for three to five times a week for three hours sessions.
Addiction Treatment Aftercare
Addiction treatment aftercare is a relapse prevention program. Daily living skills are developed and supported with healthy support systems and the attendance of 12 step support groups.
To obtain additional addiction treatment information or to discuss admission into Lakeview Health Systems drug addiction treatment center call us toll-free: 1-866-657-4357.