Discovery Institute

Alcoholism

Alcoholism (alcohol use disorder) is diagnosed when a person’s drinking causes harm or distress and they continue to drink anyway. Often, they have a physical as well as psychological dependence on the substance. To treat alcohol addiction, medical detox is often necessary to safely withdraw from alcohol. Once this is complete, alcohol rehab in New Jersey can provide skills and supports necessary for long-term recovery.

Drug Addiction

Drug rehab in New Jersey is the process of addressing the complex issues involved with addiction. Challenges are identified and addressed through individual and group counseling. Participants learn how to manage these issues without the use of substances.

Dual Diagnosis

New Jersey has a variety of dual-diagnosis addiction treatment programs, including inpatient and outpatient drug and alcohol rehabs, that recognize the unique needs of individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders and mental health conditions. These programs typically employ evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma-focused therapy, and art therapy to successfully address co-occurring disorders and support sustained recovery.

Opioid Addiction

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Substance Abuse

You can find comprehensive substance abuse treatment in New Jersey in drug and alcohol rehabs. These treatment programs typically provide a full continuum of care including medically assisted detox, inpatient, outpatient, dual-diagnosis, and intensive outpatient. With a comprehensive substance abuse evaluation, addiction experts provide individualized treatment plans to meet your specific needs. These programs address substance use disorders using evidence-based therapies, like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), individual and family counseling, and recovery support groups.

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• Elderly program
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• LGBTQ program
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• Young adult program

Outpatient

Outpatient rehabs enable clients to receive a full continuum of care while continuing to live at home. They’re often ideal for clients who are stepping down from inpatient care but some clients may prefer to transition into outpatient treatment immediately after completing detox. Many outpatient facilities also offer ambulatory medical detox for low-risk clients. Outpatient treatment generally includes psychotherapy and life skills training. Clients in opioid and/or alcohol recovery may also receive medication assisted treatment (MAT).

Medically Assisted Detox

A medical detox is the safest way to wean your body off addictive substances. When you become physically dependent on alcohol or drugs, quitting abruptly can cause a host of challenging and uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. In medically assisted detox, a team of medical professionals will be on hand to monitor any symptoms, to provide medication if possible, and to help keep you as safe and as comfortable as possible throughout this process.

Intensive Outpatient

Clients who are exiting inpatient rehab, those who are experiencing crisis, and those who prefer to live at home while in treatment typically enroll in intensive inpatient programs (IOP). These programs feature frequent and robust care, generally requiring clients to participate in at least nine hours of care weekly, though many intensive outpatient rehabs offer up to 20 treatment hours per week. IOP services typically combine individual, group, and family counseling with recovery education and holistic therapies.

Inpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Sober Living Homes

A sober living home in New Jersey is for individuals who are recovering from alcohol and drug addiction issues. This type of halfway house residence is focused on helping individuals learn and apply the tools of recovery. The setting provides fellowship, support, and structure to prevent relapse. The homes are typically designed for either men or women, but some may offer space for women with their children.

Aftercare Support

Patients are sent home from treatment with a comprehensive, long-term plan for recovery that will aid them in building a sober life outside of a clinical setting. This treatment plan is always individualized to cater to each client’s needs. From the moment you enter their facility, they start planning a unique treatment plan for each person, which includes aftercare support and planning for long-term sobriety.

24-Hour Clinical Care

At certain points in the recovery process, it's important to have support available 24/7. 24-hour clinical care offers a safe environment in which to recover from drug or alcohol addiction in peace, knowing medical detox and other treatment will happen with professionals on hand.

Intervention Services

At Discovery Institute, they recognize how difficult it can be to get a loved one afflicted with drug abuse and addiction to agree to go to treatment. For this reason, they encourage and support interventions. A drug and/or alcohol intervention is when a number of people close to an addict come together to confront the addict about their concerns at once. Discovery Institute offers guidance to loved ones who are attempting an intervention. From the planning process to helping with intervention best practices, they can help you have the best chance possible in making your loved one recognize the severity of their addiction and agree to get help.

12-Step

Participants in 12 step programs engage in a rigorous process of personal growth as a cornerstone of long-term recovery. They are expected to attend anonymous, peer-led 12 step meetings, which are free, open to the public, and available multiple times per day in most communities. Though these programs are rooted in spiritual principles, religious affiliation is not required. Self-selected peer sponsors mentor participants as they work through the 12 steps, learning forgiveness, understanding, acceptance, and accountability.

Couples Therapy

At Discovery Institute, they have a family counseling program that addresses strained interpersonal relationships between clients and their loved ones. Clients who are in marriages and wish to work on those relationships will have an opportunity to work on communication, processing and expression of emotion, and boundary-setting with their spouse, under the guidance and direction of one of our licensed family counselors.

Family Therapy

Addiction can strain important family relationships. At Discovery, they have a family counseling program that allows their clients and their loved ones to process emotions and experiences, set boundaries, and reconnect with one another in a therapeutic, safe environment.

Group Therapy

Group therapy is a daily part of drug and alcohol addiction treatment in most programs. At Discovery Institute of New Jersey, they provide different kinds of group therapy each day to make sure their clients have a well-rounded, complete approach to their care. No two sessions are ever alike, but their clients will be with the same therapists and peers to establish a sense of trust, respect, belonging and support. Their goal is to foster a healthy group dynamic that supports the recovery journey of each individual involved through collaboration, sharing, feedback, and positive emotional interaction.

Individual Therapy

Individual therapy is a critical component of treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. At Discovery Institute of New Jersey, they start treatment with therapy immediately so that they can get to know the client and figure out what their specific needs are. In addition to a medical evaluation, this is one of the cornerstones of starting successful treatment.

Life Skills

Many young adults who enter drug and alcohol treatment don’t possess vocational skills or have much experience in the work force. At Discovery, they offer case management and skills development services to help young adult patients identify career goals and build skills necessary to function in the working world outside of treatment. Basic life skills, such as cooking, cleaning, self-care, and caring for one’s living space are important to living a well-rounded and adjusted life outside of treatment. Their clinical and residential program teaches young adults these vital life skills so that they are able to care for themselves when they graduate treatment.

Nutrition Therapy

Nutrition is an important aspect of healthy living and well-being that often gets neglected when a patient is engaged in active addiction or alcoholism. Meal planning and nutritional counseling are available at Discovery to help patients maintain optimal physical health inside and outside of a treatment setting.

Trauma Therapy

Traumatic experiences, such as early childhood abuse or being in an accident, can change the way the brain functions and lead individuals to develop unhealthy coping mechanisms such as drug or alcohol abuse. Their therapists work with clients to process these traumatic memories and to create new, healthy coping mechanisms that will serve them in their pursuit of long-term recovery.

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