I don’t know where they find staff like this. These are some amazing & most friendly & caring people. I have been going there for my cardiac rehab & am extremely satisfied. From the front desk person Sarah to Kate & Kathleen to the manager, they are all am ...
About UAB Medical West Hospital
Located in Bessemer, Alabama is the UAB Medical West Hospital. This is a medical hospital that provides a continuum of healthcare services for children, adults, and families. Among the services they offer here is specialized addiction treatment. Their addiction program is rooted in evidence based practices and takes a skills-based approach to recovery.
The substance use program is also tailored to help you if you have a dual diagnosis, are a working professional, or are simply seeking specialized, individually tailored care.
Work with Addiction Recovery Experts
The UAB Medical West Hospital is recognized as one of the nation’s top medical facilities because they are part of a major academic medical system. One of the benefits of receiving treatment in a facility such as this is that you’ll get to work with a multidisciplinary team of professionals who have experience helping individuals and families impacted by substance use.
Though addiction is attacked from a clinical standpoint with evidence based therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy and medication support, there are holistic approaches applied too. This can include everything from spiritual support to trauma focused care to addressing coexisting mental health struggles.
Family Support Services
Their supportive care here extends beyond just your recovery needs. They also have programs here that work with your family members and other loved ones as well. Through workshops, family sessions, and support groups, your loved ones will learn how to best help you as you move through your treatment.
Recovery for Professionals
There are specialized programs here to address unique recovery needs that clients might have. For example, there is a recovery program for working professionals. Alongside discrete substance use treatment, this program also helps you tackle everyday stressors like work, finances, and general life challenges.
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Excellent experience and very detailed and thorough.
I have alot of dr. here and they are all great and the nurses have been awesome as well and the place is spectacular for a hospital....I don't know what is wrong with some of yall but I go all the time I drive over an hour away just because everyone is so nice there and smiling like they actually like their jobs...I love it..
Nursing staff gets 5 stars, but the billing department gets NONE. My husband was in a lot of pain in his stomach, but he rarely gets sick so we went to hospital to check it out. The doctors said they needed to do a CAT scan so we thought it was pretty serious. Turns out he had a stomach virus... We have insurance and yet we still got a bill for $1,243!!! Are you kidding me? If something was going to cost that much, we should've been informed beforehand. Does insurance not cover these types of things? Was it entered incorrectly by their billing department? All questions no one could answer when we called. We'll def go to another hospital if this is how they treat their patients.
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Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
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.
At certain points in the recovery process, it's important to have medical support available around the clock, and 24-hour clinical care in Alabama offers a safe environment in which you can begin your recovery journey. This feature offers constant supervision in situations like medical detox, where a team of professionals are on hand to ensure the withdrawal processs is performed safely and comfortably.
Treatments
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
Programs
Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Clinical Services
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Proper nutrition increases comfort levels during detox and supports healing during drug rehab in Alabama. Nutrition therapy provides this crucial, balanced nourishment and helps you develop skills for long term health throughout recovery.
Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.
Nicotine replacement therapy in Alabama may be a good option for you if you're dependent on cigarettes or similar products. This therapy allows you to slowly lower your intake of nicotine so you don't suffer extreme withdrawal or cravings as you quit smoking.
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Chief Nursing Officer
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CFO
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5000 Medical West Way
Bessemer, AL 35022
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