Substance Abuse Treatment
New Choices
The New Choices substance abuse treatment program at Cedar Springs specializes in improving the quality of life for those who are struggling due to their use of any mood-altering chemicals, including alcohol, "street" drugs or prescription drugs.
In addition, we offer stabilization and specialized services for adults with co-occurring mental health issues such as bi-polar disorder, depression, and a range of anxiety disorders, including PTSD and other trauma related issues. The disease model of addiction, cognitive behavioral therapy, 12 Step support services and Smart Recovery act as the foundation of our program.
Services include:
Medical Detoxification
Treatment includes:
- Medical monitoring (including medication management) of withdrawal symptoms
- Qualified psychiatrists, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, therapists and mental health technicians to assist in the withdrawal process
- An emphasis on the importance of adequate rest and good nutrition as the first steps toward lifestyle change
Inpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
Our inpatient substance abuse treatment program provides an intensive therapeutic environment in which patients can take the first steps toward lasting change. Individual, group and family sessions are coupled with psychoeducational programming, the 12 Step model and Self Management and Recovery Training (SMART). Licensed therapists with specialization in addictions, trauma, and mental health work with skilled nurses provide treatment under the direction of qualified psychiatrists.
Treatment includes:
- Psychiatric care
- Medication & diagnostic evaluation
- Family education & support
- Psychological & cognitive evaluations
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Family therapy
- Recreational therapy
- Relaxation therapy
- Individual case management
Criteria for Admission:
- Must meet DSM-IV criteria for psychoactive substance dependence
- Medically detoxified and stable
- Emotional status such that the person is able to function in their usual environment
- Living environment supportive to change
- Must sign an abstinence contract
- Submit to random drug screens and breathalyzer
Inpatient Dual Diagnosis Treatment
The New Choices dual diagnosis chemical dependency program specializes in the treatment of co-occurring psychiatric substance abuse disorder, treatment includes education of the disease concept of chemical dependency, cognitive behavioral skill building and therapy, marital and family counseling and leisure/life skills. In addition, medication is utilized as necessary to treat the psychiatric challenges, with an understanding of the need to design the addicted patient's medication regiment to support recovery. Relapse prevention and support group participation round out the program. Our program is designed for an average length of stay ranging from 21-28 days, but the length of stay is tailored to the individual.
Treatment may include:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Medication and education
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
- Trauma work
- Individual case management