Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment

Counseling & Therapy for Drug & Alcohol Addiction

Addiction, clinically known as “Substance Use Disorder” is defined as the compulsive and continued use of a substance or participation in a behavior, exhibiting little or any control over the behavior despite negative consequences. Key characteristics that move abuse in into the category of addiction are the presence of tolerance and withdrawal. Tolerance occurs when increasing amounts of the substance or behavior are required to achieve the same “high.” Withdrawal symptoms occur when the substance or behavior is stopped. Addiction is usually thought of as involving alcohol, drugs, or smoking; however, people can also be addicted to gambling, eating, sex, even exercise.

The most common treatments include outpatient therapy, medication, and 12-step groups. Recovery is often a long-term process and may require multiple levels and periods of treatment. Yet, it is possible for people to manage their lives in a healthy, productive way.

Symptoms of Addiction

• Impaired control of behavior or substance, compulsive use.
• Preoccupation with behavior or substance, narrowing of other interests
• Continued use of behavior or substance despite adverse or negative consequences
• Distorted thinking, most notably denial
• The dreaded tolerance and withdrawal

Treatment

A variety of outpatient treatments are available for abuse and dependence, depending upon the severity of the disorder. Certified addiction counselors customize treatment methods and styles to meet individual needs, offering evidence-based programs which have been proven to be some of the most effective available, including:

• ENHANCED OUTPATIENT (EOP) Based on the Matrix treatment model, it was originally developed for cocaine and methamphetamine abusers. Typically, a participant engages in 2-5 hours of treatment per week, some it individual work but mostly in a group.
• INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT (IOP) Regularly 10-12 hours of treatment per week, allowing individuals to participate in daily affairs (i.e. work, home), receiving treatment before or after their day.
• MATRIX MODEL Combines several different therapeutic approaches targeted towards the individual’s struggle with alcohol or drug addiction.
• STRATEGIES FOR SELF-IMPROVEMENT AND CHANGE (SSIC) Designed for individuals with past criminal history together with substance abuse issues. Built on a cognitive behavioral approach, it is a 3-phase treatment program nearly spanning a year.
• THINKING FOR A CHANGE An integrated, cognitive behavior change program for criminal offenders that includes cognitive restructuring with social and problem-solving skill development.
• MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT (also known as MAT) combines counseling and other recovery supports with prescribed medications to help reduce the cravings and withdrawal symptoms that come from stopping opioid use. Learn More About MAT

We have Therapy Offices that provide counseling and therapy for Drug & Alcohol Addiction across the western slope of Colorado. Our therapists specialize in Evidence-Based Practices, meaning the treatment you or a loved one will receive has been proven to be effective.

How to Start Treatment

Starting treatment is easy! Just pick the Health Solutions West treatment location that is most convenient for you and call to learn about Open Access Hours.

What Happens at Open Access Hours?

During open access hours, new clients will fill out necessary paperwork and have an in-person consultation with a member of the treatment team. This consultation is used to determine appropriate treatment methods and schedule the client’s first therapy appointment.

Start treatment now and take control of Drug and/or Alcohol Addiction. We’re here for you and we look forward to your bright future.

Experiencing Severe Symptoms Right Now? Call the Colorado Crisis Services Hotline

If you are currently experiencing extreme symptoms of Drug and/or Alcohol Addiction, contemplating suicide or self-harm, or undergoing any other crisis, please call the 24/7/365 Crisis Line immediately at 1-844-493-8255