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When addiction is present, a mental health disorder is usually present as well, which is known as dual diagnosis. Within addiction treatment facilities, it’s extremely common to find instances of dual diagnosis. Treatment facilities tend to offer 24-hour access to medical and mental health staff, plus treatments that include individual and group counseling, addiction and relapse prevention education, and coping skills training. Family therapy and relationship counseling are often available as well.

Substance abuse treatment in Rhode Island is usually in a drug and alcohol rehab, who provide comprehensive addiction treatment. These programs integrate evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), with vital educational resources, skill development, and counseling to help you reprogram unhelpful behaviors and learn new skills to manage your sobriety. Programs are usually available on an inpatient residential rehab basis, outpatient, intensive outpatient, or day treatment.

Clients who are stepping down from inpatient care and those who prefer to remain at home during treatment may choose to enroll in an outpatient rehab. These facilities offer a comprehensive continuum of care designed to evolve with clients’ changing needs. Partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs are designed for clients requiring frequent and high intensity treatment. Clients in outpatient care typically engage in individual, group, and family counseling and recovery-focused life skills training.

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.