TREATMENT CENTERS

 

Ashwood Recovery visits the treatment providers listed in our resources section and we have regular working relationships with most of them. We work closely with many other types of providers not listed and have resources all over the United States. If you have any questions about an area or demographic not listed, please feel free to call and ask. The majority of providers listed are residential treatment providers. Here is a glossary and explanation of terms used when finding a residential treatment program.

Detox or Detoxification

- Detoxify refers to the bodies process of detoxifying drugs and alcohol. If alcohol or prescription drugs are involved, detoxify is a vital part of the process.

Primary Care

- The foundation level of treatment. Primary focuses on the basic principles of recovery, disease education, group counseling and other educational components. Primary programs typically range from 20 - 60 days. It is recommended that individuals continue care following primary treatment.

Extended Care

- Extended care ranges from 30 days to 6 months in duration. This level of care focuses on inner personal development integration of 12-step principles in daily living and re-integrating into society.

Continuing Care

- Continuing care refers to the time after treatment and services provided to the newly recovering individual. A "continuing care plan" or "discharge plan" is a document outlining the treatment centers recommendations for after treatment.

Assessment Program

- An assessment program is typically 1-3 weeks in duration. These programs seek to thoroughly assess and individual, identify issues and recommend further care. If you or your loved one is unsure of what is wrong, these programs are a great option.

Multimodel Treatment - Meaning the provider utilizes many approaches to treating many disorders. Recovery is not always a simple process and these programs aim to "trouble shoot" complicated cases.

Long term Residential

- Long term can vary depending on the provider. Long Term can mean anywhere from 90 days to 1 year in length.

Short term Residential Treatment

- Short term programs usually are primary treatment programs. These range anywhere from 15 days to 60 days.

Dual Diagnosis Treatment

- True dual diagnosis treatment involves treating acute mental health disorders in combination with addictive disorders. It is vital to treat both at the same time to prevent relapse.

Co-Occurring Treatment

- True co-occurring treatment involves treating acute mental health disorders in combination with addictive disorders. It is vital to treat both at the same time to prevent relapse.

Gender Specific Treatment

- Genders specific treatment centers focus on the specific needs of men and women separately.These programs are highly recommended for anyone with a history of sexual compulsivity or fraternizingin treatment.

GLBT Treatment Centers

- GLBT treatment or GLBT friendly treatment, works with GLBT clients and issues specific to the GLBT community in a safe environment.