Biomedical Therapy and Addiction
Many of the residents at The Retreat live with a substance use disorder, like drug addiction, along with a mental health issue. We offer specialized treatment for co-occurring disorders, using biomedical therapy, addiction therapy, and self-help groups to address both issues.
What Is Biomedical Therapy?
Biomedical therapy, or biomedical psychiatry, uses physiological treatments such as medications to treat psychological disorders. Many people who have addiction or substance abuse problems also have another mental health issue, such as depression or anxiety. This treatment approach helps address some of the underlying issues that may contribute to addiction.
If you suffer from addiction and don't know where else to turn, The Retreat by Sheppard Pratt may be able to help. Contact us.
Treatment for Addiction
At The Retreat, we treat addiction problems as a disease. With the right combination of therapies, medications, and other treatment methods, we can help you find recovery. Our addiction therapy methods include:
Group Therapy for Co-Occurring Disorders
We hold groups five days a week for individuals who face co-occurring mental health and addictions disorders. The groups help members find the motivation to:
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Work on addictive behaviors
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Identify and reflect on the impact of addiction
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Engage in self-diagnosis
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Discuss and prepare for triggers and difficult environments
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Learn coping skills
Individual Addictions Counseling
Every week, a specialized addictions counselor meets with each resident who is facing a substance use disorder. These weekly sessions assess the nature of your relationship to substances and help motivate you along your path to recovery.
We first perform a thorough addiction evaluation to get the full picture of the addiction and challenges you face. This evaluation helps
We tailor the meetings to your needs, and they can be therapeutic, educational, or motivational. The addictions counselor works with your primary therapist as a critical, ongoing part of your treatment team.
Self-Help Groups
Alcoholics Anonymous holds meetings several times each day on our campus. We also offer meetings of Narcotics Anonymous and Al-Anon, a support group for friends and families of people living with alcoholism.
If you are dealing with addictions, we strongly encourage you to attend these meetings. These self-help groups are essential to your recovery and healing, as they provide accountability and give you access to an understanding community.