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About IDS Group Chicago
Ages Treated
- Children
- Seniors (65+)
Genders Accepted
- Female
- Male
Languages Spoken
- English
Facility Type
- Drug Addiction
- Opioid Addiction
Payments Accepted
- Cash/Self-Pay
- Sliding Fee Scale
Additional Info
- LGBTQ
- Smoking Allowed
- Veterans
Conditions and Issues Treated
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a chronic disease characterized by a physical and psychological dependency on drugs. Drug addiction occurs when extensive drug use causes changes in a person’s brain chemistry, resulting in uncontrollable cravings to use regardless of the adverse effects. The only way to overcome drug addiction or other addiction disorders is to receive addiction treatment. IDS Group Chicago in Chicago, Illinois offers many treatment options for those struggling with drug addiction. If you or someone you love is struggling with drug addiction, get help as soon as possible. Prolonged drug use can result in a destructive addiction cycle where you must continue using drugs to avoid distressing withdrawal symptoms. Regardless of your situation, help is available in Chicago, Illinois.
Opioid Addiction
Opioids/opiates are among the most addictive substances worldwide. Prescribed for various medical needs, opioids encompass a large class of prescription drugs such as morphine, oxycodone, and hydrocodone, and illegal substances such as heroin and opium. People who misuse opioids can develop an opioid addiction very quickly. Opioid addiction, also known as an opioid use disorder, is a condition in which someone compulsively seeks the drug. In Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, there are many treatment options to choose from for an opioid/opiate addiction. The most effective form of opioid addiction treatment is drug detox, followed by inpatient drug rehab. IDS Group Chicago in Chicago, Chicago, Illinois offers opioid addiction treatment tailored to your unique needs and situation.
Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
- Does not treat alcohol use disorder
Opioid Treatment
- Does Not Use MAT for Opioid Use Disorders
Additonal Client Services
Self-Help Groups, Housing Services, Assistance With Obtaining Social Services, Recovery Coach, Mentoring/Peer Support, Employment Counseling or Training
Levels of Care Offered at IDS Group Chicago
Aftercare
Aftercare programs help people stay on track after they finish addiction treatment. Think of going to treatment as the first big step towards getting better. Usually, this treatment lasts for a short time, from 30 to 180 days. But recovery takes much longer.
Here at IDS Group Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, our aftercare programs are here to help when the main treatment is done. Once someone completes their treatment, they team up with our staff to make a plan for what comes next. This plan is all about keeping up with their recovery. Also, they can choose to keep getting help from us to stay strong in their journey to stay healthy and free from addiction.
Drug Detox
At IDS Group Chicago, the first thing you'll do to overcome drug or alcohol addiction is go through a supervised drug detox. This is where your body gets rid of all the drugs, alcohol, and toxins. It usually takes about one to two weeks to complete, and medical experts at IDS Group Chicago in Chicago, Illinois will be there to help you every step of the way.
Detox can be tough, but the team at IDS Group Chicago will keep a close eye on you and make sure you're safe and as comfortable as possible. They'll use different safety steps to make sure everything goes smoothly. Also, they might give you some medicine to help with any pain or withdrawal symptoms you might feel. This is all part of the detox, to help you get through it with less discomfort.
Assessment/Pre Treatment and Transitional Services and Hospitals
Comprehensive Substance Use Assessment, Interim Services for Clients, Screening for Substance Use, Professional Interventionist/Educational Consultant
Therapies, Programs & Treatment Approaches at IDS Group Chicago
Family Counseling
Family counseling is an important part of treating addiction, both when a patient stays at a treatment center and when they visit for sessions. This type of counseling is included at IDS Group Chicago in Chicago, Illinois because addiction doesn't just affect the person using substances; it also impacts their family. At IDS Group Chicago, they understand that families need help too. With family counseling in Chicago, Illinois, everyone, including the person with addiction and their relatives, can work together to solve problems. They also learn the best ways to support their family member as they recover from addiction.
Group Counseling
At IDS Group Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, group therapy is a way for people to get help from a therapist while sharing the experience with others. In these groups, which usually have 5 to 20 people, members often have similar issues they are working through. This could be a certain problem they all face or a tough event they have all gone through. Group therapy happens both where people stay for treatment and where they visit just for the therapy session.
In group therapy here in Chicago, Illinois, everyone talks together about a topic or a challenge they're dealing with. A trained therapist leads these talks. Sometimes the therapist will guide the conversation in a certain direction, and they might have a plan or topic ready for each time the group meets. This helps everyone in the group learn from each other and get better together.
Individual Counseling
Individual therapy is a kind of counseling where one person talks with a therapist by themselves. At IDS Group Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, this kind of therapy uses different ways to help people who are trying to get better from addiction. When people go to individual therapy at IDS Group Chicago, they get to know their therapist well and work together to handle tough situations, understand their feelings, and learn good ways to deal with problems. This therapy in Chicago, Illinois is also good for treating many mental health issues like addiction, anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, PTSD, and others.
Marital/Couples Counseling
Marital counseling, also known as couples therapy, helps partners sort out arguments and improve their relationship. When one person in a couple uses drugs or alcohol too much, it doesn't just hurt them; it also impacts the people they love, especially their partner. This is true for married people, those who live together, or anyone in a relationship. If a partner is dealing with addiction, it can hurt both people and make it tough to have a good, healthy relationship.
At IDS Group Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, a trained counselor helps couples work on their problems. Some couples might only need to go to therapy for a little while, but others might need more time to build a strong, healthy relationship again.
Substance Use Disorder Education
Learning about substance use disorder is really helpful for people dealing with addiction and their families too. At IDS Group Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, this kind of learning helps everyone understand more about the problems with using drugs and alcohol. It teaches how these substances can hurt our minds and bodies. It also shows how to be there for someone when they are trying to stop using drugs or alcohol, during their time in rehab, and when they are working to stay drug-free.
In Chicago, Illinois, when we talk about learning regarding substance use, it includes lessons for people who are using drugs or alcohol. It also helps their family and friends know how to support them. This education might even include how to talk and listen in ways that can help the person with their addiction.
Additional Client Services
Self-Help Groups, Housing Services, Assistance With Obtaining Social Services, Recovery Coach, Mentoring/Peer Support, Employment Counseling or Training
