Woodhull Medical Center Div of Chemical Dep/Dept of Psych
Brooklyn, New York
About Damascus House
Ages Treated
- Adults
- Seniors (65+)
- Teenagers
Genders Accepted
- Male
Languages Spoken
- English
Facility Type
- Alcoholism
- Drug Addiction
- Opioid Addiction
Payments Accepted
- Cash/Self-Pay
- Medicaid
- Payment Assistance Available
Additional Info
- Smoking Allowed
- Veterans
Conditions and Issues Treated
Alcoholism
Alcoholism is one of the most common addictions in Maryland. Alcohol addiction (often referred to as alcoholism or alcohol use disorder) is characterized by a deep craving for alcohol and the inability to quit drinking regardless of any adverse effects. Alcohol use disorder ensues when the chemical changes from long-term alcohol use drive the brain to acclimate to normal functions creating a dependency. Many people who struggle with alcoholism find it challenging to quit without the help of a treatment facility such as Damascus House. The alcoholism treatment at Damascus House in Brooklyn, Maryland is designed to give you the support you need to quit drinking once and for all.
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. Damascus House in Maryland 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 Maryland.
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 Brooklyn, Maryland, 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. Damascus House in Brooklyn, Maryland offers opioid addiction treatment tailored to your unique needs and situation.
Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Opioid Treatment
- Accepts Clients Using MAT but Prescribed Elsewhere
Additonal Client Services
Case Management Service, Social Skills Development, Transportation Assistance, Self-Help Groups, Housing Services, Assistance With Obtaining Social Services, Employment Counseling or Training, Mentoring/Peer Support
Levels of Care Offered at Damascus House
Addiction Treatment
If you're dealing with a drug or alcohol addiction in Maryland, there are many ways to get help. You can choose from programs that let you stay at the treatment center, or you can visit for treatment while living at home. There are also programs that focus on treating both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Plus, you can join support groups that keep on giving help even after you finish a program.
At Damascus House, we understand that everyone's journey to recovery is unique. That's why we create a plan that's just for you, based on what you need and what you're going through. Our goal is to help you tackle your addiction from all sides, and teach you how to stay healthy and free from addiction for a long time.
We offer lots of different ways to help you at Damascus House in Maryland. This includes talking one-on-one with a therapist or sharing your experiences in a group setting. These talks can play a big part in your recovery.
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 Damascus House in Maryland, 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.
Outpatient Treatment
Outpatient treatment is a kind of help for beating addiction where people go to sessions a few times each week for a couple of hours. At Damascus House, this treatment includes meeting one-on-one and in groups every week, with times that can change to fit your schedule. When you join the outpatient program at Damascus House, you can keep doing your normal activities like work or school, take care of your daily tasks, and live at your house or in a house with others who are working towards recovery in Maryland. The outpatient program at Damascus House is really helpful at many steps of getting better, like when you feel like you need some more help to stay on track.
Assessment/Pre Treatment and Transitional Services and Hospitals
Comprehensive Substance Use Assessment, Screening for Substance Use, Screening for Mental Disorders, Screening for Tobacco Use
Therapies, Programs & Treatment Approaches at Damascus House
Additional Client Services
Case Management Service, Social Skills Development, Transportation Assistance, Self-Help Groups, Housing Services, Assistance With Obtaining Social Services, Employment Counseling or Training, Mentoring/Peer Support
