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Drug and alcohol addiction interventions are carefully planned by family and friends with a professional interventionist to help their loved one understand the severity of their addiction and how it is affecting not only their own life but those around them. During an intervention, the group will gather in a familiar place to meet the individual and strategically express their concerns and feelings towards their loved one’s battle with addiction. The goal of an intervention is to help the individual recognize the harmful effects their substance use problem has on all aspects of their life and agree to seek the professional help they need. At LESC Unit I in New York, New York, the intervention specialists are experienced in conducting successful addiction interventions that focus on helping family members and friends effectively convey their concerns for their loved ones and urge them to seek the professional help they need. An intervention in New York, New York, can be the difference between life and death for those suffering from addiction and co-occurring disorders.

Telemedicine/Telehealth therapy is a telephone or web-based service that provides confidential, online care without requiring clients to travel for treatment. At LESC Unit I, clients who partake in telehealth outpatient services receive care from the comfort of their homes. This widespread approach is aimed at helping as many people as possible in New York, New York, and beyond.

Contingency management, also referred to as motivational incentives or the prize method, is a behavioral therapy approach that offers tangible incentives to participants in addiction treatment for measurable behaviors of drug abstinence (such as passing a drug test). During contingency management, participants receive a reward for accomplishing a treatment goal. LESC Unit I in New York, New York, incorporates contingency management strategies to help clients become empowered by their goals.

Substance use disorder education, also known as substance abuse education or drug education, is important for those struggling with addiction as well as their loved ones. Substance abuse education at LESC Unit I in New York, New York aims to teach individuals about drug and alcohol abuse, how substance abuse affects the mind and body, and how to be supportive during detox, rehabilitation, and recovery. Substance abuse education in New York, New York can also involve counseling education for the individual abusing drugs or alcohol as well as family and friends.

Substance abuse counseling, also called addiction counseling, is incorporated into addiction treatment to help those struggling with addictions talk through the intricacies and causes of their substance use disorders. Substance abuse counseling at LESC Unit I in New York, New York incorporates a combination of treatment and support services to help individuals overcome their dependencies. While in substance use disorder counseling at LESC Unit I, clients work with licensed addiction counselors in a clinical setting in New York, New York, to address issues like mental health, destructive behavior patterns, and treatment goals.

Relapse is the act of using drugs or alcohol after completing addiction treatment. It’s common for individuals who struggle with addictions to relapse at one point or another. Relapse does not mean failure but instead signifies additional treatment is needed for lifelong recovery. Relapse prevention therapy at LESC Unit I in New York, New York, will help you understand relapse, your triggers and gain the tools you need to prevent relapse.

Motivational interviewing is a therapeutic approach used to motivate participants to change destructive behaviors. At LESC Unit I in New York, New York, motivational interviewing is utilized in tandem with motivational enhancement therapy to support individuals struggling with drug or alcohol addiction to build confidence in their recovery.

Individual therapy is a type of talk therapy where clients meet with a therapist one-on-one. At LESC Unit I in New York, New York, individual therapy incorporates various treatment techniques to help in addiction recovery. Through individual therapy at LESC Unit I, clients build rapport with their therapist and work with them to resolve life challenges, work through emotions and gain positive coping mechanisms. Individual therapy in New York, New York can help with various mental health conditions such as addiction disorder, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, panic disorder, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and more.

Group therapy is a type of psychotherapy in which one or more therapists works with a group of individuals at once. AT LESC Unit I in New York, New York group therapy sizes range between 5-20 people and generally have commonalities, such as a specific condition or shared life experience. Group therapy sessions are used in inpatient and outpatient treatment programs under the guidance of a licensed therapist. While in group therapy in New York, New York, participants engage in dialogue focused around a theme or specific struggle. Depending on the nature of the group setting, a therapist may actively lead group discussions and have a particular plan or theme for each session.

Family counseling is used in inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment because when a person struggles with substance abuse, the effects often extend outward to loved ones. At LESC Unit I in New York, New York, they incorporate family counseling to address the family unit. During family counseling in New York, New York, patients and their families work through issues and learn how to support their loved one during the recovery process.

Community reinforcement plus vouchers is a type of contingency management therapy focusing on reducing addictive behaviors by reinforcing positive ones in recovery. This type of contingency management treatment aims to promote participation in social and recreational activities in the community. The goal of community reinforcement plus vouchers at LESC Unit I in New York, New York is for clients to participate in sports, art, and other community-based activities to help create positive connections with peers, strengthen their support network, and sustain a healthy lifestyle.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a psychotherapy that helps people understand how their thoughts affect their behaviors. While partaking in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), participants learn to recognize and reframe self-defeating beliefs. This shift in thinking often results in more meaningful connections and reduced addictive tendencies.