About Action for the Betterment of Our Community
Ages Treated
- Adults
- Teenagers
Genders Accepted
- Female
- Male
Languages Spoken
- English
Facility Type
- Drug Addiction
- Opioid Addiction
Payments Accepted
- Cash/Self-Pay
- Medicaid
- Private Health Insurance
Additional Info
- Smoking Allowed
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. Action for the Betterment of Our Community in Sturgis, South Dakota 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 Sturgis, South Dakota.
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 Sturgis, Sturgis, South Dakota, 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. Action for the Betterment of Our Community in Sturgis, Sturgis, South Dakota 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
Case Management Service, Social Skills Development, Mentoring/Peer Support
Levels of Care Offered at Action for the Betterment of Our Community
Addiction Treatment
If you're dealing with a drug or alcohol addiction in Sturgis, South Dakota, 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 Action for the Betterment of Our Community, 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 Action for the Betterment of Our Community in Sturgis, South Dakota. 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 Action for the Betterment of Our Community in Sturgis, South Dakota, 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.
Intensive Outpatient Program
At Action for the Betterment of Our Community, we have a program called Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Sturgis, South Dakota. This program is for people who are dealing with problems from using drugs or who also have mental health issues. If you've been to a full-time drug rehab before, our IOP can give you extra help to stay on track.
When you join our IOP at Action for the Betterment of Our Community, you'll come in for treatment a few times a week, for a few hours each time. It's a step up from our regular outpatient program because you'll spend more time with us. This program is great for people who want to get strong treatment but still live at home.
Assessment/Pre Treatment and Transitional Services and Hospitals
Comprehensive Substance Use Assessment, Interim Services for Clients, Outreach to Persons in the Community, Screening for Tobacco Use, Screening for Substance Use
Therapies, Programs & Treatment Approaches at Action for the Betterment of Our Community
Group Counseling
At Action for the Betterment of Our Community in Sturgis, South Dakota, 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 Sturgis, South Dakota, 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 Action for the Betterment of Our Community in Sturgis, South Dakota, 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 Action for the Betterment of Our Community, 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 Sturgis, South Dakota is also good for treating many mental health issues like addiction, anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, PTSD, and others.
Smoking/Vaping/Tobacco Cessation Counseling
At Action for the Betterment of Our Community located in Sturgis, South Dakota, we offer help for people who want to stop smoking or vaping. Our program includes teaching about the risks of using tobacco and providing support for those who are trying to quit. Clients can find many resources and get counseling to help them give up tobacco for good.
Substance Use Disorder Education
Learning about substance use disorder is really helpful for people dealing with addiction and their families too. At Action for the Betterment of Our Community in Sturgis, South Dakota, 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 Sturgis, South Dakota, 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
Case Management Service, Social Skills Development, Mentoring/Peer Support