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Patient Care
Substance Use Disorders
Comprehensive Substance Use Treatment
Substance and process addictions are one of our nation's major problems that affects more than 20 million Americans. At Wilmington Mental Health, we are well equipped with our Outpatient Program to help individuals from all walks of life find a sober, more fulfilling lifestyle.
Our Multi-Pronged Approach
We take a comprehensive approach that includes multiple evidence-based treatment components:
Early Intervention
Early intervention is crucial for several key reasons and provides the foundation for successful recovery:
Prevention of Escalation
Through early intervention and psychoeducation, we can prevent progression of substance abuse disorders.
Increase Treatment Effectiveness
Through prompt and targeted treatment, motivation and readiness for change are often higher with proper treatment plans.
Minimize Health and Social Consequences
Prevent severe health, psychological, and social consequences that result in physical harm, strained relationships, and legal issues.
Identify Underlying Issues
Address co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, trauma, and other mental health issues.
Education and Skill Development
Equips you with education about substance abuse, its consequences, available resources, coping skills, and relapse prevention.
Cost Effectiveness
Addressing substance abuse at an early stage can prevent long-standing addiction issues and need for prolonged treatment.
Treatment Process
Screening
Drug & Alcohol Assessment
Psychoeducation
Individual and/or Group Therapy
Support Group Attendance (Optional)
Random Drug Screens
Discharge
Treatment Goals
To identify the causes and consequences of substance abuse.
To reduce or eliminate substance use.
To remove illegal and dangerous drugs.
To understand underlying co-occurring mental health issues.
To develop healthy coping techniques.
To connect treatment and recovery with a support network.
To develop new and improved strategies to prevent drug use.
To achieve and maintain meaningful, sustained recovery.
Treatment Modalities
Seeking Safety
Motivational Interviewing
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
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Urine Testing
Urine specimen collections may be collected during your treatment and sent to the lab for testing. We use the results to:
Better determine your treatment plan.
Monitor your progress and adherence to treatment.
Identify needs for further assessment and substance abuse treatment.
Better coordinate your care.
Concerned About Someone You Know?
You can always start a conversation about mental health to make them aware of treatment alternatives and how professionals can offer support and assistance. Although you may not necessarily convince them to seek treatment at this time, it can make them aware that you are concerned and that they can count on you.