It can feel so difficult when you or a loved one has a problem with drug or alcohol dependence, that you don’t know how to help. The good news is that addiction is a treatable disease and by using proven and professional rehabilitation interventions, long-term recovery can be achieved.
This page will explain how integrating different rehabilitation methods can assist with long-term recovery for you or a loved one.
What is Addiction Rehab (Rehabilitation)?
Addiction ‘rehabilitation’ refers to the process of medical treatment and psychotherapeutic interventions to tackle your addiction to on substances including recreational drugs, prescription medications and alcohol. Rehab offers better chances of long term recovery success when it is customized to the individual needs of the client and incorporates medically-managed detoxification, inpatient or outpatient programs, and relapse management techniques also known as aftercare.
Facts & Statistics about Addiction in Pittsburg
Prevalence of Substance Use Disorder, by Drug Type
(IN THOUSANDS)
- 2,7578.5%Any Substance
- 2,0886.4%Alcohol
- 1,0683.3%Ilicit Drugs
- 2060.6%Pain Medication
Drug- and Alcohol-Induced Deaths by Age Group, California, 2016
- Alcohol-Induced
- Drug-Induced
- 18 to 250.5
- 9.6
- 26 to 354.3
- 13.9
- 36 to 6424.2
- 22.9
- 65+23.7
- 9.4
Drug Use, by Selected Type and Age Group California, 2015 to 2016
- 12 to 17
- 18 to 25
- 26+
- Marijuana*13.2%
- 34.0%
- 13.5%
- Misuse of Pain Medications3.5%
- 8.0%
- 4.3%
- Cocaine0.8%
- 7.2%
- 1.8%
- Heroin0%
- 0.4%
- 0.2%
What are the treatment options available in Pittsburg?
By integrating treatment options, addiction specialists can help you to isolate and treat the main causes of your substance addictions. Even though addiction symptoms need to be managed, life skills should also be taught in order to focus on the primary causes of your dependency.
Private Residential Programs
Residential rehab programs require you to reside on the same property that you are obtaining treatments in. One of the main benefits is having daily treatment and support.
Moving out of your home environment and entering a rehab facility will protect you against the stressors that contribute your use of substances. You will be less susceptible to relapse if you finish your addiction treatment program in a controlled center where the environment is supportive. Patients who have dual diagnosis, co-occurring disorders and severe substance dependencies are recommended to take part in an inpatient treatment program.
You can begin the initial steps to recovery by taking part in an inpatient program, however to overcome the difficulty of the first year of addiction recovery, you have to commit to a new life of sobriety. Once you have completed your residential program you will need to become more autonomous and set goals for your new life.
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Sober Living Programs
Sober living treatment programs help you to have more control over your life, with guidance and a support structure. Sober living programs incorporate:
- Sending a house manager to see how you are doing regularly
- Developing the kinds of behaviors that are needed in recovery
- Working on supportive and positive relations with peers in recovery
Outpatient Programs
By engaging in an outpatient program you have a lot more flexibility, because you can visit the rehab facility for treatment weekly and maintain work or family commitments.
Outpatient programs usually provide:
- Education focusing on substance use
- Talking therapy and counseling through group interventions and one-to-one sessions with a trained addiction counselor. – Outpatient programs typically run from three months to more than a year, and your individual needs will determine the necessary duration of treatment.
Detox Only Programs
The first stage of any rehab program is a detox, which removes all traces of substances from your body and tackles your physical dependency on it. As your body returns to normal function without substances in your body, you may experience the symptoms of withdrawal.
Once detox is complete you will move forward in your rehab journey, as you begin addressing the underlying causes for your addiction, to help you cope and avoid it long-term. A lot of substances result in ongoing cravings and withdrawal symptoms after you have been through drug or alcohol detox. You can lessen the odds of relapse by developing coping strategies to apply to your new life.
Paying for Private Treatment
If you do proceed with private treatment, you can make a claim through your healthcare policy or pay the costs directly. A large percentage of health insurance providers cover some of the costs of rehab, which includes drug or alcohol detox, the rehab treatment program, medical supplies and aftercare. The amount of cover provided will differ based on the details of your policy and your provider’s.
Our advice is to identify how much cover you can access prior to registering for a treatment program. Our Verify Your Insurance page – https://www.unitedrecoveryca.com/verify-your-insurance/ can help you identify how much cover you will get.
If you choose not to claim against your private health insurance, you must pay for your treatment program directly. Many rehab facilities offer payment plans to clients who find the cost to be prohibitive.
State Funded Programs
If you have a substance use disorder but have limited funds to pay privately for it, you may plan for a state-funded rehab program. Via federal and state budget funding, these programs may help your recovery with:
- Safe & confidential medical detox
- Rehab treatments which includes extended care
State-funded rehab programs are available to people who do not have private health insurance or who reside in poorer areas. When applying you will need:
- Proof of where you live
- Proof of earnings
- Your medical history and details about your substance misuse
- Proof that you have legal rights to live in the US
You can learn more about the application process here: https://www.grants.gov/. This booklet – https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/single-state-agencies-directory-08232019.pdf – provides contact details for your state agency.
The following state-funded addiction rehab programs are available in Pittsburg:
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Volunteers of America Central City Recovery
180 East Leland Road ,Suites A and B , Pittsburg, CA 94565
925-427-9100
https://ujimafamily.org/
Maintaining Addiction Recovery in Pittsburg
Maintaining recovery can feel challenging when you leave a rehab center. The rehab environment was controlled and safe, and you were given professional support. When you depart rehab there will be some new challenges that you will have to learn to cope with.
Long term sobriety is more difficult to maintain when you have had a severe dependency and do not have social support when you leave rehab. Guidance and aftercare support is integral in the early stages of recovery to help prevent relapse.
The following AA/NA meetings are available in Pittsburg:
Bottom of the Hill Pittsburg
Discussion: 5305 Kirker Pass Road, Pittsburg, CA 94565
Thursday: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
https://www.na.org-
CA - BAART Methadone Maintenance & Detoxification
Open Discussion and Wheelchair accessibility:
45 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565
Monday to Friday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday: 7:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Holidays: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/ -
East County Community Center for Women – Pittsburg
Open Women Discussion and Participation Speaker:
4 Davi AveNUe, Pittsburg, CA 94565
Monday: 7:00 PM
https://findrecovery.com/
Aftercare & Alumni Programs
By participating in an aftercare program you get extended rehab support when you go home. By taking part in aftercare support, you can limit the risk of relapse which hurts as many as 60% of clients who have recently completed a program. It is an essential service provided by most treatment centres.
As you get closer to completing your treatment program, you must consider which services will be beneficial for your long term recovery. We help you to establish an aftercare package that protects you. Clients who complete their rehab programs will gain access to an alumni community program like ours, which provides you the opportunity to interact with staff and others in early recovery.
This useful network gives you access to our special events, as well as ongoing support and companionship from other members in recovery. We encourage you to consider helping other ex-clients within your network if you feel comfortable to.
Support Groups (Fellowship Meetings)
Support groups remain an integral part of long-term recovery because social responsibilities motivate long-lasting sobriety. The 12-steps are is continued by support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) which have for many decades, been helping people in recovery by hosting regular meetings. At local meetings, you will share and learn from other people’s journeys in recovery. Friendship, empowerment and accountability for our actions are key to long-term recovery, and support groups provide many with the necessary tools to stay sober.
Support for Families & Children Affected by Addiction
Addiction causes pain for everyone living in the family unit to various degrees. The individual with the addiction issues needs help, but other members of the household need support and guidance too.
By joining family support groups, you can manage stressful situations more efficiently, and be able to provide better to your loved one in recovery.
Family members will benefit from participating in support groups such as:
- Parents of Addicted Loved Ones
- SMART Recovery Family & Friends
- NAMI Family Support Groups
- Al-Anon
- Families Anonymous
- Alateen
- Nar-Anon
