Adult Addictive Disease Services

TREATMENT COMPONENTS

Treatment for each adult is administered by a multi-disciplinary team of mental health professionals led by a psychiatrist. Team members may include:

Psychologists
Social workers
Activity therapists
Substance abuse counselor
Nurses
Case managers
Program specialist

The treatment process begins with a comprehensive evaluation to help diagnose any underlying medical or biochemical origins of disease. An individual plan of care is written to meet the special needs of each patient.

Therapeutic components may include:

Individual therapy
Group therapy
Family therapy/education/support
12-step support groups
Discharge planning
Activity therapy
Medical education/management
Psycho-educational groups
The treatment plan focuses on attainable short- and long-term goals established with input from the patient's family and referring professional, if appropriate. Active family involvement in treatment is a critical component as the patient's recovery is often correlated to healthy family interaction.

Because psychiatric problems may be complicated by a co-existing substance abuse problem, Peachford provides specialized treatment for adults with dual diagnosis issues. Emphasis is placed on teaching relapse prevention skills in both the Adult Psychiatric and Dual Diagnosis Programs.