Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment​

UNDERSTANDING SUBSTANCE ABUSE

We are dedicated to helping those addicted to drugs and alcohol find their path to personal, long-term recovery from addiction.​

Addiction is painful. It’s crushing. It’s a battle.

It’s isolating. It’s lonely.
But most of all, addiction is misunderstood and because of that, perhaps worst of all in some ways, it’s brutally stigmatized.

The lack of understanding and therefore the lack of sympathy to a degree stems from society pinning the wrong definition on the word.

As per the National Institute on Drug Abuse, addiction is defined as a “chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking, continued use despite harmful consequences, and long-lasting changes in the brain. It is considered both a complex brain disorder and a mental illness. Addiction is the most severe form of a full spectrum of substance use disorders, and is a medical illness caused by repeated misuse of a substance or substances.”

While it’s widely accepted by medical professionals that addiction is a mental illness, users often still find themselves being treated as less than others.

Here at our Kentucky drug & alcohol rehab programs, we get it, and compassionate care is the rule.

HOW TO KNOW IF SOMEONE IS ADDICTED

Signs Someone May Be Abusing Drugs & Alcohol​

When it comes to helping your loved one, the best thing you can do initially is just to pay attention. While it may feel like drug or alcohol abuse sneaks up on us and catches us off guard with their ferocity, the truth is, there are almost always signs and symptoms that are happening right in front of our eyes.

It’s easy to ignore. Simple to make excuses. Doing that, however, risks catastrophe.
Catching these symptoms early enough can make a huge difference in stemming the tide of addiction and getting your family member or friend the help they need before things get even worse.

So, what are the signs?

For starters, there are many commonalities in how addiction manifests itself, particularly with respect to behavior, with drugs and alcohol. Naturally, the use of certain drugs will have much more pronounced physical effects, i.e. the devastation that meth has on the body but the addictive behavior itself presents similarly.

Physical Warning Signs Of Substance Abuse

• Increased tolerance
• Bloodshot eyes
• Drastically changed sleeping patterns, either too much or too little​
• Impaired speech and coordination​
• Lack of care for personal hygiene, unusual smells and a general worsening of physical appearance​
• Sudden weight fluctuation​
• Tremors​
• Cravings
• Withdrawal symptoms 

PREPARING FOR TREATMENT

Options at Our Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center in Kentucky​

Fortunately, you have someone to call and a place to go.

Our drug addiction treatment facility in Kentucky can be the solution you or your loved one needs to get on the road to recovery, no matter how severe the addiction is.

At Robert Alexander Center for Recovery, we offer several distinct options:

Detoxification

The process of medically assisted detox and withdrawal management under the care of an expert medical professional. Our drug detox program in Kentucky offers 7-10 day detox programs to help you begin the process of achieving lifelong recovery.

Residential Inpatient

The next step in the journey is residential inpatient treatment. Typically an inpatient rehab program can last 30-90 days, depending on each client’s unique needs in treatment. From daily clinical groups to individual therapy, an inpatient rehab program in Kentucky like Robert Alexander Center’s is the perfect option for those seeking recovery from substance abuse.

Partial Hospitalization

For those who can’t attend an inpatient program, a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) may be the best route to go. This is the most rigorous program and stops just short of the demands of inpatient care. While you don’t stay overnight, you’ll be expected to keep a highly structured schedule that includes several hours of therapy. Roughly on the order of 4-6 hours per day and 3-5 days a week.

Intensive Outpatient

This is another option that doesn’t require staying in residence. We offer an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Kentucky. The reality is that not everyone can leave work or their families to get help, an intensive outpatient program provides the care and counseling you need without pulling you away from your daily life.

Outpatient

If the addiction you are working to overcome is on the mild or moderate side, our outpatient program in Kentucky will suit you well. We create a program suited to your needs where you can get group or individual counseling to get back on track. This is a few hours on certain days of the week.

Family Therapy

Addiction doesn’t just affect the user; it can shatter the whole family which is why family therapy is a crucial option to consider. Having the entire family involved leads to better outcomes for preventing relapse as well as giving the family an overall better understanding of what addiction is. That alone can do wonders for recovery.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT ROBERT ALEXANDER TREATMENT CENTER

Our Addiction Treatment Center in KY​

You don’t have to crisscross the country, leaving behind your family and responsibilities, for quality care or effective care.

At Robert Alexander Center for Recovery, we offer world-class addiction treatment in Kentucky.

We’ve created a serene and peaceful space, a veritable oasis from your troubles, that feels miles away from what you’re going through. A healing environment that puts you and recovery as the absolute priority.

There’s no need to ship off to the coast of California or down to Florida with our caring professionals running top-tier drug abuse treatment centers in Kentucky.