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DePaul Center - Chemical Dependency Services |
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Levels of Care |
At the Providence DePaul Center,
many services are available to help chemically dependent
adults get help with their addiction. Based on
the severity of presented symptoms, five levels of care are
available.
- Inpatient Detoxification
- Inpatient Hospitalization
(mental health)
- Day Hospitalization
(mental health)
- Intensive Outpatient
- Outpatient
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The Big Picture |
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At the DePaul Center, we believe that addiction to
substances or processes is but a symptom of greater
problems. Substance abuse is a maladaptive method of coping
with life problems stemming from sources such as family,
employment, school, psychiatric, medical, spiritual, or
legal functioning. Based on this belief, we consider and
offer assistance with many life areas in which individuals
may be struggling.
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Other Addictions |
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Individuals with addictions
often struggle with a large repertoire of substances and/or
processes (nicotine, alcohol, gambling, sex, food, etc.)
While in our care, we put forth efforts to consider all
compulsive behaviors used by the individual and educate as
to the dangers of addiction transference (switching for one
substance/process to another).
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Dual Diagnosis |
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The majority or the
individuals suffering from substance addiction also have
other psychiatric illnesses such as depression, anxiety, or
bipolar disorder. To provide and individual with the best
opportunity for recovery, we believe that both disorders
must be treated simultaneously. At the DePaul Center, all
staff are trained and competent in the treatment of dual
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The Family |
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We also believe that
addiction is a family illness. Everyone in the family is
significantly impacted by the addiction. As a result, we
want to actively include family members in the treatment and
recovery processes. We offer many resources and
opportunities for family participation. |
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