Drug Rehab in Toledo

Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, is closely related to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), one of the most well-established forms of talk therapy. Both types focus on recognizing potentially harmful or unhelpful thought patterns that often lead to destructive behaviors, such as illicit substance use.

More specifically, though, DBT focuses on helping clients acknowledge and accept current conditions, which may be uncomfortable. Such level-headed acceptance can allow clients to recognize feelings and emotions that precede substance use or other behaviors. Pausing for a few moments to appreciate the present moment in a non-judgmental way can open the door to healthier coping mechanisms. This is often easier said than done, but many clients with substance use disorder have great success after DBT sessions.

For many clients, substance use disorder is one piece of the addiction puzzle. Those who use illicit substances are more likely to have a mental illness or mental health condition. Additionally, those with underlying mental health conditions are more likely than the average person to develop a substance use disorder. Treating one without treating the other often leaves clients with an incomplete treatment plan.

Parkdale Center’s staff understands the numerous ways that substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health conditions can interact. Side effects of certain substances, for example, can mimic symptoms of certain psychological conditions. Going through withdrawal can also produce feelings of stress, sadness, or irritability—hallmark symptoms of common mental health conditions. Parsing each client’s symptoms, feelings, and emotions for dual-diagnosis purposes is essential in getting down to the root cause of substance use disorders. 

Before clients can begin our outpatient services, they must test negative for illicit substances. Getting off such substances is the first, and sometimes most difficult, part of the recovery journey. You often must contend with withdrawal symptoms and intense cravings, which can make it challenging to work and fulfill other life responsibilities.

If you are able to withdraw from a substance without round-the-clock care at an inpatient center, we can help you do it safely and securely from the comfort of your own home. This task often requires medication, complementary therapy sessions, nutritional guidance, and other supportive measures. Under the close virtual watch and guidance of an experienced doctor, you will be given the tools to get through acute addiction and move on to the next step to sobriety.

An important part of recovery for many of our clients is maintaining or regaining their careers. We have experience helping workers in highly accountable career fields maintain the professional lifestyles for which they have worked so hard. Treating your substance use disorder does not have to be a complete interruption of your career; we work hard so it doesn’t come to that. 

In addition to communicating with legal professionals, licensing and accrediting agencies, state boards, and other organizations, we can help you and your current employer agree on a return-to-work contract. Many companies are becoming more sensitive to the mental health needs of their employees, and that can work to your advantage with our help.