 The Opiate Recovery Program at Aurora Psychiatric Hospital
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The Opiate Recovery Program at Aurora Psychiatric Hospital uses an
evidence-based approach to recovery. Located in the wooded-setting of
the Dewey Center, our program addresses the physical, spiritual, and
emotional effects of drug and alcohol addiction to build the foundation
for life-long recovery.
Opiate recovery
During the past several years, there has been an alarming rise in the
abuse of prescription opiates. Some medications such as oxycontin,
percocet or vicodin may initially be used for medical purposes. Over
time, these medications, as well as street drug opiates like heroin, can
create a physical and psychological dependency that is difficult to
overcome without professional help.
However, through the development of new medications such as
buprenorphine (Suboxone) as well as new approaches in therapy, recovery
from opiate dependency is more effective than ever.
Program philosophy
We recognize that addiction to alcohol or other drugs is a disease
that has biological, psychological and social determinants.
Biologically, we recognize the pharmacological affects of alcohol and
other drugs and the genetic predisposition addiction. We also understand
the neurobiology of reinforcement and its affect on learning and the
process of change. As with other chronic medical conditions, addictions
vary in severity and complexity, involve aspects of personal choice, and
progress is often complicated by relapse
Recovery from addiction also requires a range of biological,
psychological and social interventions. Medications ease withdrawal and
aid in recuperation, as well as address co-existing medical and
psychiatric conditions. Group and individual therapy focuses on the
psychological dependence that occurs with the use of alcohol and/or
other drugs to cope with a variety of life's problems and on rebuilding
personal relationships and enhancing social support for recovery.
The client as active participant
We see treatment as a collaborative process that treats clients with
respect, honors their expertise and perspectives, and builds on the
strengths they bring to recovery. Treatment is effective when it evokes
the client's intrinsic values and goals that support their desire to
change. We also respect each client's personal autonomy. Clients are
responsible for their own decisions: It is not a question of allowing or
permitting a client to choose but rather acknowledging and working with
this autonomy.
Evidenced-based treatment
The Substance Abuse Program at Aurora Psychiatric Hospital provides
evidence-based therapy built on 3 proven treatment approaches:
- Motivational Interviewing
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
- The Community Reinforcement Approach
Motivational Interviewing provides our basic philosophy of how best
to join with clients and facilitate the natural process of change. It
also provides a method of treatment for enhancing clients' intrinsic
motivation by examining and resolving ambivalence. Cognitive-Behavioral
Therapy techniques are used to build specific, pragmatic skills to live
with addiction, cope effectively with life's problems and build social
support for recovery.
The Community Reinforcement Approach uses natural social,
recreational and family reinforcers to help clients change, while giving
family and friends positive and productive ways to support the client's
recovery. We understand that recovery from addiction requires life-long
vigilance and support. Our program helps instill the hope, motivation,
and self-management skills needed for successful recovery from opiate
dependency.
Treatment components
- Comprehensive assessment
- Group therapy
- Self study and education
- Individual and family therapy
- Psychiatric consultation
- Psychopharmacology (medication)
- Detoxification through Aurora Psychiatric Hospital
Our residential program also includes complementary medicine
activities including mindfulness, Yoga and nutrition consultation
Treatment team
We also recognize that many individuals with addictions have
co-existing psychiatric and/or medical illnesses which need to be
addressed in order to provide optimum treatment. Our treatment programs
include board-certified addiction psychiatrists, licensed therapists and
nurses who integrate all clinically relevant features of each
individual's care into their treatment plan.
Our medical staff includes some of Wisconsin's leading
addictionologists who have expertise with the most current treatments
for addictions including:
Levels of care
- Inpatient detoxification
- Residential care
- Partial hospitalization
- Intensive outpatient programming
Admissions
Admissions to the Opiate Recovery Program can be facilitated by
calling 414-454-6753. For direct admissions for inpatient
detoxification, residential care or partial hospitalization, call
414-454-6777.
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