"I needed help because of my drinking and marijuana use. My boss told me to get help or he would have to let me go. My boss and my family participated in my treatment and I have been able to help other employees get help."
—Veronica T.
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Padre Behavioral Hospital provides exceptional treatment for alcohol and drug abuse to the Corpus Christi and surrounding area. Our therapist have unique training to help patients recovering from alcohol or drug related problems. We have helped many patients suffering from cocaine addiction, meth addiction, crack addiction, and prescription drug addiction. If you know someone suffering from alcohol abuse or drug addiction, please give us a call to see if we can help.
Alcohol addiction can be defined as a continuing need for an intoxicating liquid that is fermented from grain or fruit. These liquids include beer, wine, and other hard liquors.
Alcoholism is present when a person craves alcohol and cannot limit his or her drinking. If someone experiences withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, or anxiety when alcohol consumption has ceased, or if there is a need to drink greater amounts of alcohol in order to feel good, that person is most likely alcoholic.
Some people believe that it’s just a matter of having the will to stop drinking, but alcoholism is more complicated than that. An alcoholic’s craving for alcohol is so great that it suppresses their ability to stop drinking. The majority of alcoholics need assistance to stop drinking. With treatment and support from qualified therapist, many have been able to stop drinking and rebuild their lives.
Regain Control of Your Life
Our programs are dedicated to helping you overcome your addiction and return to a full and productive life. Life skills emphasized during these programs include:
- Physical Health
- Nutritional Needs of the Addicted person
- Emotional Health
- Relationships
- Recreation
- Spirituality
- Employment
Inpatient Program
- Medical Detoxification
- Rehabilitation – up to 28 days
- Dually diagnosed patients treated
- Introduction and integration of the 12-step program
Intensive Outpatient Program
The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a group focused, non residential program for substance abusing individuals ages 19 and over. IOP is more intensive than traditional outpatient treatment services offering up to 10hrs of treatment per week. Individual needs are taken into consideration. Intensive groups meet five days a week, each participant must attend at least one individual session or family session each week.
The Chemical Dependency Intensive Outpatient Program uses a variety of programming, including:
- Evening programs 20-24 sessions
- The wisdom of 12 Step recovery to encourage spiritual growth and peer support
- Cognitive therapy techniques to help create a positive and compelling image of a future free from addiction.
- Group, therapy, where individuals share their struggles and hopes
- Incorporates Biopsycho-social approach to strengthen neglected areas of the addicts life
- Utilization of Gorski-CENAPS Model for treatment and relapse prevention
- Assessment, diagnosis and if necessary treatment of co-existing mood disorders
- Integrated family therapy sessions minimum of 2
- Program accommodates average work schedules
For more information about the Intensive Outpatient Program offered by Padre Behavioral Hospital please call (361) 986-9444.