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* RRTP * Learning the fundamentals of recovering from an addictive disorder * Vocational counseling * Kinesiotherapy * Other programs such as anger management, etc. * Average length of stay
is 28 days * Intensive outpatient program * Learning the fundamentals of recovering from an addictive disorder * Vocational programming: incentive therapy * Kinesiotherapy * Case management
and aftercare planning * Average length of stay is 28 days * Buprenorphine program * Opiate specific detoxification or maintenance therapy for patients with opiate dependency * Includes
medication education * Progress groups meet one to two times a week * Individual therapy as needed * Dual diagnosis program * Learning the fundamentals of recovering from an addictive
disorder * Learning to manage a psychiatric disorder * Case management and aftercare planning * Average length of stay is four to seven weeks * Outpatient aftercare * Reinforcement of
recover fundamentals * Strengthening of community support * Average length of stay is six to 12 months SERVICES PROVIDED: Recognizing your substance use problem; refusing offers to use
substances; recognizing consequences of substance use; building a recovery support system; stages of change; self-help programs and recovery clubs; how to benefit from treatment; dealing
with family/interpersonal problems; managing cravings and urges; medications for substance use problems; managing thoughts of using; relapse prevention (reducing the risk); managing
difficult emotions; relapse management.