At Gateway Foundation, we provide individual and group therapy for addiction in Chicago, Illinois, and other programs to help people struggling with substances. The best way to approach long-term recovery is with a comprehensive treatment plan. Every patient is different, and we will work with you to adjust your schedule or provide a combination of these programs as needed.
Inpatient care programs involve intensive, round-the-clock care in a residential setting. The primary goal is to help individuals comfortably and safely detox. Then, we provide the necessary support and resources to maintain a substance-free lifestyle. patients can appreciate supervision and a substance-free setting to help focus solely on recovery and developing coping skills for triggers and cravings.
At Gateway Foundation, inpatient programs can include a combination of medication-assisted treatment (MAT), counseling and behavioral therapies, support groups, and education about addiction and recovery.
Outpatient care for addiction is a type of treatment where individuals with substance use disorders receive care while living at home or in a community setting. Unlike inpatient care, outpatient care does not require individuals to reside in a treatment facility but rather regularly attend appointments and therapy sessions.
The primary goal of outpatient care for addiction is to provide individuals with the necessary support and resources to maintain their sobriety while allowing them to continue to fulfill their daily responsibilities, such as work or school. This approach can include individual and group psychotherapy sessions, medication-assisted treatment, and support groups.
Dual diagnosis is a specialized treatment for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. This approach combines mental health and addiction treatment services to address both conditions concurrently.
Our dual-diagnosis treatment plans are provided by licensed and certified healthcare professionals who have received specialized training in both mental health and addiction treatment. We’ll work with you to develop a treatment plan that addresses your unique needs, providing the skills and resources to manage your mental health and substance use disorders.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based, often individual therapy that focuses on identifying and changing negative patterns of thinking and behavior contributing to addiction. At Gateway Foundation, you can work one-on-one with a therapist to identify the thoughts, feelings, and situations that trigger substance use. From there, you’ll work to develop coping skills and strategies to manage triggers healthily. You can also participate in group cognitive behavioral therapy sessions.
Research has shown that CBT can be an effective addiction treatment, particularly when combined with other forms of treatment, such as medication-assisted treatment and support groups. CBT can help individuals develop the skills and resources they need to manage their addiction and maintain long-term recovery.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of therapy that can treat various mental health conditions, including addiction. It works by helping patients regulate their emotions and develop coping skills to manage stressful situations that might trigger substance use. The therapy is based on mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
DBT for addiction typically involves individual sessions with a trained therapist and group therapy sessions with other individuals in recovery. During therapy sessions, individuals learn skills to manage negative emotions, cope with stress and avoid situations that may trigger addictive behavior — you can further practice those learned skills in other individual and group therapy sessions. Dialectical behavior therapy also helps individuals develop healthy relationships and communication skills.
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) provides therapy and medications to help patients manage addiction and maintain long-term recovery. MAT works by reducing withdrawal symptoms and cravings, making it easier for individuals to maintain abstinence.
Medications used in MAT are typically approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are safe and effective when used as directed. Research has shown that MAT can be an effective addiction treatment, particularly when combined with individual behavioral therapy and support groups. MAT can help individuals manage their addiction, reduce the risk of relapse and improve overall outcomes.
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a type of therapy that focuses on helping patients accept their thoughts and feelings rather than attempting to control or avoid them. Gateway provides ACT to help you commit to actions that align with your values. You’ll identify your goals and develop mindfulness skills to accept addiction-related thoughts and feelings.
You can then establish your commitment to taking action toward your values, whether seeking treatment, attending support groups, or engaging in healthy behaviors.
Withdrawal management is the process of safely managing withdrawal symptoms when stopping or reducing substance use. At Gateway Foundation, we provide medications to manage physical and psychological symptoms of withdrawal so that you can comfortably focus on your recovery.
In contrast to traditional “detox” programs, which often focus solely on removing the substance from the body and managing withdrawal symptoms, withdrawal management emphasizes the importance of ongoing support and treatment to maintain recovery. Our comprehensive team of healthcare professionals will provide withdrawal management, support, and resources through 24-hour nursing care to help you transition to long-term addiction treatment.