Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Treatment

Do you, or someone you love, hide how much you drink or use drugs, lie to yourself or others about your consumption, or deny you have a problem? Drug and alcohol use can make you feel out of control. It can also make seemingly easy decisions look impossible. They can lead you to do and say things you regret soon after and, often, lead to not fulfilling your commitments, responsibilities, or maintaining your relationships. With repeated use, they can affect your self-control and interfere with your ability to resist the urge to drink or take the drug. Not being able to stop drinking or taking a drug even though you know it’s harmful can be the hallmark of an addiction.

Your job might suffer, your romantic partner and family members may suffer, your health may deteriorate – you may suffer in every area of your life. Things that used to be enjoyable may be difficult to do or may no longer be pleasurable. Maybe all of your attention is on the drug or thinking about your next drink. Or maybe it is occasional, and you simply feel like you are only out of control during a binge. Either way, feeling out of control, having regrets, and being anxious about whether things will get worse can be scary.

There is good news. Palm Cove Psychology Group has worked with individuals afflicted with an alcohol or substance use disorder across all levels of care. We can complete a diagnostic evaluation to determine the best level of care for you. We will use scientifically supported techniques to provide the best, tailored treatment for you in an outpatient setting.

Addiction Treatment
There are many different theories of addiction and treatments for addiction. Twelve Step Programs, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, pharmaceutical interventions, and religious interventions are all common. There is a great deal of evidence that treatment is effective. The earlier someone with an alcohol or substance use disorder seeks help the better. But, it is vital to be in the care of a professional, as withdrawal symptoms can be dangerous. Therefore, it is important for a proper assessment to be conducted and a formal treatment plan to be developed.

How Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Can Help with Substance Use Disorders
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been shown to effectively treat alcohol and substance use disorders. Therapists at Palm Cove Psychology Group have been trained in scientifically supported techniques to efficiently reduce the emotional suffering surrounding addiction. We also teach CBT tools to reduce cravings and urges, and we teach the client to have the ability to better cope with these cravings and urges. We will work with you to determine realistic goals, and while abstinence immediately is the best course for many, we will focus on harm reduction by gradually cutting down on use until it is at a point where you are leading a satisfying life. We will continually assess your functioning to determine the best modifications to your treatment plan as you improve.

Starting treatment can be intimidating. It is important to know that we do everything we can to ease clients into the process of ridding themselves from the suffering of addiction, while also addressing emotional issues (i.e., anxiety, guilt, shame, embarrassment, anger, and depression), relationship problems, and work performance. Palm Cove Psychology Group knows that there is more to the person than their addiction. Substance use is just one way to cope and now this may no longer be the best path forward. Comprehensive CBT will be used by an understanding and compassionate therapist to help you with all areas of your life, to reduce the suffering and to help build the life you want to live.

Schedule Your First Appointment
Palm Cove Psychology Group is conveniently located near I-95 in Boynton Beach, Florida. We provide individualized therapy to individuals residing in Palm Beach County, including the Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Hypoluxo, Lantana, Lake Worth, and Wellington areas. For information about how treatment for substance use disorders can help to reduce your suffering, we invite you to please call (561) 903-0078 or visit our Contact page. Your privacy and comfort are a priority, and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have about addiction or addiction treatment.