Chemical Dependency

Adult Outpatient

Chemical Dependency: Adult Outpatient 

The outpatient program provides treatment and counseling for alcohol, stimulants, opiates, prescription drugs, illicit drugs or methadone to those 18 years and older.

    What is Chemical Dependency

    Chemical dependence is the medical term used to describe the abuse of drugs or alcohol that continues even when individuals begin to develop problems related to their use.

     

    About Our Adult Program

    For adults seeking a transition from an inpatient detox program or as a direct referral based on initial assessment, CMC Phoenix also offers an outpatient program. Using an abstinence based program that uses a combination of a 12-step program and cognitive behavioral approaches, our compassionate staff will work with you to help you achieve and maintain sobriety.

    The outpatient program provides treatment and counseling for alcohol, stimulants, opiates, prescription drugs, illicit drugs, or methadone to those 18 years and older. 

    Program Goals

     

    • Patient will verbalize commitment to abstinence
    • Comprehensive assessment
    • Individualized treatment plan
    • Introduce patients and families to alternative recovery lifestyle
    • Develop relapse prevention plan
    • Develop coping and sobriety skills
    • Develop positive leisure skills

    Program Services

     

    • Group and family treatment
    • Patient and family education
    • Medication intervention
    • Introduction in to cognitive behavioral interventions
    • 12-step orientation and introductory sponsorship
    • Relapse prevention
    • Comprehensive discharge planning

    Daily Program Activities

     

    • Group treatment
    • Introduction to support groups
    • Educational groups
    • Multi-family therapy
    • Relapse prevention
    • Urine drug screens