Carnegie Hill Institute (CHI New York)

Alcoholism

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug Addiction

When you choose drug rehab in New York, you'll participate in a variety of treatments that are designed to help you live a drug-free lifestyle. Common methods of treatment include group, individual, and family counseling, medication management, nutrition, exercise, and management of co-occurring mental health disorders.

Dual Diagnosis

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Opioid Addiction

There are multiple options available for the treatment of Opioid addiction. New York CHI is one of the forefathers of Methadone Maintenance treatment. CHI has specializes in medication assisted treatment (MAT), through the use of Methadone, and in some cases; Suboxone. Methadone binds to opiate receptors in the brain, thereby preventing the withdrawal symptoms from opiates/opioids such as Heroin and is used as a maintenance therapy. Methadone Maintenance is usually long-term for most patients. but the length of time in treatment depends on patient. ​ Patients stabilized on methadone or Buprenorphine hold jobs, can avoid crime and violence, and can reduce their chances of getting HIV or Hepatitis. Some people will reduce their dose gradually to the point of being completely drug-free where as others may decide that staying on Methadone indefinitely is their best option for their recovery. Whatever you decide, Carnegie Hill Institute is there to help guide you through your new life of abstinence!

Substance Abuse

Carnegie Hill was one of the original Chemical Dependency Facilities in NYC. For over 30 years, Carnegie Hill Institute has been providing innovative and effective chemical dependency treatments. The Carnegie Hill Institute facility contains two programs on the upper and lower levels. Our upstairs program is a Chemical Dependency Outpatient program which offers treatment for Substance Abuse and DUI/DWI. This program has a multitude of self-help groups including groups designed specifically for men or women, anger management, life in recover, relapse prevention and more. Our downstairs program specializes in the treatment of Opioid Dependency with the use of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). As one of the original OTP programs in New York City, Carnegie Hill has been providing innovative and effective treatments tailored for your need for over 30 years.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

During dialectical behavior therapy in New York, you and your therapist will look for triggers and patterns that are guiding your emotions. This involves keeping a diary of your emotions and situations and sharing this each week with the therapist. This information will determine what you work on in each session.

Group Therapy

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

Individual Therapy

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

Trauma Therapy

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Couples Therapy

You can participate in couples therapy to focus on a specific problem in your relationship or for general strengthening of the relationship. This therapy aims to help you improve communication, address conflict, and grow in affection for one another.

Family Therapy

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.