Located in Bessemer, Alabama is the UAB Medical West Hospital. This is a medical hospital that provides a continuum of healthcare services for children, adults, and families. Among the services they offer here is specialized addiction treatment. Their addiction program is rooted in evidence based practices and takes a skills-based approach to recovery.
The substance use program is also tailored to help you if you have a dual diagnosis, are a working professional, or are simply seeking specialized, individually tailored care.
The UAB Medical West Hospital is recognized as one of the nation’s top medical facilities because they are part of a major academic medical system. One of the benefits of receiving treatment in a facility such as this is that you’ll get to work with a multidisciplinary team of professionals who have experience helping individuals and families impacted by substance use.
Though addiction is attacked from a clinical standpoint with evidence based therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy and medication support, there are holistic approaches applied too. This can include everything from spiritual support to trauma focused care to addressing coexisting mental health struggles.
Their supportive care here extends beyond just your recovery needs. They also have programs here that work with your family members and other loved ones as well. Through workshops, family sessions, and support groups, your loved ones will learn how to best help you as you move through your treatment.
There are specialized programs here to address unique recovery needs that clients might have. For example, there is a recovery program for working professionals. Alongside discrete substance use treatment, this program also helps you tackle everyday stressors like work, finances, and general life challenges.
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Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
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24-Hour Clinical Care 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.
Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
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.
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.
Proper nutrition increases comfort levels during detox and supports healing during drug rehab in Alabama. Nutrition therapy provides this crucial, balanced nourishment and helps you develop skills for long term health throughout recovery.
Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.
Nicotine replacement therapy in Alabama may be a good option for you if you're dependent on cigarettes or similar products. This therapy allows you to slowly lower your intake of nicotine so you don't suffer extreme withdrawal or cravings as you quit smoking.
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I don’t know where they find staff like this. These are some amazing & most friendly & caring people. I have been going there for my cardiac rehab & am extremely satisfied. From the front desk person Sarah to Kate & Kathleen to the manager, they are all am ...
They always have a problem treating you with any kind of decency. They are rude and have no respect for your time. And when you try calling they almost always don't bother to answer and when they do they don't tell you anything useful.
What a wonderful experience I had at this location! The building is beautiful and all the people I had to come in contact with were pleasant and accommodating! I was in the cath lab and had a Mother and Daughter duo who were fantastic! Faith (the mother) started my IV on the first try and I am a hard stick! All the people in the cath lab were so nice and explained everything they were doing! There was a “comedian” in there to that kept things lively which sure eased the anxiety! I’d give this group 10 stars if I could! Great experience!
I have had to have so much anxiety every time I go to this hospital. Had to go to the emergency room two days in a row because I have catheter issues. The second day every time I ask the nurse for something she looked at me and said I can’t do anything unless the doctor tells me too. They were so absolutely rude to me like they didn’t want to do anything. Ended up waiting two days to see my doctor and had a serious infection when I got there because the emergency room would not treat me. I have decided to change all of my doctors to a different hospital even if I have to drive to Birmingham
This place is terrible! I came in with full-blown symptoms of a respiratory infection or a sinus infection and they never even looked at my throat. They didn’t listen to my chest. And sent me on my way with a prescription for nasal spray and cold medicine that I can buy from the dollar store! He told me it was probably just something viral just to take some Tylenol and use Flonase..I will never go back! This place is an absolute joke!
My son was here last April, he said this was the best treatment he ever received. He's been in every hospital in and around Birmingham
I went Thursday for a mammogram. I was ushered straight in, no waiting. The front desk staff was extremely polite and courteous. The technician that did the testing was so friendly and super professional in her actions, making me feel totally at ease in what can be a very embarrassing position. I highly recommend.
I’m not from AL, I was there for a training in Hoover and had to go to UAB Medical West. First attempt they made me wait hours before I gave up. I had to visit them two more times to get treatment, second time I finally got the meds I needed. Registration LIED to me and said my insurance didn’t cover my stay and had to pay $1600 for out of network deductible. They swiped my card and took it. I later learned that my insurance absolutely covered it. They are now holding my money they owe me hostage and are continuing to LIE to me about the process. Don’t get sick in Alabama!
I hate to even give these people one star. Let me just say ….in my humble opinion , if you look a certain way you will be judged and then profiled which then will be determined by how they put your cause of death . Oh and they change patients status’ such as a DNR WITHOUT consulting next of kin in the computer. You don’t leave your loved one there the entire time because you know you’re terrified of what they’ll do. The second you leave you get a call saying your loved one passed. The amount of morphine administered after we left was enough to kill a horse. Long story short, if you like living do not go to this hospital.
Me and my granddaughter went to er with lung issues and back issues and flu like symptoms,stayed over an hour and no one even came in room,I ask when may we be seen , when a man came in the room to get our insurance,he said we would not be even seen till probably around 3 or 4 am and We were really hurting and sick so we left with out seeing a Dr.The people at front desk saw us walk out and didn't say anything.Sad,they should either hire more doctors and nurses or come up with a solution.Now were still sick so got a figure out something.Our Dr don't have walk ins.
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