BR Area Alcohol and Drug Center Inc
About BR Area Alcohol and Drug Center Inc
BR Area Alcohol and Drug Center is a detoxification center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The center provides medical detoxification and short term residential treatment for clients with substance use disorder (SUD). Additionally, they offer an intensive outpatient program (IOP), where clients are treated for SUD and co-occurring mental health issues.
The program accepts private insurance plans and Louisiana Medicaid. Some clients may qualify for free or reduced cost treatment. They offer an income based sliding fee scale for uninsured clients who don’t qualify for free services.
Caring and Respectful Treatment Staff in Baton Rouge
Located near downtown Baton Rouge, the facility has access to helpful community resources and local transportation options. The facility is close to the Mississippi Riverfront area and Brooks Park, which offer soothing outdoor spaces for recreation. These are good areas in which to spend time reflecting and immersing yourself in the healing aspects of nature.
Clients have noted that they felt supported during their recovery by a respectful and caring staff. Other clients have remarked on their positive outcomes with detox and their transition to sober living.
HIV/AIDS Addiction Recovery Program
Funded by the city, the facility offers a specialized treatment track for clients with HIV/AIDS. The program assists HIV/AIDS clients who also have an addictive disorder.
It provides HIV testing and offers a 28 day detox and addiction treatment service for clients to prepare them for a long term treatment program. The team also assists clients in finding long term programs, as well as safe, stable housing situations.
Thorough Case Evaluation
Each client sees a case manager during the detox process. The case manager assists individuals in getting the referrals they need for further appropriate treatment when they’re finished with detox. The goal of the case manager is to get every individual into a longer term addiction treatment program after they finish detox.
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Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy. |
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations. |
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Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment. |
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems. |
Hospital detoxification allows you to withdraw from drugs or alcohol in a hospital setting. It’s ideal for people with severe withdrawal symptoms or complex medical needs. You’ll receive constant monitoring, emergency care if needed and FDA approved prescription medications. |
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Adult programs address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment. |
Young adult programs are designed for individuals who are transitioning into adulthood. Topics of discussion typically include identity, independence and peer relationships. Providers may also offer life skills training and career support. |
Women's programs offer a safe and supportive space to focus on gender specific issues such as trauma, family roles and mental health conditions. Therapists tailor the sessions to address women's needs and foster empowerment in a healing and nurturing environment. |
Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills. |
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Self Pay
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Medicaid
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Private Insurance
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Military Insurance
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Sliding Scale Payment
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Payment Assistance
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Levels of Care
Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy.
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations.
Detox Service Setting
Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment.
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Hospital detoxification allows you to withdraw from drugs or alcohol in a hospital setting. It’s ideal for people with severe withdrawal symptoms or complex medical needs. You’ll receive constant monitoring, emergency care if needed and FDA approved prescription medications.
Programs
Adult programs address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment.
Young adult programs are designed for individuals who are transitioning into adulthood. Topics of discussion typically include identity, independence and peer relationships. Providers may also offer life skills training and career support.
Women's programs offer a safe and supportive space to focus on gender specific issues such as trauma, family roles and mental health conditions. Therapists tailor the sessions to address women's needs and foster empowerment in a healing and nurturing environment.
Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills.
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