Midwood Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center in Charlotte, North Carolina

Psychiatry Treatment

Psychiatrists are physicians who have completed an MD or a DO and continue their education and mental health. They offer a variety of forms of talk therapy and psychosocial interventions. As physicians, psychiatrists can prescribe medications or other treatments depending on your needs.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy is a form of short-term talk therapy or behavioral therapy. It is an evidence-based approach to substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. Alongside a trained therapist, you challenge your negative thinking patterns and learn how your thoughts control your emotions and behaviors.

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Motivational interviewing is an approach to talk therapy that directs the conversation using open-ended questions so the individual can explore their experiences, ideas, and perspectives. It’s a collaboration between the therapist and the individual that theorizes the client has the strength and ability to change, even when past attempts have failed.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

This unique type of talk therapy helps people cope with their emotions and behaviors associated with substance abuse. This therapy is effective in co-occurring mental health disorders and helps people to develop skills to fight off cravings and cope with uncomfortable emotions. DBT helps individuals who struggle with emotional regulation, feelings of hopelessness, and difficult relationships.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy applies magnetic pulses to areas of the brain that control mood. These pulses help create stronger neurological connections and improve neurostimulation so the brain can function appropriately. TMS therapy is not appropriate for everyone since it uses electromagnetic pulses. For example, individuals with implanted metal or those with a seizure disorder are not good candidates.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy

EMDR is an emerging therapy that is gaining awareness for effectively treating those who have experienced trauma. This evidence-based approach uses specific eye movements while the individual focuses on emotionally charged memories. It is also effective in a variety of other conditions, including substance abuse, anxiety, depression, and panic attacks.

Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) Therapy

This therapeutic intervention integrates mindfulness meditation with traditional relapse prevention techniques. Individuals learn coping strategies while integrating mindfulness practice. This evidence-based approach has proved effective in substance use disorders, including reducing cravings and improving mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression.

Yoga, Meditation and Relaxation Therapy

These experiential therapies help your mind focus on your physical, emotional, and mental health by using movements, relaxation, and breathing exercises, which help the body and mind to relax while reducing stress. These therapeutic interventions can be used during times of high stress in an individual’s life and to improve relaxation before talk therapy.

Activity-Based and Adventure Therapy

Adventure therapy is activity-based or experiential therapy that incorporates challenging activities to promote healthy identity development. Activities could include camping, rock climbing, or mountain biking, supervised by mental health professionals. Long-term residential camping is another type of adventure therapy that helps individuals confront issues in day-to-day living.

12-Step and Non-12-Step Programs

Midwood Addiction Treatment Center offers 12-step and non-12-step structured addiction recovery support groups. Groups are typically structured and help individuals recover in a group environment. This allows individuals to receive support from others, addiction counseling services, and recovery-oriented therapy.

Music and Art Therapy

Music and art therapy are evidence-based, effective treatment modalities for mental health disorders. It is an experiential therapy that allows individuals to explore their emotions and thoughts while creating art or making music. This allows another form of expression where individuals can interact with the environment and themselves without speaking.

Therapy and Wellness Education

Therapy and wellness education uses a therapeutic approach to support the entire person, including their emotional, physical, personal, and intellectual factors. Individuals learn how to address factors that influence their wellness. Working with a therapist, an individual begins to understand how their decisions impact their physical, emotional, and intellectual health.