Atlantic Psychiatric - Specialized Programs









		Chemical Dependency Intensive Outpatient Program Our Program Atlantic Psychiatric Services Chemical Dependency Intensive Outpatient Program offers a safe and effective treatment for chemically dependent patients. Our program uses a biological, psychological and social model to assess patient needs and their response to treatment. Our treatment team's goal is to provide each patient with the tools they need to live a chemically free life. Treatment focus on mental health, physical well-being, relationships and work helps individuals achieve improvement in their quality of life. The primary treatment is group therapy including weekly family involvement. Additional individual, family or medication treatment may be added to decrease psychiatric symptoms. Patients regularly attend AA or NA community meetings as a part of our program. Continuing care groups are offered following discharge from the program to help patients maintain Recovery. Admission Patients are referred to the program from a variety of sources including psychological practitioners, family doctors, community based substance abuse treatment programs, court systems and self-referral. Typically, people who have been unable to stop substance abuse on their own or through a lower level of care are recommended for the Intensive Outpatient Program. Some patients enter the program following inpatient medical detoxification; or, as a step down from hospital rehabilitation programs. Patients selected for admission must be able to participate in all groups without the risk of self-harm or danger to others. The treatment contract reflects motivation for change and participation in all scheduled meetings. All patients have an initial assessment with a licensed mental health professional. Program Details Three weekly group sessions, three hours each six weeks The first two weekly sessions are patient group therapy The final weekly session is for patients and their spouse, parent or a significant other Patients regularly attend community Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous on their own. A maximum of 12 patients are enrolled in our Program which runs an average of 6 weeks. Program Licensure The Atlantic Psychiatric Services Chemical Dependency Intensive Outpatient Program is a co-occuring diagnosis, chemical dependency and mental health, program for adults aged 18 and older, licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Atlantic is a full service psychiatric outpatient practice staffed by licensed mental health professionals. Program Goals Restoring people to a substance free life without symptoms of abuse or dependency Providing the skills needed for a lifestyle free of substance abuse Supporting individuals as they strive for improvement in the physical, social, occupational, psychological and spiritual aspects of life Enhancing involvement in healthy family life Program Fees The professional fee for the Program is an all inclusive daily rate. Adjunctive medication treatment is additional. Most major medical insurance policies include these benefits. Some clients prefer to self-pay. Program Directors Mark T Schreiber, MD, DFAPA Psychiatrist Addictionologist Medical Doctor Steven F Waranch, PsyD Clinical Psychologist Certified Substance Abuse Counselor Clinical Director