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Denville, New Jersey, United States
Absolute Awakenings
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Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment
Holistic Approach
Trauma-Informed Care
Mental Health Disorder Treatment
About Absolute Awakenings
Absolute Awakenings is a treatment center serving clients with addiction and primary mental health disorders with multiple levels of structured care. They treat each client as an individual and strive to heal the conditions’ underlying factors. Absolute Awakenings uses various evidence-based and holistic therapies to offer a comprehensive treatment experience, emphasizing their focus on addressing primary mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and more.
Structured Care Tailored to Individual Needs
Absolute Awakenings provides initial medical and psychiatric evaluations and ongoing clinical assessments, focusing on primary mental health conditions alongside addiction treatment. They connect clients to detox services before starting treatment at Absolute Awakenings when needed. In their day treatment program, clients attend treatment 5+ days a week, for 6-8 hours daily. In intensive outpatient, clients attend 3-5 days weekly for 10-20 hours total. Their general outpatient program welcomes clients once or twice a week for continuous support, therapy, and check-ins. The amount of time in each program and therapy schedule depends on each client’s needs, with particular attention to mental health needs.
Evidence-Based Treatments
Absolute Awakenings uses multiple evidence-based therapies to help clients heal from addiction and its underlying causes, with a significant focus on primary mental health disorders. These therapies include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), Gestalt therapy, interpersonal therapy, and motivational interviewing techniques. Clients attend group, 1:1, and family therapy throughout treatment. Absolute Awakenings’ experienced staff includes a psychologist, licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor, therapists, psychiatric nurse, case managers, clinical hypnotherapist, and a yoga/meditation instructor.
Treating The Root Cause of the Condition
Absolute Awakenings addresses mental health disorders, as well as co-occurring mental health conditions to reach the root cause of addiction. They treat depression, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, trauma/PTSD, ADHD/ADD, and schizophrenia. Their trauma-informed care helps create a safe space for addressing trauma and grief. Absolute Awakenings also offers a robust array of holistic services, including hypnotherapy led by a clinical hypnotherapist, art and music therapy, daily meditation/mindfulness, yoga, muay thai, and pet therapy. Their comprehensive approach ensures that mental health is a central focus of their treatment programs.
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Trauma-Informed Care
Absolute Awakenings provides trauma-informed care for addiction and mental health conditions. Thorough screenings and assessments identify traumas and help staff create an effective treatment plan. Treatment addresses adverse childhood experiences, grief and loss, stress, and acute traumas. Clients engage in daily meditation and mindfulness groups, along with evidence-based therapies and 1:1 sessions with their primary therapist.
Evidence-Based Care for Addiction
Absolute Awakenings uses various evidence-based therapies and practices to help clients recover from addiction. Their services begin with comprehensive assessments and evaluations, including prescribed medications as needed. Clients participate in an individualized schedule of evidence-based therapies, including CBT, DBT, ACT, and more. Absolute Awakenings’s staff provides group, 1:1, and family therapy.
Primary and Dual-Diagnosis Mental Health
Absolute Awakenings treats primary mental health conditions and dual diagnoses to address the underlying cause of addiction and help prevent relapse. Their evidence-based and holistic therapies offer healing from conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, personality disorders, and more. Creative and other holistic therapies help clients heal emotionally, psychologically, and socially.
Comprehensive Wellness Services
Clients at Absolute Awakenings receive multiple wellness services and holistic therapies. Fitness opportunities include muay thai training and gentle yoga sessions. Their clinical hypnotherapist provides hypnotherapy to access more of the mind. Art therapy, music therapy, and daily meditations help clients connect mind and body and express emotions. Absolute Awakenings additionally offers pet therapy, with service dogs coming on-site for supervised interactions.
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Center Overview
Estimated Cash Pay Rate
Treatment Focus
You can admit to this center with a primary substance use disorder or a primary mental health condition. You'll receive support each step of the way and individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis.
Treatment
Specializations
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Anger
Although anger itself isn't a disorder, it can get out of hand. If this feeling interferes with your relationships and daily functioning, treatment can help.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
Pet Friendly
For greater comfort and healing, pet-friendly treatment centers welcome dogs and animal companions to stay with their owners while they attend treatment.
Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
Holistic
A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.
Trauma
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
Treatment Services
Day Treatment
In a PHP, patients live at home but follow an intensive schedule of treatment. Most programs require you to be on-site for about 40 hours per week.
Intensive Outpatient Program
In an IOP, patients live at home or a sober living, but attend treatment typically 9-15 hours a week. Most programs include talk therapy, support groups, and other methods.
Licensed Primary Mental Health
Some primary care providers offer mental health diagnosis and treatment. This can prevent patients from developing more serious conditions.
Outpatient
During outpatient rehab, patients attend a structured treatment program while continuing to live at home.
Residential
In a residential rehab program, patients live onsite, with access to daily treatment and 24-hour care. An average stay is 30-90 days.
Approaches
Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
Holistic
A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.
Twelve Step
Incorporating spirituality, community, and responsibility, 12-Step philosophies prioritize the guidance of a Higher Power and a continuation of 12-Step practices.
Therapies
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
A type of cognitive therapy that identifies negative self-defeating thoughts and behaviors, rewriting beliefs to be positive, empowering, and present.
Mindfulness Therapy
This ancient practice can be mental, emotional, and even spiritual. In meditation, you focus your attention on the present moment without judgement.
Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)
Lateral, guided eye movements help reduce the emotional reactions of retelling and reprocessing trauma, allowing intense feelings to dissipate.
Life Skills
Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.
Motivational Interviewing
Based on the idea that motivation to change comes from within, providers use a conversational framework to discover personalized methods for change.
Twelve Step Facilitation
12-Step groups offer a framework for addiction recovery. Members commit to a higher power, recognize their issues, and support each other in the healing process.
Conditions We Treat
Grief and Loss
Grief is a natural reaction to loss, but severe grief can interfere with your ability to function. You can get treatment for this condition.
ADHD, ADD
ADHD is a common mental health condition caused by dopamine imbalance. Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivitiy, and impulsivity.
Anger
Although anger itself isn't a disorder, it can get out of hand. If this feeling interferes with your relationships and daily functioning, treatment can help.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
Codependency
Codependency is a pattern of emotional dependence and controlling behavior. It's most common among people with addicted loved ones.
Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
Stress
Stress is a natural reaction to challenges, and it can even help you adapt. However, chronic stress can cause physical and mental health issues.
Trauma
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
Substances We Treat
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.
Chronic Relapse
Consistent relapse occurs repeatedly, after partial recovery from addiction. This condition requires long-term treatment.
Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
Cocaine
Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Ecstasy
Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.
Heroin
Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.
Experience
Personal Amenities
Amenities
Activities
Professional Staff
Tim Weaver, LPC, LCADC
Clinical Supervisor
Davida Rabinowitz, LCSW
Clinical Supervisor
Amy Arvary
Master Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
Dr. Po-Chang Hsu, M.D., M.S.
Medical Doctor and Expert Contributor
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Testimonial
This place went out of their way to help me and show me the love and support I need in my recovery, I am extremely grateful to have met so many compassionate people here who don't act better than or look down on clients and don't just give up on people, they have helped me process things that I've been keeping to myself for years and normally don't openly talk about with anyone. I would definitely recommend this treatment center to anyone struggling.
Evan Treaster
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