Adult Substance Use

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Henrico Area Mental Health and Developmental Services is committed to providing treatment services to those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse. This program serves individuals over the age of 18 who are addicted to or abuse alcohol and/other drugs. We recognize that problems associated with alcohol or other drug use effect not only the individual but also the family, the workplace, and the general community.

Substance abuse is present when a person’s use of alcohol or other drugs continues despite problems it causes in any area of life: personal, social, familial, medical, and/or employment. While alcohol is the substance most frequently abused, marijuana, cocaine, heroin and multiple drugs are also common. A high percentage of Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services clients are dually diagnosed, having significant mental health problems in conjunction with primary drug or alcohol problems.

Outpatient Services

Services are provided in a trauma informed manner. Services start with a thorough evaluation. Treatment recommendations are made based on the result of the evaluation. Recommendations may range from individual counseling, substance abuse education groups, addiction treatment groups, detoxification or residential treatment. Urine drug screens may be utilized as part of the initial assessment and ongoing support of treatment. In addition to the clinic-based services, there are extensive addiction treatment services offered in the Henrico Jail.

Women’s Services

Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services (HAMHDS) offers specialized evidence-based outpatient substance abuse treatment programming for women. HAMHDS gives priority to pregnant & post-partum women who are using drugs and/or alcohol. Therapeutic interventions address issues such as relapse prevention, self-care, relationships and intimacy, healthy boundaries, parenting, domestic violence/abuse, and exploitation. Providers help participants link to community-based resources

Opiate Services

We recognize the growing use of opiates in our region. We provide an Opiate Recovery Program to those addicted to opiates. Individual and group therapy is provided. This treatment may include medication assisted treatment through contracts with local MAT providers.

Detoxification and Residential Treatment

Detoxification and Residential Treatment are available through arrangements with local private hospitals and specialized treatment facilities.

Involvement in self-help groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Adult Children of Alcoholics, and Narcotics Anonymous is an important component of treatment.