Cook Inlet Council On Alcohol and Drug Abuse

About Cook Inlet Council On Alcohol and Drug Abuse

The Cook Inlet Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (CICADA) provides comprehensive alcohol and drug treatment services to individuals and families in the Kenai, Alaska area. Our programs include detoxification, residential and outpatient treatment, individual, group and family therapy, and trauma therapy. We also offer an adult program and a young adult program. Our mission is to provide quality, compassionate care to those affected by alcoholism and drug addiction, and to promote recovery and wellness in our community.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Alcohol Rehab
n Alaska, an alcohol rehab provides a combination of therapy and education to help clients overcome alcohol misuse. During this program, you’ll work with professional counselors to deal with the psychological, emotional, and physical issues that alcohol misuse can cause. Over time, you’ll learn how to live without drinking long-term.
Drug Rehab
Drug rehab in Alaska can give you the tools and skills you need to reclaim your life and achieve long-term recovery. During this program, you’ll work with professional counselors to deal with the psychological, emotional, and physical issues that substance misuse can cause. Over time, you’ll learn how to live without drug use long-term.
Adult Program
Those who join an adult program in Alaska are given training in key life skills to help them with parenting, their career, and more. Adult programs may include detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient care, aftercare services, and more. In addition, they will help you navigate the challenges you face in daily life.
Young Adult Rehab
Young adult rehabs in Alaska help young people overcome substance use and learn new life skills. Young adult programs may include detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient care, aftercare services, and more.

Levels of Care

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Detox Treatment
When you enter rehab in Alaska, the first step is to allow the substances to leave your system, which is known as detox. Rehab programs often use FDA-approved medications, nutrition, therapy, and other treatment methods to ensure detox is safe and you’re ready for the next step in treatment.
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Outpatient Rehab
During outpatient treatment in Alaska, clients receive evidence-based treatment while living at home or in sober living. There are several goals in outpatient treatment. Some sessions may be focused on education about a certain topic, while others allow clients to discuss a specific issue they face.

Therapies

Individual Therapy
Individual therapy in Alaska is led by a professional therapist who talks to you about your specific experiences and emotions. Individual therapy is only one element of rehab treatment, along with activities, peer support, group counseling, relapse prevention, and more. Together, all these methods support you in establishing long-term recovery.
Group Therapy
During group therapy in Alaska, clients have a safe environment to share their struggles with others going through similar issues. There are several goals in group therapy. Some sessions may be focused on education about a certain topic, while others allow clients to discuss a specific issue they face. Overall, the group members hold each other accountable and provide encouragement.
Family Therapy
During family therapy in Alaska, clients have a supportive environment to talk with family members about conflict and unhealthy behaviors that may trigger substance use. During family therapy, you may talk about acceptance issues, past trauma, communication problems, and more. These discussions are facilitated by a professional who brings an unbiased perspective and can promote healthy communication.
Trauma Therapy
If you struggle with addiction in Alaska, it’s common to feel like no one understands what you’ve been through. Trauma-informed therapy can help you find professional help addressing your past and creating a healthier response going forward. Substance use treatment includes detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care, and trauma-informed therapy may be a part of each of these stages. The goal is to help clients acknowledge past experiences, address their feelings, and develop healthy coping mechanisms.