The dual missions of the Kolmac Clinic are: (1) to help adults establish a satisfying life without alcohol or other addictive drugs and (2) to leave the alcohol and drug treatment field better than we found it.
Established initially with a focus on alcohol treatment, the Kolmac program soon expanded to include drug treatment as well. In addition, the Kolmac Clinic has a clinical staff that was also able to address some of the co-morbid psychiatric conditions that can sometimes complicate substance use disorders. Since 1973, we have provided drug and alcohol treatment for over 15,000 people, many of whom have achieved recovery from the disease of addiction to alcohol and drugs.
Kolmac Clinic's outpatient program is made up of the three traditional phases of drug and alcohol treatment: detoxification, rehabilitation and continuing care.
1. Detoxification from alcohol and/or drugs, when required, is accomplished safely and comfortably by one of the Kolmac medical staff. Patients can remain at the Clinic and be monitored for up to 10 hours a day. Hospitalization is rarely necessary, but can be quickly arranged if needed.
2. During the Rehabilitation phase, patients initially attend five times each week, Monday through Friday, for three hours of group therapy and education. The frequency of these sessions is gradually reduced as progress is made over a period of eight weeks, typically totaling 20 to 30 sessions by completion.
3. The Continuing Care phase consists of a group therapy session once weekly. Specialized groups are available to focus on particular issues.
Structured intensive outpatient drug and alcohol treatment programs are just as effective as hospital rehabilitation and are more effective than non-intensive outpatient programs.
Weekly group sessions for relatives and close friends are also conducted by Kolmac family therapists. In addition to learning about alcohol and other drug dependence, they have an opportunity to discuss their own experiences with both the illness and the recovery process.
Kolmac Clinic - Drug Treatment, Alcohol Treatment, Detoxification, Alcohol Rehabilitation, Outpatient