Recovery Brands, LLC
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<p><strong>ABOUT WESTCARE - COBB COUNTY DRUG COURT</strong></p> <p>Operating <a href="http://www.rehabs.com/listings/westcare-california-2464838118/" target="_blank">numerous facilities</a> throughout 18 states, WestCare provides a full continuum of treatment services for clients seeking treatment for behavioral health concerns, particularly low-income individuals and those involved in the <strong>criminal justice system</strong>. Located in the community of Marietta, Ga., a suburb of Atlanta, WestCare's Cobb County Drug Court offers an <strong>outpatient program designed to satisfy court-mandated treatments</strong> for clients charged with an alcohol or drug-related offense. Detox is not available. </p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>WestCare's Cobb County Drug Court is designed to help clients change a lifestyle of substance abuse that may have contributed to the criminal offense. The Drug Court may be mandated as part of sentencing, a requirement of probation or parole, or a requirement for deferred prosecution. Criminal offenses may have included DUI, drug possession, and other crimes related to drug or alcohol abuse. In Georgia, there are only <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/GA17.pdf" target="_blank">50 DUI/DWI programs available</a>.</p> <p>To treat its clients, Cobb County Drug Court utilizes a range of <strong>evidence-based treatment methods</strong> to promote sobriety, modify maladaptive behavior, and change criminal thinking. During the outpatient program, clients regularly participate in <strong>individual and group counseling sessions</strong> designed to address any <a href="http://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/why-healing-underlying-core-issues-is-key-to-addiction-recovery/" target="_blank">underlying factors</a> that may contribute to chemical dependency or substance abuse. The one alum polled by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing also indicated that the facility introduces clients to the <strong>principles and practices of the 12-Step program</strong>. Clients may be required to attend 12-Step meetings within the community and study fellowship literature. The 12-Step program is used in <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/cbhsq-reports/2017_NSSATS.pdf" target="_blank">73 percent of U.S. treatment facilities</a>. </p> <p>Along with counseling sessions and an introduction to 12-Step, Cobb County Drug Court may also facilitate <strong>educational classes and workshops to improve coping skills</strong>. Educational classes may focus on relapse prevention techniques, trigger avoidance, improving emotional regulation, anger management, and decision-making. As a court-ordered program, clients may also be subject to toxicology screens to ensure accountability. </p> <p>Cobb County Drug Court is a long-term outpatient program that <strong>typically lasts approximately 18 months</strong>, depending on the individual's progress. It is one of <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/GA17.pdf" target="_blank">226 outpatient programs</a> in the state. The outpatient program is offered in a five-phase system, and the facility's sessions are held from Tuesday to Friday, each session lasting 1.5 hours. During the first two phases, <strong>family members are required to attend five sessions</strong> to involved loved ones in the treatment process. Family participation may include educational classes and <a href="http://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/family-addiction-transformation-and-healing-are-possible/" target="_blank">family counseling sessions</a>.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>WestCare's substance abuse-related treatment programs are facilitated by a team of licensed substance abuse counselors and case managers. Legal assistance may be available through outside sources that participate in the treatment process. Out of five stars, the sole alum polled by Rehabs.com gave the staff's level of experience and training a one out of five star rating.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>The single alum polled by Rehabs.com, P.T., was critical of this WestCare location, offering one out of five star ratings for the facility's counseling options and its inclusion of holistic treatment methods. P.T. also offered a two-star rating for the amount of family participation. When asked to list any strengths of the facility, the alum simply wrote: "I can't think of any."</p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>On Glassdoor, <strong>65 employees gave the WestCare organization an average rating of 2.9 out of five stars</strong><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small>. While some reviewers praised co-workers and management, others found employment too stressful and wrote negative feedback about upper management’s “people skills”. "Facility staff are wonderful co-workers," one representative reviewer wrote. However, another reviewer added: "Work load is ridiculous."</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>WestCare Drug Court is publicly funded by Cobb County. It is one of <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/GA17.pdf" target="_blank">13 facilities</a> that provide services without accepting any form of payment. </p> <p><strong>CONCLUSION</strong></p> <p>WestCare uses its presence in the community to provide educational resources that can help community members. It also uses its <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WestCare/" target="_blank">social media platforms</a> to promote causes in the community that can help many members of the community. </p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/WestCare-Reviews-E247865.htm" target="_blank">https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/WestCare-Reviews-E247865.htm</a></small></p>
— Melanie Green · 2018-11-20 10:51:48 PST
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