Cook Inlet Council On Alcohol and Drug Abuse

About Cook Inlet Council On Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Cook Inlet Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (CICADA) is a substance use treatment provider in Kenai, Alaska offering outpatient care for adolescents and adults.

CICADA delivers programming using proven approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention to treat alcohol and drug addiction.

The organization is committed to walking alongside individuals and families through every stage of recovery pairing clinical care with practical supports that address the real barriers people face.

Flexible Addiction Treatment

CICADA’s core focus is community-based outpatient addiction treatment, including both standard outpatient and intensive outpatient levels of care.

Services begin with substance use and mental health assessments to match each client with the right level of support.

Sessions incorporate counseling alongside techniques like motivational interviewing, anger management and trauma-related counseling.

Aftercare planning, discharge support and outcome follow-up help clients sustain progress.

Wraparound Recovery Supports

Beyond counseling, CICADA connects clients to case management, peer mentoring, housing assistance, transportation and broader social service linkage.

The program also offers specialized DUI/DWI programming and an adolescent track, and accepts clients receiving medication-assisted treatment prescribed by outside providers.

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.