About Kolmac Clinic
The goal of the Kolmac program is to help people establish a satisfying life without alcohol or other addictive 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. Dextoxification 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.