Substance Use

The Dual Diagnosis program is designed for adult individuals who have both an alcohol and/or drug problem and a behavioral health problem. Commonly occurring behavioral health problems for individuals with a dual diagnosis include depressive disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders (panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias), and other psychiatric disorders (schizophrenia, personality disorder). For an individual with a dual diagnosis, the first step in treatment is detoxification – a period of time during which the body is allowed to cleanse itself of alcohol or other drugs. Once detoxification is completed, the consumer will participate in individual and group therapy dealing with relapse prevention, cognitive distortions, illness management and recovery, skill building, emotional regulation, and contingency management. Dual Diagnosis services are available in Boyd County.

Pathways offers Vivitrol and Suboxone products for consumers who have been diagnosed with an Opioid Use Disorder and are agreeable to follow the treatment protocol including individual and group therapy, Case Management and Peer Support Services along with Care 9 Coordination. Pathways recognizes the need for quality Substance Use services and is commitment to be a part of the solution by helping consumers gain sustainable recovery. Services are available in all ten counties served by Pathways.

The RPC provides an array of services aimed at preventing alcohol, tobacco, and other drug problems. Services for children and youth emphasize the development of healthy foundations for decisions regarding tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use. Consultation and training are provided for schools, agencies, and organizations that support healthy environments. Certified Prevention Specialists also provide technical assistance for evidence-based substance abuse prevention curricula. Services are available in all ten counties served by Pathways.

Peer Support services are the social and emotional support provided by persons with lived experience of a mental health and/or substance abuse condition to others sharing a similar mental health and/or substance abuse condition to bring about a desired social or personal change. Peer support is an emerging evidence-based practice that helps people recover from mental illness or addiction with assistance from someone who has experienced mental illness or addiction and is in recovery. Services are available in all ten counties served by Pathways.

DUI services provide instructional programs for individuals convicted of driving under the influence of substances. The program is offered in accordance with Kentucky Revised Statutes and Kentucky Administrative Regulations to provide all convicted offenders within Pathways’ ten-county area with an assessment by a certified assessor and specific treatment plans. Offerings include assessment, Crisis and Residential Recovery Unit services, case management, 20-hour educational classes, outpatient counseling, intensive outpatient counseling, and other referrals as necessary within the counties of Boyd and Rowan on a bi-weekly basis. Individuals in this program may self-refer or be referred through the legal system. DUI assessments are available in all ten counties served by Pathways. The DUI 20-hour educational program is available in Boyd and Montgomery counties.