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Substance Abuse Treatment Centers Serving the Barrington, Rhode Island Area:

East Bay Center Inc A Division of East Bay CAP

2 Old County Road
Barrington, RI. 02806
401-246-1195

The Young Artist Diploma Program was developed as a four-year sequence, broken into two 2-year components. This enables the student to discover their own particular goals and gifts during the first two years in the Advancement Program, and then decide if they wish to continue their studies at the next level, the two-year Leadership Program which is more intensive and focused. The Diploma Program is tuition-free and covers 43 weeks of program instruction each year. When you add up the costs of private lessons, group classes, summer intensive training, ensemble rehearsals, performance opportunities, workshops, field trips, costumes, instruments, college and career counseling, recital fees, portfolio documentation (video, audio, photos), insurance, facility and administration cost, the average diploma student receives instruction worth approximately $8 000 each year. By the end of four years, a full graduate of the Young Artist Diploma Program completes as many as 2 000+ hours in year-round individual lessons and group classes, resident company participation, project learning, student mentoring projects, full-time five-week cross-cultural summer intensives, recitals, and public performances. For advanced 4th year students and Diploma graduates, there are possibilities for paid work-study and internships.

East Bay Center Substance Abuse Services

610 Wampanoag Trail
Riverside, RI. 02915
401-431-9870

East Bay Center is 3.4 miles from Barrington, RI

East Bay Community Action Program provides health and dental services, as well as behavioral health programs. We also offer a variety of human services and community programs. We are here for residents of all ages throughout the East Bay. Our mission is to help people achieve their full potential. We serve East Providence, Barrington, Warren, Bristol, Tiverton, Little Compton, Portsmouth, Middletown, Newport and Jamestown.

Bridgemark Inc

2020 Elmwood Avenue
Warwick, RI. 02888
401-781-2700

Bridgemark Inc is 5.5 miles from Barrington, RI

Bridgemark Addiction Recovery Services is a nonprofit addiction treatment facility that provides a safe and stable environment for our clients to learn and maintain a sober, drug and alcohol-free lifestyle with a sense of responsibility and freedom from judgment. We provide a warm, inviting and secure environment and more than 30 years of experience treating the disease of addiction.

Discovery House Providence

66 Pavilion Avenue
Providence, RI. 02905
401-461-9110 x203

Discovery House Providence is 5.8 miles from Barrington, RI

All 18 Discovery House facilities have earned full 3-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF International). In addition to national CARF accreditation, Discovery House is licensed by the state, certified by SAMHSA the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and regulated by the Drug Enforcement Agency. This accreditation outcome represents the highest level of accreditation, is awarded to organizations that show substantial conformance to the standards established by CARF and indicate that present practices represent an established pattern of efficient and effective operations that is likely to be maintained and/or improved in the foreseeable future.

Commonly Asked Questions about Addiction and Treatment

How to deal with a brother or sister addicted to drugs?

"Dealing with a sibling addicted to drugs is challenging and often emotionally draining. Here are several strategies to consider when navigating this difficult situation:

Education: The first step is to educate yourself about addiction. Understanding that addiction is a chronic disease can help you comprehend the struggles your sibling is going through.

Communication: Open lines of communication with your sibling. Speak honestly about your concerns, but avoid judgmental language. Express your love and concern rather than blame and anger.

Support, Don't Enable: It's important to support your sibling without enabling their addiction. This means helping them in ways that promote recovery, such as providing emotional support or helping them access treatment, but not shielding them from the consequences of their actions.

Encourage Treatment: Advocate for your sibling to seek professional help. This could be a rehab facility, outpatient treatment, therapy, or 12-step programs. Offer to accompany them to appointments or meetings if they are comfortable with it.

Take Care of Yourself: Living with a sibling's addiction can be emotionally taxing. It's crucial to take care of your mental and emotional health too. Seek support from friends, family, or support groups. Professional help, such as therapy or counseling, can also be very beneficial.

Set Boundaries: It's necessary to set boundaries with your sibling to protect your own well-being. This might include rules about drug use in your home or not providing money that could be used to buy drugs.

Patience and Persistence: Recovery is a long process and relapses can occur. It's important to stay patient and persistent, and to maintain hope for your sibling's recovery.

Involve a Professional: If you're finding it hard to get through to your sibling, consider staging an intervention with the help of a professional counselor or intervention specialist.

Practice Compassion: It's essential to remember that your sibling is battling a disease. Stay compassionate and understanding, and remind them that they are loved and valued regardless of their struggle with addiction.

What are the causes of drug addiction?

1. Genetic predisposition: Research has shown that genetic factors can contribute to an individual's vulnerability to drug addiction. Certain genes may influence how a person's brain processes and reacts to drugs, making them more prone to addiction.
2. Brain chemistry: Drugs affect the brain's reward system by increasing the release of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin. This leads to feelings of pleasure and euphoria, which can reinforce drug-seeking behaviors and contribute to the development of addiction.
3. Environmental factors: Exposure to drug use in one's surroundings, such as through family members or friends, can increase the likelihood of experimentation and eventual addiction. Additionally, factors like high levels of stress, poverty, and a lack of social support can increase vulnerability to addiction.
4. Psychological factors: Emotional and mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and trauma can make individuals more susceptible to drug addiction. These issues can lead people to self-medicate with drugs in an attempt to cope, ultimately increasing the risk of addiction.
5. Early exposure: Experimenting with drugs at a young age can increase the likelihood of developing addiction later in life. The adolescent brain is still developing, making it more susceptible to the effects of drugs and the development of addiction.
6. Availability and accessibility: Easy access to drugs can increase the likelihood of drug use and addiction. When drugs are readily available in a person's environment, the chances of experimentation and continued use increase.

How can I tell if I am an enabler?

"Enabling is a behavior often seen in the relationships of individuals struggling with addiction. An enabler, often without realizing it, may protect the individual with addiction from the consequences of their behavior, thus indirectly encouraging continued substance use. If you're unsure whether you might be enabling someone's addiction, consider the following signs:

• Rescuing: If you frequently find yourself covering up or making excuses for the individual's substance use or its consequences - like calling in sick to their job for them, paying their bills, or lying to others to conceal their addiction - this could be enabling.
• Denying: If you downplay the severity of their addiction, dismiss the negative impact it has, or avoid discussing it entirely, you may be enabling.
• Avoiding Conflict: If you consistently avoid confrontations or difficult conversations about their substance use out of fear it may cause tension or lead them to use more, this can be a form of enabling.
• Taking on Their Responsibilities: If you've taken on their duties - like household chores, parenting responsibilities, or work commitments - to compensate for their inability or unwillingness to fulfill them due to their addiction, you could be enabling.
• Providing Financial Support: If you're frequently giving them money, which they could be using to support their addiction, or bailing them out of financial problems caused by their substance use, this is often a clear sign of enabling.
• Ignoring Damaging Behaviors: If you tend to overlook or dismiss destructive or harmful behaviors associated with their addiction, you may be enabling.