Not every inpatient treatment center in Brooklyn handles the same kinds of addiction. Some only offer detox, some focus on one substance, and others may not have psychiatric support for mental health concerns that come with substance use. That is why it helps to ask what a facility treats before choosing a program.
At Surfpoint Recovery, care is built for adults dealing with substance use disorder, including cases that need detox, medication support, residential treatment, or psychiatric evaluation. A skilled rehab in Brooklyn should be able to explain how it treats different substances and what kind of support is available under one roof. Knowing that upfront can help patients and families choose a program that actually fits the situation.
Opioid Use Disorder
Opioid use disorder is among the most common reasons adults seek inpatient treatment in Brooklyn and across New York City. It includes dependence on heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioids such as oxycodone and hydrocodone.
We provide medically supervised opioid detox with physician-directed protocols tailored to each patient's history and withdrawal profile. When clinically appropriate, our medical team, led by Dr. Ramsey Joudeh, incorporates medication-assisted treatment (MAT) into the plan. This may include Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone), Buprenorphine, or Vivitrol (extended-release naltrexone). MAT significantly reduces withdrawal severity and lowers the risk of relapse and overdose. After detox and stabilization, patients transition directly into our 28-day residential rehabilitation program for counseling, group therapy, and relapse prevention work. You can learn more about our full approach on our treatment programs page.
Alcohol Use Disorder
Alcohol use disorder affects a wide range of people and is one of the most medically serious forms of physical dependence. Withdrawal from alcohol in people who are physically dependent can cause seizures and delirium tremens (DTs) without clinical management. This is not a process that can be safely managed at home.
Our physician-directed alcohol tapering protocol manages withdrawal under continuous nursing supervision. Vital signs are monitored regularly. Medications are adjusted by our medical team as the process progresses. Once the acute phase resolves, patients move into rehabilitation programming that addresses the behavioral and psychological roots of the alcohol use.
A full psychiatric evaluation within 24 hours of rehab admission frequently identifies co-occurring conditions, such as depression or anxiety, that have contributed to the drinking. Those conditions are treated as part of the same integrated plan.
Benzodiazepine Dependence
Benzodiazepine dependence, involving medications such as Xanax (alprazolam), Klonopin (clonazepam), and Valium (diazepam), requires a particularly careful detox process. Benzo withdrawal carries seizure risk comparable to alcohol withdrawal and must be managed with a physician-supervised tapering protocol.
The timeline for benzo detox is often longer than for other substances, sometimes running ten to fourteen days or more, depending on the specific medication and the duration of use. Our nursing staff provides continuous monitoring throughout. The medical team adjusts the tapering schedule based on the patient's response.
Because benzodiazepine use is frequently linked to an underlying anxiety disorder, our psychiatric evaluation during the rehabilitation phase is especially valuable for this patient group. Treating the anxiety alongside the dependence significantly improves the patient's chances of sustained recovery.
Polysubstance Use
Many patients who enter inpatient treatment at our Brooklyn facility are not using a single substance. Fentanyl and benzodiazepines are increasingly found together. Alcohol and opioids are a common combination. Some patients use multiple substances across different categories.
Polysubstance use complicates detox because multiple withdrawal processes may be occurring simultaneously, each with its own clinical risks and timeline. Our medical team evaluates the full substance history at intake and builds a detox protocol that accounts for every substance involved, not just the primary one. This level of assessment is something many detox-only programs do not offer.
Co-Occurring Disorders
A significant number of people entering addiction treatment also live with an untreated or undertreated mental health condition. Depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, and ADHD frequently co-occur with substance use disorder.
Treating only the addiction while leaving the mental health condition unaddressed leads to a predictable outcome: the mental health symptoms drive a return to substance use. At Surfpoint Recovery, we treat co-occurring disorders simultaneously with substance use disorder by the same integrated clinical team. Every patient entering our residential rehabilitation program receives a full psychiatric evaluation within 24 hours of admission. Our Program Director, Vincent Marchese (MSW, Fordham University; Advanced CASAC), brings a healing-centered, person-centered approach to every dual diagnosis case. Visit our frequently asked questions page for more details on how co-occurring disorders are handled.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of opioids does Surfpoint Recovery treat? We treat dependence on heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioids, including oxycodone, hydrocodone, and similar medications. Medically supervised detox and MAT options are available when clinically appropriate.
Does Surfpoint treat benzodiazepine dependence alongside another substance? Yes. When a patient has combined benzodiazepine and opioid or alcohol dependence, our medical team builds a detox protocol that addresses both. Polysubstance use is assessed fully at intake.
What is dual diagnosis treatment? Dual diagnosis refers to treating a substance use disorder and a mental health condition at the same time, by the same clinical team. At our facility, every rehab patient receives a psychiatric evaluation within 24 hours of admission so co-occurring conditions are identified and treated from the start.
Is Surfpoint Recovery the right facility for someone with a long history of addiction? Yes. Prior treatment history and prior relapses are part of the intake assessment, not disqualifying factors. They tell our clinical team what approaches have not worked and what to do differently this time. Many of the patients we serve have been in treatment before.
Contact Us
At Surfpoint Recovery, we're here to support you on your journey to recovery. Whether you're ready to begin the admission process or have questions about our services, our team is available to assist you.
Phone Number: (347) 727-4800
Email for Paperwork: paperwork@recoverywithheart.com
Facility Address: 2316 Surf Ave, Entrance on West 24th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday - Open 24 hours
Online Contact Form: Prefer to reach out online? Please fill out our contact form, and a member of our team will get back to you promptly.
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