Substance Abuse Treatment and Recidivism Reduction STARR

Substance Abuse Treatment and Recidivism Reduction (STARR) is a program in Durham, North Carolina. The intensive treatment provides the necessary methods to help clients overcome substance use and avoid reincarceration for lasting sobriety.

Providing a Second Chance

I found that the outpatient program is sometimes referred to as the second chance level. The service helps adults 18 and older through substance use counseling in individual and group settings.

It balances time in a private setting with a more open environment where guests can share their struggles and unique challenges with others who understand their circumstances. The staff emphasizes increased awareness regarding substance use issues and focuses on relapse prevention methods to prepare clients for life after treatment.

Treatment During Detention

STARR doesn’t wait for guests to leave incarceration. The staff brings treatment to the detention center and provides services that help guests avoid future jail time. They learn vocational training for employment after serving their sentences and receive educational support to further their academic learning.

Many people who are in the judicial system struggle with anger issues and the STARR team includes management to help reduce emotional reactions to stressful situations. They also work on relapse prevention techniques to assist with recognizing substance use triggers after treatment.

One of the standout features I noticed is that the program is culturally competent and addresses past traumas to uncover the potential root causes of addiction issues. They use holistic and traditional methods to help clients break the addiction cycle and work through mental health problems that may contribute to substance abuse.