Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment at Summit at Knoxville

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a complex and challenging disease that impacts millions of lives across the nation, and particularly in East Tennessee. For those caught in the cycle of addiction, breaking free often requires more than outpatient therapy; it demands a structured, immersive environment where deep healing can occur away from daily triggers and stresses.

At Summit at Knoxville, our Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment program offers this critical level of care, providing a safe, expert-led, and compassionate foundation for lasting recovery. Located at 1016 Ic King Rd, Seymour, TN 37865, we are a vital resource for individuals and families in our community.

The Urgency of Substance Use Disorder in Tennessee

The statistics paint a clear picture of the pervasive impact of SUD in our state:

  • High Prevalence: Between 2022 and 2023, a staggering 17.15% of Tennesseans aged 12 and older experienced a past-year SUD. This is significantly higher than the national average across all age groups.
  • Vulnerable Young Adults: The 18-25 age group is particularly at risk, with an alarming 27.31% experiencing SUD, the highest prevalence across all demographics.
  • Escalating Overdose Crisis: Tennessee has seen a devastating 90% increase in overdose deaths between 2019 and 2022, totaling over 12,500 lives lost.
  • Fentanyl’s Deadly Grip: In 2022, fentanyl was involved in 75% of all overdose deaths statewide, making it the primary driver of the crisis. Locally in Knox County, fentanyl and its analogues were the top drugs in 519 drug-related deaths in 2023.
  • Polysubstance Challenges: The majority of overdose deaths involve multiple substances (polypharmacy was present in 71-74% of Knox County cases in 2023). Emerging threats like xylazine (involved in 258 overdose deaths in TN in 2023, 100% with fentanyl) and illicit benzodiazepines (Xanax / benzos) (96% of illicit benzo deaths with opioids) add layers of complexity.

These realities highlight the profound need for comprehensive, integrated, and locally informed residential SUD treatment. It is a critical step for individuals who need to stabilize from severe dependence, address co-occurring mental health issues, and build new, healthy coping mechanisms in a supportive environment.

Why Choose Residential SUD Treatment?

Residential treatment offers a unique set of benefits that are essential for successful long-term recovery from Substance Use Disorder:

  • Complete Immersion: You are removed from the daily stressors, negative influences, and easy access to substances that often fuel addiction in your home environment. This allows for total focus on healing.
  • 24/7 Support and Supervision: Our facility provides constant medical and clinical oversight, ensuring immediate support for any challenges, particularly crucial in early recovery.
  • Structured Environment: A consistent daily schedule of therapy, wellness activities, and group engagement helps to rebuild healthy routines and discipline, which are vital for sustained sobriety.
  • Intensive Therapy: Clients receive a high volume of therapeutic interventions daily—6 hours of group therapy and one individual therapy session per week—allowing for deep exploration of underlying issues and rapid skill development.
  • Peer Community: Living alongside others who are also committed to recovery fosters a powerful sense of belonging, reduces isolation, and provides invaluable peer support and accountability.
  • Holistic Healing: Our program addresses not just the addiction, but also the physical, mental, and emotional well-being through integrated therapies, nutritious meals, and recreational activities.

The Summit at Knoxville Difference in SUD Treatment

At Summit at Knoxville, our approach to residential SUD treatment is founded on expertise, compassion, and a commitment to individualized care. Our facility provides a safe, comfortable, and gender-separated environment, helping patients feel secure and focused on their journey.

  • Expert Clinical Leadership: Our team is led by Dr. Brian Fuller, MD, Medical Director, a board-certified psychiatrist passionate about integrating psychotherapy with responsible medication management for trauma and addiction. He ensures that medication is used as a tool, not a solution, at the lowest necessary doses of non-addictive medications. Michael Brennan, LPC-MHSP, our Clinical Director, guides our therapeutic excellence.
  • Multidisciplinary Team: Our facility is staffed 24/7 by a dedicated team of medical doctors, licensed therapists, and certified addiction counselors. This collaborative approach ensures that every aspect of your recovery is addressed.
  • Personalized Treatment Plans: We believe every recovery journey is unique. Our team works closely with you to develop a highly individualized treatment plan that reflects your specific history, co-occurring conditions, and personal goals for sobriety.
  • Seamless Transitions from Detox: If needed, patients can transition directly from our medically supervised Detox Services (including Alcohol Detox, Opioid Detox, Heroin Detox, Xanax Detox, and Fentanyl Detox) into our residential SUD program, all within the same facility. This eliminates the stress and discontinuity of moving between different treatment centers, ensuring uninterrupted care.
  • Focus on Trauma: Recognizing that trauma often underlies addiction, our therapies are designed to help patients process past experiences in a safe and supportive manner.

Core Therapeutic Modalities for Substance Use Disorder

Our comprehensive residential SUD program integrates a variety of evidence-based therapies proven effective in treating addiction:

  • Individual Therapy: One-on-one sessions provide a private space to explore personal triggers, deeply rooted issues, and past traumas that contribute to substance use. This allows for targeted strategies to build resilience and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
  • Group Therapy: Daily group sessions are a cornerstone of our program. They foster a sense of community and shared experience, allowing patients to learn from peers, practice new communication skills, build accountability, and reduce feelings of isolation.
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): This widely used therapy helps patients identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors that lead to substance use. By reframing distorted thoughts, patients learn to respond to triggers more constructively.
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Particularly helpful for emotional regulation and distress tolerance, DBT equips patients with skills to manage intense emotions without resorting to substance use, often beneficial for those with co-occurring mood disorders or personality disorders.
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI): Our therapists utilize MI to help patients explore and resolve their ambivalence about change, strengthening their personal motivation to pursue and maintain sobriety.
  • Psychoeducation: Crucial for understanding addiction as a disease, patients learn about its impact on the brain and body, effective relapse prevention strategies, and how to build a sustainable sober lifestyle.
  • Family Programs: Addiction affects the entire family unit. We offer initiatives designed to involve family members through weekly Zoom calls, promoting understanding, improving communication, and facilitating healing for everyone involved. This is vital for building a supportive home environment post-treatment.

A Typical Day in Residential SUD Treatment

Clients at Summit at Knoxville can expect a structured and engaging daily routine designed to maximize therapeutic benefit and promote well-being:

  • Morning Wellness: Often beginning with guided morning hikes or light physical activity to invigorate the body and mind.
  • Therapeutic Sessions: The majority of the day is dedicated to intensive individual and group therapy, therapeutic check-ins with clinical staff, and specialized workshops.
  • Nutritional Support: Our on-site chef prepares three nutritious meals daily to support physical recovery. Community snacks are also available. Dietary restrictions are carefully accommodated, and nutritional counseling may also be incorporated.
  • Recreation and Connection: Opportunities for outdoor basketball and shared common areas foster camaraderie and healthy social interaction, helping patients build vital peer support networks.
  • Personal Time: Structured time for reflection, journaling, and self-care.
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Our facility focuses on creating a distraction-free environment, which is why cell phones are generally not permitted unless clinically approved. A 5-day blackout period applies to phone use upon admission to ensure initial stabilization and immersion.

Beyond Residential Care: Planning for Long-Term Sobriety

Completing residential treatment is a significant achievement, but it is a step, not the end, of the recovery journey. At Summit at Knoxville, we emphasize robust aftercare planning. As you approach discharge, our team works diligently with you to develop a comprehensive plan for continued support, which may include:

  • Connecting with outpatient therapy or sober living environments.
  • Identifying local support groups (e.g., AA, NA).
  • Establishing ongoing medical and psychiatric care.
  • Accessing community resources for employment, housing, or education.

Our goal is to equip you with the tools, skills, and support network necessary to maintain sobriety and thrive in your everyday life.

Accessible SUD Treatment in East Tennessee

Summit at Knoxville is committed to making high-quality residential SUD treatment accessible to our community. We are strategically located near Knoxville, TN, and understand the unique challenges faced by individuals in our region.

We accept a wide range of insurance plans, ensuring broader access to care:

  • BCBS
  • Cigna
  • Ambetter (TN, GA, SC, AR, MS, MO, NH, OK)
  • Aetna
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC, non-ACA)
  • Magellan
  • Humana
  • Optum
  • VA CCN (Veterans Affairs Community Care Network)

For those without insurance, we offer flexible self-pay options at a preferred rate of $1,000/day, with payment plans available to accommodate different financial situations. Our admissions team is ready to assist you in verifying your insurance benefits and guiding you through the payment process.

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Take the Essential Step Towards a Life Free from Addiction

If you or a loved one is struggling with substance use disorder and seeking an immersive, expert-led path to recovery, Summit at Knoxville’s Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment program offers the foundation you need. Our compassionate and experienced team is dedicated to providing the highest level of care, helping you heal, grow, and build a fulfilling life free from addiction.

Reach out to us today. Call our main line at (423) 395-7600 to speak confidentially with our admissions team, ask questions, or begin the admissions process. Your journey to lasting sobriety and a brighter future starts here.

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