Addiction Treatment/ Drug Rehabilitation at LenoyMED

Addiction, also known as "substance use disorder," is a medical condition. Those with this disorder are unable to stop themselves from using opioids or alcohol, and their use interferes with daily life. It is considered a chronic, relapsing disease of the brain that comes with a need to seek and use these substances no matter what the consequences. Although the initial decision to take a drug or drink alcohol may be voluntary, after continued use, one's ability to stop becomes impaired. Long-term use of drugs and alcohol then continue to decrease an individual's control over them. Individuals who become physically dependent on drugs and/or alcohol will experience withdrawal symptoms (detailed below) when they discontinue use.

At LenoyMED, we provide individualized rehabilitation treatment for patients once they have detoxified under supervised care. In our treatment, we help clients examine what triggers their cravings, what led them to addiction in the first place, and what steps they can take to prevent relapse once they stop.

It's important to understand that drug and alcohol addiction is a serious disease that can challenge an individual to overcome it alone. However, with medically-supervised detoxification and professional addiction treatment, many with substance abuse disorders can go on to lead healthy, happy, and productive lives. Our programs are highly customized and include evidence-based rehabilitation that combines:

• Therapy that is scientifically proven effective
• A focus on the specific needs of the individual
• High levels of clinical experience of the therapists

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): "Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is the use of medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a 'whole-patient' approach to the treatment of substance use disorders. Research shows that a combination of medication and therapy can successfully treat these disorders, and for some people struggling with addiction, MAT can help sustain recovery." 1) Medication alone can help patients address cravings and withdrawal symptoms during their recovery. However, evidence-based research shows that counseling is just as important to achieve and maintain full recovery. In fact, the combination of medication and behavioral health services is the most effective means to recovery. 2) Counseling is an essential part of the process of recovery and important for maintaining long-term positive growth. Counseling can be both individual- or group-based. During individual sessions, patients usually meet with their counselor once a week to discuss their treatment goals. More stable patients may meet once a month. Group counseling sessions consist of small groups-usually 8-10 patients-who work together to develop skills to maintain long-term success in recovery. These group sessions are led by a qualified counselor or psychotherapist, and topics for discussion are chosen based on the needs of the patients. Often, patients in treatment exhibit co-occurring disorders, i.e., addiction and a mental health disorder. These mental health disorders can impact the success of an individual's recovery from substance abuse. The management of both together, to achieve a higher success rate, is known as Dual Diagnosis Management. The US Department of Health and Human Services published a short pamphlet that explains MAT. Click here to download a copy.

1) Residential Inpatient Program: This program requires that patients live at the treatment center or associated housing. The program includes medically-supervised detox, counseling, behavioral therapy, and more. The average stay for a patient depends on his or her needs and individual progress throughout treatment. This type of rehab is best for people with severe drug or alcohol addictions.

2) PHP Program: This partial-hospitalization program is similar to an in-patient program except patients are able to live in the comfort of their own home or other sober living environment while they commute to attend therapy and counseling sessions. This type of program is best used as a step down from residential treatment or for those who don't require as much supervision.

3) Outpatient Program:

At LenoyMED, we provide addiction treatment on an outpatient basis. In this program, weekly outpatient care is fewer than nine treatment hours, with some clients needing as few as three hours across a few days of the week. This program allows patients to maintain abstinence from alcohol and drugs while they develop relapse prevention skills.

The outpatient treatment plan offers clients increased flexibility while they recover and allows them to continue to live life normally. Most who use this program find it easy to maintain a work-life-recovery balance.