Merced County Alcohol and Drug Services
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Merced County Alcohol and Drug Services, located in Merced, California, primarily focuses on treating substance use disorders, including alcohol and drug addiction. This county-run organization offers a variety of outpatient services for individuals across all age groups, including families. Additionally, it addresses co-occurring mental health issues.
While a specific mission statement wasn't provided, the organization aims to increase awareness and safety by preventing abuse and reducing drug and alcohol-related crimes in its community.
- Offers specific treatment services for pregnant and postpartum women, providing targeted care for maternal health.
- Includes judicial treatment services for those in the criminal justice system, aiding rehabilitation within legal frameworks.
- Focuses on both outpatient and intensive outpatient services, offering flexibility in treatment options.
- Provides comprehensive family support services, helping loved ones navigate the recovery journey.
This organization treats addictions to alcohol and drugs and serves various demographics, including adolescents, adults, and those involved in the criminal justice system. Pregnant and postpartum women also benefit significantly from specialized care options offered here.
- 3 Conditions Treated
- 4 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 7 Therapies & Programs
- Multiple Locations
Conditions and Issues Treated
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment in Merced, CA
Within the past decade, opioid addiction has become a nationwide epidemic. The United States hosts one of the world’s highest rates of opioid use or abuse and has one of the highest rates of opioid-related deaths. In the United States, opioid drugs are classified as Schedule II-IV controlled substances due to their highly addictive properties and potential for abuse. These include morphine, opium, heroin, oxycodone, hydrocodone, methadone, and fentanyl. Physicians usually prescribe opioids to help control pain.
Over time, opioid users develop a tolerance for the drugs, which makes it difficult, if not impossible, to function without them. In turn, opioid users often resort to illicit means of obtaining the drugs. These means can include drug dealers, friends, and family members who do not have legitimate prescriptions for the drugs. Opioid addiction can quickly lead to heroin use, especially those seeking more intense highs than prescription opioids offer. Due to the high risk of overdose, heroin users are at a much higher risk for illness and death.
Dual-Diagnosis
A person who struggles with addiction and a mental health condition suffers from a dual diagnosis. This means that they have two issues that must be treated. The specific mental health issues that the patient at Merced County Alcohol and Drug Services might have include but are not limited to:
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
The specific addiction issues that the patient might have include but are not limited to:
- Alcoholism
- Drug Addiction (i.e., Cocaine, Meth, and other stimulants, Marijuana, and Ecstasy)
The combination of the two illnesses can be tough to treat. Taking care of one or the other is tough, and taking care of both cannot be done alone. A patient who receives dual diagnosis treatment will be given the best chance at becoming sober.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Intensive Outpatient Programs are similar to partial hospitalization, but they don’t require the patient to go home each night.
This means that while they have to attend meetings and receive other types of help at the facility, addicts are allowed to keep their jobs or continue with school without having to miss their classes or work opportunities. This is a great option for those who can’t take time away from their jobs or schedules to attend a treatment program.
During this type of program, the addict will be required to meet with counselors and other types of professionals throughout the day. This will help them stay on track and prevent them from relapsing after they leave the facility.
An outpatient treatment program is set up to help with alcohol or drug addiction or a co-occurring disorder. The treatment must attend the treatment facility for their therapy and other programs but return home each night. The frequency of mandatory attendance decreases after much of the treatment program is complete. The treatment programs are monitored by the treatment facility and case managers who work for a judge or judge’s office. A treatment program may be performed out of a treatment facility, treatment clinic, or treatment center.
The benefits of outpatient treatment programs are many. One of the most beneficial treatment programs is that it allows treatment for clients who cannot afford or may not be able to attend treatment at a treatment facility, treatment center, or treatment clinic full-time. Another benefit of treatment programs is that they reduce crime rates because treatment allows people to treat their addiction.
Therapies & Programs
Group therapy sessions provide recovering addicts with a chance to cope with everyday situations that many face. Group therapy sessions are held in rehab facilities, clinics, churches or community centers that offer drug addiction treatment.
People who attend these groups are encouraged to voice their feelings and support other addicts in recovery. This helps group members strengthen their own recovery program while cheering on others who are struggling with sobriety.
Trauma therapy allows them to work through past trauma to have peace of mind and begin down the road of sobriety. The therapist will work with the individual to help them understand their past and present relationships. Patients may often believe that something is inherently wrong with them or they are unworthy of love. The therapist aims to correct these negative feelings and behaviors by helping the person realize that their actions do not reflect who they truly are.
Payment Options
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Location & Contact
3090 M Street
Merced, CA 95340
Phone Number
(209) 381-6850
Additional Locations
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Location
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3090 M Street
Merced, CA 95340 -
(209) 381-6850
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeAdults (20+), Teenagers
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ModalityGroup, Individuals
Merced County
Listed October 25, 2021
Updated July 25, 2024
Merced, California Addiction and Treatment
More than 3 million of California's citizens are addicted to illegal drugs. Almost 800,000 people use hard drugs, almost 5 million use marijuana, and another 2.1 million abuse alcohol every year. Other substance abuse issues such as binge drinking and teen drug use are also common. Many illegal drugs such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and marijuana are smuggled into the state from Mexico.
Merced beckons with mild weather and access to outdoor havens like Yosemite National Park, alongside a vibrant arts scene. Yet this city confronts sobering realities: in 2017, its opioid overdose death rate ranked 30th highest among California counties, while fentanyl claimed 0.38 lives per 100,000 residents.
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