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Adirondack Medical Center

Adirondack Medical Center

Drug Rehab Center in Saranac Lake, New York

  • Mental Health
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction

The Adirondack Medical Center is a 12-bed addiction treatment facility that offers comprehensive, evidence-based treatment with individual psychotherapy, group counseling, family counseling and medication management services to individuals struggling with substance use disorders, dual diagnosis, and mental health issues; accepting private insurance for payment and striving to provide a holistic approach to recovery.

About This Saranac Lake, NY Facility

Adirondack Medical Center is a drug addiction, dual diagnosis, and mental health treatment facility located in Saranac Lake, New York. Exact details about Madirondack Medical Center's year of founding were not readily available for this report. The facility provides both inpatient and outpatient levels of care and offers a total of 12 beds for patients seeking treatment. Adirondack Medical Center accepts private health insurance as a payment option, making their services more accessible to individuals seeking help with addiction or mental health issues.

Adirondack Medical Center offers a range of services and treatments for those struggling with drug addiction and substance abuse. They provide comprehensive care for individuals dealing with dual diagnoses, addressing both their addiction issues and any underlying mental health concerns simultaneously. Through their inpatient program, patients receive round-the-clock supervision and support to aid in their recovery journey. Their outpatient program allows individuals to continue treatment while living at home, providing opportunities for counseling, therapy sessions, medication management, and other support services. Adirondack Medical Center utilizes evidence-based approaches to addiction treatment that may include individual counseling, group therapy sessions, family therapy, 12-step programs' incorporation where appropriate, and medication-assisted treatment options.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • Conditions and Issues Treated

    Addiction, Behavioral Issues, Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Mental Health 

    Levels of Care Offered

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Inpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Inpatient programs are intensive regimes that require individuals suffering from serious addictions to admit themselves into a controlled environment. Inpatient programs in New York generally span over 28 days to six months. The first step in an inpatient program is medically assisted detox. Doctors and addiction specialists at Adirondack Medical Center monitor the individual’s vital signs as the drugs leave their system. Some inpatient rehab programs also provide counseling for family members to provide encouragement and emotional support. In inpatient programs, patients have access to 24-hour medical supervision.

    To assist with alcohol or opioid abuse, or a co-occurring condition, Adirondack Medical Center offers an outpatient treatment program. For their rehabilitation and other services, the New York patient will go to the treatment center, yet return home every night. After most of the program is completed, the level of mandatory participation reduces.

    Adirondack Medical Center‘s Therapies & Programs

    In addiction recovery at Adirondack Medical Center, therapy plays a significant role. This helps patients get to the root of their addiction and discover how the problems that contributed to their use can be handled better. Therapy can be performed in a group and one on one settings. The patient interacts with the therapist in a one-on-one atmosphere during individual therapy. This encourages them to reflect on the underlying addiction problems and develop ways to avoid potential future abuse.

    In group therapy, the patient undergoes sessions with other patients at Adirondack Medical Center who are dealing with similar problems. The members of the group interact with each other and talk freely about their issues at scheduled sessions. Group therapy reduces the feeling of loneliness and improves the coping skills of the patients. You are not alone in Saranac Lake, New York.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the relationship between a patient’s thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Adirondack Medical Center aims to establish a healthy response to thoughts and feelings as an alternative to turning to drugs and alcohol. It also promotes healthy communication between addicts and those around them. It is and effective therapy for people suffering with all types of addictions.

    Life skills pertain to the skill sets a person should possess to become successful in life. Examples are time management, budgeting, and social abilities. Life skills therapy highlights the fact that addiction recovery is more than just a person’s ability to go through their day-to-day without resorting to substance use in Saranac Lake, NY once they leave the facility.

    It’s no surprise that diet is a crucial player in one’s well-being. What an individual puts into his or her body becomes the fuel that drives the mental and physical faculties to perform accordingly. Therefore, nutrition therapy, also known as medical nutrition therapy (MNT), guarantees that an individual is providing his or her mind and body with proper nourishment.

    The right diet can improve a person’s general outlook, sleep habits, and thought processing skills. MNT also lowers the occurrence of chronic diseases such as adult-onset diabetes. Dieticians at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake, New York believe that nutrition therapy is the key to making significant lifestyle changes, especially when it comes to personal care.

    Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRTC) used products like skin patches and gum to deliver nicotine into the bloodstream of people trying to quit smoking. This helps break the habits associated with smoking. The very low doses of nicotine managed by Adirondack Medical Center prevent cravings while helping people make a gradual transition to complete smoking cessation.

    Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Experiential Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Individualized Treatment, Inpatient Treatment, Life Skills, Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), Nutrition Therapy, Outpatient Treatment (OP), Residential Long Term (>30 Days)

    Patient Experience

    Experiential Therapy at Adirondack Medical Center

    Experential therapy is a unique type of therapy that deals with the subconscious mind. This treatment available at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake, NY encourages individuals to work out their issues with their inner self through synchronous experiences.

    This non-traditional treatment method makes use of the physique and encourages people to take part in various physical and emotional activities, movements, and practices. Some of the most common examples of experiential therapy are equine therapy, music therapy, adventure therapy, and role playing. Through these various methods, an individual is believed to heal from trauma, negative emotions, and hurtful memories faster. Moreover, experiential therapy is known to have enduring results which can be beneficial to sufferers.

    Payment Options Accepted

    For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    Adirondack Medical Center Location and Directions
    Address Information2233 State Route 86
    Saranac Lake, New York 12983 Phone Number(518) 891-4141 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Saranac Lake, New York Addiction Information

    More than 2 million New Yorkers are currently suffering from some type of substance abuse and many of those are minors. Alcohol abuse, in particular, is prevalent among those underage. As a result of the high prices and regulation of prescription drugs, many New Yorkers turn to heroin instead. This has led to a serious heroin epidemic in the state.

    The drug addiction problem in Saranac Lake, New York, is relatively bad. 1,462 admissions to drug treatment programs in Saranac Lake in 2016. 1 in 3 people who start using heroin become dependent upon it. The type of drug treatment available in Saranac Lake will depend on the facility you choose. Most treatment programs will offer a variety of treatments, such as individual counseling, group therapy, medication-assisted treatment, and holistic therapies.

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