Allegany County Health Department - Joseph S. Massie Unit
Drug Rehab Center in Cumberland, Maryland
The Allegany County Health Department offers specialized treatments for alcohol and drug addictions, substance abuse, and dual diagnosis.
About This Maryland Facility
The Allegany County Health Department - Joseph S. Massie Unit is a facility that offers specialized treatments for alcohol and drug addictions, substance abuse, and dual diagnosis. They provide a wide range of services and treatments, from aftercare support to inpatient and residential long-term treatment. The team of professionals at the facility provide family, group, and individual therapy, as well as nutrition therapy, to help patients reach their health and recovery goals.
The facility accepts private health insurance, so patients have access to the high-quality care and treatments that they need to make a full recovery. Patients have access to specialized care that addresses their individual needs and concerns. The treatment programs offered use evidence-based approaches to ensure long-term success, and patients are given the tools and resources they need to overcome their addictions and attain sobriety.
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Recovering from any type of substance abuse is a long process, but it is one of the most worthwhile and life changing events any addicted person will ever go through. This is a combination of detoxing the body, rehabilitation, and recovery. There is also therapy, aftercare, and support during the entire process.
While substance abuse can take over a person’s life, it is something that can also be overcame by professionals at Allegany County Health Department - Joseph S. Massie Unit in Cumberland, MD
An underlying cause often brings about addiction. Mental disorders can lie at the center, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder. As well as the cause of the addiction, a dual diagnosis by Allegany County Health Department - Joseph S. Massie Unit helps to treat the addiction. This ensures that after treatment is complete, the patient will not fall back on old practices.
Levels of Care Offered at Allegany County Health Department - Joseph S. Massie Unit
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detox is a drug rehab process that begins before the actual drug rehab treatment. It is used to remove any residual toxins left in your body (and brain) after using drugs, and it is used with the intent to help you or your loved one complete drug rehab.
If you are addicted to opiates like heroin, methadone, or prescription painkillers, you will detox with medication. This is because the withdrawal symptoms are often more intense and uncomfortable for an opiate addict than for someone who has abused or is dependent on other drugs, like cocaine.
Inpatient rehab programs like what’s offered at Allegany County Health Department - Joseph S. Massie Unit in Cumberland, MD are ideal for covering all the bases that surround one’s addiction. It’s considered the most comprehensive approach to care for people afflicted with addiction. Patients live in a facility where they have access to therapy and medical care 24/7.
Therapies & Programs
Individual professional counseling or individual therapy refers to the one-on-one interaction between a patient and his or her counselor. Individual therapy allows for more privacy, one that group interactions can’t provide. Therefore, it becomes easier for a person to unload and become more open to his or her counselor.
Another benefit of individual therapy at Allegany County Health Department - Joseph S. Massie Unit in Cumberland, MD is that all sessions aim to speed up a single person’s progress. It makes it easier for the counselor and the patient to deal with the central issues, which are likely the culprits of substance addiction.
Once the roots of the problems are addressed, it becomes less challenging for a recovering patient to maintain sobriety and brush off temptations.
Families are not always as supportive as they could be, but by opting for family therapy, many recovering addicts are able to understand their addiction and get the support they need to get sober. These therapy sessions at Allegany County Health Department - Joseph S. Massie Unit in Cumberland, MD involve all members of the family who play a role in the recovering person’s daily life. They work together to overcome past issues, avoid triggers, and remain strong and supportive of each other.
In group therapy, the patient undergoes sessions with other patients dealing with similar problems under the guidance of a trained counselor. The members of the group interact with each other and talk freely about their issues. The recovery of members of the group from the problems that they face gives the patients confidence that they can also overcome their addiction.
Group therapy at Allegany County Health Department - Joseph S. Massie Unit reduces the feeling of loneliness and improves the coping skills of the patients. Group therapy provides patients with continuous feedback from other members. The group dynamics ensure that members start having some structure and routine in their lives.
Nutrition therapy involves providing healthy diet and improving the eating habits of the patient. Expert dieticians provide individualized meal plan, that addresses the specific nutritional deficiencies. Nutrition therapy also teaches the associated life skills such as cooking healthy food and grocery shopping. It helps to overcome the food cravings that are seen in certain addictions.
NRT, also known as nicotine replacement therapy, allows someone to get the effects of nicotine without chewing or smoking. It is often done with a patch, allowing those who want to quit relying on nicotine to better manage their cravings. As the cravings get easier to manage, the doses of nicotine get reduced until nicotine is no longer needed.
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Cumberland, Maryland 21502 Phone Number(301) 777-2290 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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10102 Country Club Rd SE
Cumberland, MD 21502
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Cumberland, Maryland Addiction Information
For the past decade, Maryland's rate of drug use and abuse has significantly increased. The overdose rate is currently higher than the national average. This epidemic is due to the many industries where manual labor is required. As soon as prescription opioids were more readily accessible a large part of manual workers started using–and eventually abusing–the painkillers.
There are 2,500 people addicted to drugs in Cumberland, Maryland. More than 1 in 10 adults report lifetime use of an illicit drug or controlled substance. In 2017, there were 1,226 drug overdose deaths - a rate of 25.2 deaths per 100,000 persons. There are various drug and alcohol treatment options available in Cumberland, MD. Some common treatments include detoxification, residential treatment, and outpatient treatment.
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