Associates in Medical Toxicology
Drug Rehab Center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Associates in Medical Toxicology offers comprehensive drug rehab services with evidence-based treatments and aftercare support, accredited by SAMHSA and accepting private health insurance.
About This Pennsylvania Facility
Associates in Medical Toxicology is a Harrisburg, PA based mental health facility that specializes in the treatment of opioid addiction, substance abuse, drug addiction, and alcoholism. With a comprehensive approach to treatment, Associates in Medical Toxicology offers many levels of care to their patients, such as aftercare support, drug rehab, outpatient, detox, partial-hospitalization. The facility is accredited by SAMHSA and is licensed by the state, and accepts private health insurance.
Associates in Medical Toxicology helps treat various issues and addictions such as addiction, alcohol abuse, chronic relapse, codependency, drug addiction, opioid addiction, substance abuse, stress, relapse, behavioral issues, medical issues and even gambling addiction. To reach the best outcome for each patient, the facility implements proven methods and treatments such as 12-step facilitation, cognitive behavioral treatment, couples therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy. Associates in Medical Toxicology also utilizes techniques such as yoga therapy, and nutrition therapy, as well as interventions to help prevent relapse. The use of individual therapy, family therapy and group therapy is part of their comprehensive approach to mental health treatment.
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Conditions and Issues Treated
The inappropriate use of any drug in Harrisburg, PA is substance abuse. This involves alcohol, medications, and illicit drugs. With a combination of physical and psychiatric therapies, drug addiction is successfully treated at Associates in Medical Toxicology. After Detox is complete, individuals follow-up with treatments treating the root cause of the addiction.
Opioid addiction is known as a high-risk factor for future heroin addiction. Opioid withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable and lead the user to continue to use. It is recommended to receive inpatient treatment and a medically supervised detox, Associates in Medical Toxicology in Harrisburg, PA offers treatment for opioids.
Levels of Care Offered at Associates in Medical Toxicology
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Outpatient, Partial-Hospitalization, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detoxification is a process that allows the patient to stop using opioids without experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms. This can be necessary for those who have been addicted for a long period of time or who are struggling with chronic pain. During this process, addicts will receive medication and psychological support from doctors and other medical professionals until they can control their cravings.
In outpatient programs at Associates in Medical Toxicology, the Harrisburg resident can live with their family while continuing with their job or studies. Treatment includes educating the patient on drug abuse, medications, and counseling sessions at the individual or group level.
Partial hospitalization program (PHP) offered by Associates in Medical Toxicology is an alternate option for inpatient rehabs or residential programs. The patients stay in a Harrisburg facility closer to the Pennsylvania treatment center and attend the different forms of therapy for several hours a day. Treatment duration varies from one to six months.
Treatment is just the first step to maintaining sobriety. After treatment, aftercare support at Associates in Medical Toxicology helps the individual adjust to a life without substances. This support may involve a sober living home in or near Harrisburg, PA, career counseling, or educational assistance. This is when a relapse prevention plan begins to take shape.
Therapies & Programs
Individual therapy involves one on one sessions between the patient and the therapist at Associates in Medical Toxicology. Individual therapy provides patients with a safe environment where they can openly discuss their problems with the therapist. The patients find the therapist as a person who they can trust. It helps them to open up and discuss personal and sensitive issues, which they may not be comfortable discussing in a group setting.
Individual therapy aims to identify the core issues that would have led the patient to substance abuse and address the root cause effectively. The therapist can develop patient-specific customized solutions through individual therapy, which aids speedier recovery.
Addiction and alcoholism always harm an addict’s relationships with others and none more than relationships with a spouse or partner. Couples therapy is an essential part of restoring trust and good communication to intimate relationships harmed by addiction. Couples therapy by Associates in Medical Toxicology helps repair the damage done to these important relationships.
Recovery can be more effective if the entire family’s involved. Family therapy hosted by Associates in Medical Toxicology brings in the addict’s family to explore genetic factors. It gives loved ones the tools for dealing with addiction and its underlying mental issues. It is a recommended step in helping addicts adapt to sober living.
Trauma is one of the most common causes of psychological disorders. It’s often found in people with addiction diagnoses. Trauma therapy addresses this by examining the emotions and thoughts people have formed due to past traumas. Traumas are complex but trauma therapy can reduce their ability to contribute to addictive behaviors.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It is designed for those who are prone to self-harm and suicidal behaviors. Associates in Medical Toxicology aims to help patients understand the relationship between their thoughts, feeling and behaviors and it gives them the tools to make a change. It is effective for those whose addictions and behaviors stem from extreme mental health issues.
Self-defeating thoughts and habits can limit your possible successes. Some examples of this are procrastination, unhealthy eating and angry outbursts. REBT is a method of specific counseling offered by Associates in Medical Toxicology that replaces negative and self-limiting thoughts.
A 12-Step Program is a common method that is used to treat addiction. This format is used for both drug and alcohol treatment. It is extremely popular and successful for large numbers of people and the staff at Associates in Medical Toxicology are trained to assist in 12-step management.
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 like those at Associates in Medical Toxicology in Harrisburg, PA believe that nutrition therapy is the key to making significant lifestyle changes.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) uses low dose nicotine products to ween smokers away from cigarettes. The products get nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking reducing addiction to the physical habit. It also allows addicts to adjust to lower doses to reduce withdrawal symptoms.
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60 South 41st Street
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 388-4334
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Addiction Information
Pennsylvania ranks 14th in the nation for drug-related deaths. More than 10% of all deaths in Pennsylvania have been related to drugs and alcohol. 30% of Pennsylvania youth reportedly drink alcohol monthly, with more than 20,000 teenagers having an alcohol problem. The rate of opioid misuse in Pennsylvania is double the national average.
9,000 people in Harrisburg, PA, are addicted to drugs. This accounts for approximately 5% of the population. The drug of choice for many people is alcohol, followed by marijuana, cocaine/crack cocaine, methamphetamines (meth), and prescription drugs like Adderall. 109 overdose deaths in Harrisburg took place in 2016. In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, some of the most common types of treatment include inpatient and outpatient rehab, 12-step programs, and individualized therapy.
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