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Lawrence Memorial Hospital

Lawrence Memorial Hospital

Drug Rehab Center in Medford, Massachusetts

  • Mental Health
  • Dual Diagnosis

This Medford, MA-based drug rehab facility provides inpatient care to those dealing with dual diagnosis and mental health issues. Experienced staff create personalized treatment plans and accept private health insurance to ensure each individual receives quality care.

About This Medford, MA Facility

Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford, Massachusetts is a highly respected treatment center for substance abuse and behavioral health services. Since its establishment in 1954, the center has specialized in treating individuals with dual diagnosis, mental health issues, and substance abuse issues. They provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient levels of care and accept major healthcare insurance plans. Lawrence Memorial Hospital is also fully licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and accredited by the Joint Commission.

At Lawrence Memorial Hospital, specialized addiction and substance abuse treatment programs are tailored to meet the individual’s needs. The center offers a wide range of services such as individual therapy, psycho-educational groups, family therapy, relapse prevention, and health and wellness programs. Patients also have access to 24-hour medical and psychiatric services as well as an intensive outpatient program. All services are designed to support and empower individuals to reach their personal goals and lead healthy, substance-free lives.

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

    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 Lawrence Memorial Hospital 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

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

    Inpatient treatment for addiction is generally not as scary as it might sound. It is a way to find recovery while being in a supportive and controlled environment. The duration of treatment at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford can be different based on each individual. Many can leave after 28 days; some may stay a few months, and others may stay six months or longer.

    Lawrence Memorial Hospital‘s Therapies & Programs

    During individual therapy at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford, Massachusetts, the person in recovery meets with a therapist one-on-one to go over the situation and learn from their mistakes. The counselor or therapist will use this time to address causes of an addiction, triggers, any type of mental issue or dual diagnosis, and aftercare plans. They will help fill in any gaps in future plans to give the person the best chances of attaining and maintaining long-term sobriety.

    Patients who receive generous support from their loved ones have better chances of completing their recovery. Genetics play a role when it comes to addiction, so it’s better to approach the problem as a unit. Family members can help an individual avoid addiction triggers and guide him or her in making lifestyle changes.

    Group therapy is a type of counseling at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford, MA that occurs between a bunch of strangers. The goal of group therapy sessions is to foster hope and a sense of belonging. It also helps to have people who can relate to what you’re going through. Good behaviors can also be contagious.

    As a means of managing pain that has plagued them in the past, many individuals turn to drugs and alcohol. Assault, negligence, the loss of a loved one, and other unfortunate events may involve trauma. This treatment, offered and administrated by Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford, MA provides individuals the resources to cope with past traumas healthily.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. This therapy modality strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness. It helps people in Massachusetts communicate and express their emotions well.

    Patient Experience

    Experiential Therapy at Lawrence Memorial Hospital

    Experiential therapy involves having patients work through mental issues by engaging in real time activities. It moves away from traditional talk therapy having patients role play or use props to explore their issues and emotions. This treatment process, available at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, helps people process trauma and emotion in a healthier fashion eliminating the need to turn to drugs and alcohol.

    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.
    Lawrence Memorial Hospital Location and Directions
    Address Information170 Governors Ave
    Medford, Massachusetts 02155 Phone Number(781) 306-6000 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Medford, Massachusetts Addiction Information

    Massachusetts has one of the highest rates of drug abuse in the country. More than half a million Massachusetts residents abuse alcohol while more than 1.5 million use illegal drugs each year. This drug and alcohol usage is the cause of over 8% of all deaths in the state. In 2017, Massachusetts ranked in the top 10 of the states with the highest opioid overdose rates.

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