Merakey - Harrisburg
Drug Rehab Center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Merakey - Harrisburg is an accredited and licensed Addiction Treatment Facility in Harrisburg, PA that provides a full continuum of care and services including dual-diagnosis, outpatient services, aftercare support, detoxification, partial-hospitalization programs and accepts most forms of private health insurance.
About This Harrisburg, PA Facility
Merakey - Harrisburg in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania stands out as a private rehabilitation center focusing on dual diagnosis and mental health, distinctively accredited by SAMHSA and holding a state license. Its commitment lies in offering comprehensive treatment for individuals grappling with addiction alongside mental health conditions, emphasizing a path towards sustained recovery.
Accredited by notable bodies including SAMHSA and licensed by the state, Merakey - Harrisburg ensures high standards in care for those facing substance abuse and dual diagnosis challenges. Their approach is centered around personalized treatment plans, acknowledging the complexity of addiction intertwined with mental health issues.
- Specializes in dual diagnosis, providing targeted treatment for those dealing with co-occurring mental health disorders and addiction.
- Offers flexible outpatient services, enabling clients to integrate treatment into their daily lives without major disruption.
- Aftercare support emphasizes the commitment to long-term recovery, ensuring continued assistance post-treatment.
Focusing on a range of specific addictions including substance abuse, alcoholism, opioid addiction, and eating disorders, Merakey - Harrisburg employs a variety of treatment methods. Outpatient, detox, partial-hospitalization, and aftercare support are among the levels of care available, tailored to meet the diverse needs of individuals on their journey to recovery.
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Conditions and Issues Treated
Rehab centers exist in Harrisburg, PA to help individuals bounce back from substance abuse, which is an umbrella term for drug and alcohol addiction. Drug addiction refers to the use of illegal drugs and improper use of prescription drugs. Centers like Merakey - Harrisburg provide individuals a chance to access individual and group therapy that can be monumental for recovery.
Substance abuse includes all problems that stem out from using various psychoactive substances. It is also a diagnostic term used by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) to define the mental and physical impairment or distress caused by misuse and overuse of certain substances in a period of 12 months.
Opioid addiction involves addiction to legal or illegal opioids. It may happen very quickly with any opioid use. Sometimes within a matter of days. Opioid addiction is a known as a high-risk factor for future heroin addiction.
Opioid withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable and lead the user to continue to use even if they want to quit. Stopping using an opioid requires careful medical observation. Sometimes the withdrawal can persist for many weeks, which can put the user at a high risk for relapse.
It is recommended to receive inpatient treatment and a medically supervised detox like those offered at Merakey - Harrisburg in Harrisburg, PA, PA, to manage the withdrawal process while learning lasting tools to maintain recovery. In some circumstances medications can be used to manage opioid addiction.
People with dual diagnosis have coexisting addiction and a mental disorder. 9.2 million US adults had a co-occurring disorder in 2018, so not just limited to Pennsylvania residents. Best treatment combines medication, psychotherapy (talk therapy), support group, and inpatient rehabilitation. Sometimes, complementary therapies – yoga, massage, and acupuncture – may also be used.
Levels of Care Offered
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Dual-Diagnosis, 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.
Outpatient treatment can be considered the lowest intensity level of addiction treatment in Harrisburg, PA. It is ideal for early phase addiction or lower intensity addictions. Merakey - Harrisburg peer group support, 12-step programs, and individual counseling may still be involved.
Partial hospitalization programs offer another level of addiction treatment at Merakey - Harrisburg. It is another way to receive a significant amount of treatment while decreasing the time commitment and cost. It can be a good option for stepping down from inpatient treatment in anticipation of a fully independent life in Harrisburg, PA.
After treatment, addiction treatment can be frightening for newly sober people. Aftercare support provided by Merakey - Harrisburg is designed to give resources and help on a continued basis. It can involve finding housing in and around Pennsylvania, setting up 12-step meeting groups, continued medical monitoring, and counseling.
Merakey - Harrisburg‘s Therapies & Programs
Individual therapy aims to identify the core issues that would have led the patient to substance abuse and address the root cause effectively. 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.
Couples therapy is an approach wherein the patients and their partners are engaged together as a part of the treatment process. When a person becomes a victim of substance abuse, it affects the patient and the people around him, particularly his partner. Their relationship can become strained due to lack of communication, financial issues, loss of trust, lack of intimacy, and physical abuse in more severe cases.
Couples therapy addresses these issues and tries to rebuild the trust between the partners. The partner’s involvement in the process will result in greater chances of treatment success and sustained recovery.
Family therapy is a set of therapeutic approaches that assumes that the entire family is a system. It utilizes the strengths and resources of the family to help the patient refrain from resorting to substance abuse. It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.
Group therapy happens at Merakey - Harrisburg in a controlled group environment, as opposed to a one-on-one setting. It supports Harrisburg, PA patients’ recovery by offering a sense of comfort and letting them know that they are not alone. Through shared conversations, patients also learn to develop faith and understanding and gain insight on their addictions.
Unresolved trauma is often a key reason why many patients resorted to substance abuse. Trauma therapy refers to treatment wherein specialist therapists help the patients to resolve the trauma that led the patients to substance abuse. The trauma could be physical abuse, sexual abuse, war, natural disasters, divorce, accident, loss of a loved one, etc. Thinking of these traumatic events causes emotional disturbances like anxiety, depression and results in addiction. If trauma is the primary cause of substance abuse, then both issues must be addressed. Otherwise, there is a risk of relapse. Trauma therapy also improves the cognitive functions and provides long term benefits.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an improved version of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). DBT is a treatment of choice for people suffering from self-harming behaviors characterized by cutting and suicidal thoughts or inclinations.
This treatment is developed to help individuals recognize their thought patterns, behaviors, and feelings. It has demonstrated its effectiveness for people that are finding it difficult to control their emotions and urges. Conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and borderline personality disorder also benefit from DBT as it imparts individuals stress-management techniques and enhanced self-esteem so they can sustain their sobriety by reducing the impact of triggers and out-of-control emotions.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a way of addressing concerns through talking. It can be used in individual counseling sessions. Talking through issues with professionals at Merakey - Harrisburg can identify sources of discomfort or unhealthy thoughts. It is a way of learning about yourself and your individual perceptions. CBT is a healthy way of addressing some behaviors which may be bringing unintended consequences in your life.
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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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