Merrimack River Medical Services
Drug Rehab Center in Hudson, New Hampshire
Merrimack River Medical Services in Hudson, New Hampshire provides comprehensive outpatient medical and mental health services, including primary care, behavioral health, and Substance Use Disorder treatment, and has received recognition for its work in the field.
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About This Hudson, NH Facility
Merrimack River Medical Services, located in Hudson, New Hampshire, offers comprehensive outpatient treatment for individuals struggling with opiate addiction. The organization, driven by the belief that addiction is a primary disease and that all individuals have the capacity to change, strives to improve the quality of life of each patient through effective treatment in a therapeutic environment.
• Individualized treatment plans are developed with objective goals tailored to each client's needs
• Comprehensive services include individual counseling, group therapy, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), and family support
• HIV/AIDS screening, education, and counseling services are provided to all individuals
• Clients are encouraged to participate in self-help programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous
Merrimack River Medical Services is accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by the state of New Hampshire. The organization has been recognized for its work, receiving two awards from the National Council for Behavioral Health in 2021 and achieving Accreditation in Compliance with the Accreditation of Behavioral Health Care by the Commission of the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities International.
In addition to treating opiate addiction, Merrimack River Medical Services offers a range of counseling and therapeutic services, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, relapse prevention, mindfulness-based approaches, trauma-informed services, and family therapy. The center also provides certified peer recovery coaches who offer support and guidance to individuals in recovery.
Merrimack River Medical Services offers various levels of care, including intensive outpatient programs, medication-assisted treatment, and medication management. The organization's outpatient services are less costly than inpatient treatment, making them an accessible option for individuals seeking help with addiction.
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Conditions and Issues Treated
Rehab centers exist in Hudson, NH 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 Merrimack River Medical Services 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 Merrimack River Medical Services in Hudson, NH, NH, 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 New Hampshire 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, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Outpatient, 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 Hudson, NH. It is ideal for early phase addiction or lower intensity addictions. Merrimack River Medical Services peer group support, 12-step programs, and individual counseling may still be involved.
After treatment, addiction treatment can be frightening for newly sober people. Aftercare support provided by Merrimack River Medical Services is designed to give resources and help on a continued basis. It can involve finding housing in and around New Hampshire, setting up 12-step meeting groups, continued medical monitoring, and counseling.
Merrimack River Medical Services‘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 Merrimack River Medical Services in a controlled group environment, as opposed to a one-on-one setting. It supports Hudson, NH 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.
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 Merrimack River Medical Services 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.
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) sees a person suffering from substance addiction to have illogical reasoning, counterproductive actions, and does not see things clearly. Due to this, REBT deals with cognition, images, and behavior extensively to rectify the client’s bad habits. REBT pushes an individual to become more reasonable and choose a life without the repercussions of addictions.
Patients at Merrimack River Medical Services in Hudson, NH learn how to self-soothe by conducting rational self-counseling. REBT provides their patients with the skill sets necessary in handling problems all by themselves, without seeking professional help. The process calls for practice, reiteration, and bolstering the new way of thinking being introduced to the patient.
Contingency management is a way to help motivate someone to remain substance free. It is a process of rewarding positive choices and good outcomes. As humans we are wired to recreate experiences that lead to positive feelings. Through this method incentives are used for completing positive steps towards a sober life. This may be a reward for attending meetings, remaining sober or for employment goals.
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323 Derry Rd
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 595-3399
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Hudson, New Hampshire Addiction Information
Opioids such as fentanyl, heroin, and prescription opioids form the largest drug threat in New Hampshire. More than 80% of all New Hampshire treatment centers admissions were related to one or more of these three drugs. Opioids such as fentanyl, heroin, and prescription opioids form the largest drug threat in New Hampshire. Since 2002, rates of alcohol dependency have also been among the highest in the country. In 2015, almost 15% of the residents were admitted to treatment centers for alcohol abuse.
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