Moses Taylor Hospital - Mental Health
Drug Rehab Center in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Moses Taylor Hospital's Mental Health Addiction Treatment Facility in Scranton, PA offers a comprehensive, personalized drug rehab program with detoxification services, inpatient and outpatient levels of care, psychosocial support such as group therapy sessions and medication management, and access to health professionals when needed - all of which can be covered or partially covered by private health insurance.
About This Scranton, PA Facility
Moses Taylor Hospital - Mental Health in Scranton, Pennsylvania is a state-of-the-art psychiatric facility providing a wide range of mental health services. Dedicated to providing a safe, supportive and therapeutic environment, the facility is staffed with compassionate professionals and equipped with the latest treatments to help people with their mental health issues. The hospital offers services including individualized psychotherapy, group therapy, medication management, and educational classes. In addition, they also provide a wide range of evidence-based treatments for addiction and substance abuse.
Moses Taylor Hospital - Mental Health offers both inpatient and outpatient services to meet the needs of individuals suffering from addiction and substance abuse. Their inpatient services provide a secure and caring atmosphere to help individuals recover from addiction, while their outpatient services provide more flexible and personalized treatment to help individuals who are striving to recover. In addition to traditional addiction treatment, the hospital also has specialized programs for individuals suffering from substance use disorders, such as a residential treatment program for adolescents and a specialized program for women with substance abuse issues.
Moses Taylor Hospital - Mental Health is accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. It also has earned multiple awards from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, including the 2018 Excellence in Health Care Quality Award and the 2017 Governor’s Award of Excellence in Healthcare Quality. Furthermore, the hospital has an in-house research department, which focuses on researching innovative ways to improve the effectiveness of addiction treatment.
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Substance abuse refers to the intensive and inappropriate use of psychoactive substances. Psychoactive substances are those that affect brain function. These include illegal drugs, alcohol, and even the excessive use of prescription drugs. The overuse of psychoactive substances leads to severe physical or psychological dependence. It also affects the social life and relationships of the affected individual. Substance abuse is treatable.
The duration of treatment at Moses Taylor Hospital - Mental Health in Scranton can require weeks or even months depending on the severity of the condition as there is a risk of relapse. Treatment options include medications, counseling sessions, various types of behavioral therapy, and group therapy in different combinations.
Addiction to prescription opioid painkillers like oxycodone and hydrocodone, and illicit opioids such as heroin, leads to potentially life-threatening withdrawal symptoms when discontinued. Opioid addiction treatment typically involves an inpatient stay at facilities like Moses Taylor Hospital - Mental Health to make sure they get through withdrawal safely. Treatment also includes comprehensive mental health counseling.
Levels of Care Offered
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Detox, Drug Rehab, Inpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
One of the first things an addict should do when entering treatment is to abstain from using illicit drugs completely. Depending on the length of time that the person has been using, the addict may have to go through alcohol or drug withdrawal. Fortunately, detox doesn’t have to be done alone, and withdrawal symptoms can be managed medically in an inpatient or outpatient setting. While detox may be uncomfortable, it is not life-threatening. Detoxification allows the addict to rid the body of all traces of drugs or alcohol and gives the addict a clean slate for their recovery.
Inpatient programs are intensive regimes that require individuals suffering from serious addictions to admit themselves into a controlled environment. Inpatient programs in Pennsylvania generally span over 28 days to six months. The first step in an inpatient program is medically assisted detox. Doctors and addiction specialists at Moses Taylor Hospital - Mental Health monitor the individual’s vital signs as the drugs leave their system. Some inpatient rehab programs also provide counseling for family members to provide encouragement and emotional support. In inpatient programs, patients have access to 24-hour medical supervision.
To assist with alcohol or opioid abuse, or a co-occurring condition, Moses Taylor Hospital - Mental Health offers an outpatient treatment program. For their rehabilitation and other services, the Pennsylvania patient will go to the treatment center, yet return home every night. After most of the program is completed, the level of mandatory participation reduces.
Moses Taylor Hospital - Mental Health‘s Therapies & Programs
In addiction recovery at Moses Taylor Hospital - Mental Health, therapy plays a significant role. This helps patients get to the root of their addiction and discover how the problems that contributed to their use can be handled better. Therapy can be performed in a group and one on one settings. The patient interacts with the therapist in a one-on-one atmosphere during individual therapy. This encourages them to reflect on the underlying addiction problems and develop ways to avoid potential future abuse.
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Experiential Therapy at Moses Taylor Hospital - Mental Health
Experential therapy is a unique type of therapy that deals with the subconscious mind. This treatment available at Moses Taylor Hospital - Mental Health in Scranton, PA encourages individuals to work out their issues with their inner self through synchronous experiences.
This non-traditional treatment method makes use of the physique and encourages people to take part in various physical and emotional activities, movements, and practices. Some of the most common examples of experiential therapy are equine therapy, music therapy, adventure therapy, and role playing. Through these various methods, an individual is believed to heal from trauma, negative emotions, and hurtful memories faster. Moreover, experiential therapy is known to have enduring results which can be beneficial to sufferers.
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700 Quincy Ave
Scranton, PA 18510
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Scranton, 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.
The drug addiction problem in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is relatively high. 1,564 admissions to publicly funded drug rehabs in Scranton, PA, in 2012. This amounts to a rate of 447 admissions per 100,000 people. According to recent statistics, over 1,000 drug-related arrests in the city in 2016. Many resources are available in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to help you stay on track and live a healthy, happy life.
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