Pyramid Healthcare - Methadone Treatment Center at Dolminis
Drug Rehab Center in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Pyramid Healthcare's Methadone Treatment Center at Dolminis offers individuals a comprehensive, evidence-based drug rehab program with individualized care tailored to their specific needs, incorporating aftercare support, detox, inpatient, intensive outpatient and partial-hospitalization services as well as holistic approaches such as yoga therapy to promote long-term recovery from substance abuse issues.
About This Altoona, PA Facility
Located in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Pyramid Healthcare – Methadone Treatment Center at Dolminis specializes in treating adults with opioid use disorders. This facility stands out for its comprehensive addiction services, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and strong support for family involvement in the recovery process.
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): Uses FDA-approved medications like methadone, combined with counseling and support groups, tailored for adults battling opioid addiction.
- Family Support Services: Offers invaluable resources, including referrals and family counseling, to support the loved ones of those in recovery.
- Outpatient Detox: Provides medication-assisted detox to help manage withdrawal symptoms effectively, along with recovery education and peer support.
Pyramid Healthcare – Methadone Treatment Center at Dolminis holds several accreditations, notably from The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). They pride themselves on delivering personalized treatment plans, incorporating mental health assessments and counseling to ensure that every client's journey to recovery is grounded in understanding and care.
At this facility, the focus is on treating opioid use disorders, with programs that include individual, group, and family counseling. The levels of care offered are primarily outpatient, enabling clients to incorporate treatment into their daily lives while maintaining a sense of normalcy.
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The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance abuse refers to the intensive and inappropriate use of psychoactive substances. These include illegal drugs, alcohol, and even the excessive use of prescription drugs. Overuse of these substances leads to severe physical or psychological dependence.
Substance abuse is treatable and the duration of treatment and most successful sobriety can require weeks or months of professional care at Pyramid Healthcare - Methadone Treatment Center at Dolminis in Altoona.
Opioid addiction treatment facilities like Pyramid Healthcare - Methadone Treatment Center at Dolminis support people struggling with opioid dependency, which covers illegal and prescription opioids. People often abuse prescription opioids to get high instead of adhering to a medical provider’s directions. Addiction forces people to crave for opioids impulsively without factoring in the dangers these drugs bring to them.
Most opioid addiction treatment plans include detoxification and subsequent medications to ease the process. However, that’s only the beginning. Behavioral therapies and counseling are also necessary to resolve the root cause of addiction. This overall approach decreases the likelihood of falling off the wagon. In some instances, therapies can be done at home.
Levels of Care Offered
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Inpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, Partial-Hospitalization, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detox is the stage of recovery where the drugs or alcohol are fully removed from your body. As you stop using, your body metabolizes the last dose or drink and starts sending triggers to your brain to get more. These cues lead to cravings. If additional substances are not obtained you begin to go through withdrawal. Your body begins to reset chemical pathways and other metabolic processes begin which can be extremely uncomfortable.
There are two different ways to detox, with medications and without. Depending on your level of addiction and what you are using, you may need medical supervision. For many drugs and alcohol, the acute phase of detox can be completed in a number of days. Cravings and certain longer-term withdrawal symptoms may remain for longer as your body completely rids itself of the drug and relearns how to function without it.
Inpatient rehab means living at the Altoona, PA facility while all aspects of an addiction or co-occurring disorder get addressed. This helps limit the distractions and increase the focus on recovery. Typical inpatient rehab stays are approximately one month long.
An Intensive Outpatient Program like what’s offered at Pyramid Healthcare - Methadone Treatment Center at Dolminis, targets those who need intensive treatment but would rather get it in the comfort of their homes. The treatment programs vary in duration and intensity. They can be tailored to suit the patient’s needs.
Outpatient treatment plans cover diagnosis, detoxification, management, and counseling. They are a popular option for those who have graduated from inpatient facilities. Services in Pennsylvania include medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and individual and group therapy.
A partial hospitalization program offered by Pyramid Healthcare - Methadone Treatment Center at Dolminis is appropriate for patients in and nearby Altoona, PA that present acute symptoms of addiction. It’s similar to intensive rehab but runs much shorter because the patients don’t need 24-hour monitoring. Partial hospitalizations generally have more freedom when it comes to family visits.
Aftercare support plays an important role when sustaining a patient’s full recovery at Pyramid Healthcare - Methadone Treatment Center at Dolminis. Patients also receive assistance in making living arrangements in halfway houses. Career counseling is available for those who want a fresh start. There are also local community programs in Altoona, PA such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
Pyramid Healthcare - Methadone Treatment Center at Dolminis‘s Therapies & Programs
Couples therapy reduces the dysfunctional behavior in a relationship that may cause addiction. It can help one or both members of the couple. It targets addiction and it can make for a healthier relationship.
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 Pyramid Healthcare - Methadone Treatment Center at Dolminis in Altoona, PA 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 Pyramid Healthcare - Methadone Treatment Center at Dolminis in Altoona, PA provides individuals the resources to cope with past traumas healthily.
Dialectical behavioral therapy focuses on eliminating negative thoughts such as suicidal thoughts. It is useful in the treatment of patients with uncontrollable emotions. The term “dialectic” means the integration of opposites. In the substance abuse context, DBT refers to accepting the patient’s addiction.
Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy (REBT) has short term results for addicts. Pyramid Healthcare - Methadone Treatment Center at Dolminis gives patients the tools to deal with their emotions using a method called ‘rational self-counseling’. It aims to help them move forward with their lives without having to deal with ongoing therapy.
Life skills training helps the recovering person gain the skills and confidence necessary to function well in the world. Life skills training focuses on practical activities like cooking, job seeking, social interactions, and money management. This kind of training at Pyramid Healthcare - Methadone Treatment Center at Dolminis helps fill in the gaps caused by addiction with useful, immediately usable skills.
Alcoholics Anonymous is the original 12-Step program that established the model that other 12-Step programs, like Narcotics Anonymous, follow. 12-Step programs are support groups that are led and run by members of each group. These groups use the “Big Book,” which contains the 12-Step philosophy of recovery and ongoing abstinence from drugs or alcohol.
Contingency Management (CM) is based on the principle that consequences influence the behaviors of an individual. It promotes desired behavior by giving rewards while discouraging unwanted behaviors. CM is used for individuals who need therapy for more than 3 months. It has the advantage of being implemented by family members.
Patient Experience
Experiential Therapy at Pyramid Healthcare - Methadone Treatment Center at Dolminis
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 Pyramid Healthcare - Methadone Treatment Center at Dolminis, helps people process trauma and emotion in a healthier fashion eliminating the need to turn to drugs and alcohol.
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Altoona, 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.
Prescription drug abuse is on the rise in Altoona, Pennsylvania. About 1,800 young people aged 12-17 were abusing pain relievers in 2019. The most common drugs abused or misused are opioids, as well as heroin and cocaine. 4,000 people struggle with a drug addiction in the city alone. The most common type of treatment is detoxification, which helps someone to rid their body of all the toxins built up from drug abuse.
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