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Serenity Health

Serenity Health

  • Elkton, MD
  • Accredited
  • Drug Detox
  • Outpatient

Serenity Health is a drug treatment facility located in Elkton, Maryland. This facility is accredited by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration), ensuring that it meets national standards for quality care. Serenity Health specializes in treating individuals suffering from alcoholism, opioid addiction, substance abuse, dual diagnosis, and drug addiction. They offer multiple levels of care, including detoxification, inpatient drug rehabilitation, dual-diagnosis treatment, intensive outpatient programs, and outpatient treatment. With their comprehensive approach, Serenity Health aims to provide effective and individualized treatment options for those seeking recovery.

Serenity Health in Elkton, Maryland offers a diverse range of services for addiction and substance abuse. They provide detoxification programs to help individuals safely and comfortably withdraw from substances. The facility also offers inpatient drug rehabilitation where clients can receive intensive treatment in a structured environment. With a focus on dual diagnosis, Serenity Health addresses both substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. Additionally, they provide intensive outpatient programs that allow clients to receive comprehensive treatment while maintaining their daily lives. Serenity Health's outpatient treatment services enable individuals to continue their recovery journey while receiving ongoing support and counseling.

  • 1+ Accreditations
  • SAMHSA Listed
  • 4 Conditions Treated
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Insurance Accepted
  • 5 Levels of Care
  • Speaks English
  • 9 Therapies & Programs

Accreditations

SAMHSA

Conditions and Issues Treated

Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment

Rehab centers exist in Elkton, MD 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 Serenity Health 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 + Opiate Addiction Treatment

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 Serenity Health in Elkton, MD, MD, to manage the withdrawal process while learning lasting tools to maintain recovery. In some circumstances medications can be used to manage opioid addiction.

Dual-Diagnosis Treatment in Elkton, MD

Substance use disorder falls under two categories: Alcohol or Drug Abuse and Drug Dependence. An individual suffering from a substance use disorder and mental health disorders is said to have a co-occurring disorder or a dual disorder. Individuals in Elkton, MD with substance use disorders and mental health problems are said to suffer from a ‘dual diagnosis’.

The most frequently identified mental health issues found in individuals with substance use disorders include anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder.

Levels of Care

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

Detox is the first step of rehab. It involves giving a person time to get the toxins out of their body. During detox, the patient gets ill, and they will often start using again to get rid of these unpleasant feelings. That’s why it’s important to have a medical professional at Serenity Health present. A medical professional will make sure patients don’t start using during detox. They will also likely provide medication to ease their symptoms and coach them through on a mental level.

Intensive outpatient programs are an integral part of the continuum of care for people addicted to drugs and alcohol. Most intensive outpatient programs in Elkton, MD comprise a 3-hour session three times a week. Usually, the intensity of these programs diminishes over time. These programs offer a range of services, including counselling, medical treatment, and monitoring alcohol and drug use. The programs are ideal for people who do not need treatment at an inpatient or residential facility and continue to need extended care and support.

Outpatient treatment is treatment that occurs when a patient is not checked into a rehab facility. The patient may show up for therapy sessions, go through detox and engage in other therapies to help them recover. However, they will do so while they live at home in Maryland.

Outpatient therapy provided by Serenity Health is usually recommended as a follow up to inpatient therapy. It helps patients adapt to their normal lives after treatment. In some cases, it can also be an alternative to inpatient treatment. People may choose this route if they are unable to leave their jobs, children or if they don’t have the money for inpatient treatment. However, inpatient treatment is the best way to recover from addiction.

Serenity Health‘s Therapies & Programs

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 Serenity Health in a controlled group environment, as opposed to a one-on-one setting. It supports Elkton, MD 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.

Payment Options

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  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Location & Contact

    Serenity Health Location and Directions
    Address
    203 W Pulaski Hwy
    Elkton, MD 21921

    Phone Number
    (443) 485-6544

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    • Gender
      Female, Male
    • Age
      Adults (20+), Teenagers
    • Modality
      Family, Group, Individuals
    Helpful reference information for Serenity Health, a drug treatment center in Maryland located at: 203 W Pulaski Hwy, Elkton, MD 21921, including phone numbers, official website, and more. Listed briefly is an overview of Levels of Care, Therapies Offered, Issues Treated, and accepted forms of Payment Methods.

    Listed May 20, 2021

    Updated July 25, 2024

    Elkton, Maryland Addiction and Treatment

    For the past decade, Maryland's rate of drug use and abuse has significantly increased. The overdose rate is currently higher than the national average. This epidemic is due to the many industries where manual labor is required. As soon as prescription opioids were more readily accessible a large part of manual workers started using–and eventually abusing–the painkillers.

    Cecil County, MD, a picturesque region known for its rural charm and tight-knit community, has been grappling with a devastating heroin epidemic. Between 2011 and 2014, heroin-related deaths in the county surged by a staggering 87.5%, according to the Cecil County Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council Strategic Plan. The drug overdose death rate in Cecil County more than doubled between 2016 and 2020, painting a grim picture of the crisis at hand.

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