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The Lennard Clinic III

The Lennard Clinic III

Drug Rehab Center in Elizabeth, New Jersey

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

The Lennard Clinic III is an Addiction Treatment Facility located in Elizabeth, NJ that provides a full spectrum of evidence-based treatments, including Aftercare Support, Detox, Dual-Diagnosis services, Intensive Outpatient services (IOP) and traditional Outpatient Levels of Care (OP), to those suffering from Alcoholism, Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse, Dual Diagnosis and Drug Addiction.

About This Elizabeth, NJ Facility

The Lennard Clinic III in Elizabeth, New Jersey is a full service addiction and substance abuse treatment facility. Established in 1983, the clinic has been providing individualized, quality care to individuals and their families for over 30 years. Their focus is on treating the entire person, not just the addiction, with personalized, evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs. They are dedicated to helping clients and families heal and recover from the damaging effects of addiction.

The Lennard Clinic III specializes in treating both individuals and families struggling with addiction, substance abuse, and co-occurring mental health disorders. Their comprehensive services include individual and group counseling, medication management, psycho-education, life skills training, relapse prevention, aftercare planning, and family counseling. They also offer a variety of activities to help build better coping skills and reduce stress, such as yoga and mindfulness, art and music therapy, physical fitness, and meditation.

The Lennard Clinic III is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and has been continuously licensed and approved by the New Jersey State Department of Health and Senior Services since 1983. Furthermore, their facility consistently exceeds the New Jersey’s State Standards for safe and secure treatment and is staffed with a multidisciplinary team of addiction professionals. The Lennard Clinic III continues to achieve excellence in their vision to provide effective, compassionate, individualized care to those struggling with addiction and substance abuse.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • SAMHSA Listed
  • Additional Languages
  • Smoking Allowed
  • Veterans
  • Accreditations

    SAMHSA

    CARF

    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

    Rehab centers exist in Elizabeth, NJ 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 The Lennard Clinic III 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 The Lennard Clinic III in Elizabeth, NJ, NJ, 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 Jersey residents. Best treatment combines medication, psychotherapy (talk therapy), support group, and inpatient rehabilitation. Sometimes, complementary therapies – yoga, massage, and acupuncture – may also be used.

    Alcohol Abuse, Coping Skills, Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Fentanyl, Heroin Addiction, Maintenance, Medication Management, Opioid Addiction, Peer Support, Substance Abuse 

    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, Intensive Outpatient, 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.

    Intensive outpatient programs mostly conduct meetings on weekdays. Group therapy is the main element in most intensive outpatient programs. Most IOPs last for about 90 days and include drug use monitoring and testing. A New Jersey IOP, like what’s offerd at The Lennard Clinic III, take much more time than a standard outpatient program. Some programs offer other services as well, such as employment assistance and medication management.

    Outpatient treatment can be considered the lowest intensity level of addiction treatment in Elizabeth, NJ. It is ideal for early phase addiction or lower intensity addictions. The Lennard Clinic III 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 The Lennard Clinic III is designed to give resources and help on a continued basis. It can involve finding housing in and around New Jersey, setting up 12-step meeting groups, continued medical monitoring, and counseling.

    The Lennard Clinic III‘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.

    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 The Lennard Clinic III in a controlled group environment, as opposed to a one-on-one setting. It supports Elizabeth, NJ 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 The Lennard Clinic III 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.

    Alcoholics Anonymous is responsible for the development of the popular “12 Step Program” Most substance treatment centers in Elizabeth, New Jersey, like The Lennard Clinic III, have their own 12 step program designed to help users achieve sobriety. The first three steps depend on the patient, so they are more specific and situational. The succeeding four steps center on practical issues brought on by substance abuse.

    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.

    12-Step Facilitation, Aftercare, Buprenorphine, Case Management, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Community reinforcement plus vouchers, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Court Approved Services, Detox, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Discharge Planning, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Employment Counseling / Training, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, HIV or AIDS education, Individual Therapy, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Intervention, Maintenance, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Methadone, Outpatient Treatment (OP), Relapse Prevention, Residential Long Term (>30 Days), Substance Use Counseling, Trauma Therapy

    Payment Options Accepted

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  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Additional Details

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    The Lennard Clinic III Location and Directions
    Address Information850 Woodruff Ln
    Elizabeth, New Jersey 7201 Phone Number(908) 352-0850 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Elizabeth, New Jersey Addiction Information

    The state of New Jersey is afflicted by the rising opioid overdose crisis and the increase in the number of residents engaging in illegal substance abuse. 90% of the 2,900 drug overdose deaths in New Jersey involved opioids in 2018. Over 1.1 million New Jersey residents reportedly use drugs in a given year. High prevalence of drug and alcohol abuse caused 14% of all deaths in the state between 2008 and 2017.

    The drug addiction and abuse problems in Elizabeth, NJ are quite prevalent. It was estimated that about 9,000 people were dependent on illicit drugs in 2019. About 72% of cases of HIV/AIDS in Elizabeth were due to injection drug use. Some drugs such as cocaine, heroin, prescription drugs, and marijuana are commonly abused in the city. A strong community support system in Elizabeth is available for people affected by addiction.

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