Root Center for Advanced Recovery - Norwich Clinic
The Root Center for Advanced Recovery - Norwich Clinic is located at 772 West Thames Street, Norwich, CT 06360. Specializing in methadone maintenance therapy for opiate addiction, the clinic offers personalized recovery plans and comprehensive support services tailored to individual needs.
Root Center for Advanced Recovery's mission is to empower patients to change, grow, and advance through supportive relationships. Their core values include caring, intelligence, and commitment to recovery.
- The clinic specializes in methadone maintenance therapy to curb withdrawal symptoms and cravings.
- Provides an Intensive Outpatient Program for structured but flexible treatment schedules.
- Offers various counseling services, including individual, group, and family counseling.
- Includes unique programs such as a pregnancy program and an adolescent after-school program.
This clinic treats opiate addiction and serves various demographics. Services benefit individuals and families seeking comprehensive and personalized addiction treatment.
- 2+ Accreditations
- SAMHSA Listed
- 8 Conditions Treated
- LGBTQ+ Allied
- Insurance Accepted
- 6 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 18 Therapies & Programs
- Multiple Locations
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.
Staff
- Steven ZuckermanPresident & CEOLeads the organization with a focus on clinical innovation and best-practice standards.
- Ben MetcalfChief Operations OfficerOversees operational functions and ensures efficient clinic management.
- Jennifer SucciChief Financial OfficerManages financial operations and strategic financial planning.
- Cheri GoliaChief Human Resources OfficerDirects HR functions and promotes employee development and growth.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Substance abuse typically leads to addiction, which requires specialized treatment programs at Root Center for Advanced Recovery - Norwich Clinic to address. Many people benefit from inpatient drug rehabilitation, which includes inpatient acute care and residential rehabilitation. Other levels of care include intensive outpatient therapy, individual counseling, and support groups. Family therapy is also an essential part of treatment for substance abuse.
A combination of treatments is often needed to treat drug abuse issues effectively. In the case of drug abuse, there is no easy answer or one-size-fits-all cure.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment in Norwich, CT
Opioids are a series of medicines that are used for pain relief. Opioid addiction refers to the compulsive pursuit of opioids, even though they are not medically needed. Medication-assisted therapy at Root Center for Advanced Recovery - Norwich Clinic in Norwich, CT requires care in which both medications, medication, and behavioral treatments are used.
Dual-Diagnosis
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 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 Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detox is a drug rehab process that is designed to remove the drug addict from the drug safely. The problem with solely using detox as a sobriety tool is that it alone provides no therapy or counseling. If a person goes through detox and returns to their everyday life, they may begin using again once the detox has worn off.
Detox does not help with cravings, so for some addicts, this can be extremely difficult and should be both done and supervised by medical professionals. Aftercare is crucial, so selecting a facility that offers additional services is important.
An Intensive Outpatient Program like what’s offered at Root Center for Advanced Recovery - Norwich Clinic, 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.
When remaining at their job in Norwich, or continuing their studies, the individual may live with their family while utilizing Root Center for Advanced Recovery - Norwich Clinic‘s outpatient services. Treatment requires counseling the patient at the individual level, in a group setting, about substance addiction, drugs, and therapy sessions.
Aftercare support involves the support given to a Norwich, Connecticut patient after they complete treatment. It helps them adjust to normal life. It may include setting them up in a halfway house and enrolling them in programs like Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Root Center for Advanced Recovery - Norwich Clinic‘s patients may also be provided with career training to help them get back into the job force.
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. The impact of substance abuse is not just on the patient but on the entire family. Family therapy ensures that the patient gets adequate support from the family members after the treatment making the recovery process sustainable
- Family therapy guides all the members of the family to help the patient.
- It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.
- It helps to keep the patient engaged and motivated throughout the treatment.
Group therapy is an important tool in recovery. Finding a peer group in Norwich, CT and others who relate to your situation is a fundamental tool for recovery at Root Center for Advanced Recovery - Norwich Clinic. Addiction tends to lead to isolation and feelings of uniqueness. The accountability and friendship that is found in group therapy can be more effective than any single other treatment approach. This is generally introduced early in recovery and is recommended as a lifetime treatment habit.
Negative feelings are common in substance abuse disorders. If not recognized, they can cause co-occurring disorders. CBT involves strategies that help to change the thinking and behavioral pattern. It can be administered as a monotherapy as well as a part of combination therapy.
Payment Options
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Location & Contact
772 West Thames Street
Norwich, CT 6360
Phone Number
(860) 886-0446
Additional Locations
- Root Center Hartford - Doctors Clinic in Hartford, CT
- Root Center for Advanced Recovery - Manchester Clinic in Manchester, CT
- Root Center for Advanced Recovery - Hartford Dispensary in Willimantic, CT
- Root Center for Advanced Recovery - Bristol Clinic in Bristol, CT
- Root Center for Advanced Recovery - Hartford Dispensary in Norwich, CT
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Location
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772 West Thames Street
Norwich, CT 6360 -
(860) 886-0446
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeAdults (20+), Children (0-12), Teenagers
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ModalityFamily, Group, Individuals
Ownership
Root Center for Advanced Recovery
Listed May 26, 2020
Updated July 25, 2024
Norwich, Connecticut Addiction and Treatment
Connecticut has a higher rate of substance abuse and addiction than the national average. The state ranks in the top 10 in the country for illicit drug dependence among those ages 18 to 25. In 2010, there were 9,211 people admitted to an alcohol treatment facility for alcohol abuse combined with a secondary drug. Connecticut ranked fifth in the United States of America for the number of fatalities involving drunk driving in 2014.
New London County, Connecticut, a vibrant region known for its rich history and stunning coastal beauty, faces a growing challenge with substance abuse. Opioid-related treatment admissions surged by 20% from 2020 to 2024, while fentanyl claimed 45% of drug overdose deaths in 2023. Methamphetamine-related emergency room visits also saw a 25% increase during the same period, highlighting the urgent need for action.
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