CompDrug - Primary Location
CompDrug, located in Columbus, Ohio, is the state's largest opioid treatment program. Established over 40 years ago, it offers comprehensive services, including prevention, intervention, and treatment for substance use and mental health issues. CompDrug employs more than 100 full-time staff members dedicated to supporting individuals on their path to sobriety.
CompDrug is nationally accredited by CARF, with all programs achieving the highest level of accreditation. Their commitment to maintaining high-quality treatment and prevention services underscores their dedication to effective and reliable care for individuals struggling with substance use disorders and mental health issues.
- Offers medication-assisted treatment with FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder.
- Provides a youth-led prevention program focusing on life and leadership skills to reduce future addiction risks.
- Invests in community health by offering naloxone (Narcan) and other harm reduction resources.
- Welcomes new patients by appointment or on a walk-in basis between 6 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
CompDrug treats a range of issues, including addictive behaviors, alcohol and drug use, anxiety, depression, and dual diagnosis. Their services benefit individuals of all ages seeking help with substance use disorders and mental health challenges.
- 2+ Accreditations
- SAMHSA Listed
- 7 Conditions Treated
- 6 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 35 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
- Dustin MetsCEOLeads the company's strategic vision and oversees daily operations.
- Alex MeyerCOOResponsible for the company's operations and ensuring efficient workflows.
- Dave BridgeCFOManages the company's financial planning, budgeting, and reporting.
- Dean Agra, MDChief Medical OfficerOversees the company's medical policies and ensures high-quality patient care.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Rehab centers in Ohio exist to help individuals bounce back from substance abuse. Drug addiction refers to the use of illegal drugs and improper use of prescription drugs. Substance abuse includes all problems that stem out from using psychoactive substances. Centers like CompDrug - Primary Location are here to help.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment
Opioid addiction is one of the most common forms of addiction Ohio. Opioids include drugs like heroin, oxycontin and fentanyl. They are prescribed to treat pain, but they are often abused and they are addictive. The addiction is treated by detoxing the body, so it no longer needs the chemicals in the drugs. This is followed up by therapies to correct behavior and target the root of the problem.
Dual-Diagnosis
Some of the most common co-occurring disorders are schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorder. Most rehab facilities in Columbus, OH like CompDrug - Primary Location provide patients with a dual diagnosis. Dual diagnosis gives rehab the means to treat addiction while restoring mental and emotional health.
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 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 so important to have a Columbus medical professional at CompDrug - Primary Location present. A Ohio medical professional will make sure patients don’t start using during detox. They will also provide medication to ease their symptoms and coach them through on a mental level.
Daily trips to the hospital that provides the treatment include intensive outpatient services (IOP). IOP in Ohio is appropriate for patients in residential recovery facilities that have been diagnosed with addiction. Patients return to their everyday lives gradually, increasing the likeliness of success in treatment.
An Outpatient Rehab Program is a part-time drug rehab program for treating individuals in Columbus, OH with mild addiction or mild-to-moderate drug withdrawal symptoms. It generally requires about 10 to 12 hours every week.
Doctors can administer on-the-spot medication to ease withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, increased heart rate, and even depression. Groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) can be used as a part of outpatient treatment to help maintain sobriety.
Aftercare Support at CompDrug - Primary Location, in short, is the support provided to a patient after they have finished treatment. It allows them to adjust to everyday life. It may entail setting them up and enrolling them in services such as Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) inside a halfway house. Career coaching may also be offered to patients to help them get back into the workforce.
Therapies & Programs
Individual therapy refers to one-on-one psychotherapy between a patient and their CompDrug - Primary Location therapist. Individual therapy seeks to help identify the issues that drive and contribute to a client’s addiction or alcoholism. Another goal of individual counseling is to assist the client to learn how to manage their lives without alcohol or drugs.
Therapy for couples decreases unhealthy behavior in a relationship that can trigger addiction. Either, or both, members of the couple will be improved by this. This treatment administered by CompDrug - Primary Location still targets addiction and can also make a relationship healthier through a variety of methods.
Group therapy occurs in a group setting as opposed to a one on one setting. It benefits patients by providing a feeling of support and letting them know they are not alone. Patients at CompDrug - Primary Location also learn to build trust and understanding and gain perspective through discussions.
After experiencing trauma, it’s crucial to look for a facility that can provide trauma therapy. This approach zeroes in on the traumatic incidents that a patient has encountered in the past, recent or not. It’s been widely known that trauma can make an individual resort to alcohol or other substances to mask their troubles and pain. Trauma can originate from domestic violence, sexual abuse, an early encounter with death, sexual assault, and many more. The goal of trauma therapy at CompDrug - Primary Location in Columbus, OH is to help the patient see beyond the trauma and move forward. Mental health professionals will facilitate the patient’s journey and see to it that he or she is no longer a victim of his or her traumatic experiences and has wholly regained his or her personal power.
DBT, also known as dialectical behavior therapy, is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that helps people understand how their thoughts, behaviors, and feelings all connect. This can give them more control over their actions, effectively stopping self-harm ideations and attempts in some patients. It can also help put people in control over some mental struggles, like borderline personality disorder.
Most individuals suffering from addiction have low self-awareness, so they end up making poor decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. Through it, patients become more aligned with their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, giving them a better opportunity to respond appropriately to temptations and negative feelings.
This therapy modality at CompDrug - Primary Location in Columbus, OH strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state and learn new stress management techniques so they won’t give in to the temptations easily. Moreover, CBT helps people communicate and express their emotions well, which can be vital in relapse management. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness.
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy sees a person suffering from substance addiction to have illogical reasoning, counterproductive actions, and does not see things clearly. REBT at CompDrug - Primary Location in Columbus, OH deals with cognition, images, and behavior extensively to rectify the client’s bad habits. The process calls for practice, reiteration, and bolstering the new way of thinking being introduced to the patient.
When it comes to maintaining sobriety, people who quit recovery without developing life skills are disadvantaged. While teaching life skills at CompDrug - Primary Location is difficult, support with aftercare helps patients learn these skills over time. Life skills include getting a career, living in a good environment, self-care, and finance management, all in Columbus, OH.
A 12-Step Program is a common method that is used to treat addiction. This format is used for both drug and alcohol treatment. It is extremely popular and successful for large numbers of people. It is a relatively simple set of steps that are done continuously in order to move through life with awareness, accountability and honesty. 12-Step programs are available in most every city in the Unites States. They are available in person, electronically and virtually through phone or web-based meetings.
Contingency management (CM) is a system that rewards patients for positive behavior. Patients may get a gift for a clean drug test. They may also get punished for negative behavior. The therapy inspires patients to engage in healthy behaviors and limit unhealthy behavior. It is effective in treating addiction and other issues.
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Location & Contact
547 E 11th Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
Phone Number
(614) 224-4506
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Location
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547 E 11th Ave
Columbus, OH 43211 -
(614) 224-4506
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeAdults (20+), Seniors (65+), Teenagers
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ModalityCouples, Family, Group, Individuals
Ownership
CompDrug
Listed May 26, 2020
Updated July 25, 2024
Columbus, Ohio Addiction and Treatment
Ohio is suffering from a drug abuse problem that is costing thousands of its residents their lives every single year. Opioids, particularly Fentanyl and heroin, are the leading drugs in the state. The state ranks in the top 10 for illicit use of painkillers. Opioid-related overdose rates in Ohio are by far some of the highest in the country.
Columbus, the vibrant capital of Ohio, offers a wealth of outdoor activities, sports, arts, and culture for its residents to enjoy. With its central location and engaging amenities, Columbus could be an excellent place for rehabilitation and personal growth. However, the city has been grappling with a surge in opioid-related deaths, with fentanyl being the primary culprit, leading to a 45.6% increase in overdose deaths from 2019 to 2020.
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