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Licking County Alcoholism Prevention Program

Licking County Alcoholism Prevention Program

  • Newark, OH
  • Accredited
  • Outpatient

The Licking County Alcoholism Prevention Program (LAPP) in Newark, Ohio, established in 1968, focuses on integrated treatment and recovery services for behavioral health issues, including alcohol and drug-related problems. Serving over 1,200 new clients annually, LAPP is the second-largest social service agency in its area.

LAPP's mission is to provide integrated treatment and recovery services for individuals and families facing behavioral health issues. The organization is certified by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and accredited by CARF International.

  • Innovative Step One Program at the Licking County Justice Center offers early intervention strategies.
  • Options 72 Hour Driver Intervention Program helps address driving-related offenses with a focus on recovery.
  • Gender-specific women's programs provide tailored support for women in need.
  • Comprehensive prevention programs aim to reduce substance abuse in the community.

LAPP treats various addictions and behavioral health issues, benefiting individuals and families in Central Ohio the most. Custom treatment plans ensure each client’s unique needs are met effectively.

  • 2+ Accreditations
  • 19 Conditions Treated
  • Insurance Accepted
  • 5 Levels of Care
  • Speaks English
  • 23 Therapies & Programs

Accreditations

State License

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

  • Phill CasbyExecutive DirectorCounselor SUD-Retired
  • John JordanExecutive DirectorLeader in addiction prevention
  • Marjorie SteinDirectorExperienced in behavioral health
  • Sandra MessinaWomen's Chemical Dependency CounselorSpecializes in women's addiction treatment
  • Bonnie PessellReference LibrarianSupports educational resources

Conditions and Issues Treated

Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment

Substance abuse typically leads to addiction, which requires specialized treatment programs at Licking County Alcoholism Prevention Program 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 Newark, OH

Opioid addiction treatment helps people addicted to opioids in Ohio curb their drug use. The selection of a treatment setting depends on the severity of the addiction. Mild cases are usually treated in outpatient facilities; severe cases need hospitalization or treatment in a residential facility. Doctors use medicines along with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat the addiction. The treatment includes medication, counseling and therapy. It can also include group counseling, individual counseling and family counseling.

Dual-Diagnosis

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 Ohio residents. Best treatment combines medication, psychotherapy (talk therapy), support group, and inpatient rehabilitation. Sometimes, complementary therapies – yoga, massage, and acupuncture – may also be used.

Levels of Care

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

Licking County Alcoholism Prevention Program offers an Intensive Outpatient Program is for those who need intensive care but prefer to spend the majority of their time in the comfort of their own home. The rehabilitation services differ in length and intensity. They are customized to meet the needs of the patient.

Outpatient treatment plans cover diagnosis, detoxification, management, and counseling. They are a popular option for those who have graduated from inpatient facilities. Services in Ohio include medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and individual and group therapy.

After treatment, addiction treatment can be frightening for newly sober people. Aftercare support provided by Licking County Alcoholism Prevention Program is designed to give resources and help on a continued basis. It can involve finding housing in and around Ohio, setting up 12-step meeting groups, continued medical monitoring, and counseling.

Therapies & Programs

Individual professional counseling or individual therapy refers to the one-on-one interaction between a patient and his or her counselor at Licking County Alcoholism Prevention Program in Newark, Ohio. Individual therapy allows for more privacy, one that group interactions can’t provide. It makes it easier for the counselor and the patient to deal with the central issues, which are likely the culprits of substance addiction.

Couples therapy aims to rebuild the trust between the partners. Partner’s involvement in the process will result in greater chances of treatment success. Couples therapy addresses financial issues, loss of trust, lack of intimacy, and physical abuse.

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 Newark, OH and others who relate to your situation is a fundamental tool for recovery at Licking County Alcoholism Prevention Program. 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.

Trauma therapy is a way of addressing trauma while in a safe situation in order to heal. This may involve Licking County Alcoholism Prevention Program managing individual or group counseling or both. Other forms of therapy have been proven to assist in healing past traumas.

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous is responsible for the development of the popular “12 Step Program”. Most substance treatment centers in Ohio have their own 12 step program designed to help users achieve sobriety. Because of this, most treatment plans follow a similar pattern when broken down.

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. Steps 8 and 9 deal with the social and emotional repercussions of addiction, encouraging patients to make amends to people they have wronged. These are followed by two steps revolving around the further exploration and reinforcement of Steps 1 to 9.

The last step requires an individual to extend a helping hand to people who are still in the early stages of their recovery.

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

    Licking County Alcoholism Prevention Program Location and Directions
    Address
    62 E Stevens St
    Newark, OH 43055

    Phone Number
    (740) 366-7303

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    Licking County Alcoholism Prevention Program Location and Directions

    Location

    Accepts

    • Gender
      Female, Male
    • Age
      Adults (20+), Children (0-12), Seniors (65+), Teenagers
    • Modality
      Couples, Family, Group, Individuals
  • Smoking Allowed
  • Hearing-Impaired
  • Ownership
    Non-Profit

    Listed May 26, 2020

    Updated July 25, 2024

    Newark, 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.

    Newark boasts an idyllic community vibe with hiking trails, arboretums, and a vibrant downtown laden with arts and culture. Licking County's opioid crisis has taken a grim turn - overdose deaths tripled from 2014 to 2021, largely driven by fentanyl's deadly presence.

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