Experiential Therapy-Centered Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment in the Northeast

Learn more about prescription drug addiction treatment at Huntington Creek Recovery Center in the Northeast

While prescription medications offer a tremendous amount of relief for numerous individuals in Pennsylvania and the Northeast, there are unfortunately many individuals who become trapped within a dangerous pattern of abusing these substances. There are countless different types of medications that are prescribed to treat many different ailments. Pain medications, for example, help improve upon one’s recovery, while antianxiety medications can help reduce stressful emotions. Stimulants can increase one’s ability to focus, and sedatives can help in supplying individual’s will restful sleep. However, while beneficial when used for medical purposes, each of these substances possesses the potential to be abused. When abused, pain medications, antianxiety medications, and stimulants can all trigger feelings of extreme relaxation, euphoria, and a powerful sense of wellbeing. Specifically, when stimulants are abused, they can cause feelings of self-confidence and bring about energy and enhanced focus, while also promoting weight loss by decreasing one’s appetite. As soon as the abuse of these substances has begun, or when an addiction has developed, it can be very hard to defeat.

At Huntington Creek Recovery Center, proudly serving Pennsylvania and the Northeast, we realize the pain that comes along with a prescription medication addiction, and we understand how challenging it can be to defeat this damaging behavior. Therefore, we have developed specialized programming that is provided within an environment that offers integrity, respect, accountability, honesty, trust, and responsibility, so that individuals can effectively win the war against addiction.

Helping a loved one get treatment for prescription drug addiction

Having a family member or a loved one who is battling an addiction to prescription drugs can cause you to be filled with worry. You know that your loved one needs professional help from a reputable addiction rehab center, but you might not be sure as to how you can help him or her. Consider the following:

• Look into the effects of the type of prescription medication that your loved one is abusing. In addition, educate yourself on the signs and symptoms of prescription drug abuse and overdose so that you can be ready if an emergency occurs.
• Learn that addiction is a disease and that your loved one is no longer fully in control of his or her actions and behaviors. This information can help you in establishing a sense of empathy.
• Be sure that, even though you will be working to develop empathy for your loved one, you are not enabling him or her or making excuses for poor behavior.
• Find out what rehab options specialized in offering care for individuals who are battling an addiction to a prescription medication.
• Sit down and talk with your loved one in an open and honest manner so you can express your concerns and show him or her the research you have conducted regarding possible rehab centers. Let your loved one voice his or her own concerns and fears at this time, too.
• Encourage your loved one to receive treatment by offering to call possible addiction rehab centers and/or accompanying your loved one to appointments that he or she might have scheduled.
• As soon as rehab for prescription drug abuse has started, ask your loved one’s treatment providers how you can be actively engaged in his or her therapeutic process. In addition, inquire about how you can best support and encourage your loved one’s continued recovery as soon as treatment has reached an end and he or she has come home.

Why consider treatment for prescription drug addiction at Huntington Creek Recovery Center in the Northeast

When an addiction to prescription drugs is allowed to continue without appropriate treatment interventions, extreme destruction can be inflicted upon individuals’ lives. For example, adults might have a hard time performing at work, potentially leading to job loss. Relationships can also become strained, and family conflict can develop as individuals start to make their use of drugs their main priority. In addition, the abuse of prescription medications can inflict harm on the user’s health. Organ damage, memory disturbances, cognitive impairment, and an overall weakening of one’s immune system are just some examples of things that can occur in the face of prolonged prescription drug abuse or addiction. Thankfully, by partaking in treatment at a reputable addiction rehab center, these negative consequences can be avoided.

Types of prescription drug addiction treatment offered at Huntington Creek Recovery Center in the Northeast

Nestled on nearly 40 acres of land in the beautiful mountains of Pennsylvania, Huntington Creek Recovery Center is the Northeast’s leading luxury rehab center that promotes a sense of peace and serenity as individuals receive treatment for drug and/or alcohol addictions. Serving the men and women of the Pennsylvania and the Northeast, Huntington Creek offers an all-inclusive, evidence-based continuum of care that is designed to help individuals successfully overcome their addictive behaviors and move forward in a life of hope, happiness, and sobriety.

The clinical staff at Huntington Creek Recovery Center brings a level of experience and expertise in the realm of addictions that are bar none when compared to other rehab centers in Pennsylvania and the Northeast. This compassionate team of professionals includes a clinical director, a clinical supervisor, a psychologist, primary counselors, counselor’s assistants, residential technicians, a recreational therapist, and an acupuncturist. All of these individuals are experts in their fields and provide a level of kindness and empathy that helps the men and women of Pennsylvania truly overcome their challenges. In addition, all of the staff members at Huntington Creek Recovery Center are required to meet a number of hours for continuing education, which means that they are knowledgeable in the advances that are being made in the treatment of addictions and co-occurring disorders. This allows patients the comfort of knowing that they are receiving the best care possible. Furthermore, a staff member is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which is designed to focus on trauma as it relates to addiction.

Each patient who receives care at our addiction rehab center benefits from the creation of an individualized treatment plan that is crafted specifically to meet his or her needs, concerns, and treatment goals. The following may be included in these individualized treatment plans when individuals are working to overcome an addiction to prescription drugs:

Detoxification services: When individuals come to Huntington Creek Recovery Center with substances of abuse actively in their systems, such as prescription medications, they will typically need to begin the treatment process by first participating in detoxification services. Also known as detox, this process allows individuals to have drugs or alcohol effectively removed from their bodies while remaining as comfortable as possible. The detox staff at Huntington Creek Recovery Center consists of a medical director, a physician’s assistant, registered nurses, and licensed practical nurses, who all work to ensure the safety of each patient. While receiving care in the detox unit, patients will also be afforded full access to the clinical treatment program.

Medication management: Individuals who are suffering from symptoms of a co-occurring mental health disorder in addition to their battle with prescription drugs addiction may require certain medications in order to alleviate their distressing symptoms. During their first week in at our addiction rehab center, patients will receive an assessment from a psychologist which will determine whether or not they are in need of medication or would benefit from further sessions with the psychologist. If medications are prescribed, the medical director and nurses will provide medication management services.

Individual therapy: Individual therapy sessions occur in a one-to-one forum where a patient meets confidentially with his or her primary counselor. When struggling with an addiction to prescription medications, individual therapy sessions can be an ideal place for patients to process through what they are learning in treatment, as well as to discuss any concerns they have or any trials they are facing. These sessions are held at least two or three times per week.

Group therapy: Group therapy is another extremely beneficial medium for individuals who are working on recovering from an addiction to prescription drugs. In this setting, patients can benefit from being surrounded by peers who are facing challenges that are similar to their own. This can serve to provide a sense of comfort as men and women come to realize that they are not alone in their struggles, and therefore do not have to feel isolated. It can also be an optimal setting for individuals to give and receive support and encouragement to and from one another. Group therapy sessions are held daily and can include the following:

• Psychoeducational groups
• Coping skills group
• Anxiety group
• Open therapy groups
• Gender-specific groups
• 12-Step topic groups
• Trauma group

All of the group topics are patient-driven, meaning that the topics discussed will be catered the individuals who are participating in the group. As such, additional, substance-specific groups can be held, such as opioid-specific groups, alcohol-specific groups, etc.

Family therapy: Family therapy sessions are conducted by either a patient’s primary counselor or a family therapist and are held on an as-needed basis depending on each person’s individualized treatment plan. Pending the patient’s consent, his or her family members can be updated on his or her treatment progress each week. Additionally, family members are highly encouraged to be involved in rehab during weekly family visits. During visitation time, family members will also have the opportunity to participate in an educational lecture, though it is not required.

Experiential therapy: In order to offer patients the opportunity to receive a holistic approach to care, our addiction rehab center implements a number of experiential therapies into the overall course of programming when individuals are working to overcome an addiction to prescription medications or other substances. Examples of such therapeutic interventions can include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Mini golfing
• Team-building exercises
• Hiking
• AA meetings
• Acupuncture
• Biofeedback bed
• Nature walks
• NA meetings
• Gym time
• Basketball
• Volleyball
• Yoga
• Meditation
• Patient outings
• Campfire groups

Additionally, a ropes course is included in the experiential therapy options offered at our rehab center. The ropes course can be viewed as a tangible way of confronting the obstacles that individuals face in early recovery. Working together, patients can develop communication skills, enhance team-building abilities, learn to give and receive constructive criticism, and learn how to utilize a support group. This can be a wonderful way for patients to learn to combat their addictions to prescription drugs head-on and feel confident in their ability to maintain sobriety.

Continuing care and levels of treatment for prescription drug addiction

Because the road to lasting sobriety is not one that ends upon the completion of prescription drug rehab, the staff at Huntington Creek Recovery Center is dedicated to providing patients with thorough discharge planning so that the gains they made in treatment will continue to be expanded upon. As such, the aftercare planning is viewed as a critical part of programming and begins within the first week of a patient’s admission into treatment. As a part of the assessment process, the treatment team will consult about what the best environment for each patient’s recovery may be. They pay special attention to the barriers that may exist in the patient’s ability to achieve recovery from an addiction to prescription medications, and are careful to arrange aftercare plans accordingly. Several factors are taken into consideration when planning aftercare, which may include financial resources available to the patient, the stability of his or her home environment, the progress that he or she makes in treatment, any potential legal concerns, his or her motivation for recovery, the need for follow-up medical care that may include medication assisted treatment options, and the presence of any co-occurring disorders. By receiving this comprehensive continuing care plan, patients can feel confident in facing any challenges that they have when they return home, which ultimately helps them maintain sobriety in their own environment.

By participating in the care offered at Huntington Creek Recovery Center in Pennsylvania, men and women of the Northeast can overcome their destructive behaviors and return to a life that is free of the compulsion to use substances. Do not continue to let prescription drugs rule your or your loved one’s life; get help today.