Frequently Asked Questions
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The length of your stay will largely depend upon the severity of your addiction. No two people are the same. Therefore, not everyone is treated in the same amount of time. Some residents have stayed with us for six weeks, some for up to 90 days. When you or your loved one are admitted for drug or alcohol treatment at our rehab center, our clinical team performs a thorough assessment. It is this complete biological, social and psychological assessment that helps us in determining your length of stay. The impact of addiction on the workplace varies with each person. Concerns about lost income and missing work are valid concerns that we want to help you address. Our drug and alcohol rehab center works with employers and employees to limit the impact of treatment on employment and the workplace. In most casebooks, careers and professional employer-employee relationships are saved and even enhanced because of treatment. Still, there are many cases where alcoholism or drug addiction has affected the workplace in damaging ways and the loss of a job or professional license is at stake. Whether you are a licensed health care professional, lawyer, or in manufacturing, your job performance and the safety of others around you is at risk from your addiction. Our Professionals' Program specializes in treating drug and alcohol addiction among impaired professionals, and particularly among health care professionals at risk for losing their license due to problems associated with addiction. We work closely with the professional advocacy and monitoring organizations and collaborate with them to ensure successful recovery and return to work practices for each patient.
After admission, detoxification and stabilization begins immediately if needed. We perform a thorough physical exam and a complete medical history. From there we will determine the level of treatment, length of stay and support needs for the family and children, if applicable. Depending upon your specific needs or those of your loved one, we lay out a therapeutic program designed to effectively treat the addiction. It may include individual treatment, one-on-one or group therapy, regular meetings with physicians and intensive case management. All aspects of drug and alcohol rehab treatment are held on the campus of Pavillon’s 140-acre campus.
Physical exercise is encouraged. Because our patients range in age and physical ability they are given a physical wellness questionnaire. From this information, we set up a program of physical activity that meets their individual needs. We have a wellness room that is equipped with treadmill, elliptical trainers, stair climber, stationary bikes, along with a Bow-flex® and free weights. In addition, we offer a beautiful hiking trail and volleyball court by the lake. Yoga, meditation and spiritual counseling are also a part of the program.
For a complete list of items to bring and items to leave home, read the “What to Bring Page.” Note that Pavillon provides all meals and accommodations, and bed and bath linens. If you or your loved one would feel more comfortable with pillows, towels, or a blanket from home that is fine. We encourage residents to wear casual clothing suitable to the season.
After a patient has been at our drug and alcohol rehab center for ten days, visitation is allowed by family and friends on Sundays. We also offer Family and Children’s Programs so loved ones can be involved in the patient's healing. Addiction is a disease often made worse by isolation; therefore, we encourage active family participation in the recovery process. To facilitate this process, Pavillon provides many opportunities for patients and families to heal and strengthen their relationships. Family therapy sessions are designed to improve communication, while special education programs allow loved ones to better understand the continuing recovery process. Families are welcomed to attend all alumni functions and meet families of other patients for fellowship and support.
Yes. It is important for all patients to become familiar with the Step recovery process. Because Step programs are often misunderstood, we take the time to help integrate these important approaches into your recovery and treatment experience. These anonymous programs provide a guideline to living an enjoyable life free of alcohol and drugs. These are not religious programs, but spiritual programs. Very often, life-altering and deeply meaningful experiences come from Step meetings. These experiences provide an important cornerstone to begin the journey toward recovery. We do understand that abstinence for some patients is possible without participation in these programs, but we believe – and evidence supports – that they offer the best possibility of success.
At our drug and alcohol rehab center, the attending physician oversees the development and implementation of the treatment plan. It is their assessment that forms the direction your treatment will take. Our clinical team consists of full-time staff members dedicated to and completely involved in your recovery. Patients meet with their attending physician as often as necessary.
Pavillon is committed to one-on-one rehabilitation with our patients, and we certainly realize that everyone’s needs are different. Although group sessions can be uncomfortable at first, this kind of therapy forms the cornerstone of successful addiction treatment. One-on-one, group, and educational programs are all important aspects of the treatment process.
Regardless of where a resident stays for the duration of treatment, quality care and detoxification, (if needed) is guaranteed. There are differences between primary inpatient treatment and extended residential care. Extended care consists of two residences, one exclusively for women, including women in need of specialized treatment for trauma issues. The other extended care residence is for men and women and offers a specialized treatment experience that is geared toward health care and other professionals, although that is not a requirement. Extended care is also appropriate for patients with a history of relapse. By contrast, the initial residential program may treat patients from all occupations, professionals and nonprofessionals, adults 18 and older. Which facility is right for you or your loved one? That is a complex question but one that we can help determine when you contact us.
Yes, our goal is to give you all the tools of treatment and recovery necessary to make sure you never have to use an addictive substance again. In many instances, though, we discover that addiction may not always be the only issue. There are often other “co-occurring” disorders. Our staff, which includes psychologists and a full-time addiction psychiatrist, is able to recognize depression and anxiety. Our drug and alcohol rehab programs provide support and care for such co-occurring disorders. We provide the skills to meet life’s challenges without the use of drugs and alcohol.
Our experience over the last 13 years helps us to define successful treatment in people who are abstinent, recovering and accountable for their actions. They are focusing on a productive, healthy life and in positive life-affirming relationships with loved ones. We have a great deal of faith in our patients to achieve successful treatment. Hundreds of past patients are living proof that a clean and sober life is within reach. As such, of the patients that we're able to follow for a year, 70 percent remained in recovery.
When a recovering addict/alcoholic retreats to old habits, it does not’t mean that the treatment was not successful or that the person is a failure. It simply means that the person relapsed. The key is to get help and get back on track as soon as possible. In its simplest terms, our goal is your recovery. However, it would be irresponsible and inaccurate for any treatment provider to claim that their methods “cure” individuals or forever prevent relapse. It's important that patients and families are clear in their understanding that addiction is a chronic, lifelong disease that requires changes in lifestyle and behavior. Chronic addiction is often characterized by periodic relapses, resulting from peer pressure, not following your recovery program and after care plans or the inability to cope with stress. Pavillon offers addiction treatment and recovery programs for patients with varied needs, from initial treatment through continuing care and relapse prevention.
Usually, yes. However, certain medications may be unsafe in chemical dependency. We have seen many individuals struggle to recover from alcohol or drug abuse, unaware that a medicine prescribed for them is triggering their addiction. Each medicine is checked for its relapse potential as well as its safety to determine whether you should continue taking it. In certain cases, an alternative, safer treatment can usually be prescribed.
Yes, but not every resident needs a 90-day program. Some residents have stayed with us for significantly less time, with successful results. The length of your individual stay is dependent upon your progress, your level of participation, and your needs.
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