Maryland Alcohol Abuse In-House Programs

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 37,000 deaths were the result of alcohol use in 2007. Alarming statistics such as these have lead many to seek a form of treatment for alcohol abuse. While outpatient treatment centers may work for some, an inpatient program keeps patients away from temptations and concentrates on fixing the problems that lead to alcohol abuse. The state of Maryland offers a number of in-house treatment programs designed to help residents throughout the state.

Allegany County Health Department

• The Allegany County Health Department offers a number of alcohol treatment programs designed for both adults and youth who are considered at risk for becoming dependent on alcohol. The Jackson Unit is a 60-day, inpatient rehab facility designed for youth ages 13 to 18 who have been diagnosed as dependent on alcohol or drugs. Thirty-three beds are available, and the program works with both the children and their parents to address the problems leading to alcohol abuse. The Jackson Unit provides counseling sessions, educational programs and recreational activities for youth to participate in during their stay.

  Adults in Allegany County may attend the inpatient treatment program at the Joseph C. Massie Unit, which provides treatment for both alcohol and drug abuse. The length of stay is determined on a case-by-case basis with each patient and upon completion of the program, professionals at the Joseph C. Massie Unit work with patients on an outpatient basis for 12 months. Patients participate in individual and group therapy, alcohol and drug education, relapse prevention programs and psychiatric evaluations. Activities including a fitness center and off-site programs are available.

  Allegany County Health Department

  12501-12503 Willowbrook Road

  Cumberland, Maryland 21501-1745

  301-759-5000

  alleganyhealthdept.com

Western Maryland Health System

• The Western Maryland Health System provides an inpatient program designed to help patients detox following substance abuse programs. Sixteen beds are available and the program promotes therapeutic interventions to prepare the patient for re-entry into the community. Psychiatrists, nurses and a multidisciplinary treatment team work with patients to discover the problems that lead to substance abuse, and alternatives to dealing with the problems after completing their program. Length of stay is determined on a case-by-case basis and patients participate in therapy, detoxification programs and group activities with the intention of stabilizing the lives of patients before discharge from the facility.

  Western Maryland Health System

  12500 Willowbrook Rd

  Cumberland, MD 21502

  240-964-8724

  wmhs.com

Mountain Manor Treatment Centers

• Also known as Maryland Treatment Centers, Mount Manor Treatment Centers provide both residential and outpatient rehabilitation services to patients for a number of conditions. The average length of stay at the center is 16 days, although both longer and shorter stays are available. Services at the treatment center include medical evaluations, detoxification, relapse prevention and counseling. Patients may participate in individual and group counseling, and those who choose to do so may bring their families into the program for counseling. Those needing more long-term treatment plans have the option to attend a partner organization through New Horizons Co-Occurring Residential Program. After completing their stay, patients may also continue rehabilitation through outpatient treatment programs.

  Mountain Manor Treatment Center at Emmitsburg

  9701 Keysville Road

  Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727

  301-447-2361

  mountainmanor.org