Addiction is a chronic, progressive, and potentially fatal disease that affects people of all ages. It is a complex condition with multiple causes and effects, often stemming from attempts to medicate the pain of failed relationships or escape feelings of betrayal. At PA Treatment & Healing (PATH), we believe that addiction must be identified, diagnosed, and treated to empower individuals to lead active, healthy, and productive lives.
PATH’s Licensed Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program defines addiction as the use of a substance or activity to lessen pain or augment pleasure, leading to a loss of control over rate, frequency, or duration of use. For adolescents, even habitual use of an illegal substance may warrant treatment.
Why Choose PATH’s Drug and Alcohol Program?
- Licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Division of Drug and Alcohol Program Licensure since 1991.
- Approved as a Medical Assistance provider by the Department of Public Welfare.
- Tailored therapeutic approaches based on client needs.
- Client involvement in developing personalized treatment plans.
- PA Client Placement Criteria (PCPC) and American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) guidelines are used for treatment.
Locations
Drug & Alcohol Services are Offered at the Following PA Treatment & Healing Locations:
East Stroudsburg – (570) 223-5036
Honesdale – (570) 253-3980
Milton – (570) 246-5866 Altoona – (814) 201-2355
For More Information About the Drug & Alcohol Program or Any of the Other Services PA Treatment & Healing Provides, Please Contact:
Kristi Harris, Project Director
Admission Criteria
Age: Adolescents and Adults
Sex: Male or Female
Eligibility: Primary drug and alcohol clients or co-dependents (family members or significant others of the chemically dependent individual). All clients must have no overt psychoses.
Services Offered
PATH provides a comprehensive range of outpatient services to meet individual client needs, including:
- Individual and group therapy sessions.
- Family therapy and education sessions.
- Individual drug and alcohol assessments.
- Random drug screenings for compliance.
- Referrals to higher levels of care when necessary.
- Informational sessions and interventions for family members or significant others.
- Community education programs.
Unique Client Benefits
- Referrals to support groups like AA and NA for ongoing recovery support.
- Specialized treatment for conduct-disordered youth and clients with mental health disorders.
- Free Drug and Alcohol Therapy for participants in PATH’s Day Treatment Programs.
- Drug and alcohol education offered at monthly parent meetings.
- Support to maintain confidentiality and respect among clients and group members.
Program Compliance
Participants must adhere to the following criteria for successful treatment:
- Abstinence from mood-altering chemicals, including alcohol. PATH may use urinalysis to ensure compliance.
- Avoidance of substitutive addictive behaviors (e.g., workaholism, gambling).
- Demonstrable improvement in overall life functioning (physical, emotional, intellectual, behavioral, social, financial, and spiritual).
- Development and adherence to an approved aftercare plan.
- Commitment to the program for a minimum of 3-6 months (or longer if recommended).
- Respect for confidentiality and anonymity within the program.
Grounds for Termination
PATH reserves the right to discontinue therapy for clients who:
- Refuse to follow their treatment plan.
- Fail to attend scheduled sessions.
- Violate program norms or exhibit disruptive or violent behavior.
- Attend sessions under the influence of substances.
- Engage in sexual misconduct toward clients or staff.