New Leaf Treatment Center offers treatment to adults and adolescents with addictive disease and other chemical dependency problems. Compassionate clinical care focuses on relapse prevention and recovery oriented health promotion. The Center staff is multi-disciplinary and incorporates medical services with complementary approaches to recovery.

New Leaf Treatment Center participates in clinical research activities promoting quality treatment, examination of current treatment methods, and testing of new treatments for drug dependence.

New Leaf Treatment Center is committed to excellence in education for clients and their families. Addiction medicine training for practitioners and primary care providers is also available. Education promotes recovery and self responsibility through a variety of modalities including didactic instruction, internet, and video.

Services:

The New Leaf Model offers 12 weeks of intensive outpatient treatment for drug and alcohol problems.

Relapse Prevention Workshop and weekly individual counseling sessions provide a balanced treatment program with a strong aftercare component. Movement through the phases of treatment is progressive unless the client is unable to stay sober or suffers a relapse (leaves treatment for a period of time).) Isolated drug use episodes are discussed and analyzed to strengthen the client's recovery program to regain control of cravings.

Weeks 1 - 2: Weekly counseling + 5 groups
The two major goals are the establishment of a structured daily schedule in which the client sleeps at night and is awake during the day, plus the development and implementation of avoidance strategies to manage environmental cues.

Weeks 4 - 10: Weekly counseling + 3 groups
The major goal is the development of a craving management program which includes avoidance strategies, daily structure, and the practice of behavioral tools to manage craving. The treatment emphasis shifts toward identifying the causes of craving and adjusting the relapse prevention program to balance the craving.

Weeks 10 -12: Weekly counseling + 2 groups
The treatment focus is on the transition to aftercare. The client begins attending a weekly Intermediate Recovery Group. Many clients return to work during this period.

After Care: Weekly counseling + 1 group
The Intermediate Recovery Group is process oriented, but continues to keep a close watch on craving scores. Participation is recommended for three months, but may continue for six months.
Movement through the phases of treatment is progressive unless the client is unable to sustain sobriety or suffers a relapse (leaves treatment for a period of time.) If the client is unable to sustain sobriety or relapse to drug use, they move back to an earlier, more basic phase of treatment. If relapse occurs after the intensive phase of treatment, the client rejoins his/her intermediate group when the client and counselor agree. Isolated drug use episodes are discussed and analyzed in the context of strengthening the recovery program to regain the conceptual balance between craving and program.


Services include

Comprehensive assessment

Medication monitoring

Medically supervised detoxification

Individual, family, and group counseling

The Relapse Prevention Workshop is a structured interactive, facilitated group to deliver the basic information necessary for craving managment. The goal of the individual sessions is to develop a strong therapeutic alliance in which the clinician maintains a non-judgmental, warm, and positive manner. This therapeutic relationship is considered the "anchor" of treatment. Medical detoxification is defined as the use of medications to treat drug withdrawal symptoms. Medications are used to relieve distress and promote recovery by alleviating symptoms of early abstinence that interfere with function and increase craving. If the client has symptoms that interfere with daily function for more than three consecutive days, the use of medications is considered. Before medications are introduced the client is encouraged to use nonpharmacologic measures to address the symptom. Exceptions, which are treated immediately, are symptoms of paranoia that interfere with daily function, and physiological symptoms with adverse medical consequences.

Medical Services:
Licensed clinicians, under the supervision of the Medical Director, are responsible for developing, within five (5) days of admission, an individual written plan for medical detoxification for the client that is based upon the information obtained.

by client self report during intake and assessment, and as applicable

in consultation with the client's primary care physician, and/or the referring physician

by review of the client's medical records.

Treatment for physical withdrawal from substances is based on nationally recognized, published protocols. The treatment plan includes, at minimum:

identification of the specific drug(s) and detoxification protocol to be used;

documentation of the client's physical dependence including, but not limited to vital signs,cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological status

documentation of the client's physical health including any existing acute/chronic medical problems

documentation of the client's mental health including any existing acute/chronic psychiatric problems

statement of the anticipated length of the medical detoxification program.

Alcohol and Drug Testing:
Clients are routinely drug tested. When drug screening by urinalysis is deemed appropriate and necessary by the treatment staff, New Leaf Treatment Center uses both on-site testing and random testing scheduled through third part laboratories.

Program Rules:

No misuse of prescribed medications

No use or dealing of drugs or alcohol on or about the premises

No violence or threats of violence on or about the premises

Urine samples may be requested at any visit.

Admission Criteria:

Minimum age of 14 years.

Primary substance abuse problems characterized by compulsive use and causing significant social, psychological, physical or behavioral problems

No physical or psychiatric disabilities which preclude participation in the program structure, and /or activities even when granted reasonable accommodation.

Client must able willing to accept program rules and follow the treatment plan developed by the clinician and the client.

In cases of probation or parole, the probation/parole officer must be notified and all parties formulate an agreeable contract at the time of the initial evaluation.

These are some examples of persons who do not meet the criteria:

Severe dependence that requires residential or in-patient treatment

Suicidal, homicidal or otherwise violent individuals

Discharge Criteria:
Successful completion of the program including:

Attendance at 15 relapse prevention workshops

Completion of medical detoxification protocol if indicated.

Completion or individual counseling goals as stated in the treatment plan.

Referral to another level of care (unsuccessful program completion)occurs in the following circumstances:

The client is in need of other, more appropriate services.

Misuse of prescribed medications

Attempted suicide

Clients unwilling to follow program rules and who request a referral.

Administrative (involuntary) discharge is defined as

Drug or alcohol use and/or drug dealing in or about the Center

Threats of violence or actual violence towards staff or other clients.

Self discharge occurs when the client leaves treatment and returns to drug use (relapse) for a period of 30 days or more

PROGRAM FEES:
New Leaf Treatment Center relies entirely on payment for treatment services to pay for clinician salaries and for the costs of operation. Therefore, each client is fully responsible for payment of all costs associated with their treatment. Coverage for alcohol/drug treatment is variable. We will help you find out what your insurance will cover. We will provide you with help in obtaining reimbursement from your insurance company for services. However, insurance reimbursement is your responsibility.