What is AdCare Hospital?

AdCare Hospital is nationally-recognized center for the
diagnosis and treatment of alcohol and drug diseases. 
Centrally located in Worcester, Massachusetts, AdCare
Hospital offers the leadership of foremost experts in the
addiction field and individualized treatment for patients at
all stages of addiction, including patients with co-occurring
medical and psychiatric disorders.

Who can be admitted to AdCare Hospital?

Any adult with an alcohol or drug problem in need of  inpatient
level  of care can be admitted to AdCare Hospital 24-hours a
day by calling: 1-800-ALCOHOL (252-6465).

Can patients receive telephone calls?

Each unit has a pay phone that is accessible at specific
times each day. Patients may not receive incoming calls,
but will receive messages; cell phones are prohibited.

Can patients have visitors?

AdCare encourages family and friends to participate in
treatment and offers a Saturday Family Group for the families
of patients who are in our Rehabilitation Program, in addition to a Family and Friends Support Group during the week.

What is the treatment program like?

AdCare's program is intensive and challenging. Patients meet daily with their treatment team and participate in individual counseling with professional staff; group therapy that encourages patients to share their common problems and progress with other patients; informational sessions on the many aspects of addiction; and specialized treatment based upon individual patient needs.

Are patients required to stay in treatment?  Are they locked in?

AdCare's program is intensive and challenging. Patients
meet daily with their treatment team and participate in
individual counseling with professional staff; group therapy
that encourages patients to share their common problems
and progress with other patients; informational sessions on
the many aspects of addiction; and specialized treatment
based upon individual patient needs.

How long do I stay in treatment?

The AdCare Hospital program is 100% voluntary. It is, however, strongly recommended that patients follow the advice of professional staff with regard to the duration of their treatment.

What should patients bring to AdCare Hospital?

Bring:

• identification and health insurance cards
• three changes of clothes (laundry facilities are located
  at the hospital) and a jacket or sweater for outdoors
• a small amount of money for vending machines and
  telephone calls (telephone calling cards may also be used)
• a supply of prescribed medications in their original containers

Please do not bring:

• large amounts of cash, credit cards, expensive
  jewelry or other valuables
• cell phones, beepers, or radios including
  walkmen or mp3 players
• pillows, blankets or stuffed animals
• electrical appliances
• toiletries that contain alcohol

What if I smoke cigarettes?

While smoking is discouraged, AdCare has designated
smoking areas for patients who smoke. For patients who
express an interest quitting, AdCare offers periodic smoking cessation groups and makes the nicotine patch readily available.

What if I have a medical emergency while at AdCare?

Because AdCare is a licensed hospital with around-the-clock
nursing staff and physicians, many medical problems can be
assessed and treated at AdCare. If you were to need acute
medical or psychiatric treatment, you would be transferred to
a local medical or psychiatric facility immediately. An AdCare physician would be kept informed of your progress, and you
would be readmitted to AdCare when you were medically
able to complete substance abuse treatment.

How much does AdCare treatment cost?

The cost of treatment is based on the length of stay and
the severity of your illness. Due to the nature of substance
abuse and its physical and psychological effects, each
person has a unique series of treatment issues. Individualized treatment plans are necessary. For details, click on Community Services or Admissions.