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 offers the leadership of foremost expertsand individualized for patients at all stages of addiction and recovery.

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
While AdCare Hospital does not have open visiting hours, family members are encouraged to participate in treatment. Adcare also offers a Family Education Program on Saturday mornings and a Family and Friends Support Group on Thursday evenings.

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?

Inpatient treatment is the beginning of the recovery process. The average stay of our Detoxification and Rehabilitation programs combined is seven to ten days. The goal of AdCare’s inpatient treatment is to medically stabilize patients and increase their understanding of addiction as a disease that requires ongoing treatment. Patients are discharged with an aftercare plan that includes a referral to outpatient services, 12-step community support, and other community services based upon individual patient needs.

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?

A: AdCare Hospital is tobacco free. Smoking cessation resources, including nicotine-replacement patches, are readily available to all patients.

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?

AdCare accepts most healthcare insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. For a list of managed-care contracts, visit our web site: www.adcare.com/adcare/care.php. AdCare also offers self-pay options. For self-pay information and arrangements, contact Community Services by calling 1-800-345-3552 or emailing commserv@adcare.com