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Dr. Ronald F. Pike, medical director is a recent past president of the Massachusetts Society of Addiction Medicine (MSAM); a past director of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)’s New England Region, and a member of ASAM’s national board. In addition to his duties at AdCare Hospital, Dr. Pike is on staff at University of Massachusetts Memorial Health Care Center and Worcester Medical Center. He is also an affiliate of the University of Massachusetts Medical School’s Family and Community Medicine Department and an associate in its Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Pike graduated Assumption College, Worcester, MA, University of Rome, IT, Medical School, and completed his residency in Medicine at Carney Hospital in Boston., MA.
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During the detoxification program patients are medically managed 24-hours per day, and participate in a daily program designed to increase their understanding of their addiction and continuing care needs. Management of co-occurring disorders can be initiated as indicated.
What to Expect
- a safe, supportive, and medically-managed detoxification environment, removed from alcohol and other drugs
- respectful, individualized, confidential treatment
- medical history review, physical screening and bio-behavioral assessment
- contact with significant others, employer/EAP, and other treating professionals
- the assessment and management of co-occurring disorders
- professional assistance in recognizing the physical, social and psychological consequences of alcohol/drug use
Daily Activities
The patient’s daily schedule will consist of a variety of activities, including:
- educational groups; an introduction to self-help, preparatory counseling/motivational groups
- family educational and counseling sessions for significant others.
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