We were able to identify the characteristics of successful substance abuse treatment programs explain relevant information of treatment modalities related to the workplace. .
Review of Inpatient Facilities.
Pathways.
Pathways is a nonprofit chemical dependency treatment program, fully licensed and accredited. Pathways" treatment options include chemical detoxification, residential treatment, day treatment, intensive outpatient and continuing care. Pathways" programs started in 1984, and since 1996, Pathways for Women has provided gender specific treatment. Pathways utilizes several 12-step support groups: Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and a family program that involves education, group discussions, and support groups like Alanon. Perhaps the most important program of Pathways is its 52-week continuing care program.
To better meet client/patient needs, Pathways contracts with a variety of professionals including physicians, psychologists, licensed professional counselors, certified addiction counselors, recreation and nutrition specialists, and chaplains. Pathways has 20-beds available for residential treatment, patients can self-refer or be referred by family, physician, employer, pastor, or friend. Most insurance carriers cover this type of chemical dependency treatment. If they have the means, patients without insurance can opt for a contract plan, but most uninsured are referred to the Arise Program. Pathways accepts patients age 18 and older, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. .
Pathways substance abuse policy is updated yearly and all Federal drug testing custody control forms are up-to-date. All employees and patients are randomly drug tested to monitor for those disregarding the rules. Nurses perform tests and hospital lab staff analyzes the specimens. (J. Campbell , personal communication, April 28, 3003.PLEASE ENTER DATE OF VISIT). .
1016 House.
The 1016 House is a structured 24-hour residential facility that treats about 13 to 15 alcohol and/or drug addicts at a time.
