Para Inpatient Drug Rehab Resources

In today’s society, prescription painkillers are used frequently to help patients manage chronic and severe acute pain. The problem arises when individuals overuse the medications, or they are overprescribed, and the individual becomes dependent on the medication. Problems also occur when drug addicts borrow, steal, or buy prescription painkillers from those who have a prescription. Too many of these medications are being bought and sold on the black market, are being taken from medicine cabinets, and are being shared among family and friends.

Prescription painkillers that are abused are dangerous, and they often serve as a gateway to other, stronger opioids. Heroin is a natural next step for those addicted to prescription painkillers who want a better high, and fentanyl and the large animal medication called carfentanil are also abused by former prescription painkiller addicts. All of these drugs are addictive and all can easily cause long term side effects, overdose, and death.

When drug abuse occurs, it needs to be addressed. Treatment options are numerous, and families looking for a good rehab program have many questions they need to ask. One of the most basic decisions to make when choosing a rehab program is the level of care. Inpatient, or residential treatment, allows the person to live at the rehab facility, where they are supervised and take part in full-day programming and therapy. A step down from residential treatment is outpatient therapy, where the person lives at home and participates in regular therapy and counseling at the rehab facility.

For most people first starting an addiction treatment program, inpatient treatment is the most appropriate option. This level of care ensures the individual stays sober and is present to participate in sessions. Those who have graduated from a residential treatment program or are more stable in their sobriety and recovery can usually enroll in outpatient therapy. These individuals need to remain committed to their program, stay sober, and attend sessions regularly.

The Ridge is a residential treatment center that serves Parma and the surrounding area with treatment for addiction to opiates, drugs, alcohol, and other substances. Our team of professionals helps families get to the heart of the addiction and put into practice tools that will help the individual achieve lasting sobriety.

We believe in individualized treatment, and based on a professional assessment conducted at intake, we help clients create a treatment plan that will effectively help them through their recovery. The Ridge’s team of experts is equipped to help clients through the sometimes difficult detox process, and we offer medication-assisted detox to help keep individuals comfortable and on track to sobriety.

Drug Use in Parma

The drug use statistics in the Cleveland area and all of Ohio are disturbing. According to the Ohio Department of Health:

• In Ohio, since 2007, there have been more deaths from drug overdose than from motor vehicle traffic crashes.
• At least 1,211 Cuyahoga County residents died of unintentional drug overdose from 2000 to 2009. That equals more than 121 deaths each year on average in the county alone.
• Prescription pain relievers have been associated with more overdose deaths in Ohio than heroin and cocaine combined from 2006 to 2009.
• At least 51 prescription opioid doses were dispensed per person in Cuyahoga County in 2010.
• In 2016, unintentional drug overdoses caused the deaths of 4,050 Ohio residents, a 32.8 percent increase compared to 2015 when there were 3,050 overdose deaths.
• Fentanyl and related drugs were involved in 58.2 percent (2,357) of all unintentional drug overdose deaths in 2016.
• By comparison, fentanyl was involved in 37.9 percent (1,155) in 2015, 19.9 percent (503) in 2014, 4.0 percent (84) in 2013, and 3.9 percent (75) in 2012.
• With the emergence of carfentanil in 2016, the fentanyl-related drug was involved in 340 overdose deaths, most of them during the second half of the year.
• According to county officials, 727 people died of overdose deaths in Cuyahoga County in 2017 – the most in the county’s history.

Parma Residential Addiction Treatment at The Ridge 

Cuyahoga County officials and residents have been working for the past few years to address the opiate addiction problem our communities are facing. Several coalitions have been established to help promote education and prevention campaigns and provide resources to those in need of treatment:

Cuyahoga County Opiate Task Force

ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County

Just Think Twice

The Ridge is a residential treatment center located just outside of Cincinnati, Ohio that offers help to individuals and families in the area who are struggling with addiction. We provide real solutions that help families address past sources of conflict, and through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Therapy, we are able to help clients change negative thought processes and rebuild broken relationships. Our facility is warm and welcoming, and we take pride in our beautiful living spaces, exercise facilities, chef-prepared meals, and pristine 51-acres of land. We promote healing of the body, mind, and spirit, and do so by offering a wide array of therapies and treatment options.

Our staff can answer all your questions about enrolling today. We are fully licensed and are Joint Commission accredited, which sets us above many other facilities in our area. We are experienced in working with insurance companies, and we are covered as an out of network provider.

Drug addiction doesn’t have to control your life any longer. Our treatment professionals are compassionate and caring, and our program provides individuals with positive recovery experiences. We believe in long term care so that clients can avoid relapse, and our alumni program was designed to help clients remain connected to the positive relationships they build during treatment. The Ridge is here to help individuals and families achieve lasting sobriety.