Substance Abuse Treatment

Substance misuse is using drugs or alcohol in a way that harms you or that leads you to harm others. People misuse alcohol, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, or over-the-counter drugs. Even using tobacco can be considered substance misuse and is harmful to your health. Drug or alcohol misuse can lead to dependence and addiction.

If you or someone you know has a substance use problem, our highly trained providers across our health system can connect you to the most appropriate level of care based on your individual needs. You'll receive compassionate, confidential screening and diagnosis treatment from specialists committed to helping you achieve a full recovery.

Assessment

To help you identify the most appropriate level of care for your situation, our licensed alcohol and drug counselors conduct a comprehensive assessment. You're assessed in person by a counselor.

Referral to Inpatient Therapy

If inpatient treatment is identified as the most appropriate level of care for you, our licensed alcohol and drug counselors will assist in referring you to an appropriate facility.

Medication Assisted Therapy

Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT) is the use of medications combined with counseling to treat addiction. Through our partnership with Riverbend Community Mental Health's Choices Addiction Recovery Services, we provide Medication Assisted Therapy.

Intensive Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program

If you're age 17 or older and are seeking treatment for drug or alcohol misuse, our intensive four-week Fresh Start program can help you. As a participant, you'll attend three-hour sessions three times a week for five weeks. You'll be invited to bring family members or friends to sessions.

Continuing Care Group

If you've completed an Intensive Outpatient Program or inpatient treatment, you're eligible for this gender-based group focusing on relapse prevention education and skills. The group meets weekly for ten weeks.

Recovery Support Group

Once you've completed the continuing care group, you're eligible for our weekly recovery support group, where you'll focus on strengthening your recovery skills.

Support Groups

Treatment for drug or alcohol dependency usually includes attending support groups. Our Hospital is the host site for several community support groups focused on helping people impacted by substance misuse. The following groups meet monthly; meetings are held in our Substance Use Services classroom located on the fifth floor unless noted otherwise.

• Al-Anon (Meets Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 pm)
• Alcoholics Anonymous (Meets Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:30 pm)
• SMART Recovery (Meets Mondays, 12 - 1 pm)
• Families Sharing Without Shame (Meets Thursdays, 7 - 8:30 pm in Pitman Family Conference Room located on the third floor of the Payson Center for Cancer Care)
• Narcotics Anonymous (Meets Sundays 7 - 8:30 pm in Hayes Conference Room located on the first floor of the Payson Center for Cancer Care)

Individual Counseling

If you've been trying to stop using drugs or alcohol on your own and find it too difficult, turn to our team of experts for quality counseling and care that will help you achieve sobriety.

Impaired Driver Service Provider

If you've been convicted of a DWI and need to choose an Impaired Driver Service Provider (IDSP), consider us. As a State of New Hampshire-approved IDSP we can help you regain your driving privileges. Group and individual sessions are available with experts licensed in the field of drug and alcohol counseling.

Inpatient Consultations

If you're admitted to our Hospital and could benefit from assistance with a substance use problem, our Substance Use Services specialists will consult with you and your care team to identify the appropriate care for your specific situation.

Smoking Cessation Resources

If you want to quit tobacco, help is available.

The Recovery Clinic in Gilford offers a Smoking Cessation Clinic that is open to the public. The clinic uses a combination of medications, such as Naltrexone, Wellbutrin, and nicotine replacement products, to assist individuals with cravings. 

NH Tobacco Help Line
1-800-Quit Now
QuitNowNH.org

Freedom From Smoking
freedomfromsmoking.org/FFSOnline.org
1-800-LUNG-USA, option 2

QuitGuide is a free app that helps you understand your smoking patterns and build the skills needed to become and stay smoke-free. New to QuitGuide is the ability to track cravings by time of day and location. Get inspirational messages for each craving you track, which keep you focused and motivated on your smoke-free journey.