Local Maryland Drug Addiction Resources

Drug & Alcohol Rehab for Teens & Young Adults in Maryland 

Rolling hills, beautiful beaches, and sprawling fields are just a few things you’ll find in “The Free State” of Maryland. From the Appalachian Trail to the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland features many naturally beautiful places. Despite all of the beauty, Maryland deals with one of the worst drug problems in the United States.

Many individuals face drug and alcohol addiction, with opioids being a frontrunner. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Maryland is among the top five states with the highest rates of opioid-related deaths, with its death rate being above the national average since 1999.

Statistics such as these can be difficult to read. Despite the disheartening information above, Maryland offers many therapeutic and community resources for those struggling with substance abuse, as well as their families.

What to look for when choosing a drug and alcohol rehab in Maryland

Making the decision to seek out substance abuse services is a big step – but choosing a treatment center can be an overwhelming and difficult process. At Sandstone Care, we believe that treatment must be individualized in order to best meet the needs of our clients.

Some things to look for when seeking out a treatment center include:

• Licensing & Accreditation
  Treatment programs are licensed by the Behavioral Health Administration of Maryland and accredited by the Joint Commission. The Joint Commission is an independent organization that bases accreditation on the ability to demonstrate quality, results, and value. The Behavioral Health Administration is a state-run organization that provides licensing to agencies that office treatment for substance use disorders. Organizations that have a license from OBH must undergo regular inspections and follow the rules and guidelines laid out in the Code of Maryland Regulations. Sandstone Care is a licensed and accredited substance use care provider.

• Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders
  Many people with drug and alcohol addiction also have a co-occurring mental health disorders like depression or anxiety. For clients who have a co-occurring disorder, or dual diagnoses, it is important that the treatment provided addresses the person as a whole. This includes mental health concerns, not just active addiction. Sandstone Care strives to understand the impact that pre-existing mental health disorders have on addiction.

• Qualified & Credentialed Treatment Team
  There are nationally recognized standards for professionals who provide care for people with substance use disorders. It’s important that the treatment program you choose has a multidisciplinary team that has the proper credentials:
  • Therapist
  • Psychiatrist
  • Medical Doctor
  • Nursing Staff
  • Addiction Counselor
  • Psychologist

• Use of Evidence-Based Practices
  Evidence-Based Practices are therapeutic modalities that have been proven to work through scientific research. Some of these practices are utilized by Sandstone Care:
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  • Mindfulness
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family Systems Therapy

• Medical Detox
  Medical detox can be provided in a hospital setting before entering a treatment program, but it is preferable to seek services in a facility that specializes in detox. Sandstone Care’s Detox Centers are staffed by registered nurses, behavioral health technicians, certified addiction counselors, therapists, and psychiatrists. By completing detox in a center that has trained mental health staff on-site, our clients have 24/7 support and are able to start the rehabilitation process while finishing their detox.

• Length of Program
  Every treatment center differs in the length of its programs, but it’s good to have an estimate of how long a program is before making a commitment. Additionally, your insurance benefits have guidelines about length of stay based on the level of treatment. We treat our clients individually. Because of this, we cannot give a definitive answer about how long someone will be in our program. We can, however, conduct an in-person assessment and estimate how long would be best for you to stay, and what level of care would be the most beneficial for you.

Local Maryland Resources

BALTIMORE

Baltimore is famous in U.S. history for being the birthplace of the “Star-Spangled Banner”.

CHEVY CHASE

Chevy Chase is a relatively small, affluent community just outside of Washington DC, and has a vibrant entertainment district.

COLUMBIA

Columbia is home to a thriving art and music community and is known for being voted one of the best places to live in the United States.

FREDERICK COUNTY

Frederick County spans the northwest corner of the state lining the borders of Pennsylvania and Virginia.

GAITHERSBURG

Gaithersburg is a city in Montgomery County and is noted for its economic and ethnic diversity.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY 

Montgomery County is the largest county in the state of Maryland. It sits just slightly north-west of the United States Capitol.

POTOMAC 

Potomac is a relatively small, affluent community that borders the Potomac River, separating Maryland from Virginia.

ROCKVILLE

Rockville, located in Montgomery County, is in close proximity to DC. Our sober living home and outpatient offices are located here.

SILVER SPRING

Silver Spring, Maryland is located within Montgomery County, approximately ten miles from our Rockville office. This beautiful city is rich with culture and puts a large emphasis on the arts.

Drug & Alcohol Recovery Groups in Maryland

Maryland offers hundreds of recovery-based meetings all over the state. These peer-led groups provide support to individuals in recovery and promote sober, healthy lives.

SMART Recovery

An abstinence-based, non-profit organization with a sensible self-help program for people having problems with substance use & addiction.

Narcotics Anonymous

A nonprofit fellowship or society of people for whom drugs have become a major problem.

Alcoholics Anonymous

An international, self-supporting fellowship of people who have or had a drinking problem. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem.

Refuge Recovery

A nonprofit organization grounded in the belief that Buddhist principles and practices create a strong foundation for a path to freedom from addiction.

LifeRing

An abstinence-based network of individuals seeking to live in recovery from addiction to alcohol and drugs.

The Phoenix

A free, sober, active community that’s available to individuals who have suffered from addiction and to those who choose a sober life. Open to anyone with 48 hours of sobriety.