Opiate addiction is now widely accepted as a disease. Heroin addiction specifically can be characterized as a chronic, progressive, and often-fatal disorder. The principle diagnostic features are obsession, compulsion, and continued use despite adverse consequences (loss of control). Our program provides counseling services to help the patient make the life-style changes needed to address the many dimensions of this disorder.

These programs include medically supervised withdrawal and methadone maintenance. Family members, including significant others have always been welcome and are encouraged to be part of a loved-one's treatment experience. MCAC places emphasis on in-house individual counseling and case management. This includes medical monitoring of dosage and addiction related illnesses, group involvement for interested patients, regular therapeutic support outside the facility, and when appropriate, referrals for psychiatric screening with pharmacological intervention.

When you choose to become a patient at MCAC you are entering a modality that is difficult to simply "quit." Methadone is a powerful drug with potential for abuse. It could be extremely harmful if used improperly or by the wrong persons. Methadone should never be stopped abruptly or reduced too fast. That is why the staff at MCAC ask that all patient's work closely with counselors and medical staff in tailoring dosages to individual patient needs. Using methadone as a tool for recovering from opiate addiction requires motivation and patient involvement. Our policies, program recommendations, and guidelines are designed to assist you in your commitment to a life of recovery.

We are here to serve to the best of our ability and are prepared to combat not only the physical addiction, but the underlying causes and conditions. We are dedicated to the journey of recovery and healing for the whole person, mind, body and spirit, and welcome those who are ready to embark on the same journey and live a life free of substance abuse.

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