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Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers Serving the Derry, New Hampshire Area:

CLM Behavioral Health

10 Tsienneto Road
Derry, NH. 03038
603-434-1577

Our mental illness treatment centers offer outpatient and psychiatric services, group therapies, and individual counseling to increase quality of life. Call 603.434.1577 today!

Bresnahan and Ball Counseling Services Substance Abuse Outpatient

1 Commons Drive
Londonderry, NH. 03053
603-965-6477

Bresnahan and Ball Counseling Services is 3.6 miles from Derry, NH

Services are provided by licensed professionals and are confidential and tailored to fit the individual's needs.

Counseling Center of Nashua

50 Nashua Road
Londonderry, NH. 03053
603-883-0005

Counseling Center of Nashua is 3.7 miles from Derry, NH

Counseling Center of Nashua is dedicated to assisting any person with an alcohol or drug abuse issue in Derry and within the surrounding neighborhoods find complete recovery. It provides several services - such as inpatient rehab centers, long term rehab centers, short term drug rehab facilities, outpatient day treatment, detoxification facilities and others - in keeping with its philosophy of the recovery treatment and rehabilitation modalities that work in recovery. This alcohol and drug treatment facility also believes that clients need individual treatment and care to be able to stop abusing drugs and alcohol.

As such, Counseling Center of Nashua has specialized in group therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy, trauma therapy, contingency management/motivational incentive, cognitive/behavior therapy, dual diagnosis drug rehab and more. Similarly, it accepts patients who are child care for clients children, self-help groups, seniors or older adults, persons who have experienced sexual abuse, programs for the hearing impaired, aftercare/continuing care, and others. This alcohol and drug treatment program uses care modalities that can assist patients to maintain sobriety and abstinence from the substances abused in the past.

In terms of payment, clients in Counseling Center of Nashua can pay for services using private medical insurance, private pay, sliding fee scale, payment assistance, access to recovery (atr) voucher, other state funds and others.

Merrimack River Medical Services Inc Healthcare Resource Centers

323 Derry Road
Hudson, NH. 03051
603-595-3399

Merrimack River Medical Services Inc is 8.2 miles from Derry, NH

Merrimack River Medical Services Inc is committed to helping anyone with a drug or alcohol use disorder in Derry and within the surrounding neighborhoods find full recovery. It provides several programs - such as inpatient rehab centers, long term drug and alcohol rehabs, short term drug and alcohol rehab facilities, outpatient day treatment, outpatient detoxification facilities and others - in keeping with its philosophy of the addiction treatment and rehabilitation methods that work in recovery. This drug and alcohol rehab program also believes that people require individual care to be able to stop abusing drugs and alcohol.

As such, Merrimack River Medical Services Inc has specialized in group therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy, trauma therapy, contingency management/motivational incentive, cognitive/behavior therapy, dual diagnosis drug rehab and more. At the same time, it accepts patients who are child care for clients children, self-help groups, seniors or older adults, persons who have experienced sexual abuse, programs for the hearing impaired, aftercare/continuing care, and others. This drug and alcohol rehab center uses care methods that can assist patients to maintain lasting and permanent abstinence from the substances abused in the past.

In terms of payment, clients in Merrimack River Medical Services Inc can pay for services using private health insurance, private pay, sliding fee scale, payment assistance, access to recovery (atr) voucher, other state funds and others.

Commonly Asked Questions about Addiction and Treatment

If a drug abuser loved their family wouldn't they stop?

Substance Use Disorder, commonly known as addiction, is a complex disease that affects the brain and behavior. It's important to understand that addiction is not a matter of willpower or moral strength, and it doesn't reflect an individual's love or lack of love for their family. Here's why a person struggling with addiction might not simply stop, even if they deeply care for their family:

Altered Brain Function: Drugs can alter the brain's structure and function, especially in areas related to reward, judgment, decision-making, learning, and memory. This can lead to intense cravings and a compulsive desire to use drugs, despite knowing the harm they're causing.

Physical Dependence: Regular use of certain drugs can lead to physical dependence, where the body needs the drug to function normally. Stopping the drug can cause uncomfortable or even dangerous withdrawal symptoms, which can make quitting extremely difficult without medical help.

Psychological Dependence: Some individuals use drugs to cope with stress, trauma, or mental health disorders. These individuals may feel they cannot function or feel normal without the substance, and overcoming this psychological dependence can be challenging.

Fear of Withdrawal: Fear of the withdrawal process, which can be physically and emotionally painful, can deter individuals from quitting, even if they want to stop for their loved ones.

Denial: Many people struggling with addiction are in denial about the extent of their problem. They may not realize or admit how much their substance use is hurting themselves and their family.

Loving someone, even deeply, does not automatically grant the ability to overcome addiction. Recovery often requires professional help and involves more than just the decision to stop using drugs. It includes learning new coping skills, addressing underlying issues that may contribute to the addiction, and receiving ongoing support. With proper treatment and support, many people are able to recover from addiction and rebuild their relationships with their loved ones.

What are the effects of drug addiction on the brain?

Drug addiction significantly impacts the brain's structure and function. Here are the key effects:

• Alteration of Neurotransmitters: Drugs can excessively stimulate the brain's reward system by flooding it with dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward. This abnormal stimulation produces euphoria and motivates repeated drug use.
• Brain Reward System Disruption: Over time, continued use of drugs leads to changes in other brain circuits and systems. The overstimulation of the reward circuit causes the intensely pleasurable 'high' that leads people to take a drug again and again.
• Cognitive Functioning and Decision Making: Extended drug use can alter the brain's prefrontal cortex, the region responsible for decision-making, impulse control, judgment, and problem-solving, leading to poor decision-making and impulsivity.
• Memory and Learning: The hippocampus, vital for learning and memory, can also be affected, making it harder to learn and remember information.
• Stress Regulation: Chronic drug use can affect the brain's amygdala, leading to increased stress levels and difficulty in managing anxiety and stress, which can potentially contribute to the cycle of addiction.
• Physical Dependence and Withdrawal: Over time, the brain adapts to the drug, diminishing its sensitivity and making it hard to feel pleasure from anything besides the drug. When the drug is withdrawn, it leads to discomfort and withdrawal symptoms, as the brain readjusts to the absence of the drug.
• Neurotoxicity: Some drugs can cause neurons to die due to overactivation or neurotoxicity, causing lasting damage to brain regions.

Do addicts lie to themselves?

Yes, it is quite common for individuals struggling with addiction to lie to themselves, a phenomenon often referred to as denial. Denial is a psychological defense mechanism that helps a person avoid confronting painful realities, emotions, or actions that they may not be prepared to handle.

In the context of addiction, an individual might convince themselves that they have their drug or alcohol use under control, that they can stop anytime they want, or that their substance use is not impacting their life negatively. They may downplay the quantity of substance consumed, the frequency of their use, or the resulting consequences. This self-deception can serve to protect them from the guilt, shame, or fear that might arise from acknowledging the full extent of their addiction.

Here are some common forms of self-deception seen in addiction:

• Minimization: Downplaying the severity or consequences of their substance use.
• Rationalization: Creating explanations or excuses to justify their drug or alcohol use.
• Blaming: Attributing their substance use or related problems to external factors or other people.
• Diversion: Changing the topic or focus to avoid discussing their substance use.

Denial and self-deception can make it hard for people struggling with addiction to seek help or fully engage in treatment, as they may not fully acknowledge that they have a problem. This is why interventions, carried out with love, understanding, and professional guidance, can be essential in helping individuals recognize the reality of their addiction and take the necessary steps towards recovery.

However, it's crucial to remember that lying and self-deception are not moral failings but symptoms of the disease of addiction. Professional help and compassionate support from loved ones can help individuals break through their denial and embark on the path to recovery.