Norwalk, Ohio Alcohol & Drug Rehab Services

Norwalk is situated in northern Ohio between Bowling Green and Akron. As with most of Ohio, Norwalk has been affected by the opioid crisis and has seen some of its population struggling with substance abuse and substance use disorder.

However, there is help available with 20 drug rehab centers within a 25-mile radius of the city. Huron County also provides a number of community resources for those seeking support in their addiction recovery.

Available Alcohol & Drug Rehab Services In Norwalk, Ohio

Most of the 20 addiction treatment facilities and rehab centers in Norwalk offer much more than just one level of care and feature recovery services such as:

• detox
• inpatient treatment
• outpatient treatment
• medication-assisted treatment
• dual-diagnosis treatment
• aftercare

Detox

Detoxification or detox is the process of allowing all drugs to leave your system under medical supervision. While this process can be done without medical help, because withdrawal symptoms can be so intense, supervision is recommended. 

During detox, healthcare providers can provide medication to help ease symptoms and ensure you’re stable for substance abuse treatment.

Inpatient Treatment

Inpatient treatment is usually for those with severe addiction and involves staying at a drug and alcohol rehab facility under 24/7 supervision.

During your stay, you may participate in group therapy, family therapy, addiction education, recreational activities, and other treatment services. 

How long you stay at an inpatient addiction treatment center depends on the severity of your addiction and the program you’re in.

Outpatient Treatment

If you’re looking for treatment that allows you to be at home some of the time, outpatient rehab is likely a good fit. There are two types of outpatient treatment programs that are comparable to inpatient care:

• Intensive outpatient programs (IOPs): For those with mild to moderate addiction, IOPs are 3 hours a day 3-5 days per week. They consist of relapse prevention strategies, behavioral therapy, and group therapy.
• Partial hospitalization programs (PHPs): The closest you can get to inpatient care without staying at a treatment facility, PHPs are about 5-6 hours per day, 5-6 days a week. They involve group therapy, medication management, and addiction education.

Medication-Assisted Treatment

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is recommended for anyone with opioid or alcohol use disorder. MAT involves taking an approved medication and going to therapy. Medication and therapy are used together to ensure your body and mind both benefit from treatment.

Dual-Diagnosis Treatment

Dual-diagnosis treatment is recommended for those dealing with another mental illness along with addiction. If you have depression or bipolar disorder as well as drug or alcohol addiction, dual-diagnosis treatment ensures both disorders are treated at the same time. 

Aftercare

Once treatment is over, you aren’t on your own. Many addiction treatment programs offer aftercare support to ensure you smoothly transition back into everyday life. 

This support can come in the form of counseling, employment assistance, sober-living housing, or case management. 

Paying For Addiction Treatment In Norwalk, Ohio

While the thought of paying for addiction treatment might seem daunting and stressful, if you’re insured, you don’t have to worry too much about it. Both private health insurance and Medicare/Medicaid cover most of the cost of treatment.

Substance Use Trends & Facts In Norwalk, Ohio

Norwalk and Huron County have seen a number of overdose deaths over the years, including at rates higher than Ohio as a whole. Unfortunately, some of those trends continue:

• Huron County ranked in the top 10 among Ohio counties with one of the highest rates of overdose deaths over a three-month period during the pandemic. 
• In April-June of 2020, Huron County ranked seventh in overdose deaths in Ohio.
• In 2020, Huron County had higher rates of unintentional drug overdose deaths from opioids and other synthetic narcotics than Ohio overall.
• Huron County Board of Mental Health and Addiction Services recently approved nearly $1.9 million in funding for 13 agencies to deliver an assortment of services.
  

Local Norwalk, Ohio Substance Use Resources

To help find treatment options in and around Norwalk or other forms of help for addiction, the community offers some resources, including:

• 24/7 Huron County Crisis Hotline
• Ohio CareLine
• NAMI Northwest
• Crisis Text Line

Ohio Recovery Center

Our behavioral health care facility is located in Van Wert, which is about 120 miles away from Norwalk. Our clinicians are ready to help you through the variety of drug addiction treatment options we offer, including detox, inpatient drug rehab, and aftercare support.

To learn if our facility is the right fit for you or a loved one, please contact our helpline today.