Lahey Health Behavioral Services - Tewksbury Treatment Center

They are set up for 2 levels: inpatient hospital and detox. Of the 8 centers within 14 miles of Tewksbury, 2 offer a bed.

They handle detox for opioids, alcohol and benzodiazepines. Ask how many days theirs lasts, because that varies more between places than people expect and Tewksbury has 8 other centers to compare.

Veterans are one of the 9 groups they offer a dedicated program for.

They prescribe methadone and buprenorphine. Methadone in particular is dispensed under rules that differ from the others, so confirm it before traveling into Tewksbury.

Yes, they treat people in Spanish. Whether that means a counselor who speaks it or an interpreter is worth asking, and Tewksbury has 8 other centers to ask the same of.

A program ending is a step down rather than a finish, at least where it is designed well. Outpatient care often continues for months after a residential stay, at a few hours a week. Book the first appointment after discharge while you are still in the program, not afterward.

Prescriptions are usually kept going, and changing one is a decision for a prescriber rather than a policy. A prescribed sedative is the usual complication and needs a plan built around it. Keep whoever prescribes for you informed rather than assuming a handover happens by itself.

Treatment records for substance use are held under a federal rule that is stricter than the one covering ordinary medical records. Where an employer is funding treatment, it is normally told that you attended and not what was discussed. If you want someone kept informed, sign the release early rather than during a crisis.