Recovery Works Merrillville, part of Pinnacle Treatment Centers, provides comprehensive dual diagnosis addiction treatment for individuals struggling with drug or alcohol addiction. Located in Northwest Indiana, an hour away from Chicago, this facility offers a full continuum of care including medically supervised
detox,
residential treatment,
partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive
outpatient programs (
IOP) for those who need strong support while maintaining independence at home.
At Recovery Works Merrillville, care is personalized to heal the whole person. Treatment plans include individual, group, and family therapy, along with life skills training, nutritional counseling, and anger management, plus specialized support such as grief and loss therapy and pain management. The program uses a variety of evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET). Clients also benefit from art therapy, relapse prevention planning, and access to both 12-Step and SMART Recovery support groups.
To support lasting recovery, Recovery Works Merrillville offers free monthly alumni meetings, ongoing support groups, and routine follow-up check-ins. Medication can be prescribed as part of a broader medication management plan when needed. Programs are continuously adjusted to fit each individual's evolving needs, enhancing the chance for long-term success.
The center is CARF-accredited and accepts most private insurance, ensuring access to high-quality care in a comfortable, encouraging environment.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Recovery Works Merrillville provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)