Richard C. Ward Addiction Treatment Center is a 48-bed inpatient center for women with gambling and drug addictions. Located in Middletown, New York, the center serves the surrounding counties of Rockland, Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, and Ulster. Their treatment philosophy centers on delivering compassionate care, treating each client with dignity and respect, and supporting their individual recovery goals with a personalized approach.
At this facility, services include individual and
group therapy,
cognitive behavioral therapy (
CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (
DBT) motivational interviewing, psychodrama therapy, anger management, and mindfulness therapy. Additionally,
medication-assisted treatments are offered, including buprenorphine (Suboxone), Vivitrol, and Naltrexone, to help with the symptoms of withdrawal. Each client is provided with comprehensive aftercare planning to ensure that they feel supported throughout the recovery process. The typical length of stay depends on each client's needs, but can vary between 2 and 6 weeks.
The clinic accepts all major insurance plans, including Medicaid, and offers flexible self-pay options based on each patient’s financial capacity. No one is denied services due to financial limitations, ensuring that quality care remains accessible to all. The facility is conveniently accessible by public transportation, with bus stops within walking distance.
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 Richard C. Ward Addiction Treatment Center provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)