Phone Number: 518-891-8387
Website: http://www.stjoestreatment.org/
Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview
Col C David Merkel MD is a drug & alcohol detox center that provides addiction treatment and a halfway house / transitional living environment located in Saranac Lake, NY (Franklin County). They also provide treatment for non substance related addiction disorder, gambling addiction disorder, and internet use disorder.
They accept young adults and adults (ages 18 and up) and treat men only.
Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications
Col C David Merkel MD Veterans Residential Program has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.
- State Substance Abuse Agency
- State Department of Health
- Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
Addiction Treatment Setting
Col C David Merkel MD provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):
- Computerized Treatment/Telemedicine
- Residential Drug & Alcohol Treatment
- Residentail Drug & Alcohol Detoxification
- Long Term Residential Addiction Treatment
- Short Term Residential Addiction Treatment
Drug & Alcohol Detoxification Services Offered
Col C David Merkel MD offers the following drug & alcohol detoxification services at their facility:
- Alcohol Detoxification
- Cocaine / Crack Detoxification
- Methamphetamine Detoxification
- Opioid Detoxification
Type of Opioid Treatment
Col C David Merkel MD offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:
- Buprenorphine used in Treatment
- Buprenorphine maintenance for predetermined time
- Naltrexone used in Treatment
- Prescribes/administers buprenorphine
Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab
Col C David Merkel MD uses the following pharmacotherapies and medications in their treatment program:
- Acamprosate (Campral®)
- Disulfiram (Antabuse®)
- Buprenorphine with naloxone (Suboxone®)
- Buprenorphine without naloxone
- Naltrexone (oral)
- Extended-release, injectable Naltrexone (Vivitrol®)
- Medications for psychiatric disorders
Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches
Col C David Merkel MD uses the following addiction treatment approaches:
- Anger Management
- Brief Intervention
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Contingency management/motivational incentives
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance use counseling approach
- Trauma-related counseling
- 12 Step Facilitation
Rehab Counseling and Education
Col C David Merkel MD offers the following counseling and education programs:
- Individual Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Family Counseling
- Marital/Couples Counseling
- Substance Abuse Education
- Hepatitis Education, counseling, or support
- HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
- Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitus
- Employment counseling or training
Specialty Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs
Col C David Merkel MD offers the following specialty addiction treatment programs:
- Drug Alcohol Rehab Specifically For Men
- Veterans Addiction Treatment Program
- Active Duty Military Program
- Military Families Program
- Dual Diagnosis / Co Occuring Disorders Substance Abuse Treatment
- Addiction Treatment Programs For Persons With HIV/Aids
- Treatment For Those Who Have Experienced Sexual Abuse
- Addiction Treatment For Those Who Have Suffered Domestic Violence
- Substance Abuse Treatment Specializing In Trauma Patients
Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services
Col C David Merkel MD offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:
- Case Management Services
- Domestic Violence Services
- Early Intervention For HIV
- Housing Services
- Mental Health Services
- Consumer-run (peer-support) services / Alumni Programs
- Self Help Groupss
- Social Skills Development
- Transportation Assistance
Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services
Col C David Merkel MD offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:
- Aftercare / Continuing Care
- Discharge Planning
Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance
Col C David Merkel MD offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:
- Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs
- Cash or Self Payment
Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services
Col C David Merkel MD utilizes the following screening and pre-treatment methods:
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Outreach to persons in the community
Health & Substance Screening and Testing Services
Col C David Merkel MD screens and tests for the following substances and/or health conditions:
- Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing
- Drug or alcohol urine screening
- HIV Testing
- Screening for Hepatitus B
- Screening for Mental Health Disorders
- Screening for Substance Use
- STD Testing
- TB Screening
Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services
Col C David Merkel MD has the following smoking policies/assistance:
- Smoking not permitted
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy
- Screening for tobacco use
- Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling