DEARBORN COUNTY HOSPITAL
NEW VISION SERVICE

 
The Science of Recovery Workshop Testimonials Directions
 

DO YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAVE A DRUG OR ALCOHOL PROBLEM?


The use and abuse of alcohol and/or other chemicals can disrupt a person's life in many ways.  Loss of job, breakup of marriages and families, loss of self-esteem, and even loss of life can result from the continued abuse of substances without proper treatment.  However, with stabilization, and an ongoing desire to remain free of the burden of substance use, many individuals can resume and maintain healthy lifestyles.

INPATIENT STABILIZATION

The service begins with a medically supervised hospital stay for the inpatient treatment phase, which typically lasts 3 days.  Upon admission, initial assessments of the patient's fundamental needs are accomplished.  These assessments include a medical history, physical, a complete laboratory workup, and a nursing assessment.

Discharge planning will be done prior to leaving the hospital, the patient will be referred to appropriate community based aftercare programs.  The goal of these support groups is to blend education for all patients regarding chemical dependency with practical methodologies to prevent relapse.

The diagnosis of need for inpatient admission can only be made by a licensed physician.

NEW VISION accepts traditional Medicaid, Medicare and most commercial insurance plans for inpatient treatment.

For more information, please contact Glenna Goforth, New Vision Service Coordinator, at 812-532-2646 or 800-939-2273 or ggoforth@dch.org.