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Substance abuse is a challenge unlike any other. But recovery is possible, and the Diley Ridge Medical Center Substance Abuse Program (SAP) is here to help.
Our expert team has the experience and understanding to help you recover and make a new life filled with hope. And while treatment and recovery are unique to each person, together we can help you identify valuable resources, connect with community partners, and create a plan to achieve long-term sobriety.
Our care team is made up of dedicated people who will work with you and your family to ensure you have a pleasant stay and a smooth transition toward your next steps.
SAP is voluntary and the admission process is planned. It starts with a pre-screening phone call with a Diley Ridge Substance Abuse Program Coordinator.
During the call, you’ll discuss your plans, goals and objectives for recovery and how you’ll transition to your next step. We’ll also talk about insurance coverage and payment options.
To begin the pre-screening process, please call 614-838-7827. We’ll discuss a start date shortly after your pre-screening call.
The Substance Abuse Program offers care for adults (age 18 and older) looking to break the chain to addictive chemicals, including:
At the time of your scheduled admission, you will need to demonstrate the need to be admitted to an inpatient program. This means that you are experiencing withdrawal symptoms that are sufficiently severe to require primary medical and nursing care services and medical management.
Since it is not safe for expectant mothers to undergo the withdrawal process, we recommend that if you’re pregnant you work with your OB/GYN and community providers to explore safe alternatives for treating your substance use disorder.
Medication that may be used during the withdrawal management process can include, but are not limited to:
The Substance Abuse Program office hours are Monday thru Friday from 7:00AM – 3:30PM.
For more information or to begin the pre-screening process, please call 614-838-7827.
By Columbus CEO Magazine
Columbus CEO magazine has named Diley Ridge Medical Center one of its Top Workplaces for 2016. The designation is based on the results of employee surveys that measure things like leadership, career opportunities, workplace flexibility, compensation and benefits. Diley Ridge’s scores were among the highest recorded for the past year for companies with at least 50 employees.
Diley Ridge and other Top Workplaces are featured in the May 2016 issue of Columbus CEO. You can learn more about the program by clicking here.
Any changes in the routine of your life — even welcome ones — can be stressful. Considerable recent research has shown that stress is a contributing factor — if not a direct cause — of many illnesses. Since understanding stress and reducing its effects are important to your health, we've created a quick test to check for stress.
Use the following stress calculator (based on the Holmes-Rahe Life Events Test) to help determine your chance of developing a stress-related illness.
When you are sick or injured, the last thing you want to do is have to decide whether to go to an emergency room or an urgent care center. While the answer is not always simple, knowing the difference between urgent care and emergency care and where to seek treatment could save your life:
Emergency departments are designed to treat severe and life-threatening conditions. Hospital emergency rooms have specially trained doctors, paramedics, nurses and other support staff that can recognize, diagnose and make recommendations based on a myriad of medical issues. Below are some examples of when you'd want to visit an emergency room:
Urgent care departments are same-day care that can handle a variety of conditions that need to be treated right away but are not life-threatening or severe. Urgent cares typically provide more complex care than a doctor's office, and offer convenient walk-in appointments and extended hours. Below are some examples of when you'd want to visit an urgent care:
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