Detox
Brookdale changed my way of thinking and taught me how to deal with the real problem which is me and how to live without drugs and alcohol being the solution to the me problem, This facility saved my life,
About Brookdale Premier Addiction Recovery
Brookdale Premier Addiction Recovery provides substance abuse and co-occurring mental health treatment for adults. You’ll find ‘em located out in Scotrun, Pennsylvania. They offer detox and residential services.
The campus is on 100 acres of scenic landscape. You’ll have amenities like a swimming pool, basketball, volleyball, a fitness center, a sauna, tennis courts, and a game room. They also have hiking trails for outdoor fun and enjoyment.
They have medically managed detox to ensure safety and comfort for each guest. You’ll get treated with respect and compassion with a team of experts caring for you 24/7 to address any issues. Medication-assisted treatment is available to lessen withdrawal symptoms and reduce drug cravings during treatment.
Residential treatment allows guests to focus on healing without outside distractions. They also have gender-specific groups available.
Residents attend therapy sessions using proven methods like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior (DBT) therapy to examine past thoughts and behaviors that may have led to addiction issues. They can work on developing healthy coping skills and recognizing triggers. That way, you’ll be stronger in learning ways to prevent relapse.
You’ll attend 12 Step meetings, like Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous, which can help with accepting accountability and responsibility for your actions and sobriety. It also creates a network of support that encourages your progress throughout the program, and they’ll stay with you after you graduate.
Holistic methods like mindfulness and meditation are included in the program to provide an alternative to traditional methods. These practices can reduce stress and promote relaxation and focus.
Family education is available to help loved ones understand more about the disease of addiction. It may help with proper boundary setting and learning healthy communication skills.
Aftercare is a vital component of their program and assists with continued recovery efforts. This service may include ongoing counseling, connections to community resources and events.
Facility Overview
28 Avg Length of Stay in Days
$60000 Avg Cost per Day
Latest Reviews
This rehab is truly like no other. I came in here completely broken. I overdosed before coming into Brookdale and got caught up within the legal system. This place CARES. Never in my life have I seen a CEO in rehabs, psych wards, eating disorder residentials- in the building walking around and coming up to clients connecting with us. Amy Durham is a wonderful woman and I cannot thank her and the experience I had here enough. Amy is truly making positive impact on lives.
Response from the owner4 weeks ago
We're excited to hear about your positive experience at Brookdale Premier Addiction Recovery. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
Let me start by saying this place was the worst place for me PERSONALLY for my recovery. I don t speak for other people in there who were open and down with the program. Note: not all staff were that bad.I am an alcoholic my alcoholism got worse soon after leaving this place(I lasted roughly 1 month). I have now have 123 days sober after attending Legacy Healing center. I suffered some pretty bad ptsd from this place; when I got home I couldn t deal with loud noises and sleep interruptions for a few months without having a panic attack.I m not a delusional or paranoid person by any means, but I m 99% sure part of this program was meant to make me feel crazier and more hopeless than I already was in order to pull more money. They took me off of my lexapro in the middle of my alcohol withdrawals for 3.5 days. I looked into it and asked my doctors and no one has a reason why they did this. Symptoms of suddenly stopping lexapro are as follows: severe anxiety and depression, mood swings, insomnia, irritability, nausea. So while I m dealing with alcohol withdrawal I was dealing with all of that on top of it. I was drunk when I came in, but I remember telling them that it was one of my daily medications and I certainly remember telling them time after time the first few days of being there.I also made it crystal clear that I had 0 intention of staying past a standard 5 day detox however they convinced my parents to pay for days extra without my consent. To this day I have no idea how they convinced my parents to make me stay extra days without them even speaking to me. By the 5th day I had maybe gotten 6-8 hours of sleep total. The insomnia and extreme nausea I had from being taken off my lexapro and withdrawing from alcohol was unbearable. On top of that the wellness checks ranged from quiet entry s to loud knocks with a flashlight pointed in my eyes. Sleep was impossible.They held me there without letting me make any calls for the first 6 days and when I said on the 5th day I wanted to leave they pretty much said no, and my only option was to be dropped off at a hospital with a dead phone and $0. I still was not allowed to make contact with the outside world to arrange to be picked up.One of the doctors also told me he had a gun and then turned it into a story about how I was playing Russian roulette with my life, but it felt like a backhanded comment to let me know he knows how upset I was with them and to not come after him after this was over? I don t know. It seemed extremely inappropriate at the time.People that ran out of money that actually wanted to stay and receive further treatment were kicked out and the people with money were steered into staying as long as legally possible. A few of my peers were having a similar experience as me and a few of them were seemingly happy to be there.My counselor and the staff clearly didn t like me. I was restless and relentlessly asking for pepto bismol or going on long walks away from loud noises and sensory disturbing areas. I was however extremely polite the whole time. They clearly didn t like me though because I had no interest in staying and letting them leech more money off of my family.When I did finally leave, the entire staff put their heads down and I didn t get a single goodbye. Once the money incentive was gone they had no interest in being polite or serving me despite having dished out over $15,000. I got out by managing to convince someone who didn t know my intention to leave to give me a phone call. Yes I had to be deceitful to get a call. During my phone call to my family I was truly afraid the staff would hang up the phone once they realized my intent. I did get my family to agree to pick me up the following day. I then had to beg and plead to have some charge on my phone before leaving. I was completely denied by all staff except one who clearly felt bad for me and knew that I was in a tough position. I was driven by someone to a hospital 3 hours before my scheduled pick up time. Quite literally felt like trash left on the side of the road.
Response from the owner7 months ago
We take patient feedback very seriously and would like to connect with you to discuss your comments. Could you please contact us at experience@discoverybh.com? Thank you.
My experience at Brookdale was better then I ever expected, it taught me a lot about my recovery and helped me out alot with my life, I will definitely be recommending Brookdale to anyone that comes to me that is struggling with addiction, also a huge shoutout to all the staff at Brookdale yall are the best
Response from the owner2 months ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Congratulations on your commitment to your recovery. We wish you all the best! 
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Other Forms of Payment
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Medically Assisted Detox Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal. The length of stay at the detoxification program is determined according to the specific needs of the patient.
Inpatient Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
Intervention Services Intervention services helps family or friends of addicts stage an intervention, which is a meeting in which loved ones share their concerns and attempt to get an addict into treatment. Professional intervention specialists can help loved ones organize, gather, and communicate with an addict. They can guide intervention participants in describing the damage the addict's behavior is causing and that outside help is necessary to address the addiction. The ideal outcome of an intervention is for the addict to go to rehab and get the help they need
12-Step 12 step programs prioritize the recovery journey as a life-long process based on personal spiritual growth and ongoing peer support. Regular attendance at 12 step meetings, which are held multiple times each day in most communities, is expected. Participants also receive one-on-one mentoring by a self-selected peer sponsor. The 12 steps are designed to encourage participants' self-compassion, awareness, acceptance, and accountability. Dedicated programs for specialized groups, including seniors, teens, and families, are common.
Treatments
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
Drug rehab in Pennsylvania is devoted to the treatment of addiction. Levels of care, treatment methods, and settings differ, but the aim of each program is to end drug dependency and empower participants to achieve long-term recovery.
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.
Programs
Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Clinical Services
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Motivational interviewing in Pennsylvania gives you the opportunity to share your perspective and explore your ideas and motivation for change. Your therapist will walk you through the four steps of engaging, focusing, evoking, and planning to empower you to make any desired changes in your life.
It is important to process the impact that traumatic experiences have had on your life. During trauma therapy, you and an experienced therapist confront these experiences and the emotional impact it is had. This helps to reduce your symptoms of stress and anxiety and improve your overall mental health and well being.
Incorporating recreational therapy into drug and alcohol addiction programs in Pennsylvania helps you rebuild your life and maintain sobriety by discovering new interests and developing healthy coping mechanisms. Recreational activities can include painting, team sports, and hiking to promote physical and mental health.
Two nicotine replacement therapy medicines have been approved by the FDA. Bupropion decreases cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Varenicline reduces the urge to smoke and the enjoyment you get from cigarettes. Nonprescription therapies include gum, patches, and lozenges.
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Residential Setting
Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Amy Durham, MEd
CEO
Karen Giaquinto, MBA
Chief Human Resource Officer
Michelle Olmeda, MS
Chief Compliance Officer
Jennifer Russo, MA, LPC, LCADC, ACS
Chief Clinical Officer
Douglas Coslett, MD
Medical Director
Christine Kendzor, RN BSN
Director of Nursing
Dawn Heimerle, MS, CCTP
Clinical Program Coordinator of Stars & Stripes
Ricky Gowin-Collins
Director of Care Coordination & Patient Experience
Accreditations
The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.
Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
Contact Information
(570) 355-7376 
2455 Back Mountain Rd
Scotrun, PA 18355
Get Help Now - 267-450-9996
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