ROAD to a Better Life

Merrimack, New Hampshire

2 Mound Ct
Merrimack, NH 03054

(603) 423-0207
4.4 (36 reviews)

About ROAD to a Better Life

ROAD to a Better Life, located in Merrimack, New Hampshire is a private alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including alcoholism, co-occurring mental health disorders, and opiate addiction. They offer supervised medical treatment to safely manage withdrawal symptoms during detoxification, residential care providing long term support for addiction recovery, as well as flexible outpatient addiction therapy allowing patients to live at home while receiving regular treatment. Additional levels of care offered include partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and relapse prevention.

Specialty rehab programs at ROAD to a Better Life include tailored care focusing on women's specific needs and experiences, gender-specific addiction treatment addressing unique challenges faced by men, and inclusive treatment respecting diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.

Patients at ROAD to a Better Life will find the residential setting creates an immersive environment promoting full engagement in recovery away from daily triggers and the private rooms that give personal space for reflection and undisturbed rest during treatment. For recreation, patients can express themselves creatively with art activities, use the yoga studio to work on active mindfulness and improve flexibility, or use the meditation room to promote mindfulness during recovery.

ROAD to a Better Life has received accreditations from SAMHSA.

Dollar icon Payment Options

  • shield-cross iconPrivate insurance
  • self-pay iconSelf-pay options
  • medicare iconMedicare
  • medicaid iconMedicaid
  • medicare iconMedicare
  • military iconMilitary Insurance

Medical briefcase icon Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient

Clients undergoing treatment at an outpatient rehab reside in their own homes and engage in counseling and recovery education sessions in the evening, at night, or on the weekend. This ensures clients' access to care while working, caregiving, or attending school. Outpatient treatment is often the next level of care for clients stepping down from inpatient care, though some clients enroll immediately after completing detox. Many programs offer medication assisted treatment (MAT) for those in alcohol or opioid recovery.

inpatient iconInpatient Rehab

Clients in addiction recovery often enroll in inpatient rehabs to receive intensive, hands-on, highly supervised treatment. These programs are generally designed for clients exiting detox and those who are at an increased risk of relapse. Clients reside at the treatment center and engage in multiple psychotherapeutic sessions each week. Inpatient addiction counseling often includes individual, group, and family therapy. Education and life skills training are also often prioritized to promote sustained sobriety. Some inpatient rehabs include holistic therapies, such as massage and animal therapy.

intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient

Intensive Outpatient programs are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs. The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is designed to meet the needs of individuals ages 17 and older who suffer from a substance use disorder and need more than weekly counseling, but do not need residential treatment. The program provides therapy and monitoring in a comfortable, supportive group setting.

aftercare iconAftercare

Rehab aftercare programs provide continuing care for clients in an advanced phase of recovery, including those who have completed detox and intensive inpatient treatment. These clients typically have already engaged in many hours of addiction counseling and recovery education. Drug rehab aftercare supports clients in maintaining their sobriety at home, in the workplace, and in the community. Case managers and care teams advise clients on the resources they may need to promote their sustained sobriety.

12-step icon12-Step

12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).

heart-hands iconIntervention Services

During a drug intervention in New Hampshire, family and friends gather to confront a loved one about their addiction and its consequences. The intervention includes specific examples of destructive behaviors and clearly explains what each person will do if the individual refuses to get help. It also offers a clear treatment plan that is often provided by professional intervention services.

partial-hospitalization iconPartial Hospitalization Program

If you need short-term intensive rehabilitation care that allows you to return home at the end of the day, a partial hospitalization program (PHP) is the ideal solution. PHP provides structured programming that typically includes therapeutic services, relapse prevention, and medication management. Typically, treatment can run between 3-5 days a week for an average of 90 days. The cost for a partial hospitalization program can vary, but is often covered by providers.

medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox

The aim of a medically supervised detox is to minimize withdrawal symptoms while removing alcohol and drugs from your system under 24/7 medical supervision and keep you as safe and as comfortable as possible. Medical detox is usually the first step in the recovery process as a whole, and it can take about 5-7 days to complete. This process is usually at least partially covered by most insurance plans.

User icon Programs

adult-program iconAdult program

men iconProgram for men

women iconProgram for women

young-adult iconYoung adult program

hearing iconHearing impaired program

hiv iconHIV/AIDS program

lgbtq iconLGBTQ program

House check icon Settings & Amenities

  • art iconArt activities
  • spa2 iconYoga studio
  • meditation iconMeditation room
  • home-setting iconResidential setting
  • private-room iconPrivate rooms

Heart icon Treatment

alcohol iconAlcoholism

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.

drugs iconDrug Addiction

Treatment provided at drug rehab in New Hampshire prepares individuals to handle life stressors without using substances. Participants get the tools and support they need to maintain lifelong recovery.

check iconDual Diagnosis

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

opium iconOpioid Addiction

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-abuse iconSubstance Abuse

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.

Hand holding medical sign icon Clinical Services

inpatient-file iconCognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

dialectical iconDialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

intervention iconGroup Therapy

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. The Group Therapy Program consists of 24 ninety minute weekly sessions and participants are required to attend every week. Each session of the program will be devoted to a primary topic presented by a trained group therapist who will ensure a balanced exposure to key elements of treatment. Topics are drawn from four core modules: medical aspects of addiction; recovery coping skill development; addiction and the family, and relapse prevention work.

mental-health iconIndividual Therapy

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.

desert iconMotivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

house-medical iconTrauma Therapy

The goal of trauma therapy is to address the lingering emotional and physical effects that traumatic experiences can have on your life. Therapists help you to process the traumatic event so you can more easily manage your physical and emotional responses and develop compassion for yourself.

life-skills iconLife Skills

When you develop life skills during drug rehab in New Hampshire, you learn how to adapt to challenging situations and tasks. You learn coping strategies and techniques that allow you to live a healthy, sober lifestyle.

art-brush iconCreative Arts Therapy

Creative arts therapy combines active art making, psychological theory, creative processes, and personal experience. This method can be an effective way to address challenging issues in a new way. Examples include painting, poetry, dance, and acting.

nicotine iconNicotine Replacement Therapy

If you've become physically dependent on nicotine, you can use nicotine replacement therapy in New Hampshire to quit smoking. Signs that you're dependent include smoking more than one pack per day, smoking to ease withdrawal symptoms, and smoking within five minutes of waking up.

Check icon Accreditations

SAMHSA

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

SAMHSA Listed: Yes

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2 Mound Ct
Merrimack, NH 03054

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4.4 (36 reviews)
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Not a great facility

This facility is mostly interested in the patients Co-Pay. It's all about the money. If you dont have the co-pay at the time of the visit, they charge you an extra $15 on top of the co-pay. So fixated on the money... the care you receive is less than that you would rec ... Read More

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This place is a joke if you want any kind of help, regarding additions or mental health. They will put you through a long process and won't help you at the end. They are just there for your money.

Reviewed on 3/14/2019
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4.6 (34 reviews)
Kathleen Ball
2 months ago
5

Ashley Lynn
2 months ago
4

Seems very quiet but appears to be Very nice & informative & did her best to help me with my transition from one provider to another (to no fault of her own) I look forward to working with her in the future & as I begin to work on resolving any medical concerns Going forward I will continue to be treated for Substance Abuse Disorder & stay on my MAT while I m at Road To A Better Life (Merrimack NH) Thank you for your kindness & caring I truly appreciate your support & help!! Ashley

Crystal Lavigne
2 months ago
5

They were all just the best people was very nice and friendly. The doctor was also very nice and friendly. Very professional! Evans !

christopher persall
4 months ago
5

Great overall experience. They have a pleasant atmosphere and all of the staff you will encounter are great, both in attitude and performance. I couldn't have had a better experience. 5/5

Kerri Brown
4 months ago
5

She makes me look forward to my appointments every week!! Always has me leaving with a smile

K Cardoso Almeida
4 months ago
5

This place is very laid back, personably, and truly helps to work with each individual patient in their unique way. Professional, low key, and make it an effort to make you comfortable.

Candace Charron
4 months ago
5

Response from the owner4 months ago
Thank you for the 5-star rating. We appreciate it!
Heather Gilibert
5 months ago
5

Dr. Christiansen makes you feel like you re actually important to her and tries her best to work with you!!! She s a great doctor!!!

Debra Traniello
6 months ago
5

Dr Jen is always a joy to talk to. I feel like she and I have always known each other and she really listens

Jeremia ruiz
6 months ago
5

She s very knowledgeable knows her stuff very professional

Cory Daley
7 months ago
5

Dr Christiansen is amazing! She s so thorough and informative that she was able to inform me of issues I was not made aware of during a prior trip the ER, prompting me to check my self in to the hospital for treatment. She very well may have saved my life by explaining exactly how much danger I was in and why. She is an absolutely wonderful doctor. I can t recommend her enough. She s the best.

Adam Rubin
7 months ago
5

I think she is a great subscriber to work with.

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