Our Treatment Programs
OPL Helpline is a licensed addiction treatment center in Lebanon, Ohio, offering a complete continuum of evidence-based care. From medically supervised detox through long-term outpatient support, our clinical team designs every program around your individual recovery needs.
Comprehensive Treatment for Every Stage of Recovery
At our Lebanon, Ohio treatment center, we provide a full spectrum of addiction treatment programs. Each level of care is designed to meet you where you are in your recovery journey and provide the right intensity of support for lasting sobriety. Our on-site clinical team works with you to determine the most effective treatment path based on your substance use history, mental health needs, and personal goals.
Medical Detox
Safe, medically supervised withdrawal management with 24/7 monitoring and medication-assisted treatment at our Lebanon facility. Duration: 3-7 days.
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Residential Treatment
Immersive, round-the-clock care in a structured therapeutic environment on our campus. Programs available from 30 to 90+ days.
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Outpatient Programs
Flexible treatment options including PHP, IOP, and standard outpatient that allow you to maintain daily responsibilities while receiving care.
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Dual Diagnosis
Integrated treatment for co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, combining psychiatric care with addiction therapy at our facility.
Learn More →Your Recovery Journey at OPL Helpline
Recovery is not a single event but a carefully guided progression through increasing levels of independence. At our treatment center in Lebanon, Ohio, each phase builds on the last, giving you the skills, confidence, and support system you need to maintain lifelong sobriety. Our clinical team evaluates your progress at every stage and adjusts your treatment plan to ensure you are always receiving the right level of care.
Medical Detox
3-7 days of medically supervised withdrawal management. Your body stabilizes while our physicians manage symptoms with FDA-approved medications.
Residential Treatment
30-90+ days of immersive, on-campus care. Intensive therapy, structured daily schedules, and holistic wellness programming in a supportive community.
PHP / IOP
Step-down outpatient care with 9-30 hours per week of structured programming. You begin reintegrating into daily life while maintaining clinical support.
Outpatient & Aftercare
Ongoing weekly sessions, alumni groups, and relapse prevention support as you build a fulfilling, substance-free life in your community.
Levels of Care at a Glance
Understanding the differences between our treatment programs helps you or your loved one choose the right level of support. Our admissions team at OPL Helpline will guide you through an assessment to recommend the most appropriate starting point for your recovery.
| Program | Duration | Hours Per Week | Setting | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Detox | 3 - 7 days | 24/7 care | Inpatient | Physical dependence, withdrawal management |
| Residential | 30 - 90+ days | 24/7 care | Inpatient | Severe addiction, relapse history, unstable home environment |
| PHP | 2 - 4 weeks | 20 - 30 hours | Day program | Step-down from residential, high structure needed |
| IOP | 8 - 12 weeks | 9 - 15 hours | Outpatient | Moderate support, work/school balance |
| Standard Outpatient | Ongoing | 1 - 3 hours | Outpatient | Maintenance, aftercare, mild cases |
| Dual Diagnosis | Varies | Integrated across levels | All settings | Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders |
Medical Detoxification
Medical detox is the critical first phase of addiction treatment at our Lebanon, Ohio facility. Under 24/7 medical supervision, your body safely clears addictive substances while our clinical team manages withdrawal symptoms and keeps you comfortable throughout the process.
What Is Medical Detox?
Medical detoxification is the process of safely removing addictive substances from your body under the direct supervision of licensed physicians and nursing staff. Withdrawal from drugs or alcohol can produce symptoms ranging from uncomfortable to life-threatening, depending on the substance, duration of use, and your overall physical health. Attempting to detox without medical oversight carries serious risks including seizures, dehydration, cardiac complications, and in severe cases of alcohol or benzodiazepine withdrawal, death.
At OPL Helpline, our medical detox program eliminates these risks by providing continuous clinical monitoring in a safe, controlled environment at our treatment center. Our physicians use evidence-based medication-assisted treatment (MAT) protocols to reduce withdrawal discomfort, manage cravings, and prevent dangerous complications. Every patient receives an individualized detox plan developed after a thorough medical and psychological assessment upon arrival at our facility.
Detox is not a standalone treatment for addiction. Rather, it is the essential first step that stabilizes your body and prepares you to engage fully in the therapeutic work of residential or outpatient treatment. Our clinical team ensures a seamless transition from detox into the next appropriate level of care at our center.
Why Medical Supervision at Our Facility Matters
- Prevents dangerous withdrawal complications such as seizures, delirium tremens, and respiratory distress
- Reduces pain, nausea, anxiety, insomnia, and other withdrawal symptoms through targeted medication
- Provides psychiatric support for the emotional and psychological distress that accompanies early withdrawal
- Offers 24/7 vital sign monitoring with immediate medical intervention available at all times
- Creates a stable physical and mental foundation for the therapeutic phases of treatment that follow
- Uses FDA-approved medications including buprenorphine, naltrexone, and other MAT protocols tailored to each substance
The Detox Process at OPL Helpline
Our medically supervised detox program follows a structured, three-phase approach that typically lasts 3 to 7 days depending on the substance and severity of dependence. Throughout each phase, our on-site medical team monitors your progress and adjusts your care plan as needed.
Comprehensive Assessment
Upon arriving at our Lebanon facility, our clinical team performs a thorough medical and psychological evaluation. This includes a complete substance use history, physical examination, vital signs baseline, blood work, mental health screening, and review of any co-occurring conditions. This assessment determines your personalized detox protocol and identifies any medical risks that require special attention during withdrawal.
Stabilization & Withdrawal Management
Our physicians administer FDA-approved medications to manage withdrawal symptoms while our nursing staff monitors your vital signs around the clock. Comfort care including proper nutrition, hydration, rest support, and anti-nausea medication helps your body through the physiological process. Our psychiatric team is available to address anxiety, depression, and other psychological symptoms that frequently emerge during early withdrawal. This phase typically lasts 3 to 5 days.
Transition to Treatment
As withdrawal symptoms subside, our counselors begin introducing therapeutic concepts and recovery education to prepare you mentally for the next phase of care. Before completing detox, your treatment team develops a comprehensive plan for seamless transition into our residential program, partial hospitalization program, or intensive outpatient program. This ensures continuity of care and eliminates gaps that could put your early recovery at risk.
Comprehensive Detox for Multiple Substances
Our medical detox program at OPL Helpline is equipped to safely manage withdrawal from a wide range of addictive substances. Our physicians have extensive experience treating dependence on the following substances, and our protocols are individualized based on each patient's unique medical profile and substance use history.
Alcohol
Alcohol withdrawal can be life-threatening, potentially causing seizures and delirium tremens. Our medical team uses carefully monitored benzodiazepine taper protocols and continuous vital sign monitoring to ensure safe detoxification from alcohol dependence at our facility.
Opioids
Prescription opioid withdrawal causes severe flu-like symptoms, muscle pain, and intense cravings. Our physicians utilize medication-assisted treatment with buprenorphine or other FDA-approved medications to manage opioid withdrawal symptoms and stabilize patients for continued treatment.
Heroin
Heroin detox requires careful medical management due to the rapid onset and intensity of withdrawal symptoms. Our on-site clinical team provides round-the-clock care, MAT protocols, and comfort medications to guide patients safely through heroin withdrawal at our treatment center.
Fentanyl
Fentanyl's extreme potency creates profound physical dependence that requires specialized medical protocols. Our team provides intensive monitoring, carefully calibrated medication dosing, and extended stabilization periods to manage the unique challenges of fentanyl withdrawal safely.
Prescription Drugs
Whether painkillers, sleep aids, muscle relaxants, or other prescription medications, we provide medically supervised tapering schedules and withdrawal management protocols tailored to the specific medication and duration of use at our Lebanon facility.
Cocaine
Cocaine withdrawal is primarily psychological, producing severe depression, fatigue, anxiety, and intense cravings. Our clinical team provides psychiatric support, nutritional restoration, sleep regulation, and therapeutic intervention to guide patients through the crash period and into recovery.
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine withdrawal produces prolonged fatigue, depression, cognitive impairment, and powerful cravings. Our facility provides medical monitoring, psychiatric evaluation, nutritional support, and gradual therapeutic engagement to help patients stabilize after meth use.
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepine withdrawal is medically dangerous and requires a careful, gradual tapering schedule under close physician supervision. Abrupt cessation can cause seizures, psychosis, and life-threatening complications. Our medical team manages benzo detox with precision and continuous monitoring.
Marijuana
While less physically severe than other substances, marijuana withdrawal can cause significant anxiety, insomnia, irritability, appetite loss, and mood disturbances. Our clinical team provides supportive care, sleep hygiene education, and therapeutic intervention at our treatment center.
24/7 Medical Supervision at Our Facility
Every patient in our medical detox program receives continuous care from our on-site clinical team. Our Lebanon, Ohio treatment center is staffed around the clock with physicians, registered nurses, and psychiatric professionals who specialize in addiction medicine and withdrawal management. This constant medical presence means that any complication, no matter when it arises, is identified and addressed immediately.
Our approach to detox incorporates medication-assisted treatment (MAT) as a cornerstone of safe withdrawal management. MAT uses FDA-approved medications such as buprenorphine, naltrexone, and other targeted pharmaceuticals to reduce cravings, manage withdrawal symptoms, and prevent medical complications. Our physicians tailor medication protocols to each patient's specific substance use profile, adjusting dosages in real time based on symptom severity and clinical response.
Beyond physical stabilization, our detox program addresses the psychological distress that accompanies early withdrawal. Many patients experience severe anxiety, depression, agitation, or panic during the first days of sobriety. Our psychiatric team is available at all times to provide crisis intervention, medication for acute psychological symptoms, and compassionate support as you navigate this challenging but essential first step toward recovery at our facility.
Residential Treatment Program
Our residential program provides a structured, therapeutically rich environment where you can focus entirely on recovery. Living on-site at our Lebanon, Ohio campus, you receive intensive individual and group therapy, develop critical coping skills, and build the strong foundation necessary for lasting sobriety.
What Is Residential Treatment?
Residential treatment, also called inpatient rehabilitation, involves living full-time at our treatment center while participating in a comprehensive, structured therapeutic program. This immersive approach removes you from the environmental triggers, toxic relationships, and daily stressors that contribute to substance use, allowing you to devote your complete attention to the work of healing and recovery.
At OPL Helpline, our residential program combines evidence-based clinical therapies with holistic wellness practices in a warm, supportive community setting. You will work closely with a dedicated treatment team that includes licensed therapists, board-certified psychiatrists, addiction medicine physicians, certified addiction counselors, and wellness coordinators. Together, this team creates and continuously refines your individualized treatment plan to ensure you receive the most effective combination of therapies for your unique needs.
Our residential program incorporates multiple evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), individual counseling, group therapy, family therapy, 12-Step facilitation, and holistic therapies such as mindfulness meditation, yoga, art therapy, and fitness programming. This comprehensive approach addresses not only the addiction itself but the underlying emotional, psychological, and behavioral patterns that fuel substance use.
Who Benefits from Residential Treatment at Our Facility?
- Individuals with moderate to severe substance use disorders requiring intensive clinical intervention
- Those who have experienced one or more relapses after previous treatment attempts
- People with unstable, unsupportive, or triggering home environments
- Individuals who require a higher level of clinical structure, supervision, and accountability
- Patients completing medical detox at our facility who need continued intensive therapeutic care
- Those with co-occurring mental health conditions who benefit from our integrated dual diagnosis approach
Typical Daily Schedule
Structure is a cornerstone of effective residential treatment. Each day at our Lebanon campus includes a carefully balanced combination of therapy, wellness activities, peer support, personal development, and reflection time. This predictable routine helps retrain your brain, establish healthy habits, and build the discipline that supports long-term recovery.
| Time | Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | Wake-Up & Wellness | Morning meditation, stretching, or yoga followed by a nutritious breakfast prepared on-site |
| 8:30 AM | Morning Check-In | Community meeting to set daily intentions, share progress, and connect with peers |
| 9:00 AM | Individual Therapy | One-on-one session with your primary therapist using CBT, DBT, or other evidence-based approaches |
| 10:30 AM | Group Therapy | Process group, psychoeducation session, or skills-building workshop led by a licensed clinician |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch & Free Time | Healthy meal followed by personal time for journaling, reading, or relaxation on campus |
| 1:30 PM | Afternoon Activities | Art therapy, fitness programming, life skills workshops, or experiential therapy sessions |
| 3:00 PM | Specialty Group | Trauma-focused group, relapse prevention workshop, anger management, or family dynamics session |
| 4:30 PM | Recreation & Wellness | Exercise, outdoor activities on our campus grounds, mindfulness practice, or recreational therapy |
| 6:00 PM | Dinner | Balanced, nutritious meal shared with the community in our dining area |
| 7:00 PM | Evening Group | 12-Step meeting, peer support group, or recovery speaker series |
| 8:30 PM | Evening Reflection | Journaling, quiet time, or peer fellowship in common areas before lights out |
| 10:00 PM | Lights Out | Rest and recovery to prepare for the next day of treatment |
Choose Your Program Length
Research consistently demonstrates that longer treatment durations lead to significantly better recovery outcomes. Our clinical team at OPL Helpline works with you, your family, and your insurance provider to determine the most appropriate and beneficial length of stay at our facility. Regardless of program length, every patient receives a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan.
30-Day Program
Our foundational residential program provides intensive stabilization, core therapeutic work, and introduction to essential recovery skills. This program is well-suited for individuals entering treatment for the first time or those with shorter substance use histories who have strong external support systems. During these 30 days, you will complete a full clinical assessment, engage in individual and group therapy, begin family healing, and develop a preliminary relapse prevention plan.
60-Day Program
Our extended program allows deeper therapeutic exploration, thorough trauma processing, and stronger behavioral pattern changes. Two months of residential care provides the time needed to address deeply rooted emotional issues, practice new coping strategies in a supervised environment, and begin rebuilding healthy relationships. This duration is recommended for individuals with moderate to severe addiction or those with co-occurring mental health conditions.
90-Day Program
Widely regarded as the gold standard of residential addiction treatment, our 90-day program provides comprehensive healing, complete relapse prevention mastery, and thorough aftercare planning. Three months at our facility allows your brain chemistry to stabilize significantly, gives you time to practice recovery skills in real-world scenarios during supervised outings, and builds the lasting behavioral changes that support lifelong sobriety.
Extended Care
For individuals who require additional time, our extended care program continues therapeutic work beyond 90 days with a focus on community reintegration, vocational skills development, independent living preparation, and sustained sobriety maintenance. Extended care is particularly beneficial for those with long histories of substance use, multiple previous treatment episodes, or complex co-occurring conditions that require more time to stabilize fully.
Treatment Modalities in Our Residential Program
At OPL Helpline, our residential treatment program incorporates a diverse range of evidence-based and holistic therapeutic modalities. Our clinical team selects and combines these approaches based on your individual assessment, treatment goals, and therapeutic response. This personalized, multi-modal approach ensures that every dimension of addiction is addressed during your time at our Lebanon, Ohio facility.
Evidence-Based Clinical Therapies
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Identifies and restructures negative thought patterns and beliefs that drive substance use behaviors
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Builds emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness skills
- Individual Counseling: Private sessions with your primary therapist to explore personal history, trauma, and recovery goals
- Group Therapy: Process groups, psychoeducation sessions, and peer support that build community and shared accountability
- Family Therapy: Structured sessions that repair relationships, establish healthy boundaries, and educate loved ones about addiction and recovery
- 12-Step Facilitation: Introduction to the principles and fellowship of 12-Step recovery programs including AA and NA
Holistic and Experiential Therapies
- Mindfulness meditation and guided relaxation techniques
- Yoga and movement-based therapy
- Art therapy and creative expression workshops
- Fitness programming and recreational activities on our campus
- Nutritional counseling and healthy cooking education
- Journaling and expressive writing exercises
Outpatient Treatment Programs
Our outpatient programs at OPL Helpline provide structured, high-quality addiction treatment while allowing you to maintain your daily responsibilities. Whether you are stepping down from residential care or entering treatment for the first time, our outpatient team at our Lebanon, Ohio facility offers multiple levels of care to match your recovery needs and lifestyle.
Flexible Treatment That Fits Your Life
Outpatient treatment is an essential component of the recovery continuum at our treatment center. For many individuals, outpatient care serves as the critical bridge between the intensive support of residential treatment and fully independent sober living. After completing inpatient care at our facility, stepping down through progressively less intensive outpatient levels reinforces the skills you developed, maintains clinical accountability, and gradually builds confidence in your ability to navigate real-world situations without substances.
Our outpatient programs are also an excellent option for individuals whose addiction severity, work obligations, family responsibilities, or personal circumstances make residential placement unnecessary or impractical. Many patients enter our outpatient programs directly, particularly those with strong support systems at home, shorter substance use histories, or less severe substance use disorders. Our admissions team conducts a thorough assessment to ensure you begin at the appropriate level of care.
All outpatient programming at OPL Helpline takes place at our treatment center in Lebanon, Ohio, where you benefit from the same clinical expertise, evidence-based therapies, and compassionate support available in our residential program. The primary difference is that you return home or to a sober living environment each evening rather than residing on campus.
What to Expect in Our Outpatient Programs
- Individual therapy sessions with a licensed addiction counselor at our facility
- Group therapy focused on relapse prevention, coping skills, and peer support
- Psychiatric medication management by our on-site providers when clinically indicated
- Family therapy and psychoeducation sessions to strengthen your support system
- Random drug testing to maintain accountability during your recovery
- Case management, vocational guidance, and community resource connections
- Comprehensive aftercare planning and access to our alumni support network
Step-Down Care from Residential Treatment
The transition from residential to outpatient care is one of the most important phases of recovery. Leaving the structured, supportive environment of inpatient treatment can feel overwhelming, and without a carefully managed step-down process, the risk of relapse increases significantly. At OPL Helpline, we have designed our outpatient programs to serve as a seamless continuation of the therapeutic work you began during residential care.
When you complete our residential program, your treatment team creates a detailed step-down plan that gradually reduces the intensity of your programming while maintaining the clinical support and accountability structures that protect your recovery. Most patients step down from residential care into our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), then transition to Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and finally to Standard Outpatient care before entering our alumni and aftercare network.
This graduated approach allows you to practice the recovery skills you developed in residential treatment in increasingly real-world settings while still having access to your clinical team at our Lebanon facility. If challenges arise during the step-down process, our team can quickly adjust your level of care to provide the additional support you need.
Comparing Our Outpatient Programs
Each outpatient level at our treatment center provides a different intensity of clinical care. Your treatment team will recommend the appropriate level based on your initial assessment and ongoing therapeutic progress. You may move between levels as your recovery strengthens.
| Feature | PHP (Partial Hospitalization) | IOP (Intensive Outpatient) | Standard Outpatient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 2 - 4 weeks | 8 - 12 weeks | Ongoing (as needed) |
| Hours Per Week | 20 - 30 hours | 9 - 15 hours | 1 - 3 hours |
| Days Per Week | 5 - 6 days | 3 - 5 days | 1 - 2 days |
| Individual Therapy | 2 - 3 sessions/week | 1 - 2 sessions/week | 1 session/week or biweekly |
| Group Therapy | Daily groups | 3 - 4 groups/week | 1 group/week |
| Psychiatric Services | Weekly evaluations | Biweekly evaluations | Monthly evaluations |
| Drug Testing | Multiple times per week | Weekly | Random/periodic |
| Best For | Step-down from residential, high clinical needs | Moderate support, work/school balance | Aftercare, maintenance, mild cases |
Partial Hospitalization Program
Our PHP at OPL Helpline provides near-residential intensity while allowing you to return home or to sober living in the evenings. You attend structured programming at our Lebanon facility 5-6 days per week for 6 or more hours each day. This level includes daily group therapy, individual counseling sessions, psychiatric oversight, medication management, skill-building workshops, and holistic activities. PHP is the ideal step-down from residential treatment or the starting point for individuals who need a high level of clinical support but do not require 24-hour supervision. Our clinical team monitors your progress closely and adjusts your treatment plan as you stabilize.
Typical Duration: 2 - 4 weeks
Intensive Outpatient Program
Our IOP meets 3-5 days per week for 3-4 hours per session at our treatment center, offering a balance of structured clinical care and personal independence. Programming includes group therapy, individual counseling, relapse prevention education, family sessions, and connection to community recovery resources. IOP is designed for individuals stepping down from PHP who are demonstrating consistent progress, or for those entering treatment directly who can maintain their recovery with moderate clinical support while continuing to work, attend school, or fulfill family obligations. CBT, DBT, and 12-Step facilitation remain central components of IOP programming.
Typical Duration: 8 - 12 weeks
Standard Outpatient Program
Standard outpatient is the lowest intensity level in our continuum of care, typically involving 1-2 sessions per week at our Lebanon facility. This level serves as ongoing aftercare for patients who have completed higher levels of treatment, providing continued therapeutic support, clinical accountability, and connection to recovery resources. Standard outpatient is also appropriate for individuals with mild substance use disorders who have strong support systems. Sessions focus on relapse prevention maintenance, ongoing personal growth, life skills development, and long-term recovery planning. Patients in standard outpatient also have access to our alumni network and community support groups.
Typical Duration: Ongoing, as clinically indicated
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
When addiction and mental health disorders exist together, treating both conditions simultaneously is essential for lasting recovery. Our dual diagnosis program at OPL Helpline combines psychiatric expertise with proven addiction treatment methods to provide truly integrated healing at our Lebanon, Ohio treatment center.
What Is Dual Diagnosis?
Dual diagnosis, also known as co-occurring disorders, describes the simultaneous presence of a substance use disorder and one or more mental health conditions in the same person. This is far more common than most people realize. Research from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) indicates that nearly half of all individuals who experience a substance use disorder will also have a diagnosable mental health condition at some point in their lives. The reverse is equally true: people living with mental health disorders are significantly more likely to develop problems with drugs or alcohol.
The relationship between addiction and mental illness is complex and bidirectional. In many cases, individuals begin using substances as a way to self-medicate the symptoms of an undiagnosed or untreated mental health condition. Anxiety might be temporarily numbed by alcohol. Depression might be briefly lifted by stimulants. Trauma symptoms might be dulled by opioids. Over time, however, substance use worsens the underlying mental health condition, creating a destructive cycle where each disorder reinforces and amplifies the other.
Traditional treatment approaches that address addiction and mental health separately have consistently produced poor outcomes. When only the addiction is treated, unmanaged psychiatric symptoms frequently trigger relapse. When only the mental health condition is treated, ongoing substance use undermines therapeutic progress. At OPL Helpline, our dual diagnosis program breaks this cycle by treating both conditions concurrently through a unified, coordinated treatment plan developed and managed by our multidisciplinary clinical team.
Our Integrated Treatment Approach
- Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation upon admission to our facility, conducted by board-certified psychiatrists
- Individualized treatment plans that address both substance use disorder and mental health conditions simultaneously
- Medication management by our on-site psychiatric team, with careful attention to medications that support both recovery and mental health stability
- Evidence-based therapies including CBT, DBT, trauma-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing
- Trauma-informed care woven throughout every program level and therapeutic interaction at our center
- Regular clinical reassessment and treatment plan adjustments based on your ongoing progress
- Coordinated aftercare planning with community mental health resources near Lebanon, Ohio
Common Mental Health Conditions We Treat
Our clinical team at OPL Helpline has extensive experience treating the mental health conditions most commonly associated with substance use disorders. Every dual diagnosis treatment plan is tailored to address the unique interaction between your addiction and mental health needs at our Lebanon treatment center.
Depression
Major depressive disorder frequently accompanies addiction, creating a cycle of substance use driven by emotional numbness and hopelessness. At our facility, treatment combines antidepressant medication management with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), behavioral activation strategies, and peer support groups to address both the emotional weight of depression and the self-medicating patterns of substance use. Our psychiatric team carefully selects medications that support recovery while effectively managing depressive symptoms.
Anxiety Disorders
Generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, and panic disorder are among the most common co-occurring conditions our clinical team treats. Many individuals with anxiety disorders use substances to temporarily relieve overwhelming worry, social fear, or panic symptoms. Our treatment center uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), exposure-based techniques, mindfulness training, and when appropriate, non-addictive anxiety medications to help you manage anxiety without relying on substances.
PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders co-occur at extremely high rates. Trauma survivors frequently use drugs or alcohol to numb flashbacks, hypervigilance, nightmares, and emotional pain. Our trauma-informed clinicians at OPL Helpline use evidence-based approaches including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Cognitive Processing Therapy, and somatic experiencing to help you process traumatic experiences safely while maintaining your sobriety and building resilience.
Bipolar Disorder
The mood instability of bipolar disorder, with its cycles of mania and depression, frequently drives substance use as individuals attempt to regulate their emotional states. During manic episodes, impulsive substance use is common. During depressive episodes, self-medication provides temporary but destructive relief. Our psychiatric team at our Lebanon facility provides mood stabilizer management alongside addiction treatment, with therapy focused on recognizing mood triggers, maintaining medication compliance, and building stability.
Why Treating Both Conditions Together Matters
Decades of clinical research have demonstrated that integrated dual diagnosis treatment produces significantly better outcomes than treating addiction and mental health conditions separately. At OPL Helpline, our unified approach ensures that every aspect of your health is addressed within a single, coordinated treatment plan at our facility.
Breaking the Cycle
Mental health symptoms and substance use feed each other in a destructive, self-reinforcing cycle. Untreated depression drives alcohol use. Alcohol use worsens depression. Treating both conditions simultaneously at our treatment center interrupts this pattern and addresses the root causes of each condition rather than merely managing surface symptoms.
Significantly Better Outcomes
Peer-reviewed research consistently demonstrates that integrated dual diagnosis treatment produces higher recovery rates, lower relapse rates, improved medication compliance, better social functioning, and stronger long-term mental health outcomes compared to sequential or parallel treatment approaches where addiction and mental health are treated by separate providers.
Unified Care Team
Rather than seeing separate providers who may not communicate effectively with each other, your psychiatrist, therapist, addiction counselor, and medical team at OPL Helpline collaborate daily on your unified treatment plan. This eliminates conflicting treatment recommendations, medication interactions, and the fragmented care that undermines recovery progress.
Foundation for Lasting Recovery
By addressing the complete picture of your physical, mental, and emotional health, integrated treatment at our Lebanon facility builds a stronger, more sustainable recovery foundation. Patients who receive dual diagnosis care are better equipped to manage psychiatric symptoms without substances, recognize warning signs of relapse, and maintain the balanced mental health that supports lifelong sobriety.
Psychiatric Care and Therapy Modalities
Our dual diagnosis program at OPL Helpline employs a comprehensive array of psychiatric services and therapeutic modalities to address the complex interplay between addiction and mental health conditions. Every treatment element is delivered by licensed, experienced professionals at our Lebanon, Ohio treatment center.
Psychiatric Services
- Psychiatric Evaluation: Thorough diagnostic assessment by board-certified psychiatrists to identify all co-occurring conditions
- Medication Management: Careful selection, monitoring, and adjustment of psychiatric medications that support both mental health stability and addiction recovery
- Crisis Intervention: Immediate psychiatric support available 24/7 for acute mental health episodes during treatment at our facility
Therapeutic Modalities
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Restructures distorted thinking patterns that drive both substance use and mental health symptoms
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Develops emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills essential for managing co-occurring disorders
- Individual Counseling: Private sessions exploring the personal relationship between your mental health and substance use
- Group Therapy: Specialized dual diagnosis groups where peers share experiences and strategies for managing co-occurring conditions
- Family Therapy: Education and healing for families navigating the complexities of dual diagnosis, including communication skills and boundary setting
- 12-Step Facilitation: Modified 12-Step work that acknowledges and integrates mental health recovery alongside addiction recovery
- Holistic Therapies: Mindfulness, yoga, art therapy, and other wellness practices that support both psychological balance and sobriety
Not Sure Which Program Is Right for You?
Choosing the right level of care can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to figure it out alone. Our admissions team at OPL Helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer your questions, discuss your specific situation, and help you determine the most effective treatment path. Whether you are seeking help for yourself or a loved one, every conversation is free, confidential, and conducted with compassion. We can also verify your insurance coverage over the phone so you understand your benefits before committing to treatment at our Lebanon, Ohio facility.