Addiction and Substance Use | Main Line Health

Addiction and Substance Use | Main Line Health
Addiction and Substance Use
At Main Line Health, we know that addiction can feel overwhelming — but you don't have to face it alone. If you're struggling with alcohol or drug use, or supporting someone who is, our team is here to guide you with expert care, compassion and respect.
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Addiction treatment and recovery at Main Line Health
You'll have access to a full continuum of addiction recovery services designed to meet you where you are. Main Line Health Behavioral Health's addiction recovery treatment includes medical detox and inpatient (residential rehabilitation), as well as outpatient programs.
Whether you need the highest level of support or ongoing therapy close to home, we'll help you take the next step toward lasting recovery.
Your journey is unique, and so is your treatment. Together, we'll create a personalized plan based on proven therapies and holistic approaches — so you can heal, rebuild and return to what matters most in your life.
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Drug and alcohol addiction treatment options
Main Line Health offers a full range of programs to meet you where you are. From medically monitored detox and inpatient care to flexible outpatient programs, we provide the support and guidance you need to take the next step toward lasting wellness — at your pace, in a safe and judgment-free environment.
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Inpatient rehab (residential) substance use treatment
Receive 24/7 care at Mirmont Treatment Center in a structured, supportive setting. Our multidisciplinary team creates personalized treatment plans for individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions, providing continuous support throughout recovery.
Medically monitored detox
Mirmont Treatment Center offers 24/7 medical supervision to help manage
withdrawal symptoms
safely and comfortably. When appropriate, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is used to ease symptoms, allowing you to focus on beginning your recovery.
Outpatient programs
Partial hospitalization program (PHP)
: A full-day, structured treatment program for those who don’t require 24-hour care, offering intensive therapy while allowing you to remain connected to daily life.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
: A step-down option with greater flexibility, allowing you to live at home while balancing work, school and personal responsibilities alongside ongoing addiction recovery care.
Support for lasting recovery
Recovery involves more than treating addiction alone. Beyond detox and rehab, we offer specialized programs and services that address underlying mental health needs, support families and help patients build skills for lasting recovery — during treatment and beyond.
Dual diagnosis treatment
Treatment for people with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, such as depression or anxiety, addressing both conditions together to support lasting recovery.
Substance use treatment for pregnant women
Safe, tailored care for pregnant women up to 36 weeks managing substance use disorders.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills
Evidence-based skills and coaching to manage emotions, navigate crisis and strengthen relationships.
Healthcare Professionals Intensive Outpatient Program
Our specialized outpatient program offers confidential, evidence-based care for healthcare workers facing substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Relapse prevention therapy (RPT)
The Gorski-CENAPS clinical model helps patients identify early warning signs of relapse and create personalized prevention plans.
Trauma-informed care
Phoenix Group and CORE Group therapies help patients address unresolved trauma and early life experiences that can contribute to substance use and mental health challenges.
Treatment for emergency responders
VIPER and Frontline Resilience programs provide confidential, evidence-based care tailored to the pressures of first responders, veterans and healthcare workers.
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
This treatment uses medications to manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings, promoting stability as patients work toward lasting sobriety.
Family support:
Therapy for families and education to help loved ones heal and actively support the recovery process.
Aftercare planning:
Ongoing resources and strategies to support long-term recovery beyond treatment.
Alumni program:
Ongoing support and community engagement for former patients to strengthen long-term recovery.
Finding hope: Hear from our alumni
At Main Line Health, our commitment extends beyond treatment — it's about fostering lasting change for individuals and families alike. The stories shared by our alumni and their loved ones stand as a testament to the healing, resilience and hope that define our community.
Read their stories
Remy knew she needed trauma-informed care to help her detox. She found it through Mirmont Treatment Center’s alcohol rehab program.
Overcoming trauma and addiction, Amy Legath finds hope and healing at Mirmont Treatment Center.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Main Line Health treats the following conditions:
Addiction
: A strong mental and physical dependence on a drug, alcohol or other substance.
Opioid addiction
: A dependence on pain-relieving medications known as opioids.
Co-occurring disorders
: We treat dual diagnoses that frequently occur alongside addiction like depression, anxiety or post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
We do not currently treat gambling or sex addiction.
Substance dependence — now known as substance use disorder — is diagnosed when someone shows a pattern of continued substance use despite harmful consequences. Criteria for substance dependence includes meeting two or more of the following within 12 months:
Craving the substance
Being unable to cut back use of the substance
Withdrawal symptoms when not using the substance
The following factors can raise a person's risk for addiction:
Genetics:
People with addiction usually have parents who inherited it from their parents.
Biology:
People react to drugs differently, leading some to enjoy the feeling and want more.
Mental health:
Conditions like depression, anxiety or ADHD increase risk. Drugs and mental health affect the same brain areas, and some people use drugs to cope.
Home life:
Growing up in an unhappy or stressful home can make addiction more likely due to unresolved trauma or childhood adversity.
School, work or social problems:
Drugs may seem like an escape from stress or loneliness.
Friends who use drugs:
Peer pressure can lead to trying drugs.
Starting young:
Using drugs as a kid can harm brain development and raise addiction risk later.
A person with addiction typically has three or more of the following symptoms:
Needing to increase how much substance they take to get the same effect (higher tolerance)
Experiencing uncomfortable side effects if they stop using the substance (withdrawal symptoms)
Taking more of the substance or increasing usage for a longer period of time than originally intended
Being unable to decrease use of the substance or not wanting to
Spending more time using the substance or recovering from its effects
Being unable to keep commitments to a job, school, family, friends or other responsibilities
Continuing to use the substance even if it is harming them
Additional warning signs that a person may have an addiction are linked to changes in their behavior including:
Poor hygiene (not showering, brushing teeth or changing clothes)
Spending lots of time alone
Losing interest in hobbies
Acting very energetic or talking fast
Mood swings
Eating or sleeping changes
Changing friends often
Missing appointments
Trouble at work or school
Problems with family or friends
Yes, addiction can cause lasting changes in brain circuits, leading to cravings and relapses even after detox. Continued, long-term use effects of addiction include:
Damage to the ability to make decisions
Declining physical health or increasing health complications
Declining mental health or increasing mental issues
Weakening of social ties
Addiction may stay with a person for the rest of their lives, but it is treatable. There is no one single cure, yet evidence-based treatments — including medications and behavioral therapy — can help people achieve long-term recovery.
We combine therapy for mental health with holistic approaches trauma-informed care to treat both the mind and body. Our focus is on healthier methods to cope with addiction including:
Individual therapy
Specialized treatment
Support groups
Mindfulness
Yoga
Acupuncture
We treat people from ages 14 years and older for addiction through our adolescent*, older adult and pregnant people groups.
*At this time, adolescents (14-17 years of age) can only participate in outpatient addiction treatment.
Outpatient addiction treatment allows people to get counseling and sometimes medication while living at home. It helps patients understand triggers, build coping skills and maintain daily responsibilities.
We treat addiction and provide recovery support for continuity of care using the following methods:
Dual diagnosis treatment:
We provide integrated care to treat substance use and mental health conditions together for better outcomes.
Therapeutic/behavioral support:
Our trauma-informed therapy and DBT skills training help patients manage emotions, cope with stress and heal from past trauma.
Medical/pharmacological support:
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) reduces withdrawal symptoms and cravings to support long-term sobriety.
Aftercare planning:
We provide ongoing support, resources and strategies to help patients keep up long-term recovery after finishing treatment with us.
Family support:
We help loved ones heal and actively support the patient in their lives with family therapy and education.
Yes, we offer
detox
to help patients overcome addiction through personalized care and
medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
. Managed by experts trained in dealing with the challenges of withdrawal, our methods alleviate symptoms of addiction safely.
We do not offer one single 12-step program. However, all our therapies and treatments are based on a 12-step recovery and holistic approach to heal the whole body, mind, heart and spirit.
Recovery is a lifelong process that often includes therapy, medication and support systems. The goal is to restore the patient's health and ability to function in family, work and community life while managing relapse risks.
Our inpatient residential care includes
individual therapy
. Our outpatient recovery care is primarily made up of group therapy. However, you can add individual therapy to your outpatient treatment.
Our substance treatment includes resources and strategies tailored to support the patient and their family. In addition to talk therapy, we have support groups specifically for the patient and ones just for family or loved ones. We also have a support group for alumni who have completed recovery at Mirmont.
Yes, you can reach us via our
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Honors and awards
Main Line Health is committed to the highest standards of patient care, education and research. Our commitment has been recognized by our peers and by others throughout the Delaware Valley and across the nation.
Learn more about this ISEP certification
Learn more about the Blue Distinction Program
The Joint Commission quality approval
LegitScript certified
Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index
Great Place to Work certification
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