Cornell Abraxas

About Cornell Abraxas

The Cornell Abraxas Learning Center was located in Erie, Pennsylvania. They were founded in 1973. Clients received education and counseling to mitigate substance use disorder and other behavioral and mental health issues. They assisted adults and had a special track for young adults. That way, each person received individualized attention. However, this center has since closed.

Learning to Become Healthy

Cornell Abraxas provided counseling to address substance addictions. You could choose between different types of behavioral therapies to reduce cravings and to resolve any built-up trauma and grief. If your symptoms became acute, they could refer you to an inpatient center for more specialized care and supervision.

There were also options for those who wanted holistic approaches. Some examples might be meditation or yoga. You could also go to Lake Erie or Presque Isle State Park to exercise and take in the greenery. Being in nature can help reduce stress and offers a welcomed distraction from daily worries.

Practical Support

For parents, there might have been child care available. That way, you would have one less thing to worry about and make your appointments on time. They also offered other social work programs for those who wanted to finish their education or find work. By building a better future, they would have less reason or motivation to go back to drugs.

Even though this center is closed, Erie has other facilities that can help you.

Latest Reviews

Bryan Long

4 years ago on Google

5

I was there in 1987-1987 and Abraxas expired me to go back to school to learn more about addiction......

Reviewed on 06/04/2019

5

I did 11 and a half months at there facility back in 04 05 if it wasn't for this place I would be in jail or dead it taught me what I needed to become a better me a happier me without the drugs it taught me how to make it in life I now am a supervisor of a major environmental company I have 4 crews of guys I am in charge of I have a wife and 2 kids I provide for and none of it would of been possible if it wasn't for this place thanks Mrs Danielle, Mr.Vic Mr.Row and all the others you guys made me who I am today and i thank all of you with everything i got I'll never be able to repay you all for what you did for me I hope you guys might see this Signed Little Hit** that one from WV thanks again

Chris Whalen

6 years ago on Google

3

I was there in 1994 and I would do anything to be able to go back to there and listen to the things they were teaching.

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Addiction Treatments

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.

Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

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.

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.