About Council on Chemical Abuse
The Council on Chemical Abuse in Reading, Pennsylvania, is a recovery support organization serving teens and adults in Berks County. This nonprofit founded in 1971 isn’t an alcohol or drug rehab clinic. Rather it complements such providers’ work and that of individuals in recovery. They facilitate a broad array of free programs to help educate, empower and heal those facing addiction, including harm reduction services, peer group meetings and educational and social events. Many of these programs are facilitated by certified recovery specialists who are themselves in long term recovery.
One of the Council’s primary programs is the RISE (Recovery, Information, Support, and Education) Center which hosts recovery focused meetings and events. Several groups gather here regularly including a recovery group specifically for Spanish speakers, one for young people addicted to alcohol and another for people with gambling addictions. Some groups such as the 3 Cs Family Recovery Program meet online rather than in person. This makes them easily accessible for anyone with an internet connection.
The organization also helps people with substance use disorder access treatment services including detox, rehab, individual counseling and group therapy. They also connect people with case managers who can assist with other needs such as housing, health care and job readiness training. Substance use is rarely a standalone issue, and people with addiction often require these types of wraparound services to maintain sobriety and well being.
The Council recognizes that addiction doesn’t just affect one person but entire families and communities. They encourage family members to be involved in the recovery process, which can immensely benefit people with substance use disorder and their loved ones.
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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.
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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.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.
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VP, BOD
Secretary, BOD
Treasurer, BOD
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Chief Fiscal Officer
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Prevention Specialist
Case Management Supervisor
Case Management Specialist
Administrative Support Specialist
Community Programs Specialist
Drug & Alcohol Assistant Administrator
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(610) 376-8669 
601 Penn Street
Suite 600
Reading, PA 19601
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