The staff is rude and not understanding, in my opinion in this work the staff need to be understanding for the process to be better.
About Middlesex DUIL
Middlesex DUIL is part of Middlesex Human Service Agency in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. They offer a 14 day driving under the influence of liquor program. This program is mandated by the court system and provides residential treatment services for men and women who have a second offense for driving under the influence. It’s provided to individuals as an alternative to incarceration.
A Structured Routine for Recovery
During your time in treatment, counselors will help you understand your relationship with substance use so you can avoid experiencing problems with it in the future. Your daily routine between 6:30 am and 10:30 pm will include group and individual counseling, classes and referral sessions.
Clients will also be required to attend self help meetings such as NA or AA groups. You’ll be served cafeteria style meals three times a day and will also be able to enjoy a snack before bedtime.
Recreational Activities to Manage Stress
In between your treatment sessions, you’ll get time to enjoy recreational activities to relieve your stress and have fun. Some of the activities you can do include board games, badminton, craft projects and group walks.
You may find that you really enjoy these activities to the point that you find places in town where you can do them after you’re no longer undergoing residential treatment. A few places near Tewksbury you can go for a nice walk include the Harold Parker State Forest and Lowell Dracut Tyngsborough State Forest. The facility also has exercise equipment, such as exercise bikes and weight machines, that you can use for workouts.
Fact checked and written by:
Eric Owens
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW
Facility Overview
8 - 14 Avg Length of Stay in Days
Latest Reviews
Court ordered for thousands. The bathrooms dont work, mold and insulation hanging above girls showers. Food it all expired, vending machines out in 3 days. But the workers (Anthony, Emily) are absolutely amazing. Great course but needs a new building, and a raise for what those people go through and their dedication to actually wanting to help people. Did I mention the food is 100% sodium. No wonder they take your phones so you have no evidence! its horrid. Rooms have radiators uncovered either 130 degrees or completely off.
I admitted to the DUIL program September 28 2025. It was not nearly as bad as I anticipated. The packet that they mail to you makes it seem like it’s a lot more strict and sterile than it really is.
The first day you get there you sit in a room with everyone else for about an hour while they get everyone in the door. Then they search your stuff. Bring zyns, patches, or gum if you normally smoke and don’t even think about sneaking anything in. You’re kicked out on the spot and will have to come back and complete the program another time. They’ll do an assessment with you and at this point I recommend you ask if you can do kitchen as your chore. It keeps you busy and makes the time go by faster. The food is not good. I brought protein powder and greens powder to supplement some of the things I wouldn’t eat. If you take any medications make sure you bring enough to get you through the two weeks (if you take sleeping meds definitely bring them.) The daily schedule is groups pretty much back to back with some free time in between. Bring things to keep you busy. Books, coloring supplies, puzzles, a lot of us played cards to pass the time. My group of people was good. Most people kept their head down but everyone was nice to each other for the most part. The staff was very nice and respectful and if you give them the same courtesy they leave you alone. No one got kicked out although I’ve heard stories of people getting kicked out over breaking simple rules or having a temper. It’s not worth it to have to complete the program all over again. They have an AA or NA meeting come in most nights. I highly reccomend getting involved in some sort of 12 step group as you’re probably there for a reason…. A lot of people I was with had maintained some sort of sobriety before coming in. If you’ve ever been to a state run rehab it’s kinda similar to that.
The staff are incredible. The structure is invaluable. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this program. Go in with an open mind and you will succeed.
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Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).
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.
Addiction is a highly complex problem, and drug rehab in Massachusetts is often necessary to address it. These programs treat physical, mental, and relational issues that are involved. Treatment empowers individuals to manage these issues without the use of drugs.
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 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 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
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.
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.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
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Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Robert Mills, MSM, LADCI, NCAC II
CEO
Gisele Sears, MA, LMHC
COO
Alan Lisak, BSBA
CFO
Patrick McDonough, JD
Director of HR
Julian Abraham
Program Director
Accreditations
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
State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.
State License: Massachusetts
Contact Information
East Street 365
Building Hall III
Tewksbury, MA 01876
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