John Clem Recovery House

Agency Information
John Clem Recovery House is a newly developed (12/2006) residential rehab center for men with moderate to severe alcoholism and substance abuse issues who have struggled with sobriety over a long period of time. Some of the services that residential rehab centers may offer include a comprehensive medical exam, psychological testing, mental health counseling, psychiatric consultations, individual therapy, group therapy, men's groups, pharmacological management, social skills, communication skills, recreation and exercise, job planning, relapse prevention and sober living skills. Residential rehab centers offer a chance to get away from the daily pressures of family, friends and coworkers on a temporary basis and focus solely on the task of recovery.

Permission will be obtained from residents willing to discuss their personal histories with you - students who take the initiative in asking questions will get more out of the experience.

CCE Site:
8044 Dairy Lane
Athens, OH 
You are welcome to join residents for dinner at 5 PM if you let Richard know ahead of time. 

Special Notes:
Before visiting the John Clem House, you are required to attend the presentation by Dr. Clay or read the following pages from Principles of Addiction Medicine, available in the LRC:

51-55 on neurochemistry
249-289 on diagnosis
327-338 on treatment
698-715 on 12 step programs

Contact Person and Preceptor:
Richard Briggs, John Clem House Manager

Phone:
(740) 593-3797

Specific CCE Goals:
After completing this assignment, the medical student will have:

• Increased knowledge of the theories of neurochemistry and environment in precipitating alcoholism and drug addiction.
• Increased knowledge of the diagnostic process for alcoholism and drug addiction.
• Increased understanding of the treatment for alcoholism and drug addiction, including the effectiveness of 12-step programs and community residential facilities.

Objectives/Activities:
By participating in this CCE assignment, medical students will:

·         Learn the neurochemistry of alcoholism and drug addiction.

·         Examine the diagnostic criteria for alcoholism and drug addiction.

·         Evaluate the resources available to an alcoholic/addict in search of treatment.

·         Participate in a treatment program at a community residential facility for alcoholics/addicts.

Equipment Needed for Activity:
None

Dress:
Please wear professional casual clothes.  Do not wear a white jacket but do wear your student ID badge. 

Responsibilities of the Medical Student:

• While on agency property, medical students will conform to all applicable policies and procedures of the agency·

·         Medical students will exercise confidentiality with regard to all patient and/staff information gained during the clinical experience.

Directions:  From OU-HCOM, turn right onto Richland Avenue.  Just before the Ohio University Inn, turn right onto Dairy Lane.  Go about 1 mile until you see the John Clem Recovery House on your left (just before the Dairy Barn).