Conditions we treat

Alcohol Addiction Treatment

Alcohol use disorder is one of the most common and most treatable conditions we see. At New Wave in Salisbury, MA, we treat it with proven clinical therapy and daily holistic care, in a place where you are treated like a person, not a number.

Understanding it

You Don't Have to Do This Alone

Alcohol addiction rarely looks the same from one person to the next. For some it builds slowly over years; for others it arrives fast and hard. However it has shown up in your life, it is not a failure of willpower, it is a treatable medical condition, and recovery is absolutely possible.

At New Wave, we start by understanding your whole story, not just your drinking. Many people who struggle with alcohol are also carrying anxiety, depression, or trauma, and we treat those together rather than in isolation. From your first call, you will talk to someone who has walked this path, and you will not be judged.

A safe first step

What About Withdrawal?

Alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous, and in some cases life-threatening. Please do not try to stop drinking on your own. Reach out and we will help you find safe, medically supervised detox.

Because of those risks, many people begin with medically supervised detox. New Wave does not provide detox on site, but we connect you with a trusted partner in Massachusetts and welcome you back to begin treatment once you are stable. Learn more about detox

How we treat it

Your Path Through Treatment

We meet you at the right level of care and adjust as you grow stronger, with the same therapist throughout and holistic healing every day.

Step 1: Detox

We connect you with a trusted detox partner, then welcome you back.

Step 2: PHP / Day Treatment

Our most supportive outpatient level.

Step 3: IOP

Flexible day and evening care.

Step 4: Relapse Prevention

Ongoing outpatient support.

Conditions we treat

What We Help You Overcome

We treat substance use and the mental health conditions that often come with it. More dedicated pages are on the way, here is what our care covers.

Drug Addiction

Treatment for dependence on a range of substances.

Opioid Addiction

Focused care for opioid use disorder and recovery.

Prescription Drugs

Help when prescribed medication has become dependence.

Stimulant Addiction

Support for cocaine, meth, and other stimulant use.

Mental Health

Co-occurring conditions treated alongside addiction.

Anxiety

Treated alongside substance use.

Depression

Treated alongside substance use.

Bipolar Disorder

Dual-diagnosis support.

PTSD

Trauma-informed dual-diagnosis care.

The New Wave difference

Care that feels different

We were founded by people in long-term recovery, so the way we treat you comes from having been where you are. That shows up in everything we do.

Founded by people in recovery

When you call New Wave, you talk to someone who has walked this path, not a call center. This is personal for us.

The same therapist throughout

You keep your private therapist as you move between levels of care, so your progress is never interrupted and you never start over.

Holistic care, every day

Reiki, yoga, sound healing, and mindfulness are woven into daily treatment alongside evidence-based therapy, not offered once in a while.

Care from people who understand

Meet the People Behind Your Recovery

Our licensed clinicians and team, many in long-term recovery themselves, are who you will work with at New Wave.

Angela Faccone

Co-Founder & Program Director

Charles Draleau

Executive Director

Melanie Draleau

Co-Founder & Reiki Practitioner

Ryan SmithBratton

Co-Founder & Director of Community Outreach

Danielle Visone

Mental Health Counselor & Clinical Director

In their own words

Recovery that people remember

Insurance & payment: Contact our team and we will work with you to verify insurance benefits.
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Questions, answered

Alcohol Treatment FAQs

Want to talk to a real person? Call us, someone in recovery will answer.

Do you treat alcohol addiction in Massachusetts?

Yes. New Wave Recovery in Salisbury, MA treats alcohol use disorder with evidence-based therapy and daily holistic care, across our day treatment, IOP, and relapse prevention programs.

Do I need detox before alcohol treatment?

Often, yes. Alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous, so medically supervised detox usually comes first. We do not provide detox on site but connect you with a trusted partner, then welcome you back.

Is alcohol withdrawal dangerous?

It can be. Alcohol withdrawal can be life-threatening and should always be medically supervised. Please do not try to stop on your own; reach out and we will help you find safe care.

What therapies help with alcohol addiction?

We use CBT, DBT, group and individual therapy, and family therapy, paired with holistic practices like mindfulness and yoga, all tailored to you.

Is alcohol treatment covered by insurance?

Often yes. We are in-network with WellSense and approved through MassHealth (the plan we accept is WellSense). Our team can verify your benefits.

How long is alcohol treatment?

It depends on your needs. Many people move through day treatment, then IOP, then relapse prevention over several months, with the same therapist throughout.

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