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  • When the myelin sheath that covers nerve fibers is damaged due to inhalant abuse, muscle spasms, tremors, and difficulty walking and talking will often result.
  • Most opiate users continue to use opiates despite serious physical or psychological harm because opiate addiction can be so all consuming.
  • Opiates such as heroin convert to morphine in the body which then activates opiate receptors located throughout the brain and central nervous system, including within the reward system.
  • Research indicates that when compared with individuals not involved in drug abuse and addiction, substance-abusing employees are more likely to change jobs more often, be tardy or absent from work, be less productive, be involved in more accidents, file workers' compensation claims

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Helena, New York - Halfway House

A halfway house is an option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional support once they have completed a drug rehabilitation program. It is a place where they can be surrounded by like-minded persons who are in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. When you choose to reside at a halfway house (also known as sober living or recovery house) you will be expected to maintain your sobriety. It is common that there will be additional rules and guidelines that you will need to adhere to in order to maintain your residence at the halfway house. You may be expected to attend recovery meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your sobriety.

  • North Star Behavioral Health Services
    21.7 miles from Helena, New York
    North Star Behavioral Health Services is located at:

    31 6th Street
    Malone, NY. 12953

    If you would like to contact North Star Behavioral Health Services, you can reach them at 518-483-3261.

    North Star Behavioral Health Services offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Halfway House, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • North Country Freedom Homes Inc
    31.8 miles from Helena, New York
    North Country Freedom Homes Inc is located at:

    25 Dies Street
    Canton, NY. 13617

    If you would like to contact North Country Freedom Homes Inc, you can reach them at 315-379-0139 x4.

    North Country Freedom Homes Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment
  • Champlain Valley Family Center
    62.9 miles from Helena, New York
    Champlain Valley Family Center is located at:

    20 Ampersand Drive
    Plattsburgh, NY. 12901

    If you would like to contact Champlain Valley Family Center, you can reach them at 518-561-8480.

    Champlain Valley Family Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance