Facts

  • Use of Valium can become addictive because the individual can begin to rely too much on the drug for its effects, which produces an almost immediate calming effect throughout the body and mind.
  • Low doses of crack can cause a perception of enhanced feelings of sexuality, particularly in male users.
  • Long term effects of heavy hashish use can include irritation to the lungs, risk of developing chronic bronchitis and an increased risk of developing cancer of the respiratory tract.
  • Over 50% of children in grades 5 through 12 reported that advertising encourages them to drink alcohol.

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Drug Rehab in Illinois

There are all different types of drugs that people can develop an addiction to in Illinois. Common street drugs such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and marijuana are no longer the only drug threats because of the large rise in prescription drug abuse within the past several years. Newly emerging designer drugs have also become a significant problem, such as the stimulant drug known as "bath salts" and synthetic versions of marijuana known as "spice" which are being sold legally in specialty shops across the country. Just as rates of use and abuse of drugs are on the rise, so are rates of persons needing and looking for quality help.

Drug and Alcohol rehab facilities in Illinois can help people by not only helping them to abstain from abusing drugs, but also assist them through the difficult detoxification and withdrawal process. When the physical element of addiction is treated, substance abuse counselors will assist individuals get down to the bottom of how they let themselves become addicted to drugs to begin with, which will ensure they don't fall prey to the same traps and pitfalls in the future. If a person tries to stop drug use on their own without help, they will not only find it very hard if not impossible to not succumb to the extreme drug cravings, but they will also have to battle through the physical and psychological symptoms of withdrawal alone, which can at times be extremely uncomfortable. If not in a drug rehab facility, and with easy access to one's drug of choice, it can be easy enough to give in to relapse. This is why it is important for people to know that professional help does exist, and there is a way out of the grips of drug addiction.

The way to stop the cycle of addiction is to confront and resolve the factors in one's life which made drugs a solution, and then learning new solutions and coping skills to better handle these factors when they arise again in the future. Some drug rehab programs only work on the physical aspect of addiction, and leave it up to the addicted person to sort out their emotional and psychological ties to drugs. A drug detoxification center or short term drug rehab program for example usually only helps people overcome the physical element of addiction and gets them to stop using drugs for a period of time. Unfortunately, there is a lot more to deal with if one wants to remain abstinent and be able to do it with self-assurance and resolve. This is why it is important that people choose the right kind of drug treatment program that is going to go the distance in getting all important issues addressed through education, counseling and other recovery techniques for as long as it takes to reach this point.

Because handling addiction in this way is proven to be the most successful drug rehabilitation approach, individuals who want to receive the most effective help should consider taking part in treatment at a residential or inpatient drug rehabilitation program in Illinois. There are many reasons why these types of rehab facilities supply the most superior treatment, but first and foremost the treatment environment in itself is one of the most important elements of treatment to factor in. A drug treatment facility will deliver the best results when the individual can fully focus themselves in treatment and self betterment. Outpatient drug rehabilitation programs typically don't produce desirable results and set an individual up for relapse, due to the fact that they are not entirely able to focus on recovery and then they return home to things which may trigger their addiction. If in a residential or inpatient drug rehab setting this is of course not the case, in addition to the benefit of not having any access to drugs but having access to positive support and care around the clock.

One more element which is often a predictor of whether or not an individual will find success through treatment at a drug rehab in Illinois is the length of time they stay in rehab. It has been confirmed time and time again that benefits will be commensurate with the intensity and length of treatment. If one crucial issue is left unresolved while in drug rehab, this can set the person up for failure and relapse. Treating addiction can be a difficult task, as not everybody has the same troubles to deal with and the same internal battles to fight. This is why the best treatment plan will guarantee that there is no time frame on one's drug rehab process, and allows each person to take the time to handle all aspects of their own addiction at their individual pace.

If you or someone you know in Illinois is struggling with an addiction to anything, whether it is prescription drugs, illicit street drugs or any other substance of abuse, contact a substance abuse counselor right away. Learn which drug rehabilitation programs exist in your area and select one which will be the most effective for your situation.

Treatment Listings in Illinois:
  • Nexus Adolescent Chemical Health
    118 East Lincoln Avenue Onarga Illinois, 60955
  • St. Marys Hospital
    1800 East Lake Shore Drive Decatur Illinois, 62521
  • North Central BH Systems
    2960 Chartres Street La Salle Illinois, 61301
  • Holbrook Counseling Center
    998 East Maple Street Mundelein Illinois, 60060
  • Rosecrance Inc
    3522 Greendale Drive Rockford Illinois, 61108
  • Alexian Bros Center for Mental Health
    3436 North Kennicott Avenue Arlington Heights Illinois, 60004
  • Lawrence County Health Department
    11020 State Route 250 Lawrenceville Illinois, 62439
  • CCHC
    1701 West Monterey Avenue Chicago Illinois, 60643
  • Healthcare Alternative Systems Inc
    1915 Roosevelt Road Broadview Illinois, 60155
  • Piatt County Mental Health Center
    1921 North Market Street Monticello Illinois, 61856
  • Paramos Counseling Center
    815 North Larkin Avenue Joliet Illinois, 60435
  • NuWay Community Services Inc
    110 East 79th Street Chicago Illinois, 60619
  • Enhanced Clinical Solutions Inc
    1515 North Harlem Avenue Oak Park Illinois, 60302
  • Advocate Christ Medical Center
    4440 West 95th Street Oak Lawn Illinois, 60453
  • Kish Hlth System at Ben Gordon Center
    631 South 1st Street DeKalb Illinois, 60115
  • Asian Human Services of Chicago Inc
    4753 North Broadway Street Chicago Illinois, 60640
  • Prairie Center Health Systems
    718 Killarney Street Urbana Illinois, 61801
  • Phoenix Behavioral Services Inc
    16547 Oak Park Avenue Tinley Park Illinois, 60477
  • Forest Counseling Services Inc
    9050 West 81st Street Justice Illinois, 60458
  • DUI Counseling Center
    2334 West Lawrence Avenue Chicago Illinois, 60625
  • Intensive Outpatient Care Inc
    2 Club Centre Court Edwardsville Illinois, 62025
  • Circle Family HealthCare Network
    5002 West Madison Street Chicago Illinois, 60644
  • Addictions Associates Therapy Inc
    322 Peterson Road Libertyville Illinois, 60048
  • Childrens Home Aid Society
    1101 Washington Street Evanston Illinois, 60202
  • Hope Behavioral Services at the
    406 Theodore Street Crest Hill Illinois, 60403
  • Virginia M Mejia LCSW CADC
    1275 West Roosevelt Road West Chicago Illinois, 60185
  • CAP of Downers Grove
    4954 South Main Street Downers Grove Illinois, 60515
  • Du Page County Health Department
    1111 West Lake Street Addison Illinois, 60101
  • Substance Abuse Operations
    308 South 5th Avenue Maywood Illinois, 60153
  • Braden Counseling Center PC
    951 South 7th Street Rochelle Illinois, 61068
  • Good Shepherd Foundation Inc
    796 Boone Drive Geneseo Illinois, 61254
  • Central DuPage Hospital
    25 North Winfied Road Winfield Illinois, 60190
  • HRDI Corporate Office
    222 South Jefferson Street Chicago Illinois, 60661
  • Madden Mental Health Center
    1200 South 1st Avenue Hines Illinois, 60141
  • Community Health and Emergency Servs
    13245 Kessler Road Cairo Illinois, 62914