Facts

  • Sharing heroin snorting straws can result in hepatitis transmission.
  • The average GHB dose can range anywhere from 1 to up to 5 grams (depending on drug purity) which can be 1-2 teaspoons mixed in a beverage.
  • Long term abuse of alcohol has been found to damage the frontal lobes of the brain.
  • Low price and easy access are both factors alcohol which strongly correlate with high rates of binge drinking among youth.

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Drug Rehab in Illinois

There are all different kinds of substances of abuse that individuals can develop an addiction to in Illinois. Common street drugs such as heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana are no longer the only drug threats because of the significant increase of prescription drug abuse within the past several years. Newly emerging designer drugs have also grown to be a significant problem, such as the stimulant drug known as "bath salts" and synthetic versions of marijuana known as "spice" and "K2" which are being bought legally in specialty shops across the nation. Just as rates of use and abuse of drugs are on the rise, so are rates of persons needing and wanting to get quality help.

Drug and Alcohol rehabilitation programs in Illinois can help people by not only helping them to abstain from abusing drugs, but also help them through the difficult detox and withdrawal process. When the physical element of addiction is treated, substance abuse counselors will help individuals get down to the bottom of how they became addicted to drugs to begin with, which will ensure they don't fall prey to the same traps and temptations in the future. If one 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 intense drug cravings, but they will also have to endure the physical and psychological symptoms of withdrawal alone, which can often be incredibly uncomfortable. If not in a drug treatment setting, and with easy access to one's drug of choice, it can be easy enough to give in to the pressure and use again. This is why it is very important for individuals to know that professional help does exist, and there is a way out of the seemingly never-ending cycle of drug addiction.

The way to stop the cycle of addiction is to identify and resolve the aspects in one's life which made drugs a solution, and then applying new solutions and coping mechanisms to better deal with these factors when they arise again in the future. Some drug treatment programs only address the physical aspect of addiction, and leave it up to the addicted person to sort out their psychological and emotional ties to drugs. A drug detox facility or short term drug treatment program for example ordinarily only helps people overcome the physical aspect of addiction and gets them successfully off of drugs. Unfortunately, there is a lot more to handle if one wants to remain drug-free and be able to do it with self-assurance and resolve. This is why it is important that people choose the proper kind of drug treatment facility that is going to go the distance in getting all important issues addressed and resolved through education, counseling and other recovery methods for as long as it takes to reach this point.

Since handling addiction in this way is verified to be the most successful drug treatment approach, people who want to receive the most effective help should receive treatment at a residential or inpatient drug rehabilitation center in Illinois. There are a number of reasons why these types of rehab facilities provide the most superior treatment, but first and foremost the treatment environment in itself is one of the most important aspects of treatment to factor in. A drug rehab center will provide the best results when the recovering addict can fully involve themselves in treatment and self betterment. Outpatient drug treatment centers typically don't provide desirable results and set an individual up for relapse, due to the fact that they are not completely able to focus on recovery and then they return home to things which may trigger their addiction. If in an inpatient or residential drug treatment atmosphere this is of course not the case, in addition to the advantage of not having any access to drugs but having access to positive support and care around the clock.

An additional aspect which is often a predictor of whether or not someone will find success by way of 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 outcomes 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 individual up for failure and relapse. Treating addiction can be a difficult task, as not everyone has the same troubles to deal with and the same internal battles to fight. This is why the best treatment plan will assure that there is no time frame on one's drug rehab process, and enables each person to take the time to handle all aspects of their own addiction at their very own pace.

If you or someone you care about in Illinois is struggling with an addiction to anything, whether it is illicit street drugs, prescription drugs or any other substance of abuse, speak with a substance abuse counselor right away. Discover which drug rehab facilities exist in your area and decide on one which will be the most effective for your situation.

Treatment Listings in Illinois:
  • Howard Brown Health Center
    4025 North Sheridan Road Chicago IL., 60613
  • Evangelical Child and Family Agency
    1530 North Main Street Wheaton IL., 60187
  • Elite House of Sober Living Inc
    395 West Lincoln Highway Chicago Heights IL., 60411
  • Southeastern IL Counseling Centers Inc
    204 West Highland Avenue Robinson IL., 62454
  • Egyptian Public MH Dept
    112 East Main Street Ridgway IL., 62979
  • Jesse Brown VAMC
    820 South Damen Avenue Chicago IL., 60612
  • Allendale Association
    Grand Avenue Offield Drive Lake Villa IL., 60046
  • Central East Alcohol and Drug Council
    8500 East County Road 150 North Lerna IL., 62440
  • Mathers Clinic LLC
    145 South Virginia Street Crystal Lake IL., 60014
  • Davidson Counseling Ltd
    6400 West Main Street Belleville IL., 62223
  • Community Resource and Counseling Ctr
    1510 West Ottawa Road Paxton IL., 60957
  • Centerstone DBA WellSpring Resources
    2615 Edwards Street Alton IL., 62002
  • Behavioral Services Center
    5101 Washington Road Gurnee IL., 60031
  • Vet Affairs Edward Hines Jr Hospital
    5000 South 5th Avenue Hines IL., 60141
  • IL Institute for Addiction Recovery at
    5409 North Knoxville Avenue Peoria IL., 61614
  • Canaan Development Foundation
    213 North Central Avenue Urbana IL., 61801
  • St. Marys Treatment Center
    1800 East Lake Shore Drive Decatur IL., 62521
  • Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
    820 South Damen Avenue Chicago IL., 60612
  • Guildhaus Halfway House
    2413 Canal Street Blue Island IL., 60406
  • American Indian Health Service of
    4081 North Broadway Street Chicago IL., 60613
  • Tazwood Mental Health Center Inc
    3248 Vandever Avenue Pekin IL., 61554
  • Deer Rehabilitation Services Inc
    3936 West Roosevelt Road Chicago IL., 60624
  • Champaign Treatment Center LLC
    106 South Country Fair Drive Champaign IL., 61821
  • Community Family Service Center
    1100 South May Street Chicago IL., 60607
  • A Program of Aunt Marthas
    8640 South Chicago Avenue Chicago IL., 60617
  • Advance Counseling Services Inc
    4125 South Archer Avenue Chicago IL., 60632
  • Chicago Department of Public Health
    4314 South Cottage Grove Avenue Chicago IL., 60653
  • Prairie Center Health Systems
    122 West Hill Street Champaign IL., 61820
  • Enhanced Clinical Solutions Inc
    1701 South 1st Avenue Maywood IL., 60153
  • Richland Memorial Hospital
    800 East Locust Street Olney IL., 62450
  • Presence Behavioral Health Outpt at
    1431 North Claremont Avenue Chicago IL., 60622
  • Alpha Counseling Center
    1112 South Washington Street Naperville IL., 60540
  • Leyden Family Service and
    10001 Grand Avenue Franklin Park IL., 60131
  • Psychological Services
    230 East Main Street Morrison IL., 61270
  • Rosecrance Inc
    3522 Greendale Drive Rockford IL., 61108