Facts

  • It is illegal to use any form of anabolic steroids in the U.S. without first having a prescription.
  • Morphine withdrawal symptoms peak in about 48 to 96 hours after the last dose of the drug, and to subside after about 8 to 10 days.
  • Opiate withdrawal symptoms are often described as similar to the flu but much worse and can cause aching, fever, sweating, shaking, or chills.
  • The connection between drug addiction and crime can be seen in the following criminal offenses; drug possession or sales, offenses directly related to drug abuse such as stealing to get money for drugs, etc., and crime which is related to a lifestyle that predisposes the drug abuser to engage in illegal activity such as association with other offenders or with illicit markets.

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Drug Rehab in New York

There are many different types of substances that individuals can develop an addiction to in New York. Common street drugs such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and marijuana are no longer the only drug threats because of the large 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" which are being sold legally in specialty shops across the country. Just as rates of drug use and abuse are on the rise, so are rates of individuals needing and wanting to get quality help.

Drug and Alcohol treatment centers in New York can help individuals by not only teaching them to abstain from using drugs, but also assist them through the difficult detox and withdrawal process. When the physical aspect of addiction is treated, drug treatment counselors will assist individuals get down to the bottom of how they became addicted to drugs in the first place, which will make sure they don't give in to the same traps and temptations 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 sometimes be incredibly uncomfortable. If not in a drug rehab setting, 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 individuals to know that help does exist, and there is a way to recover from the grips of drug addiction.

The way to successfully recover from addiction is to expose and resolve the aspects in one's life which made drugs a solution, and then learning new solutions and coping skills to better deal with these factors when they pop up in the future. Some drug rehab facilities only handle the physical side of addiction, and leave it up to the addicted person to sort out their emotional and psychological ties to drugs. A drug detox facility or short term drug treatment center for example usually only helps people overcome the physical aspect of addiction and gets them to stop using drugs for a period of time. However, there is much 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 vital that people choose the kind of drug rehabilitation facility that is going to be effective at getting all important issues addressed and resolved through counseling, education 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, addicted individuals who want to receive the most effective help should receive treatment at an inpatient or residential drug rehab center in New York. There are many reasons why these types of rehab facilities supply the most effective 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 center will supply the best results when the person can completely involve themselves in treatment and self betterment. Outpatient drug treatment programs often don't provide desirable results and set an individual up for relapse, because they are not totally able to focus on treatment and then they return home to things which may trigger their addiction. If in an inpatient or residential 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 component which is often a predictor of whether or not someone will find good results by way of treatment at a drug rehab in New York is the length of time they stay in treatment. It has been confirmed time and time again that outcomes will be commensurate with the intensity and length of treatment. If one important issue is left unresolved while in drug rehab, this can set the individual up for failure and relapse. Treating addiction can be a complicated task, as not everyone has the same difficulties to deal with and the same inner battles to fight. This is why the best treatment plan will assure that there is no time frame on one's drug rehab approach, and makes it possible for each individual to take the time to tackle all aspects of their own addiction at their individual pace.

If you or someone you know in New York 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 rehab programs exist in your area and choose one which will be the most effective for your circumstances.

Treatment Listings in New York:
  • Port Counseling Center
    225 Main Street Port Washington NY., 11050
  • One World Counseling LLC
    1670 East 17th Street Brooklyn NY., 11229
  • Addictions Care Center of Albany Inc
    90 McCarty Avenue Albany New York, 12202
  • Twin County Recovery Services Inc
    350 Power Avenue Hudson New York, 12534
  • Bridge Back to Life Center Inc
    1688 Victory Boulevard Staten Island NY., 10314
  • Seafield Services Inc
    475 East Main Street Patchogue NY., 11772
  • 820 River Street Inc
    551 Bay Road Queensbury New York, 12804
  • Fifth Avenue Counseling Center Inc
    50 West 23rd Street New York New York, 10010
  • St. Vincent Hosp Westchester Div of
    St. Josephs Medical Center Port Chester NY., 10573
  • Crestwood Child Family Therapy
    1 Keuka Business Park Penn Yan NY., 14527
  • Samaritan Daytop Village Inc
    767 Cape Road Ellenville New York, 12428
  • Maxwell Inst of St. Vincents Hosp
    92 Yonkers Avenue Tuckahoe New York, 10707
  • Baden Street Settlement
    585 Joseph Avenue Rochester NY., 14605
  • YMCA of Greater New York
    285 Vanderbilt Avenue Staten Island NY., 10304
  • Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region
    76-82 2nd Street Albany New York, 12210
  • Creedmoor Psychiatric Center
    3811 Broadway Street Astoria New York, 11103
  • New York Service Network OP
    198 Foster Avenue Brooklyn NY., 11230
  • St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center
    28 William Street Gouverneur NY., 13642
  • Episcopal Health Services Inc
    19-08 Brookhaven Avenue Far Rockaway New York, 11691
  • Ellis Hospital Psychiatry
    1101 Nott Street Schenectady New York, 12308
  • Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
    1 Brookdale Plaza Brooklyn NY., 11212
  • Pibly Residential Programs Inc
    514 Concord Avenue Bronx NY., 10455
  • Jewish Board of Family Childrens Servs
    1055 St Johns Place Brooklyn New York, 11213
  • St. Peters Addiction Recovery Center
    125 High Rock Avenue Saratoga Springs New York, 12866
  • Metropolitan Hospital Center
    1900 2nd Avenue New York NY., 10029
  • Oswego Hosp Behavioral Servs Division
    501 1/2 West 2nd Street South Fulton NY., 13069
  • Putnam Family Community Services Inc
    1808 Route 6 Carmel New York, 10512
  • Andrus Childrens Center
    1156 North Broadway Yonkers New York, 10701
  • Mental Health Assoc of Nassau Cnty Inc
    16 Main Street Hempstead NY., 11550
  • Friends of Bridge Inc
    5-11 Pflug Place Valley Stream NY., 11580
  • Unity Hospital of Rochester
    89 Genesee Street Rochester New York, 14611
  • White Plains Hospital Center
    41 East Post Road White Plains New York, 10601
  • Lake Shore Behavioral Health
    3176 Abbott Road Orchard Park NY., 14127
  • Community Missions Inc
    1134 B Cleveland Avenue Niagara Falls NY., 14305
  • Orange County Dept of Mental Health
    141 Broadway Street Newburgh New York, 12550
  • Phelps Memorial Hospital Center
    755 North Broadway Tarrytown New York, 10591
  • Syracuse Brick House Inc
    1350 University Avenue Rochester NY., 14607
  • St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center
    109 Ford Street Ogdensburg NY., 13669
  • Family Service League Inc
    1444 Fifth Avenue Bay Shore New York, 11706
  • Southeast Nassau Guidance Center Inc
    2146 Jackson Avenue Seaford New York, 11783
  • Renwick Recovery Inc
    131 Mill Street Newburgh NY., 12550
  • Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Med Ctr
    365 East Main Street Patchogue NY., 11772
  • Woodhull Medical Center
    760 Broadway Brooklyn New York, 11206
  • Samaritan Daytop Village Inc
    130-20 8th Road Richmond Hill New York, 11418
  • Steuben County Alcoholism and
    114 Chestnut Street Corning NY., 14830