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Drug Rehab in Opelousas

Having difficulties with any form of drug addiction is a large burden to carry, and one which comes with a lot of consequences if left unresolved. Persons with the very best of intentions who want to stop typically try and do so many times over with no success, and wind up just dropping deeper into a life of addiction. There are causes why persons cannot quit on their own, and these motives are what make drug rehabilitation in Opelousas a more successful and verified method of resolving drug addiction.

The positive aspects of a drug rehab in Opelousas consist of having the support and tools at hand to handle any issues and challenges that may come up during detox and withdrawal, as well as the opportunity to address the real problems that triggered drug addiction which are ordinarily not physical ones at all. For example, many men and women become involved in substance abuse to mask and keep away from significant problems in their lives. If one only tries to overcome the physical urges and such on one's own, they really aren't making any headway at actually resolving the mental and emotional problems, that once resolved, will ensure long-term sobriety.

Once a person comes to terms with the reality that they need assistance to resolve drug addiction, the next action is deciding on the appropriate drug rehab for them. Some drug rehabilitation programs don't involve any form of inpatient stay and offer services on an outpatient basis for instance. At this form of drug rehab the particular person gets treatment throughout the day and returns home in the evening. While this sort of drug rehab may seem practical, it will not provide the appropriate treatment environment for someone who desires to step away from drug influences and other conditions which could compromise one's sobriety. The most established and effective treatment settings are those which require an inpatient or residential stay, so that the individual can focus entirely on bettering themselves and healing from addiction, not on every day distractions and drug addiction triggers.

For example, someone or some situation in one's environment could be the actual trigger of one's drug use. If the particular person returns to this every day while in drug rehab, all gains will be lost and most will typically relapse. There are also various lengths of stay even in inpatient and residential drug rehabilitation programs, with treatment curriculums varying from 30 days to up to a year for some. As a rule of thumb, somebody who is set on fixing addiction problems once and for all should stay in drug rehab as long as it will take. A month in treatment is barely enough time to even recuperate physically from chronic substance abuse. A significant amount of time is needed, even months in some situations, to benefit from intensive therapy and other treatment tools to heal psychologically and emotionally so that one can genuinely make a fresh start once treatment is complete.

The price of drug rehab can fluctuate substantially of course, depending on the amenities offered, length of stay, etc. While cost should never be an impediment to receiving life-saving treatment in drug rehab, it is a logistic that some may have concern over. After all, addiction tends to exhaust all assets and it can be challenging to pay for drug rehab when the time comes. Thankfully, most private drug rehab programs accept many types of private health insurance as well as Medicare and Medicaid. Some drug rehab programs will even work with people to either supply payment assistance or offer a sliding fee scale based off of one's income and individual circumstances. Addicted persons and their family members will find that treatment counselors are more than prepared to help present solutions and support to get the logistical and monetary problems resolved so that these are not a barrier to getting the individuals started in drug rehab.

If someone you know is addicted to drugs but will not readily accept the offer to go to drug treatment, drug interventions are a last ditch yet successful method of helping persuade them to do so. Drug treatment programs in Opelousas work closely with professional drug interventionists who are educated and experienced in getting people to treatment effectively. An intervention is a tool which can assist drug addicted individuals see past the immediate need to satiate their drug behavior, and realize the gift that is being supplied to them which can help them make a healthier and successful life for themselves.

If you or someone you know would like help, contact a treatment counselor at a drug rehab to get any questions answered and any assistance needed to get the process started right away. The quicker the individual is in drug rehab, the faster they can be back in the game of life and winning.

Additional Information on Drug Addiction and Treatment

20 treatment listings in or near Opelousas, Louisiana:

  • Opelousas Behavioral Health Clinic
    Opelousas Behavioral Health Clinic is a Drug Recovery Facility that is located at:

    220 South Market Street
    Opelousas, LA. 70570

    If you would like to contact Opelousas Behavioral Health Clinic, you can reach them at 337-948-0226.

    Opelousas Behavioral Health Clinic offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders
    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), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Oceans Behavioral Hospital
    Oceans Behavioral Hospital is a Drug Rehab Program that is located at:

    1310 Heather Drive
    Opelousas, LA. 70570

    If you would like to contact Oceans Behavioral Hospital, you can reach them at 337-948-8820.

    Oceans Behavioral Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, 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)
  • Opelousas Mental Health Center
    Opelousas Mental Health Center is a Substance Abuse Treatment Center that is located at:

    220 South Market Street
    Opelousas, LA. 70570

    If you would like to contact Opelousas Mental Health Center, you can reach them at 337-948-0226.

    Opelousas Mental Health Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • New Beginnings Addiction Recovery Ctr
    New Beginnings Addiction Recovery Ctr is a Drug Rehab that is located at:

    1649 Linwood Loop
    Opelousas, LA. 70570

    If you would like to contact New Beginnings Addiction Recovery Ctr, you can reach them at 337-942-1171.

    New Beginnings Addiction Recovery Ctr offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Adolescents
    Payment forms accepted: Private Health Insurance
  • Acadiana Addiction Center
    10.2 miles from Opelousas, Louisiana
    Acadiana Addiction Center is a Drug Rehabilitation Program that is located at:

    156 Choctaw Road
    Sunset, LA. 70584

    If you would like to contact Acadiana Addiction Center, you can reach them at 337-233-1111.

    Acadiana Addiction Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Halfway House, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance
  • Behavioral Medicine Unit of Acadia
    10.7 miles from Opelousas, Louisiana
    Behavioral Medicine Unit of Acadia is a Drug Treatment Center that is located at:

    810 South Broadway Street
    Church Point, LA. 70525

    If you would like to contact Behavioral Medicine Unit of Acadia, you can reach them at 337-684-4244.

    Behavioral Medicine Unit of Acadia offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Ville Platte
    14.5 miles from Opelousas, Louisiana
    Ville Platte is a Drug Rehabilitation Center that is located at:

    312 Court Street
    Ville Platte, LA. 70586

    If you would like to contact Ville Platte, you can reach them at 337-363-5525.

    Ville Platte offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Ville Platte Behavioral Health Center
    14.5 miles from Opelousas, Louisiana
    Ville Platte Behavioral Health Center is a Drug Treatment Service that is located at:

    312 Court Street
    Ville Platte, LA. 70586

    If you would like to contact Ville Platte Behavioral Health Center, you can reach them at 337-363-5525.

    Ville Platte Behavioral Health Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Glove Inc
    15.1 miles from Opelousas, Louisiana
    Glove Inc is an Addiction Treatment Program that is located at:

    802 North Dupre Street
    Ville Platte, LA. 70586

    If you would like to contact Glove Inc, you can reach them at 337-363-4758.

    Glove Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Residential Beds For Clients Children, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted:
  • Keystone Acquisitions LLC cert to oper
    18 miles from Opelousas, Louisiana
    Keystone Acquisitions LLC cert to oper is a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility that is located at:

    808 Pitt Road
    Scott, LA. 70583

    If you would like to contact Keystone Acquisitions LLC cert to oper, you can reach them at 337-443-4825.

    Keystone Acquisitions LLC cert to oper offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Halfway House, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance
  • Vermilion Behavioral Health System
    18.2 miles from Opelousas, Louisiana
    Vermilion Behavioral Health System is a Drug Treatment Program that is located at:

    2520 North University Avenue
    Lafayette, LA. 70507

    If you would like to contact Vermilion Behavioral Health System, you can reach them at 855-771-3636.

    Vermilion Behavioral Health System offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient
    Payment forms accepted:
  • Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems
    18.4 miles from Opelousas, Louisiana
    Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems is a Drug Treatment Service that is located at:

    1131 Rue du Belier
    Lafayette, LA. 70507

    If you would like to contact Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems, you can reach them at 337-704-0799.

    Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Compass Behavioral Center of Mamou
    19.1 miles from Opelousas, Louisiana
    Compass Behavioral Center of Mamou is a Drug Abuse Rehab Facility that is located at:

    1510 Napoleon Street
    Mamou, LA. 70554

    If you would like to contact Compass Behavioral Center of Mamou, you can reach them at 337-468-2333.

    Compass Behavioral Center of Mamou offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicare, Private Health Insurance
  • Savoy Medical Center
    19.4 miles from Opelousas, Louisiana
    Savoy Medical Center is a Drug Addiction Treatment Program that is located at:

    1610 7th Street
    Mamou, LA. 70554

    If you would like to contact Savoy Medical Center, you can reach them at 337-468-0110.

    Savoy Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Savoy Medical Center New Horizons
    19.4 miles from Opelousas, Louisiana
    Savoy Medical Center New Horizons is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility that is located at:

    1610 7th Street
    Mamou, LA. 70554

    If you would like to contact Savoy Medical Center New Horizons, you can reach them at 337-468-0110.

    Savoy Medical Center New Horizons offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance
  • Acadiana CARES
    19.9 miles from Opelousas, Louisiana
    Acadiana CARES is a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility that is located at:

    809 Martin Luther King Jr Drive
    Lafayette, LA. 70501

    If you would like to contact Acadiana CARES, you can reach them at 337-233-2437.

    Acadiana CARES offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Opiate Replacement Therapy Ctr of
    20.5 miles from Opelousas, Louisiana
    Opiate Replacement Therapy Ctr of is a Drug Rehab Program that is located at:

    648 Latiolais Drive
    Breaux Bridge, LA. 70517

    If you would like to contact Opiate Replacement Therapy Ctr of, you can reach them at 337-332-4878.

    Opiate Replacement Therapy Ctr of offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Pregnant/Postpartum Women
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment
  • Genesis Behavioral Hospital
    20.5 miles from Opelousas, Louisiana
    Genesis Behavioral Hospital is a Substance Abuse Program that is located at:

    606 Latiolais Drive
    Breaux Bridge, LA. 70517

    If you would like to contact Genesis Behavioral Hospital, you can reach them at 337-442-6254.

    Genesis Behavioral Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Acadiana Recovery Center
    21 miles from Opelousas, Louisiana
    Acadiana Recovery Center is a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center that is located at:

    100 Poydras Street
    Lafayette, LA. 70501

    If you would like to contact Acadiana Recovery Center, you can reach them at 337-231-6365 x4301.

    Acadiana Recovery Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid
  • Acadiana Area Human Services District
    21.5 miles from Opelousas, Louisiana
    Acadiana Area Human Services District is a Drug Abuse Rehab Center that is located at:

    302 Dulles Drive
    Lafayette, LA. 70506

    If you would like to contact Acadiana Area Human Services District, you can reach them at 337-262-4100.

    Acadiana Area Human Services District offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Dui/Dwi Offenders, 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)