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  • The active ingredient in drinking alcohol is ethanol or ethyl alcohol, which is considered to be a sedative and affects the brain the same way as other sedative-hypnotic drugs, like Valium and barbiturates.
  • Serious alcohol withdrawal can produce delirium tremens (DTs) which involves profound confusion, hallucinations, and severe autonomic nervous system over-activity.
  • Magic mushrooms may cause individuals to feel more emotionally sensitive.
  • Vicodin is one of the most widely used pain relievers in the world and has also become one of the most abused pharmaceutical drugs.

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Drug Rehab in Wisconsin

There are many different kinds of substances that individuals can become addicted to in Wisconsin. Illegal street drugs such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and marijuana are no longer the only drug threats because of the significant rise in prescription drug abuse within the past several years. Newly emerging designer drugs have also become a severe 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 nation. Just as rates of drug use and abuse are on the rise, so are rates of individuals needing and looking for quality help.

Drug and Alcohol treatment centers in Wisconsin can help people by not only teaching them to abstain from using drugs, but also help them through the difficult detox and withdrawal process. When the physical element of addiction is handled, substance abuse counselors will assist recovering addicts get down to the bottom of how they let themselves become addicted to drugs in the first place, which will ensure they don't give in to the same traps and temptations in the future. When one tries to stop drug use on their own without help, they will not only find it difficult if not impossible to not succumb to the extreme drug cravings, but they will also have to endure the physical and psychological symptoms of withdrawal alone, which can at times be extremely uncomfortable. If not in a drug rehabilitation facility, and with easy access to one's drug of choice, it is easy enough to give in to relapse. This is why it is very important for people to know that help does exist, and there is a way to recover from the seemingly never-ending cycle of drug addiction.

The way to stop the cycle of addiction is to reveal and resolve the elements in one's life which made drugs a solution, and then learning new solutions and coping mechanisms to better handle these factors when they arise again in the future. Some drug rehab centers only address the physical aspect of addiction, and leave it up to the addicted individual to sort out their emotional and psychological ties to drugs. A drug detox facility or short term drug rehabilitation facility for example usually only helps individuals overcome the physical element of addiction and gets them successfully off of drugs. Unfortunately, there is much more to deal with if one wants to remain clean and sober and be able to do so with self-assurance and resolve. This is why it is essential that individuals choose the appropriate type of drug rehab center that is going to be effective at getting all important issues addressed and resolved through counseling, education and other treatment methods for as long as it takes to reach this point.

Since handling addiction in this way is verified to be the most effective drug rehab approach, addicted individuals who want to receive the most effective help should receive treatment at an inpatient or residential drug treatment facility in Wisconsin. There are several reasons why these types of drug rehabs supply the most effective treatment, but first and foremost the treatment setting in itself is one of the most important aspects of treatment to factor in. A drug rehab program will deliver the best results when the recovering addict can completely immerse themselves in recovery and self betterment. Outpatient drug treatment centers often don't produce desirable results and set a person up for relapse, due to the fact that they are not entirely able to focus on treatment 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.

An additional factor which is often a predictor of whether or not somebody will find good results by means of treatment at a drug rehab in Wisconsin is the length of time they remain in treatment. It has been confirmed time and time again that results will be commensurate with the intensity and length of treatment. If one vital 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 issues 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 permits each individual to take the time to tackle all aspects of their own addiction at their very own pace.

If you or someone you know in Wisconsin is struggling with an addiction to anything, whether it is prescription drugs, illicit street drugs or any other substance of abuse, talk to a drug treatment counselor right away. Find out which drug rehab programs exist in your area and decide on one which will be the most effective for your circumstances.

Treatment Listings in Wisconsin:
  • Blandine House Inc
    25 North Park Avenue Fond Du Lac WI., 54935
  • Lad Lake Inc
    3801 North 88th Street Milwaukee Wisconsin, 53222
  • Norwood Health Center
    1600 North Chestnut Avenue Marshfield Wisconsin, 54449
  • Mayo Clinic Health Systems
    325 Butts Avenue Tomah WI., 54660
  • Counseling and Development Center Inc
    171 Chestnut Street Phillips WI., 54555
  • Aurora Behavioral Health Center
    146 East Geneva Square Lake Geneva Wisconsin, 53147
  • North Central Healthcare
    1225 Langlade Road Antigo Wisconsin, 54409
  • Cornerstone Counseling Services
    10850 West Park Place Milwaukee WI., 53224
  • Southwest Health Center
    1185 North Elm Street Platteville WI., 53818
  • Human Service Center of
    705 East Timber Drive Rhinelander Wisconsin, 54501
  • Beloit Memorial Hospital
    1969 West Hart Road Beloit Wisconsin, 53511
  • Community Care Programs
    6716 Stone Glen Drive Middleton WI., 53562
  • Lutheran Social Services
    3042 Kilbourne Avenue Eau Claire WI., 54703
  • Catholic Charities
    800 Wisconsin Avenue Racine Wisconsin, 53403
  • Counseling Associates of Door County
    620 North 12th Avenue Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin, 54235
  • Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin
    619 West Walnut Street Milwaukee WI., 53212
  • Credence Therapy Associates
    1 1/2 West Geneva Street Elkhorn WI., 53121
  • Lincoln Healthcare Center
    213 West Wisconsin Avenue Tomahawk Wisconsin, 54487
  • North Central Healthcare
    607 North Sales Street Merrill Wisconsin, 54452
  • Greensquare Developmental Specialists
    1655 West Mequon Road Mequon WI., 53092
  • St. Marys Hospital Ministry
    1020 Kabel Avenue Rhinelander WI., 54501
  • Access Recovery
    2727 West Cleveland Avenue Milwaukee Wisconsin, 53215
  • Behavioral Health Division
    220 Washington Avenue Oshkosh Wisconsin, 54901
  • Jefferson County Human Services Dept
    1541 Annex Road Jefferson WI., 53549
  • West Grove Clinic SC
    10012 West Capitol Drive Milwaukee WI., 53222
  • Childrens Service Society of WI
    8207 22nd Avenue Kenosha Wisconsin, 53143
  • Portage Cnty Hlth and Human Servs
    817 Whiting Avenue Stevens Point Wisconsin, 54481
  • Word of Hope Ministries ATODA Program
    2677 North 40th Street Milwaukee WI., 53210
  • Dodge County Human Services and Health
    199 County Road DF Juneau WI., 53039
  • Iron County Human Services
    300 Taconite Street Hurley Wisconsin, 54534
  • Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Div
    9499 West Watertown Plank Road Milwaukee Wisconsin, 53226
  • Community Services Associates
    710 North Webb Avenue Reedsburg WI., 53959
  • Fahrman Center
    3136 Craig Road Eau Claire WI., 54701
  • Mayo Clinic Health System
    800 East Blackhawk Avenue Prairie Du Chien Wisconsin, 53821
  • ProHealth Care
    13900 West National Avenue New Berlin Wisconsin, 53151
  • NorthLakes Community Clinic
    719 Main Street East Ashland WI., 54806
  • Ho Chunk Nation Division of Behav Hlth
    Tomah Health Office Tomah WI., 54660
  • MCHS Franciscan Healthcare La Crosse
    464 South St. Joseph Avenue Arcadia Wisconsin, 54612
  • Marriage and Family Health Servs Ltd
    2925 Mondovi Road Eau Claire Wisconsin, 54701
  • Baraboo VA CBOC
    1670 South Boulevard Baraboo WI., 53913
  • Psychological Evaluation and
    9950 North Port Washington Road Mequon WI., 53092
  • Green County Human Services
    North 3152 Monroe Wisconsin, 53566
  • Integral Psychology Center
    1619 Monroe Street Madison Wisconsin, 53711
  • Pauquette Ctr for Psychological Serv
    1339 Park Avenue Columbus WI., 53925
  • Theda Care Behavioral Health
    902 Riverside Drive Waupaca WI., 54981
  • Ho Chunk Nation
    W9850 Airport Road Black River Falls Wisconsin, 54615
  • Hope Haven Inc
    3602 Memorial Drive Madison Wisconsin, 53704
  • Family Tree Mental Health Clinic LLP
    508 Campus Street Milton WI., 53563
  • Wisconsin Psychotherapy and
    6401 Odana Road Madison WI., 53719
  • Quality Addiction Management
    2240 Prairie Avenue Beloit Wisconsin, 53511
  • Marriage and Family Health Servs Ltd
    501 South Cherry Avenue Marshfield Wisconsin, 54449
  • Exodus Transitional Care Facility Inc
    1421 Fond Du Lac Avenue Kewaskum WI., 53040