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Drug Rehab in Allston

Struggling with any form of drug addiction is a heavy burden to carry, and one which comes with many consequences if left unresolved. Persons with the greatest of intentions who want to quit usually try and do so numerous times over with no success, and wind up just dropping deeper into a life of addiction. There are reasons why persons cannot quit on their own, and these reasons are what make drug rehabilitation in Allston a more helpful and established method of handling drug addiction.

The positive aspects of a drug rehab in Allston include having the support and tools at hand to handle any problems and challenges that may come up through detox and withdrawal, as well as the opportunity to address the real issues that triggered drug addiction which are typically not physical ones at all. For example, many people become involved in substance abuse to mask and steer clear of really serious problems in their lives. If one only attempts to overcome the physical cravings and such on one's own, they really aren't making any headway at actually resolving the mental and emotional issues, that once resolved, will assure long-term sobriety.

Once an individual comes to terms with the fact that they need help to resolve drug addiction, the next step is picking the appropriate drug rehab for them. Some drug rehab programs don't require any type of inpatient stay and supply services on an outpatient basis for instance. At this form of drug rehab the particular person receives treatment in the course of the day and returns home in the evening. While this kind of drug rehab may appear convenient, it will not provide the proper treatment environment for someone who desires to step away from drug influences and other circumstances which could compromise one's sobriety. The most established and successful treatment settings are those which call for an inpatient or residential stay, so that the individual can concentrate entirely on bettering themselves and healing from addiction, not on every day interruptions and drug addiction triggers.

For instance, someone or some circumstance in one's environment could be the actual trigger of one's drug use. If the person returns to this every day while in drug rehab, all gains will be lost and most will usually relapse. There are also different lengths of stay even in inpatient and residential drug rehab programs, with treatment curriculums which range from 30 days to up to a year for some. As a rule of thumb, an individual who is set on resolving addiction problems once and for all should remain in drug rehab as long as it will take. A month in treatment is barely enough time to even recover physically from continual substance abuse. A significant amount of time is essential, 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 clean start once treatment is finished.

The price of drug rehab can fluctuate substantially of course, depending on the facilities supplied, length of stay, etc. While cost should never be an obstacle to receiving life-saving treatment in drug rehab, it is a logistic that some may have concern over. After all, addiction is likely to exhaust all sources and it can be difficult to pay for drug rehab when the time comes. Fortunately, most private drug rehab programs accept many kinds of private health insurance as well as Medicare and Medicaid. Some drug treatment programs will even work with individuals to either offer payment assistance or supply 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 willing to help provide solutions and support to get the logistical and financial problems resolved so that these are not a hurdle to getting the individuals started in drug rehab.

If an individual you know is addicted to drugs but will not easily accept the offer to go to drug treatment, drug interventions are a last ditch yet helpful method of helping persuade them to do so. Drug rehab programs in Allston work closely with professional drug interventionists who are educated and seasoned in getting individuals to treatment efficiently. An intervention is a tool which can help drug addicted individuals see past the immediate need to satiate their drug habit, and notice the gift that is being supplied to them which can help them make a healthier and fruitful life for themselves.

If you or another person 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 course of action started right away. The faster the particular person is in drug rehab, the sooner they can be back in the game of life and winning.


Additional Information on Drug Addiction and Treatment

20 treatment listings in or near Allston, Massachusetts:

  • Arbour Counseling Services
    Arbour Counseling Services is a Drug Addiction Treatment Program that is located at:

    14 Fordham Road
    Allston, MA. 2134

    If you would like to contact Arbour Counseling Services, you can reach them at 617-782-6460.

    Arbour Counseling Services offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Granada House Inc
    Granada House Inc is a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility that is located at:

    70 Adamson Street
    Allston, MA. 2134

    If you would like to contact Granada House Inc, you can reach them at 617-254-2923.

    Granada House Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Arbour HRI Hospital
    0.6 miles from Allston, Massachusetts
    Arbour HRI Hospital is a Substance Abuse Treatment Program that is located at:

    227 Babcock Street
    Brookline, MA. 2446

    If you would like to contact Arbour HRI Hospital, you can reach them at 617-731-3200.

    Arbour HRI Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Brighton Allston Mental Health
    0.9 miles from Allston, Massachusetts
    Brighton Allston Mental Health is a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program that is located at:

    77 Warren Street
    Brighton, MA. 2135

    If you would like to contact Brighton Allston Mental Health, you can reach them at 617-787-1901 x115.

    Brighton Allston Mental Health offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Addiction Treatment Center of NE
    0.9 miles from Allston, Massachusetts
    Addiction Treatment Center of NE is an Addiction Treatment Program that is located at:

    77 Warren Street
    Brighton, MA. 2135

    If you would like to contact Addiction Treatment Center of NE, you can reach them at 617-254-1271.

    Addiction Treatment Center of NE offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Gays And Lesbians, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Franciscan Childrens Hospital
    0.9 miles from Allston, Massachusetts
    Franciscan Childrens Hospital is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility that is located at:

    30 Warren Street
    Brighton, MA. 2135

    If you would like to contact Franciscan Childrens Hospital, you can reach them at 617-254-3800.

    Franciscan Childrens Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance
  • Prevention and Recovery Center
    1 miles from Allston, Massachusetts
    Prevention and Recovery Center is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility that is located at:

    330 Mount Auburn Street
    Cambridge, MA. 2138

    If you would like to contact Prevention and Recovery Center, you can reach them at 617-499-5051 x4212.

    Prevention and Recovery Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted:
  • Cambridge Eating Disorder Center
    1.1 miles from Allston, Massachusetts
    Cambridge Eating Disorder Center is a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program that is located at:

    3 Bow Street
    Cambridge, MA. 2138

    If you would like to contact Cambridge Eating Disorder Center, you can reach them at 617-547-2255.

    Cambridge Eating Disorder Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance
  • Steward St Elizabeths SECAP ATS
    1.1 miles from Allston, Massachusetts
    Steward St Elizabeths SECAP ATS is a Drug Rehabilitation Center that is located at:

    736 Cambridge Street
    Brighton, MA. 2135

    If you would like to contact Steward St Elizabeths SECAP ATS, you can reach them at 617-789-3000 x2574.

    Steward St Elizabeths SECAP ATS offers the following treatment services: Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • St. Elizabeths Medical Center
    1.1 miles from Allston, Massachusetts
    St. Elizabeths Medical Center is a Drug Rehab that is located at:

    736 Cambridge Street
    Brighton, MA. 2135

    If you would like to contact St. Elizabeths Medical Center, you can reach them at 617-789-3000 x2623.

    St. Elizabeths Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • New Horizons Medical PC
    1.2 miles from Allston, Massachusetts
    New Horizons Medical PC is a Drug Treatment Program that is located at:

    1180 Beacon Street
    Brookline, MA. 2446

    If you would like to contact New Horizons Medical PC, you can reach them at 617-202-9222.

    New Horizons Medical PC offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Riverside Outpatient Center at
    1.7 miles from Allston, Massachusetts
    Riverside Outpatient Center at is a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center that is located at:

    5 Sacramento Street
    Cambridge, MA. 2138

    If you would like to contact Riverside Outpatient Center at, you can reach them at 617-354-2275.

    Riverside Outpatient Center at offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance
  • Right Turn
    1.7 miles from Allston, Massachusetts
    Right Turn is a Drug Rehabilitation Facility that is located at:

    440 Arsenal Street
    Watertown, MA. 2472

    If you would like to contact Right Turn, you can reach them at 781-646-3800.

    Right Turn offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Massachusetts Mental Health Center
    1.8 miles from Allston, Massachusetts
    Massachusetts Mental Health Center is a Drug Rehab Program that is located at:

    75 Fenwood Road
    Boston, MA. 2115

    If you would like to contact Massachusetts Mental Health Center, you can reach them at 617-626-9300.

    Massachusetts Mental Health Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: 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)
  • Boston Childrens Hospital
    1.9 miles from Allston, Massachusetts
    Boston Childrens Hospital is a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility that is located at:

    300 Longwood Avenue
    Boston, MA. 2115

    If you would like to contact Boston Childrens Hospital, you can reach them at 617-355-6680.

    Boston Childrens Hospital offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Brigham and Womens Hospital
    2 miles from Allston, Massachusetts
    Brigham and Womens Hospital is a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center that is located at:

    221 Longwood Avenue
    Boston, MA. 2115

    If you would like to contact Brigham and Womens Hospital, you can reach them at 617-732-5500.

    Brigham and Womens Hospital offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Cambridge Health Alliance
    2.1 miles from Allston, Massachusetts
    Cambridge Health Alliance is a Drug Rehab Center that is located at:

    26 Central Street
    Somerville, MA. 2143

    If you would like to contact Cambridge Health Alliance, you can reach them at 617-591-6051.

    Cambridge Health Alliance offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women, Men, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Caspar Inc
    2.4 miles from Allston, Massachusetts
    Caspar Inc is a Drug Treatment Service that is located at:

    3 Summit Avenue
    Somerville, MA. 2143

    If you would like to contact Caspar Inc, you can reach them at 617-776-6036.

    Caspar Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Men, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment
  • Child and Adolescent Outpatient Servs
    2.6 miles from Allston, Massachusetts
    Child and Adolescent Outpatient Servs is a Substance Abuse Treatment Program that is located at:

    799 Concord Avenue
    Cambridge, MA. 2138

    If you would like to contact Child and Adolescent Outpatient Servs, you can reach them at 617-674-5333.

    Child and Adolescent Outpatient Servs offers the following treatment services: Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance
  • Family Service of Greater Boston
    2.7 miles from Allston, Massachusetts
    Family Service of Greater Boston is a Drug Treatment Service that is located at:

    31 Heath Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA. 2130

    If you would like to contact Family Service of Greater Boston, you can reach them at 617-523-6400.

    Family Service of Greater Boston offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)