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Drug Rehab in Amherst

Having difficulties with any type of drug addiction is a large burden to carry, and one which comes with a lot of consequences if left unresolved. Individuals with the very best of intentions who want to quit usually try and do so numerous times over with no success, and wind up just falling deeper into a life of addiction. There are reasons why persons cannot quit on their own, and these reasons are what make drug rehab in Amherst a more helpful and proven method of handling drug addiction.

The advantages of a drug rehab in Amherst include having the support and tools at hand to handle any complications and challenges that may come up during detox and withdrawal, as well as the chance to address the real concerns that triggered drug addiction which are normally not physical ones at all. For example, many people become involved in substance abuse to mask and steer clear of significant problems in their lives. If one only makes an attempt to overcome the physical cravings and such on one's own, they really aren't making any headway at really resolving the mental and emotional concerns, that once resolved, will assure long-term sobriety.

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

For example, someone or some circumstance in one's environment could be the precise cause of one's drug use. If the individual returns to this each day while in drug rehab, all gains will be lost and most will normally relapse. There are also various lengths of stay even in inpatient and residential drug treatment programs, with treatment curriculums varying from 30 days to up to a year for some. As a rule of thumb, someone who is intent on resolving addiction issues once and for all should stay in drug rehab as long as it will take. A month in treatment is hardly enough time to even recover physically from persistent substance abuse. A significant amount of time is required, even months in some situations, to benefit from intensive therapy and other treatment tools to heal mentally and emotionally so that one can genuinely make a fresh start once treatment is complete.

The cost of drug rehab can differ considerably of course, depending on the facilities supplied, length of stay, etc. While price should never be an impediment to getting life-saving treatment in drug rehab, it is a logistic that some may have concern over. After all, addiction tends to exhaust all resources and it can be hard to pay for drug rehab when the time comes. Fortunately, most private drug treatment 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 offer payment assistance or provide a sliding fee scale based off of one's revenue 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 concerns resolved so that these are not a barrier to getting the individuals started in drug rehab.

If a person 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 efficient method of helping persuade them to do so. Drug rehabilitation programs in Amherst work along with professional drug interventionists who are educated and experienced in getting individuals to treatment efficiently. An intervention is a tool which can assist 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 successful life for themselves.

If you or a person you know would like help, contact a treatment counselor at a drug rehab to get any concerns answered and any assistance needed to get the process started right away. The sooner the individual 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 Amherst, Virginia:

  • Horizon Behavioral Health
    Horizon Behavioral Health is a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility that is located at:

    120 West Commerce Street
    Amherst, VA. 24521

    If you would like to contact Horizon Behavioral Health, you can reach them at 434-946-2316.

    Horizon Behavioral Health offers the following treatment services: Outpatient
    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)
  • Addiction Allies LLC
    17.1 miles from Amherst, Virginia
    Addiction Allies LLC is a Drug Treatment Program that is located at:

    3723 Old Forest Road
    Lynchburg, VA. 24501

    If you would like to contact Addiction Allies LLC, you can reach them at 434-985-0605.

    Addiction Allies LLC offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Adolescents, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Madeline Centre
    18.7 miles from Amherst, Virginia
    Madeline Centre is a Drug Addiction Treatment Center that is located at:

    18697 Forest Road
    Lynchburg, VA. 24502

    If you would like to contact Madeline Centre, you can reach them at 434-239-0003.

    Madeline Centre offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance
  • Anderson Counseling Services
    18.8 miles from Amherst, Virginia
    Anderson Counseling Services is a Substance Abuse Treatment Center that is located at:

    434 Graves Mill Road
    Lynchburg, VA. 24502

    If you would like to contact Anderson Counseling Services, you can reach them at 434-239-2004.

    Anderson Counseling Services offers the following treatment services: Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)
  • EHS Lynchburg
    19.5 miles from Amherst, Virginia
    EHS Lynchburg is a Drug Abuse Rehab Facility that is located at:

    17835 Forest Road
    Forest, VA. 24551

    If you would like to contact EHS Lynchburg, you can reach them at 434-582-1305.

    EHS Lynchburg offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)
  • Centra Health Inc
    20.7 miles from Amherst, Virginia
    Centra Health Inc is a Drug Abuse Rehab Center that is located at:

    693 Leesville Road
    Lynchburg, VA. 24502

    If you would like to contact Centra Health Inc, you can reach them at 434-200-5700 x5025.

    Centra Health Inc offers the following treatment services: Gays And Lesbians
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Rockbridge Area Community Servs Board
    21.3 miles from Amherst, Virginia
    Rockbridge Area Community Servs Board is a Drug Treatment Center that is located at:

    241 Greenhouse Road
    Lexington, VA. 24450

    If you would like to contact Rockbridge Area Community Servs Board, you can reach them at 540-463-3141.

    Rockbridge Area Community Servs Board offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Horizon Behavioral Health
    25.1 miles from Amherst, Virginia
    Horizon Behavioral Health is a Substance Abuse Program that is located at:

    37 Village Highway
    Rustburg, VA. 24588

    If you would like to contact Horizon Behavioral Health, you can reach them at 434-332-5149.

    Horizon Behavioral Health 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
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Augusta Health
    32.5 miles from Amherst, Virginia
    Augusta Health is a Drug Abuse Treatment Program that is located at:

    78 Medical Center Drive
    Fishersville, VA. 22939

    If you would like to contact Augusta Health, you can reach them at 540-332-4000.

    Augusta Health offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, 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)
  • PACT
    34.3 miles from Amherst, Virginia
    PACT is a Drug Addiction Treatment Center that is located at:

    85 Sangers Lane
    Staunton, VA. 24401

    If you would like to contact PACT, you can reach them at 540-886-7100.

    PACT offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Valley Community Services Board
    34.4 miles from Amherst, Virginia
    Valley Community Services Board is a Drug Abuse Rehab Program that is located at:

    85 Sangers Lane
    Staunton, VA. 24401

    If you would like to contact Valley Community Services Board, you can reach them at 540-887-3200.

    Valley Community Services Board offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare
    35.1 miles from Amherst, Virginia
    Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare is a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program that is located at:

    1110 Montgomery Avenue
    Staunton, VA. 24401

    If you would like to contact Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare, you can reach them at 540-213-0450.

    Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare offers the following treatment services: Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Harvest Outreach Center Inc
    36.6 miles from Amherst, Virginia
    Harvest Outreach Center Inc is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab that is located at:

    410 Maddox Road
    Gladys, VA. 24554

    If you would like to contact Harvest Outreach Center Inc, you can reach them at 434-283-5340.

    Harvest Outreach Center Inc offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Private Health Insurance
  • Cumberland Mountain Comm Servs Board
    41 miles from Amherst, Virginia
    Cumberland Mountain Comm Servs Board is a Substance Abuse Program that is located at:

    196 Cumberland Road
    Cedar Bluff, VA. 24609

    If you would like to contact Cumberland Mountain Comm Servs Board, you can reach them at 276-964-6702.

    Cumberland Mountain Comm Servs Board offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • UVA Child Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic
    42.7 miles from Amherst, Virginia
    UVA Child Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic is a Drug Treatment Center that is located at:

    310 Old Ivy Way
    Charlottesville, VA. 22903

    If you would like to contact UVA Child Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic, you can reach them at 434-243-6950.

    UVA Child Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, 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), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • UVA Health Systems
    42.8 miles from Amherst, Virginia
    UVA Health Systems is a Drug Abuse Rehab Center that is located at:

    101 Hospital Drive
    Charlottesville, VA. 22908

    If you would like to contact UVA Health Systems, you can reach them at 434-924-0211.

    UVA Health Systems offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Dual Recovery Center
    43 miles from Amherst, Virginia
    Dual Recovery Center is an Addiction Recovery Program that is located at:

    100 Burnet Street
    Charlottesville, VA. 22902

    If you would like to contact Dual Recovery Center, you can reach them at 434-970-1242.

    Dual Recovery Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare
  • Empowering Families Program
    43.5 miles from Amherst, Virginia
    Empowering Families Program is a Substance Abuse Program that is located at:

    901 Preston Avenue
    Charlottesville, VA. 22903

    If you would like to contact Empowering Families Program, you can reach them at 434-971-8454.

    Empowering Families Program offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Region Ten Community Services Board
    43.5 miles from Amherst, Virginia
    Region Ten Community Services Board is a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center that is located at:

    800 Preston Avenue
    Charlottesville, VA. 22903

    If you would like to contact Region Ten Community Services Board, you can reach them at 434-972-1800.

    Region Ten Community Services Board offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Spanish
    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)
  • Lewis Gale Hospital Alleghany
    44.1 miles from Amherst, Virginia
    Lewis Gale Hospital Alleghany is an Addiction Treatment Facility that is located at:

    1 AHR Lane
    Low Moor, VA. 24457

    If you would like to contact Lewis Gale Hospital Alleghany, you can reach them at 540-862-6713.

    Lewis Gale Hospital Alleghany offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance