Facts
- Some high school and college students in the U.S. misuse prescription stimulants to improve academic performance, a practice commonly known as academic doping.
- Marijuana users entering substance abuse treatment in the U.S. are most likely initiated into their use of marijuana at a very young age, with over 50% having done so by the age of 14 and almost 90% before the age of 18.
- Parents who don't understand or consider the risks associated with giving prescription drugs to a teenager or other family member for whom the medication was not prescribed are putting these individuals at risk of adverse affects of prescription drug use as well as dependence and addiction.
- Sudden cessation of use of Valium can cause withdrawal symptoms that can be life threatening.
GET HELP LOCATING A DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM
Men only drug rehab centers are comparable to standard treatment centers except all the clients are male. These gender specific recovery centers are beneficial for men because they are able to share past traumatic memories in a setting where they can feel free of judgment and having to maintain a tough exterior at all times. What drives men to experiment and become addicted to drugs or alcohol is typically different than women. The underlying issues that men struggle with when it comes to achieving and maintaining sobriety are also different than women. While attending a men only drug rehab participants are counseled on these distinct male issues and are given the education they need on how to avoid relapse once they leave the recovery program.
- Hats of Wisdom
134.3 miles from Gakona, Alaska
Hats of Wisdom is located at:
2665 Richardson Highway
Delta Junction, AK. 99737
If you would like to contact Hats of Wisdom, you can reach them at 907-803-7022.
Hats of Wisdom offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, 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) - Set Free Alaska Inc
191.4 miles from Gakona, Alaska
Set Free Alaska Inc is located at:
7335 East Palmer Wasilla Highway
Palmer, AK. 99645
If you would like to contact Set Free Alaska Inc, you can reach them at 907-373-4732.
Set Free Alaska Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women, Men
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance - Alaska Family Services
196.5 miles from Gakona, Alaska
Alaska Family Services is located at:
5851 East Mayflower Court
Wasilla, AK. 99654
If you would like to contact Alaska Family Services, you can reach them at 907-376-4000.
Alaska Family Services offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
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) - Mountain Minds Matter
209.5 miles from Gakona, Alaska
Mountain Minds Matter is located at:
273 Crystal Mountain Road
Girdwood, AK. 99587
If you would like to contact Mountain Minds Matter, you can reach them at 907-382-6477.
Mountain Minds Matter offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)