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Drug Rehab in Gretna

Struggling with any sort of drug addiction is a hefty burden to carry, and one which comes with several consequences if left unresolved. Men and women with the very best of intentions who want to quit usually try and do so several times over with no success, and wind up just falling deeper into a life of addiction. There are factors why individuals cannot quit on their own, and these factors are what make drug treatment in Gretna a more successful and verified method of beating drug addiction.

The advantages of a drug rehab in Gretna consist of having the support and tools at hand to handle any problems and challenges that may arise in the course of detox and withdrawal, as well as the option to address the real troubles that triggered drug addiction which are typically not physical ones at all. For example, many people become involved in substance abuse to mask and avoid really serious problems in their lives. If one only makes an attempt 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 concerns, that once resolved, will guarantee long-term sobriety.

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

For instance, someone or some situation in one's environment could be the actual trigger of one's drug use. If the person returns to this just about every day while in drug rehab, all gains will be lost and most will usually relapse. There are also various lengths of stay even in inpatient and residential drug rehab programs, with treatment curriculums varying from 30 days to up to a year for some. As a rule of thumb, somebody who is intent on fixing addiction problems once and for all should remain in drug rehab as long as it will take. A month in treatment is rarely enough time to even recover physically from continual substance abuse. A considerable amount of time is essential, even months in some situations, to benefit from intensive therapy and other treatment tools to heal mentally and emotionally so that one can truly make a fresh start once treatment is finished.

The expense of drug rehab can fluctuate substantially of course, depending on the amenities provided, length of stay, etc. While expense should never be an obstacle to getting 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 hard to pay for drug rehab when the time comes. Thankfully, most private drug rehabilitation programs accept many varieties of private health insurance as well as Medicare and Medicaid. Some drug rehab programs will even work with people to either provide payment assistance or provide a sliding fee scale based off of one's income and individual circumstances. Addicted individuals and their loved ones 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 somebody 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 rehabilitation programs in Gretna work closely with professional drug interventionists who are trained and seasoned in getting people to treatment efficiently. An intervention is a tool which can help drug addicted individuals see past the immediate need to satiate their drug behavior, and recognize the gift that is being provided to them which can help them make a healthier and successful life for themselves.

If you or a person you know would like help, get in touch with a treatment counselor at a drug rehab to get any concerns answered and any assistance needed to get the course of action started right away. The sooner the particular person 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 Gretna, Louisiana:

  • Holistic Educational Rehab Center
    Holistic Educational Rehab Center is a Drug Abuse Rehab Program that is located at:

    2100 Belle Chasse Highway
    Gretna, LA. 70053

    If you would like to contact Holistic Educational Rehab Center, you can reach them at 504-367-6630.

    Holistic Educational Rehab Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Oceans Behavioral Hospital
    Oceans Behavioral Hospital is a Drug Treatment Program that is located at:

    3201 Wall Boulevard 3
    Gretna, LA. 70056

    If you would like to contact Oceans Behavioral Hospital, you can reach them at 504-207-4905.

    Oceans Behavioral Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, 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, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • VCPHCS V LLC BHG New Orleans
    VCPHCS V LLC BHG New Orleans is a Drug Addiction Treatment Program that is located at:

    1141 Whitney Avenue
    Gretna, LA. 70056

    If you would like to contact VCPHCS V LLC BHG New Orleans, you can reach them at 504-347-1120.

    VCPHCS V LLC BHG New Orleans offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment
  • Responsibility House
    Responsibility House is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program that is located at:

    1799 Stumpf Boulevard
    Gretna, LA. 70056

    If you would like to contact Responsibility House, you can reach them at 504-324-6265.

    Responsibility House offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • NAMI New Orleans Westbank
    1.8 miles from Gretna, Louisiana
    NAMI New Orleans Westbank is an Addiction Treatment Facility that is located at:

    2051 8th Street
    Harvey, LA. 70058

    If you would like to contact NAMI New Orleans Westbank, you can reach them at 504-368-1944.

    NAMI New Orleans Westbank offers the following treatment services: Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Medicare
  • Family Care Inc
    2.2 miles from Gretna, Louisiana
    Family Care Inc is a Drug Rehab Center that is located at:

    3520 General Degaulle Drive
    New Orleans, LA. 70114

    If you would like to contact Family Care Inc, you can reach them at 504-363-7449.

    Family Care Inc offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Destined for a Change Inc
    2.3 miles from Gretna, Louisiana
    Destined for a Change Inc is an Addiction Recovery Facility that is located at:

    3420 Kabel Drive
    New Orleans, LA. 70131

    If you would like to contact Destined for a Change Inc, you can reach them at 504-394-5937.

    Destined for a Change Inc offers the following treatment services: Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Seaside Behavioral Center
    2.8 miles from Gretna, Louisiana
    Seaside Behavioral Center is a Drug Treatment Service that is located at:

    4201 Woodland Drive
    New Orleans, LA. 70131

    If you would like to contact Seaside Behavioral Center, you can reach them at 504-393-4223.

    Seaside Behavioral Center offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, 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
  • Kinsley House
    2.8 miles from Gretna, Louisiana
    Kinsley House is a Substance Abuse Treatment Center that is located at:

    1600 Constance Street
    New Orleans, LA. 70130

    If you would like to contact Kinsley House, you can reach them at 504-523-6221 x170.

    Kinsley House offers the following treatment services: Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid
  • West Jefferson Behavioral Medicine Ctr
    3.2 miles from Gretna, Louisiana
    West Jefferson Behavioral Medicine Ctr is a Drug Rehab Center that is located at:

    4500 Wichers Street
    Marrero, LA. 70072

    If you would like to contact West Jefferson Behavioral Medicine Ctr, you can reach them at 504-347-5511.

    West Jefferson Behavioral Medicine Ctr offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, 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)
  • NAMI New Orleans
    3.5 miles from Gretna, Louisiana
    NAMI New Orleans is a Drug Addiction Treatment Center that is located at:

    1538 Louisiana Avenue
    New Orleans, LA. 70115

    If you would like to contact NAMI New Orleans, you can reach them at 504-896-2345.

    NAMI New Orleans offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance
  • Jefferson Parish Human Servs Authority
    3.6 miles from Gretna, Louisiana
    Jefferson Parish Human Servs Authority is a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center that is located at:

    5001 Westbank Expressway
    Marrero, LA. 70072

    If you would like to contact Jefferson Parish Human Servs Authority, you can reach them at 504-349-8708.

    Jefferson Parish Human Servs Authority offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, 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), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Gateway Recovery Systems
    3.7 miles from Gretna, Louisiana
    Gateway Recovery Systems is a Drug Treatment Service that is located at:

    4103 Lac Couture Drive
    Harvey, LA. 70058

    If you would like to contact Gateway Recovery Systems, you can reach them at 504-368-9935.

    Gateway Recovery Systems offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Community Care Hospital
    3.7 miles from Gretna, Louisiana
    Community Care Hospital is a Drug Rehab that is located at:

    1421 General Taylor Street
    New Orleans, LA. 70115

    If you would like to contact Community Care Hospital, you can reach them at 504-899-2500.

    Community Care Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • New Orleans Center for
    3.9 miles from Gretna, Louisiana
    New Orleans Center for is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility that is located at:

    536 Bienville Street
    New Orleans, LA. 70130

    If you would like to contact New Orleans Center for, you can reach them at 504-355-0509.

    New Orleans Center for offers the following treatment services: Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicare, Private Health Insurance
  • University Medical Center
    4.7 miles from Gretna, Louisiana
    University Medical Center is an Addiction Treatment Program that is located at:

    2000 Canal Street
    New Orleans, LA. 70112

    If you would like to contact University Medical Center, you can reach them at 504-702-2000.

    University Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, 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), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • New Orleans Charter
    4.9 miles from Gretna, Louisiana
    New Orleans Charter is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center that is located at:

    5625 Loyola Avenue
    New Orleans, LA. 70115

    If you would like to contact New Orleans Charter, you can reach them at 504-613-5648.

    New Orleans Charter offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Gays And Lesbians
    Payment forms accepted: Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Orleans Parish Drug Court
    5 miles from Gretna, Louisiana
    Orleans Parish Drug Court is a Substance Abuse Program that is located at:

    2601 Tulane Avenue
    New Orleans, LA. 70119

    If you would like to contact Orleans Parish Drug Court, you can reach them at 504-822-2130 x210.

    Orleans Parish Drug Court offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted:
  • CrescentCare Health
    5 miles from Gretna, Louisiana
    CrescentCare Health is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program that is located at:

    2601 Tulane Avenue
    New Orleans, LA. 70119

    If you would like to contact CrescentCare Health, you can reach them at 504-821-2601 x292.

    CrescentCare Health offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance
  • Family Service of Greater New Orleans
    5.1 miles from Gretna, Louisiana
    Family Service of Greater New Orleans is a Drug Treatment Program that is located at:

    2515 Canal Street
    New Orleans, LA. 70119

    If you would like to contact Family Service of Greater New Orleans, you can reach them at 504-822-0800.

    Family Service of Greater New Orleans offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)