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Drug Rehab in Lake George

Having difficulties with any form of drug addiction is a large burden to carry, and one which comes with numerous 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 falling deeper into a life of addiction. There are reasons why individuals cannot quit on their own, and these reasons are what make drug treatment in Lake George a more effective and proven method of handling drug addiction.

The benefits of a drug rehab in Lake George involve having the support and tools at hand to fix any complications and challenges that may arise through detox and withdrawal, as well as the opportunity to address the real concerns that triggered drug addiction which are normally not physical ones at all. For example, many individuals become involved in substance abuse to mask and stay away from 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 really resolving the mental and emotional problems, that once resolved, will ensure long-term sobriety.

Once a person comes to terms with the fact that they need assistance to resolve drug addiction, the next action is deciding upon the appropriate drug rehab for them. Some drug rehabilitation programs don't require any type of inpatient stay and provide services on an outpatient basis for example. At this type of drug rehab the individual receives treatment through the day and returns home in the evening. While this type of drug rehab may seem convenient, it will not offer the appropriate treatment environment for a person who needs to step away from drug influences and other situations 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 focus 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 trigger 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 usually relapse. There are also different lengths of stay even in inpatient and residential drug rehabilitation programs, with treatment curriculums varying from 30 days to up to a year for some. As a rule of thumb, an individual who is intent on fixing addiction issues once and for all should stay in drug rehab as long as it takes. A month in treatment is barely 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 finished.

The expense of drug rehab can fluctuate considerably of course, depending on the amenities offered, length of stay, etc. While price 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 tends to exhaust all assets and it can be tough to pay for drug rehab when the time comes. Thankfully, most private drug rehab programs accept many types of private health insurance as well as Medicare and Medicaid. Some drug rehabilitation programs will even work with individuals to either provide payment assistance or provide a sliding fee scale based off of one's income and individual circumstances. Addicted persons and their loved ones will find that treatment counselors are more than willing to help offer 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 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 helpful method of helping persuade them to do so. Drug treatment programs in Lake George work intimately with professional drug interventionists who are trained and experienced in getting men and women to treatment successfully. An intervention is a tool which can assist drug addicted individuals see past the immediate need to satiate their drug habit, and comprehend the gift that is being supplied to them which can help them make a healthier and productive life for themselves.

If you or somebody you know would like help, get in touch with a treatment counselor at a drug rehab to get any concerns answered and any help needed to get the course of action started right away. The quicker the 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 Lake George, New York:

  • Center for Recovery
    8.5 miles from Lake George, New York
    Center for Recovery is a Drug Recovery Facility that is located at:

    101 Ridge Street
    Glens Falls, NY. 12801

    If you would like to contact Center for Recovery, you can reach them at 518-926-7200.

    Center for Recovery offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, 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)
  • Warren Washington Assoc for MH
    10.2 miles from Lake George, New York
    Warren Washington Assoc for MH is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility that is located at:

    3043 State Route 4
    Hudson Falls, NY. 12839

    If you would like to contact Warren Washington Assoc for MH, you can reach them at 518-747-8243.

    Warren Washington Assoc for MH 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)
  • Glen Falls Hospital
    10.4 miles from Lake George, New York
    Glen Falls Hospital is a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility that is located at:

    340 Main Street
    Hudson Falls, NY. 12839

    If you would like to contact Glen Falls Hospital, you can reach them at 518-747-8001.

    Glen Falls Hospital offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women, 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)
  • Saratoga Hospital
    23.7 miles from Lake George, New York
    Saratoga Hospital is a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program that is located at:

    211 Church Street
    Saratoga Springs, NY. 12866

    If you would like to contact Saratoga Hospital, you can reach them at 518-583-8400.

    Saratoga Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Saratoga County Addiction Services
    24.7 miles from Lake George, New York
    Saratoga County Addiction Services is a Substance Abuse Treatment Center that is located at:

    135 South Broadway
    Saratoga Springs, NY. 12866

    If you would like to contact Saratoga County Addiction Services, you can reach them at 518-587-8800.

    Saratoga County Addiction Services offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Women, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Four Winds Hospital Saratoga
    25.5 miles from Lake George, New York
    Four Winds Hospital Saratoga is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab that is located at:

    30 Crescent Avenue
    Saratoga Springs, NY. 12866

    If you would like to contact Four Winds Hospital Saratoga, you can reach them at 518-584-3600.

    Four Winds Hospital Saratoga offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • FortySeven Main Street Inc
    29.9 miles from Lake George, New York
    FortySeven Main Street Inc is a Drug Treatment Center that is located at:

    706 Main Street
    Castleton, VT. 5735

    If you would like to contact FortySeven Main Street Inc, you can reach them at 800-287-5325.

    FortySeven Main Street Inc offers the following treatment services: Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance
  • Northshire UCS
    37.7 miles from Lake George, New York
    Northshire UCS is a Substance Abuse Treatment Program that is located at:

    5312 Main Street
    Manchester Center, VT. 5255

    If you would like to contact Northshire UCS, you can reach them at 802-362-3950.

    Northshire UCS offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Men, 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)
  • Rutland CBOC
    38.8 miles from Lake George, New York
    Rutland CBOC is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility that is located at:

    232 West Street
    Rutland, VT. 5701

    If you would like to contact Rutland CBOC, you can reach them at 802-772-2300.

    Rutland CBOC offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance
  • Rutland Mental Health Services
    38.9 miles from Lake George, New York
    Rutland Mental Health Services is a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program that is located at:

    135 Granger Street
    Rutland, VT. 5701

    If you would like to contact Rutland Mental Health Services, you can reach them at 802-747-3588 x203.

    Rutland Mental Health Services offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    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)
  • West Ridge Ctr for Addiction Recovery
    39.1 miles from Lake George, New York
    West Ridge Ctr for Addiction Recovery is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program that is located at:

    1 Scale Avenue
    Rutland, VT. 5701

    If you would like to contact West Ridge Ctr for Addiction Recovery, you can reach them at 802-776-5800.

    West Ridge Ctr for Addiction Recovery offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, 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)
  • Recovery House Inc
    39.2 miles from Lake George, New York
    Recovery House Inc is a Drug Recovery Facility that is located at:

    35 Washington Street
    Rutland, VT. 5701

    If you would like to contact Recovery House Inc, you can reach them at 802-775-3476.

    Recovery House Inc offers the following treatment services: Halfway House
    Payment forms accepted:
  • Rutland Mental Health Services Inc
    39.4 miles from Lake George, New York
    Rutland Mental Health Services Inc is a Drug Rehabilitation Facility that is located at:

    78 South Main Street
    Rutland, VT. 5701

    If you would like to contact Rutland Mental Health Services Inc, you can reach them at 802-775-2381.

    Rutland Mental Health Services Inc offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, 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), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Rutland Regional Medical Center
    40 miles from Lake George, New York
    Rutland Regional Medical Center is a Substance Abuse Treatment Program that is located at:

    160 Allen Street
    Rutland, VT. 5701

    If you would like to contact Rutland Regional Medical Center, you can reach them at 802-775-7111.

    Rutland Regional Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Fulton Friendship House Inc
    40.5 miles from Lake George, New York
    Fulton Friendship House Inc is a Drug Recovery Facility that is located at:

    8-10 1st Avenue
    Gloversville, NY. 12078

    If you would like to contact Fulton Friendship House Inc, you can reach them at 518-725-5646.

    Fulton Friendship House Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Men
    Payment forms accepted:
  • Spring Lake Ranch
    40.6 miles from Lake George, New York
    Spring Lake Ranch is an Addiction Recovery Facility that is located at:

    1169 Spring Lake Road
    Cuttingsville, VT. 5738

    If you would like to contact Spring Lake Ranch , you can reach them at 802-492-3322.

    Spring Lake Ranch offers the following treatment services: Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment
  • MHA of Fulton and Montgomery Counties
    40.9 miles from Lake George, New York
    MHA of Fulton and Montgomery Counties is a Drug Abuse Rehab Facility that is located at:

    26 Phillips Street
    Amsterdam, NY. 12010

    If you would like to contact MHA of Fulton and Montgomery Counties, you can reach them at 518-762-5332.

    MHA of Fulton and Montgomery Counties offers the following treatment services: Halfway House
    Payment forms accepted:
  • St. Marys Healthcare
    41 miles from Lake George, New York
    St. Marys Healthcare is a Drug Recovery Facility that is located at:

    8 Northampton Road
    Amsterdam, NY. 12010

    If you would like to contact St. Marys Healthcare, you can reach them at 518-843-7520.

    St. Marys Healthcare 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, Spanish
    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)
  • St. Marys Mental Health Adult Clinic
    41 miles from Lake George, New York
    St. Marys Mental Health Adult Clinic is an Addiction Recovery Facility that is located at:

    427 Guy Park Avenue
    Amsterdam, NY. 12010

    If you would like to contact St. Marys Mental Health Adult Clinic, you can reach them at 518-841-7341.

    St. Marys Mental Health Adult Clinic 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), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Ellis Hospital Psychiatry
    42.9 miles from Lake George, New York
    Ellis Hospital Psychiatry is an Addiction Recovery Facility that is located at:

    1101 Nott Street
    Schenectady, NY. 12308

    If you would like to contact Ellis Hospital Psychiatry, you can reach them at 518-243-4162.

    Ellis Hospital Psychiatry offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, 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)