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Drug Rehab in Minnesota

There are many different types of drugs that individuals can become addicted to in Minnesota. Illicit street drugs such as cocaine, heroin, marijuana and methamphetamine are no longer the only drug threats because of the large rise in prescription drug abuse within the past several years. Newly emerging designer drugs have also become a significant problem, such as the stimulant drug known as "bath salts" and synthetic versions of marijuana known as "spice" and "K2" which are being bought legally in specialty shops across the nation. Just as rates of drug abuse and addiction are on the rise, so are rates of persons needing and wanting to get effective help.

Drug rehabilitation programs in Minnesota can benefit people by not only teaching them to abstain from abusing drugs, but also help them through the difficult detoxification and withdrawal process. After the physical element of addiction is treated, drug treatment counselors will assist recovering addicts uncover the reasons of how they became addicted to drugs in the first place, which will ensure they don't fall prey to the same traps and temptations in the future. When one tries to stop drug use on their own without help, they will not only find it difficult if not impossible to not succumb to the intense drug cravings, but they will also have to endure the physical and psychological symptoms of withdrawal alone, which can at times be extremely punishing. If not in a drug treatment setting, and with easy access to one's drug of choice, it is easy enough to give in to relapse. This is why it is very important for individuals to know that help does exist, and there is a way out of the grips of drug addiction.

The way to stop the cycle of addiction is to reveal and resolve the aspects in one's life which made drugs a solution, and then learning new solutions and coping mechanisms to better handle these factors when they arise again in the future. Some drug rehab facilities only address the physical side of addiction, and leave it up to the addicted person to sort out their emotional and psychological ties to drugs. A drug detoxification facility or short term drug rehabilitation program for example typically only helps individuals overcome the physical aspect of addiction and gets them successfully off of drugs. However, there is much more to tackle if one wants to remain clean and sober and be able to do so with self-assurance and resolve. This is why it is essential that people choose the type of drug rehabilitation center that is going to go the distance in getting all important issues addressed and resolved through education, counseling and other rehabilitation methods for as long as it takes to reach this point.

Because treating addiction in this way is proven to be the most successful drug treatment approach, people who want to receive the most effective help should receive treatment at a residential or inpatient drug rehabilitation center in Minnesota. There are several reasons why these types of rehab facilities provide the most effective treatment, but first and foremost the treatment setting in itself is one of the most important elements of treatment to factor in. A drug rehabilitation facility will supply the best results when the person can fully involve themselves in treatment and self betterment. Outpatient drug rehab programs often don't produce desirable results and set a person up for relapse, because they are not completely able to focus on recovery and then they return home to things which may trigger their addiction. If in a residential or inpatient drug treatment setting this is of course not the case, in addition to the benefit of not having any access to drugs but having access to positive support and care around the clock.

An additional element which is often a predictor of whether or not somebody will find good results by way of treatment at a drug rehab in Minnesota is the length of time they stay in rehab. It has been proven time and time again that outcomes will be commensurate with the intensity and length of treatment. If one vital issue is left unresolved while in drug rehab, this can set the person up for failure and relapse. Treating addiction can be a difficult task, as not everyone has the same problems to deal with and the same inner battles to fight. This is why the best treatment plan will guarantee that there is no time frame on one's drug rehab process, and allows each person to take the time to address all aspects of their own addiction at their own pace.

If you or someone you care about in Minnesota is battling an addiction to anything, whether it is illicit street drugs, prescription drugs or any other substance of abuse, speak with a substance abuse counselor right away. Discover which drug treatment facilities exist in your area and select one which will be the most effective for your circumstances.

Treatment Listings in Minnesota:
  • Faith Family Recovery Center
    1303 South Frontage Road Hastings MN., 55033
  • FamilyMeans
    1875 Northwestern Avenue South Stillwater MN., 55082
  • House of Hope Inc
    1618 3rd Avenue Mankato MN., 56001
  • Touchstone Residential Treatment
    2516 East 24th Street Minneapolis MN., 55406
  • South Central Human Relations Center
    204 2nd Street NW Waseca MN., 56093
  • Freeborn County Mental Health Center
    203 West Clark Street Albert Lea MN., 56007
  • M Health
    1230 School Street NW Elk River MN., 55330
  • Agate Bay Professional Chemical
    120 7th Street Two Harbors MN., 55616
  • Northwestern Mental Health Ctr Inc
    603 Bruce Street Crookston MN., 56716
  • Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio
    720 East Lake Street Minneapolis MN., 55407
  • Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge
    1530 Assisi Drive NW Rochester MN., 55901
  • New Life Treatment Center
    130 Dakota Street South Woodstock MN., 56186
  • Tubman Mental Health Center at the
    4432 Chicago Avenue South Minneapolis MN., 55407
  • Anthony Louis Center
    1000 Paul Parkway Minneapolis MN., 55434
  • Cochran Recovery Program
    1294 East 18th Street Hastings MN., 55033
  • Central Minnesota Mental Health Center
    1321 13th Street North St. Cloud MN., 56303
  • Resource Chemical and Mental Health
    1900 Chicago Avenue South Minneapolis MN., 55404
  • Turning Point Inc
    1500 Golden Valley Road Minneapolis MN., 55411
  • Ramsey County Detoxification Center
    402 University Avenue East St. Paul MN., 55130
  • Northway IRTS
    1509 24th Avenue North St. Cloud MN., 56303
  • Nurturing House
    1919 University Avenue West St. Paul MN., 55104
  • True Foundation Counseling Services
    8557 Wyoming Avenue North Minneapolis MN., 55445
  • Fairview Counseling Center
    10000 Zane Avenue North Minneapolis MN., 55443
  • Western Mental Health Center
    1212 East College Drive Marshall MN., 56258
  • Pinnacle Recovery Services
    2215 South 6th Street Brainerd MN., 56401
  • Owatonna Hospital
    2250 NW 26th Street Owatonna MN., 55060
  • Mental Health Resources Inc
    2105 Minnehaha Avenue Minneapolis MN., 55404
  • Nystrom and Associates Ltd
    332 West Superior Street Duluth MN., 55802
  • St. James Clinic
    1212 Heckman Court St. James MN., 56081
  • Meeker Memorial Hospital
    612 South Sibley Avenue Litchfield MN., 55355
  • Range Treatment Center
    3203 3rd Avenue West Hibbing MN., 55746
  • New Visions Center
    909 Broadway Street Alexandria MN., 56308
  • Woniya Kini Behavioral Services
    39527 Reservation Highway 1 Morton MN., 56270
  • Mash Ka Wisen Treatment Center
    1150 Mission Road Sawyer MN., 55780
  • Lakeland Mental Health Center
    100 17th Avenue NW Glenwood MN., 56334
  • Fairview Recovery Services
    1230 School Street Elk River MN., 55330
  • Journey Home
    1485 10th Avenue NE Sauk Rapids MN., 56379
  • Hamm Memorial Psychiatric Clinic
    408 St. Peter Street St. Paul MN., 55102
  • Cochran Recovery Services Inc
    1294 East 18th Street Hastings MN., 55033
  • Woodland Hills Academy
    110 West Redwing Street Duluth MN., 55803
  • Amherst H Wilder Foundation
    451 Lexington Parkway North St. Paul MN., 55104
  • Central MN Mental Health Center
    407 Washington Street Monticello MN., 55362
  • Family Focused Recovery Services
    4180 West Broadway Minneapolis MN., 55422
  • We Care Counseling Center
    410 Hayward Avenue North St. Paul MN., 55128
  • Rewind Inc
    840 East Main Street Perham MN., 56573
  • Catholic Charities
    1712 7th Avenue South St. Cloud MN., 56301
  • 3Rs NuWay Counseling Center Inc
    2220 Central Avenue NE Minneapolis MN., 55418
  • Carver County First Street Center
    540 East 1st Street Waconia MN., 55387
  • Northwestern Mental Health Center
    100 Gretchen Lane Crookston MN., 56716
  • Wayside House Inc
    3705 Park Center Boulevard Minneapolis MN., 55416
  • Sanford Medical Center Behavioral
    1301 8th Street South Moorhead MN., 56560