Facts

  • Mild forms of alcohol withdrawal can cause serious symptoms such as the shakes, seizures, and hallucinations, which commonly occur within 6-48 hours after the last drink.
  • The active ingredient in drinking alcohol is ethanol or ethyl alcohol, which is considered to be a sedative and affects the brain the same way as other sedative-hypnotic drugs, like Valium and barbiturates.
  • The antidepressant withdrawal can include "brain zaps," panic attacks, insomnia, and despair even at low doses.
  • LSD stands for the chemical lysergic acid diethylamide which is a substance classified as a "hallucinogen" type of drug.

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Drug Rehab in Nebraska

There are all different types of drugs that people can become addicted to in Nebraska. Illicit street drugs such as heroin, cocaine, marijuana and methamphetamine are no longer the only drug threats because of the significant rise in prescription drug abuse within the past several years. Newly emerging designer drugs have also become a severe problem, such as the stimulant drug known as "bath salts" and synthetic variations of marijuana known as "spice" which are being sold legally in specialty shops across the country. Just as rates of drug use and abuse are on the rise, so are rates of people needing and looking for quality help.

Drug rehabilitation centers in Nebraska can benefit people by not only assisting them to abstain from using drugs, but also help them through the difficult detoxification and withdrawal process. Once the physical aspect of addiction is treated, substance abuse counselors will help individuals uncover the reasons of how they became addicted to drugs to begin with, which will ensure they don't fall prey to the same traps and pitfalls in the future. When one attempts to stop drug use on their own without help, they will not only find it difficult if not impossible to not give in to the intense drug cravings, but they will also have to endure the physical and psychological symptoms of withdrawal alone, which can sometimes be incredibly uncomfortable. If not in a drug treatment facility, and with easy access to one's drug of choice, it can be easy enough to give in to the pressure and use again. This is why it is important for people to know that help does exist, and there is a way to recover from the seemingly never-ending cycle of drug addiction.

The way to successfully recover from addiction is to reveal and resolve the aspects in one's life which made drugs a solution, and then developing new solutions and coping skills to better handle these factors when they arise again in the future. Some drug rehab centers only work on 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 center or short term drug rehab center for example typically only helps people overcome the physical aspect of addiction and gets them to stop using drugs for a period of time. However, there is much more to address if one wants to remain abstinent and be able to do so with confidence and resolve. This is why it is vital that individuals choose the correct kind of drug treatment facility that is going to go the distance in getting all important issues addressed and resolved through education, counseling and other treatment techniques for as long as it takes to reach this point.

Since treating addiction in this way is confirmed to be the most effective drug rehabilitation approach, individuals who want to receive the most effective help should consider taking part in treatment at an inpatient or residential drug rehab program in Nebraska. There are a number of reasons why these types of rehab facilities offer the most superior 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 center will supply the best results when the person can completely immerse themselves in recovery and self betterment. Outpatient drug treatment programs typically don't present desirable results and set a person up for relapse, due to the fact that 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 rehab 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.

One more aspect which is often a predictor of whether or not someone will find success by way of treatment at a drug rehab in Nebraska is the length of time they remain in treatment. It has been verified time and time again that benefits 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 individual up for failure and relapse. Treating addiction can be a complicated task, as not every person has the same difficulties to deal with and the same internal battles to fight. This is why the best treatment plan will assure that there is no time frame on one's drug rehab process, and makes it possible for each individual to take the time to tackle all aspects of their own addiction at their very own pace.

If you or a loved one in Nebraska is struggling with an addiction to anything, whether it is illicit street drugs, prescription drugs or any other substance of abuse, contact a substance abuse counselor right away. Find out which drug rehab facilities are located in your area and choose one which will be the most effective for your circumstances.

Treatment Listings in Nebraska:
  • OneWorld Community Health Centers Inc
    4930 South 30th Street Omaha Nebraska, 68107
  • Hampton Behavioral Health and
    116 West Douglas Street Oneill Nebraska, 68763
  • VA Nebraska Western Iowa HCS
    1118 Burlington Street Holdrege Nebraska, 68949
  • Heartland Counseling Services Inc
    221 West Douglas Street Oneill Nebraska, 68763
  • Santa Monicas
    401 South 39th Street Omaha Nebraska, 68131
  • Mid Plains Center for
    914 Baumann Drive Grand Island Nebraska, 68803
  • Lutheran Family Services
    120 East 12th Street North Platte Nebraska, 69101
  • New Beginnings Therapy Associates LLC
    308 West 4th Street North Platte Nebraska, 69101
  • Panhandle Health Group
    4110 Avenue D Scottsbluff Nebraska, 69361
  • Boys Town Center for Behavioral Health
    13460 Walsh Drive Boys Town Nebraska, 68010
  • Capstone Behavioral Health
    1941 South 42nd Street Omaha Nebraska, 68105
  • Good Neighbor Community Health Center
    4321 41st Avenue Columbus Nebraska, 68602
  • Blue Valley Behavioral Health
    600 I Street Pawnee City Nebraska, 68420
  • Region II Human Services
    401 West 1st Street Ogallala Nebraska, 69153
  • South Central Behavioral Servs Inc
    724 South Burlington Avenue Hastings Nebraska, 68902
  • St. Francis
    2116 West Faidley Avenue Grand Island Nebraska, 68803
  • Heartland Counseling and Consulting
    401 West 1st Street Ogallala Nebraska, 69153
  • Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska
    403 South 16th Street Blair Nebraska, 68008