Facts

  • Studies of male methamphetamine users indicate that most use the drug for economic and sexual reasons.
  • The effects of LSD can are typically experienced by the user within 40 to 60 minutes, and have been reported to last for up to six to eight hours.
  • Some individuals who experience psychosis as a result of crystal meth use may recover completely, but some show no improvement after 2 years with medications.
  • Vicodin overdose can occur both in individuals who have been legitimately prescribed the drug, and in individuals who abuse it illegally.

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Drug Rehab in Virginia

There are many different kinds of substances that people can develop an addiction to in Virginia. Common street drugs such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and marijuana are no longer the only drug threats because of the large increase of prescription drug abuse within the past several years. Newly emerging designer drugs have also grown to be a serious problem, such as the stimulant drug known as "bath salts" and synthetic variations of marijuana known as "spice" and "K2" which are being sold legally in specialty shops across the country. Just as rates of drug abuse and addiction are on the rise, so are rates of people needing and wanting to get effective help.

Drug and Alcohol rehab centers in Virginia can help people by not only helping them to abstain from using drugs, but also assist them through the difficult detoxification and withdrawal process. When the physical aspect of addiction is overcome, substance abuse counselors will assist recovering addicts get down to the bottom of how they became addicted to drugs to begin with, which will make sure they don't give in to the same traps and pitfalls in the future. If one tries to quit 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 battle through the physical and psychological symptoms of withdrawal alone, which can often be extremely punishing. If not in a drug treatment facility, and with easy access to one's drug of choice, it is easy enough to give in to relapse. This is why it is essential for individuals to know that professional help does exist, and there is a way out of the seemingly never-ending cycle of drug addiction.

The way to stop the cycle of addiction is to identify and resolve the aspects in one's life which made drugs a solution, and then learning new solutions and coping mechanisms to better deal with these factors when they pop up in the future. Some drug rehab facilities only work on the physical aspect of addiction, and leave it up to the addicted individual to sort out their emotional and psychological ties to drugs. A drug detoxification facility or short term drug rehab program for example generally only helps people overcome the physical element of addiction and gets them to stop using drugs for a period of time. However, there is much more to deal with if one wants to remain drug-free and be able to do so with confidence and resolve. This is why it is vital that people choose the correct kind of drug treatment program that is going to be effective at getting all important issues addressed and resolved through education, counseling and other rehabilitation techniques for as long as it takes to reach this point.

Because handling addiction in this way is confirmed to be the most effective drug rehabilitation approach, addicted individuals who want to receive the most effective help should receive treatment at a residential or inpatient drug rehab facility in Virginia. There are many reasons why these types of drug rehabs supply 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 rehab program will supply the best results when the person can completely involve themselves in treatment and self betterment. Outpatient drug treatment centers typically don't provide desirable results and set an individual up for relapse, because they are not entirely able to focus on recovery and then they return home to things which may trigger their addiction. If in an inpatient or residential drug rehabilitation location this is of course not the case, in addition to the advantage of not having any access to drugs but having access to positive support and care around the clock.

An additional factor which is often a predictor of whether or not a person will find good results through treatment at a drug rehab in Virginia is the length of time they stay in rehab. It has been confirmed time and time again that benefits will be commensurate with the intensity and length of treatment. If one critical issue is left unresolved while in drug rehab, this can set the individual up for failure and relapse. Treating addiction can be a complex task, as not every person has the same troubles to deal with and the same internal battles to fight. This is why the best treatment plan will make certain that there is no time frame on one's drug rehab process, and enables each individual to take the time to tackle all aspects of their own addiction at their individual pace.

If you or someone you know in Virginia is battling an addiction to anything, whether it is prescription drugs, illicit street drugs or any other substance of abuse, contact a substance abuse counselor right away. Discover which drug rehabilitation programs exist in your area and choose one which will be the most effective for your circumstances.

Treatment Listings in Virginia:
  • PACT
    85 Sangers Lane Staunton Virginia, 24401
  • A Richards Csl and Psychotherapy
    720 Rodman Avenue Portsmouth Virginia, 23707
  • Life Line Counseling Center
    10374 Democracy Lane Fairfax VA., 22030
  • Galax Treatment Center Inc
    112 Painter Street Galax VA., 24333
  • Western Tidewater Mental Health Center
    1801 South Church Street Smithfield Virginia, 23430
  • Recovery for the City International
    228 North Lynnhaven Road Virginia Beach Virginia, 23452
  • EHS Lynchburg
    17835 Forest Road Forest VA., 24551
  • Dominion Hospital Choices Outpt Prog
    6565 Arlington Boulevard Falls Church VA., 22042
  • Madeline Centre
    18697 Forest Road Lynchburg Virginia, 24502
  • Life Work Outreach Services
    4300 Ridgewood Center Drive Woodbridge Virginia, 22192
  • Directors Office Eastern State Hosp
    4601 Ironbound Road Williamsburg VA., 23188
  • Bethany Hall Inc Recovery Home for
    1109 Franklin Road SW Roanoke VA., 24016
  • Inova CATS Program
    3300 Gallows Road Falls Church Virginia, 22042
  • HCA Dominion Hospital
    2960 Sleepy Hollow Road Falls Church Virginia, 22044
  • Norfolk Community Services Board
    7460 Tidewater Drive Norfolk VA., 23505
  • MH Community Support Services
    1504 Santa Rosa Road Henrico VA., 23229
  • Cornerstones
    4211 Walney Road Chantilly Virginia, 20151
  • PRS Inc
    8794S Sacramento Drive Alexandria Virginia, 22309
  • Rubicon Inc
    2000 Mecklenburg Street Richmond VA., 23223
  • Pavillion
    5483 Mooretown Road Williamsburg VA., 23188
  • Fairfax Falls Church Comm Servs Board
    4211 Walney Road Chantilly Virginia, 20151
  • Orchard Mountain Recovery
    355 Rio Road West Charlottesville Virginia, 22901
  • Middle Peninsula Northern Neck CSB
    1041 Sharon Road King William VA., 23086
  • Winchester Addiction Services PLC
    3042 Valley Avenue Winchester VA., 22601
  • New River Valley Community Services
    700 University City Boulevard Blacksburg Virginia, 24060
  • Centra Health Inc
    693 Leesville Road Lynchburg Virginia, 24502
  • Rappahannock Rapidan CSB
    650 Laurel Street Culpeper VA., 22701
  • Western Tidewater CSB
    135 South Saratoga Street Suffolk VA., 23434
  • Harrisonburg Treatment Center
    30 Baxter Drive Harrisonburg Virginia, 22801
  • Crossroads Treatment Center of
    1555 Meadowview Drive Danville Virginia, 24541
  • UVA Child Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic
    310 Old Ivy Way Charlottesville VA., 22903
  • New Life for Youth Inc
    2320 Broad Rock Boulevard Richmond VA., 23224
  • Crossroads Community Services Board
    214 Bush River Drive Farmville Virginia, 23901
  • Army Substance Abuse Program
    701 27th Street Fort Lee Virginia, 23801
  • Sagebrush Treatment Inc
    7921 Jones Branch Drive McLean VA., 22102
  • Western Tidewater Comm Servs Board
    1000 Commercial Lane Suffolk VA., 23434
  • Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center
    301 Fort Lane Portsmouth Virginia, 23704