Facts

  • The misuse of alcohol results in 2.5 million deaths each year globally.
  • Over 60% of adult men who report consuming alcohol in the last 30 days are more likely to binge drink than women (47%) during the same time period.
  • Some Ecstasy users may become dehydrated through vigorous activity in a hot environment.
  • Research indicates that, like cocaine and other abused drugs, opiates activate the brain's reward system causing pain relief, a sense of euphoria and pleasure.

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Drug Rehab in Washington

There are various types of substances that anybody can become addicted to in Washington. Common street drugs such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and marijuana are no longer the only drug threats because of the significant increase of prescription drug abuse within the past several years. Newly emerging designer drugs have also grown to be a significant problem, such as the stimulant drug known as "bath salts" and synthetic versions 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 men and women needing and wanting to get effective help.

Drug and Alcohol rehab centers in Washington can benefit people by not only helping them to abstain from abusing drugs, but also help them through the difficult detox and withdrawal process. After the physical aspect of addiction is handled, substance abuse counselors will assist recovering addicts uncover the reasons of how they became addicted to drugs to begin with, which will ensure they don't give in to the same traps and pitfalls in the future. If a person attempts to stop drug use on their own, they will not only find it very hard if not impossible to not succumb to the extreme drug cravings, but they will also have to endure the physical and psychological symptoms of withdrawal alone, which can often be incredibly uncomfortable. If not in a drug rehabilitation 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 people 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 successfully recover from addiction is to confront and resolve the aspects in one's life which made drugs a solution, and then developing new solutions and coping mechanisms to better handle these factors when they arise again in the future. Some drug rehab programs 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 detox facility or short term drug treatment facility for example usually only helps addicts overcome the physical aspect of addiction and gets them successfully off of drugs. However, there is a lot more to address if one wants to remain clean and sober and be able to do it with confidence and resolve. This is why it is important that people choose the kind of drug rehab facility that is going to be effective at getting all important issues addressed through education, counseling and other treatment techniques for as long as it takes to reach this point.

Because handling addiction in this way is proven to be the most effective drug treatment approach, people who want to receive the most effective help should receive treatment at a residential or inpatient drug rehab program in Washington. There are many reasons why these types of rehab programs provide the most superior treatment, but first and foremost the treatment environment in itself is one of the most important elements of treatment to factor in. A drug treatment program will deliver the best results when the recovering addict can completely involve themselves in recovery and self betterment. Outpatient drug rehab programs typically don't provide desirable results and set a person up for relapse, due to the fact that they are not totally able to focus on treatment and then they return home to things which may trigger their addiction. If in an inpatient or residential drug rehab atmosphere 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.

Another aspect which is often a predictor of whether or not an individual will find success through treatment at a drug rehab in Washington is the length of time they stay in rehab. It has been verified time and time again that results 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 person up for failure and relapse. Treating addiction can be a complex task, as not everybody 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 approach, and allows each person to take the time to handle all aspects of their own addiction at their individual pace.

If you or someone you know in Washington is struggling with an addiction to anything, whether it is illicit street drugs, prescription drugs or any other substance of abuse, talk to a drug treatment counselor right away. Discover which drug rehabilitation centers exist in your area and select one which will be the most effective for your situation.

Treatment Listings in Washington:
  • Tri Cities Community Health
    715 West Court Street Pasco Washington, 99301
  • Western Psychological and
    7507 NE 51st Street Vancouver WA., 98662
  • Community Services Northwest
    1601 East 4th Plain Boulevard Vancouver WA., 98661
  • Northeast WA Alliance Counseling Servs
    165 East Hawthorne Avenue Colville Washington, 99114
  • A Change Into Recovery LLC
    719 East Main Avenue Puyallup Washington, 98372
  • Social Treatment Opportunity Programs
    114 North Park Street Aberdeen WA., 98520
  • Sound Mental Health
    6100 South Center Boulevard Seattle WA., 98188
  • VA Medical Jonathan M Wainwright Mem
    77 Wainwright Drive Walla Walla Washington, 99362
  • True North Student Assistance and
    1700 Cherry Street Aberdeen Washington, 98520
  • Associated Behavioral Healthcare Inc
    1800 112th Avenue NE Bellevue WA., 98004
  • Comprehensive MH Center Tacoma
    1305 Tacoma Avenue South Tacoma WA., 98402
  • Triumph Treatment Services Inc
    102 South Naches Avenue Yakima Washington, 98901
  • Sea Mar CHC
    10001 17th Place South Seattle Washington, 98168
  • Klallam Counseling Services
    933 East 1st Street Port Angeles WA., 98362
  • Central Washington Comprehensive MH
    432 NE Tahomish Street White Salmon WA., 98672
  • Multicare Behavioral Health
    2201 South 19th Street Tacoma Washington, 98405
  • Camas Path BHS
    934 South Garfield Road Airway Heights Washington, 99001
  • Newlife Family Services
    914 SW 344th Place Federal Way WA., 98023
  • Northeast Washington
    1224 North Ash Street Spokane WA., 99201
  • Integrity Support Services LLC
    242 Division Street Grandview Washington, 98930
  • Vancouver Treatment Solutions
    2009 NE 117th Street Vancouver Washington, 98686
  • Northwest Resources II Inc
    235 South 3rd Street Shelton WA., 98584
  • Unity Care Northwest
    1616 Cornwall Avenue Bellingham WA., 98225