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Drug Rehab in Westbury

Having difficulties with any sort of drug addiction is a heavy burden to carry, and one which comes with many consequences if left unresolved. Men and women with the greatest of intentions who want to quit typically try and do so many times over with no success, and wind up just dropping deeper into a life of addiction. There are factors why people cannot quit on their own, and these factors are what make drug rehab in Westbury a more efficient and proven method of handling drug addiction.

The added benefits of a drug rehab in Westbury include having the support and tools at hand to resolve any complications and challenges that may arise through detox and withdrawal, as well as the possibility to address the real issues that triggered drug addiction which are normally not physical ones at all. For example, many persons become involved in substance abuse to mask and steer clear of serious problems in their lives. If one only makes an attempt to overcome the physical cravings and such on one's own, they really aren't making any headway at actually resolving the mental and emotional issues, that once resolved, will assure long-term sobriety.

Once an individual comes to terms with the truth that they need help to resolve drug addiction, the next action is selecting the appropriate drug rehab for them. Some drug treatment programs don't call for any kind of inpatient stay and provide services on an outpatient basis for instance. At this form of drug rehab the person receives treatment in the course of the day and returns home in the evening. While this kind of drug rehab may seem practical, it will not offer the appropriate treatment environment for an individual who needs to step away from drug influences and other conditions which could compromise one's sobriety. The most verified and effective treatment settings are those which require an inpatient or residential stay, so that the person can concentrate entirely on bettering themselves and healing from addiction, not on every day distractions and drug addiction triggers.

For instance, somebody or some circumstance in one's environment could be the real trigger of one's drug use. If the individual returns to this every day while in drug rehab, all gains will be lost and most will usually relapse. There are also various 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, somebody who is set on resolving addiction problems once and for all should remain in drug rehab as long as it will take. A month in treatment is rarely enough time to even recuperate physically from persistent substance abuse. A significant amount of time is essential, even months in some cases, to benefit from intensive therapy and other treatment tools to heal mentally and emotionally so that one can actually make a fresh start once treatment is complete.

The cost of drug rehab can fluctuate considerably of course, depending on the facilities provided, length of stay, etc. While price should never be an obstacle to receiving life-saving treatment in drug rehab, it is a logistic that some may have concern over. After all, addiction is likely 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 forms 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 supply a sliding fee scale based off of one's earnings and individual circumstances. Addicted people and their families will find that treatment counselors are more than willing to help provide solutions and support to get the logistical and financial concerns resolved so that these are not a barrier to getting the individuals started in drug rehab.

If somebody you know is addicted to drugs but will not easily 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 Westbury work intimately with professional drug interventionists who are skilled and experienced in getting individuals to treatment effectively. An intervention is a tool which can assist drug addicted individuals see past the immediate need to satiate their drug behavior, and realize the gift that is being provided to them which can help them make a healthier and productive life for themselves.

If you or an individual you know would like help, get in touch with a treatment counselor at a drug rehab to get any questions answered and any help needed to get the process started right away. The sooner 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 Westbury, New York:

  • North Shore Child and Family
    North Shore Child and Family is an Addiction Treatment Program that is located at:

    999 Brush Hollow Road
    Westbury, NY. 11590

    If you would like to contact North Shore Child and Family, you can reach them at 516-997-2926 x229.

    North Shore Child and Family offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Place OP
    Place OP is a Drug Rehab Service that is located at:

    999 Brush Hollow Road
    Westbury, NY. 11590

    If you would like to contact Place OP, you can reach them at 516-997-2926 x229.

    Place OP offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, 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), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Nassau County MMTP
    2.2 miles from Westbury, New York
    Nassau County MMTP is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program that is located at:

    2201 Hempstead Turnpike
    East Meadow, NY. 11554

    If you would like to contact Nassau County MMTP, you can reach them at 516-572-5906.

    Nassau County MMTP offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid
  • Nassau University Medical Center
    2.2 miles from Westbury, New York
    Nassau University Medical Center is an Addiction Treatment Facility that is located at:

    2201 Hempstead Turnpike
    East Meadow, NY. 11554

    If you would like to contact Nassau University Medical Center, you can reach them at 516-572-9402.

    Nassau University Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance
  • EPIC Long Island Inc
    2.3 miles from Westbury, New York
    EPIC Long Island Inc is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center that is located at:

    1500 Hempstead Turnpike
    East Meadow, NY. 11554

    If you would like to contact EPIC Long Island Inc, you can reach them at 516-739-7733 x1400.

    EPIC Long Island Inc offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Family and Childrens Association
    2.6 miles from Westbury, New York
    Family and Childrens Association is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center that is located at:

    180 Broadway
    Hicksville, NY. 11801

    If you would like to contact Family and Childrens Association, you can reach them at 516-935-6858.

    Family and Childrens Association offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Women, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Nassau Healthcare Corporation Nassau
    2.7 miles from Westbury, New York
    Nassau Healthcare Corporation Nassau is a Substance Abuse Treatment Facility that is located at:

    J Pavillion
    East Meadow, NY. 11554

    If you would like to contact Nassau Healthcare Corporation Nassau, you can reach them at 516-572-0123.

    Nassau Healthcare Corporation Nassau offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance
  • Mercy Medical Center Outpatient BHS
    2.9 miles from Westbury, New York
    Mercy Medical Center Outpatient BHS is a Drug Treatment Program that is located at:

    506 Stewart Avenue
    Garden City, NY. 11530

    If you would like to contact Mercy Medical Center Outpatient BHS, you can reach them at 516-705-3400.

    Mercy Medical Center Outpatient BHS offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling
    3.6 miles from Westbury, New York
    Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling is a Drug Treatment Program that is located at:

    950 South Oyster Bay Road
    Hicksville, NY. 11801

    If you would like to contact Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling, you can reach them at 516-822-6111.

    Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, 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), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Central Nassau Guidance and Csl Serv
    3.6 miles from Westbury, New York
    Central Nassau Guidance and Csl Serv is a Drug Rehabilitation Center that is located at:

    950 South Oyster Bay Road
    Hicksville, NY. 11801

    If you would like to contact Central Nassau Guidance and Csl Serv, you can reach them at 516-822-6111.

    Central Nassau Guidance and Csl Serv offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Seafield Mineola Clinic OP 3
    3.7 miles from Westbury, New York
    Seafield Mineola Clinic OP 3 is a Drug Addiction Treatment Program that is located at:

    110 Main Street
    Mineola, NY. 11501

    If you would like to contact Seafield Mineola Clinic OP 3, you can reach them at 516-747-5644.

    Seafield Mineola Clinic OP 3 offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Hispanic Counseling Center Inc
    4.2 miles from Westbury, New York
    Hispanic Counseling Center Inc is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab that is located at:

    344 Fulton Avenue
    Hempstead, NY. 11550

    If you would like to contact Hispanic Counseling Center Inc, you can reach them at 516-538-2613.

    Hispanic Counseling Center Inc offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Hispanic Counseling Center Inc OP
    4.2 miles from Westbury, New York
    Hispanic Counseling Center Inc OP is a Substance Abuse Treatment Center that is located at:

    344 Fulton Avenue
    Hempstead, NY. 11550

    If you would like to contact Hispanic Counseling Center Inc OP, you can reach them at 516-538-2613.

    Hispanic Counseling Center Inc OP offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Northwell Health System
    4.2 miles from Westbury, New York
    Northwell Health System is an Addiction Recovery Program that is located at:

    366 Jericho Turnpike
    Mineola, NY. 11501

    If you would like to contact Northwell Health System, you can reach them at 516-742-4015 x22111.

    Northwell Health System offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, 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), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Mental Health Assoc of Nassau Cnty Inc
    4.3 miles from Westbury, New York
    Mental Health Assoc of Nassau Cnty Inc is a Drug Treatment Program that is located at:

    16 Main Street
    Hempstead, NY. 11550

    If you would like to contact Mental Health Assoc of Nassau Cnty Inc, you can reach them at 516-489-2322.

    Mental Health Assoc of Nassau Cnty Inc offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Kenneth Peters Center for Recovery OP
    4.3 miles from Westbury, New York
    Kenneth Peters Center for Recovery OP is a Drug Rehabilitation Program that is located at:

    6800 Jericho Turnpike
    Syosset, NY. 11791

    If you would like to contact Kenneth Peters Center for Recovery OP, you can reach them at 516-364-2220.

    Kenneth Peters Center for Recovery OP offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)
  • EAC Inc
    4.5 miles from Westbury, New York
    EAC Inc is a Drug Abuse Rehab Facility that is located at:

    175 Fulton Avenue
    Hempstead, NY. 11550

    If you would like to contact EAC Inc, you can reach them at 516-486-3222.

    EAC Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    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), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Counseling Service of EDNY
    4.5 miles from Westbury, New York
    Counseling Service of EDNY is a Drug Abuse Treatment Facility that is located at:

    175 Fulton Avenue
    Hempstead, NY. 11550

    If you would like to contact Counseling Service of EDNY, you can reach them at 516-481-0052.

    Counseling Service of EDNY offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, 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), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Center for Rapid Recovery Inc
    4.5 miles from Westbury, New York
    Center for Rapid Recovery Inc is an Addiction Recovery Facility that is located at:

    312 Greenwich Street
    Hempstead, NY. 11550

    If you would like to contact Center for Rapid Recovery Inc, you can reach them at 516-292-6449 x132.

    Center for Rapid Recovery Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Nassau Alternative Advocacy Prog Inc
    4.5 miles from Westbury, New York
    Nassau Alternative Advocacy Prog Inc is a Drug Addiction Treatment Program that is located at:

    151 Herricks Road
    New Hyde Park, NY. 11040

    If you would like to contact Nassau Alternative Advocacy Prog Inc, you can reach them at 516-741-3110.

    Nassau Alternative Advocacy Prog Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)