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Drug Rehab in Whittier

Struggling with any sort of drug addiction is a large burden to carry, and one which comes with many consequences if left unresolved. People with the greatest of intentions who want to stop typically try and do so numerous times over with no success, and wind up just dropping deeper into a life of addiction. There are factors why individuals cannot quit on their own, and these reasons are what make drug treatment in Whittier a more helpful and established method of resolving drug addiction.

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

Once a particular person comes to terms with the truth that they need help to resolve drug addiction, the next step is selecting the appropriate drug rehab for them. Some drug rehabilitation programs don't call for any form of inpatient stay and provide services on an outpatient basis for instance. At this form of drug rehab the particular 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 ideal treatment environment for someone who needs to step away from drug influences and other conditions which could compromise one's sobriety. The most confirmed and successful treatment settings are those which involve an inpatient or residential stay, so that the individual can focus entirely on bettering themselves and healing from addiction, not on every day distractions and drug addiction triggers.

For example, somebody or some situation in one's environment could be the precise cause of one's drug use. If the person returns to this each day while in drug rehab, all gains will be lost and most will normally relapse. There are also different lengths of stay even in inpatient and residential drug treatment programs, with treatment curriculums ranging from 30 days to up to a year for some. As a rule of thumb, someone who is set on resolving addiction issues once and for all should remain in drug rehab as long as it requires. A month in treatment is barely enough time to even recover physically from persistent substance abuse. A substantial amount of time is required, even months in some instances, to benefit from intensive therapy and other treatment tools to heal psychologically and emotionally so that one can genuinely make a clean start once treatment is finished.

The price of drug rehab can fluctuate substantially of course, depending on the amenities provided, length of stay, etc. While cost should never be an obstacle to getting life-saving treatment in drug rehab, it is a logistic that some may have concern over. After all, addiction is likely to exhaust all resources and it can be challenging to pay for drug rehab when the time comes. Luckily, most private drug rehabilitation programs accept many forms of private health insurance as well as Medicare and Medicaid. Some drug rehab programs will even work with individuals to either provide payment assistance or offer a sliding fee scale primarily based off of one's income and individual circumstances. Addicted people and their family members will find that treatment counselors are more than prepared to help offer 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 a person 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 effective method of helping persuade them to do so. Drug treatment programs in Whittier work along with professional drug interventionists who are trained and seasoned in getting individuals to treatment effectively. An intervention is a tool which can help drug addicted individuals see past the immediate need to satiate their drug habit, and notice the gift that is being provided to them which can help them make a healthier and fruitful life for themselves.

If you or a person you know would like help, get in touch with a treatment counselor at a drug rehab to get any concerns answered and any help needed to get the course of action started right away. The faster the individual is in drug rehab, the quicker they can be back in the game of life and winning.

Additional Information on Drug Addiction and Treatment

20 treatment listings in or near Whittier, Alaska:

  • Mountain Minds Matter
    45.3 miles from Whittier, Alaska
    Mountain Minds Matter is a Drug Rehab Program that is located at:

    273 Crystal Mountain Road
    Girdwood, AK. 99587

    If you would like to contact Mountain Minds Matter, you can reach them at 907-382-6477.

    Mountain Minds Matter offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Seaview Community Services
    45.5 miles from Whittier, Alaska
    Seaview Community Services is a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program that is located at:

    302 Railway Avenue
    Seward, AK. 99664

    If you would like to contact Seaview Community Services, you can reach them at 907-224-5257 x1041.

    Seaview Community Services offers the following treatment services: Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, 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)
  • Alaska Child and Family
    69.7 miles from Whittier, Alaska
    Alaska Child and Family is a Drug Abuse Treatment Facility that is located at:

    4600 Abbott Road
    Anchorage, AK. 99507

    If you would like to contact Alaska Child and Family, you can reach them at 907-346-2101.

    Alaska Child and Family offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days)
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Alaska Native Medical Center
    71.9 miles from Whittier, Alaska
    Alaska Native Medical Center is a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center that is located at:

    4320 Diplomacy Drive
    Anchorage, AK. 99508

    If you would like to contact Alaska Native Medical Center, you can reach them at 907-729-2500.

    Alaska Native Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, 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)
  • Four Directions Outpatient Trt Center
    71.9 miles from Whittier, Alaska
    Four Directions Outpatient Trt Center is a Drug Treatment Center that is located at:

    4155 Tudor Centre Drive
    Anchorage, AK. 99508

    If you would like to contact Four Directions Outpatient Trt Center, you can reach them at 907-729-6300.

    Four Directions Outpatient Trt Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient
    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), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Providence Health and Servs Washington
    72.8 miles from Whittier, Alaska
    Providence Health and Servs Washington is a Drug Rehabilitation Program that is located at:

    3760 Piper Street
    Anchorage, AK. 99508

    If you would like to contact Providence Health and Servs Washington, you can reach them at 907-212-6900.

    Providence Health and Servs Washington offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, 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)
  • Providence Alaska Medical Center
    72.8 miles from Whittier, Alaska
    Providence Alaska Medical Center is a Drug Recovery Facility that is located at:

    3200 Providence Drive
    Anchorage, AK. 99519

    If you would like to contact Providence Alaska Medical Center, you can reach them at 907-212-3007.

    Providence Alaska Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, 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)
  • Denali Family Services
    73 miles from Whittier, Alaska
    Denali Family Services is an Addiction Recovery Program that is located at:

    6401 A Street
    Anchorage, AK. 99518

    If you would like to contact Denali Family Services, you can reach them at 907-274-8281.

    Denali Family Services offers the following treatment services: Outpatient
    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)
  • Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association
    73.1 miles from Whittier, Alaska
    Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association is a Drug Recovery Program that is located at:

    1131 East International Airport Road
    Anchorage, AK. 99518

    If you would like to contact Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, you can reach them at 907-276-2700.

    Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association offers the following treatment services: Outpatient
    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), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Arc of Anchorage
    73.3 miles from Whittier, Alaska
    Arc of Anchorage is a Drug Rehab Center that is located at:

    2211 Arca Drive
    Anchorage, AK. 99508

    If you would like to contact Arc of Anchorage, you can reach them at 907-277-6677.

    Arc of Anchorage offers the following treatment services: Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Chugachmiut Inc
    73.3 miles from Whittier, Alaska
    Chugachmiut Inc is a Drug Recovery Facility that is located at:

    1840 Bragaw Street
    Anchorage, AK. 99508

    If you would like to contact Chugachmiut Inc, you can reach them at 907-562-4155 x143.

    Chugachmiut Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital
    73.4 miles from Whittier, Alaska
    Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital is a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program that is located at:

    1650 Bragaw Street
    Anchorage, AK. 99508

    If you would like to contact Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital, you can reach them at 907-272-6206.

    Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Denali Cove Counseling Center
    73.4 miles from Whittier, Alaska
    Denali Cove Counseling Center is a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program that is located at:

    1565 Bragaw Street
    Anchorage, AK. 99508

    If you would like to contact Denali Cove Counseling Center, you can reach them at 907-222-2436.

    Denali Cove Counseling Center 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, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Southcentral Foundation
    73.5 miles from Whittier, Alaska
    Southcentral Foundation is a Drug Abuse Rehab Program that is located at:

    4130 San Ernesto Avenue
    Anchorage, AK. 99508

    If you would like to contact Southcentral Foundation, you can reach them at 907-729-5070.

    Southcentral Foundation offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Residential Beds For Clients Children
    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)
  • Cook Inlet Tribal Council Inc
    73.6 miles from Whittier, Alaska
    Cook Inlet Tribal Council Inc is an Addiction Treatment Facility that is located at:

    3600 San Jeronimo Drive
    Anchorage, AK. 99508

    If you would like to contact Cook Inlet Tribal Council Inc, you can reach them at 907-793-3200.

    Cook Inlet Tribal Council Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Women, Men, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Native American Or Alaska Native Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance
  • Alaska Youth and Family Network
    73.8 miles from Whittier, Alaska
    Alaska Youth and Family Network is an Addiction Treatment Program that is located at:

    740 Communications Avenue
    Anchorage, AK. 99503

    If you would like to contact Alaska Youth and Family Network, you can reach them at 907-770-4979.

    Alaska Youth and Family Network offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services
    73.8 miles from Whittier, Alaska
    Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services is a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility that is located at:

    401 West International Airport Road
    Anchorage, AK. 99518

    If you would like to contact Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services, you can reach them at 907-562-4540.

    Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Dui/Dwi Offenders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Hope Community Resources
    73.8 miles from Whittier, Alaska
    Hope Community Resources is a Drug Rehab Program that is located at:

    540 West International Airport Road
    Anchorage, AK. 99518

    If you would like to contact Hope Community Resources, you can reach them at 907-561-5335.

    Hope Community Resources offers the following treatment services: Outpatient
    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)
  • AK Child and Family
    73.9 miles from Whittier, Alaska
    AK Child and Family is a Drug Abuse Rehab Program that is located at:

    1920 East 24th Avenue
    Anchorage, AK. 99508

    If you would like to contact AK Child and Family, you can reach them at 907-346-2101.

    AK Child and Family offers the following treatment services: Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • North Star DeBarr Hospital
    74 miles from Whittier, Alaska
    North Star DeBarr Hospital is a Drug Rehabilitation Program that is located at:

    2530 DeBarr Road
    Anchorage, AK. 99508

    If you would like to contact North Star DeBarr Hospital, you can reach them at 907-258-7575.

    North Star DeBarr Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)