Today there are thousands of adult men, women, and young people in need of treatment because their use of drugs, alcohol or other addictive substances has affected their whole life. No one starts out experimenting with substance use with the intentions of becoming dependent on them but unfortunately addiction is a serious risk that can happen over time. There are also many people in need of help today because they have found themselves dependent on prescription drugs that were prescribed for medical health problems or to manage pain. In order to successfully stop using drugs or alcohol or to recover from addiction effective treatment programs are necessary to prevent relapse in the future and manage your recovery.

Most people don't know where to start when it comes to seeking help for substance abuse or drug and alcohol addiction. Finding the right form of treatment can be overwhelming during this time and most people don't know where to go or who to turn to for help. We understand your fears and uncertainty and we know you want effective help, support, and treatment so you can get your life back. Because everyone's needs are different and unique we can answer your questions and concerns regarding substance use and addiction and provide the treatment you need to recover and live a happy fulfilling life.

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Addiction Treatment and Recovery Topics

Avoid Accidental Overdose

Many people have died do to a drug or combined drug and alcohol overdose accidentally. Mixing substances is very common among people who use street drugs, prescription drugs and/or alcohol and this happens all too often.

Avoid Legal Trouble

The use of drugs and alcohol are related to many serious crimes that take place, driving accidents that sometimes result in death, or being arrested for possession. This may seem trivial to some people but much more serious when it happens to you. Drugs and alcohol use changes a person's thinking and behaviors and when under the influence people are capable of doing things they would normally never do.

Avoid Loss of Freedom

Again illegal drug and alcohol use can lead to serious legal trouble and there are thousands of people sitting in jails or prison cells right now for DUI's or crimes associated with substance abuse.

Avoid Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Many female teenagers and young adult women have a problem with alcohol and drink during pregnancy. Most teens and young adult women don't realize that drinking alcohol during pregnancy can result in alcohol related birth defects and sadly their unborn child suffers the consequences. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is preventable and you owe it to your child to stop before this happens.

Avoid Birth Defects Due to Drug Use During Pregnancy

Substance abuse is just as dangerous on your unborn child as it is for you and probably more so. Most people who use drugs get pregnant unexpectedly and continue use for a while. Some people are unable to stop and continue during their pregnancy. Your unborn child can suffer life-long problems when this happens. Substance abuse related birth defects are preventable!

Avoid Setting Bad Examples

Many substance users are parents who have children that depend on them for food, shelter, comfort, safety and skills needed to succeed in this world. How many children today are addicted to drugs or alcohol and risk legal trouble, loss of freedom, birth defects during pregnancy, or accidental overdose because they learned their behaviors at home! Get clean for yourself and do it for your children too.

Avoid your own Serious Health Issues

Frequent, chronic and prolonged use of drugs and alcohol takes a major toll on a person's health both mentally and physically. Many substances cause irreversible damage to the brain and vital organs that could have been avoided if the individual sought help sooner. There are many good reasons for getting clean and quitting the use of drugs and alcohol. Another good reason is because you have family, friends and loved ones in your life that care about you and YOU DESERVE A BETTER LIFE!!

Prepare Yourself for a Successful Recovery

Stopping the use of drugs or alcohol is different for everyone depending on their personality, life story, health issues, intensity of use, addiction, and the type of treatment they may need. Preparing yourself ahead of time to stop using drugs, alcohol or other addictive and destructive substances can help you in the long term where abstinence and recovery are concerned.

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Calls to numbers on a specific treatment center listing will be routed to that treatment center. Calls to any general helpline will be answered or returned by one of the treatment providers listed, each of which is a paid advertiser: ARK Behavioral Health, Recovery Helpline, Alli Addiction Services.

By calling the helpline you agree to the terms of use. We do not receive any commission or fee that is dependent upon which treatment provider a caller chooses. There is no obligation to enter treatment.