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In Massachusetts and across the United States, an estimated 12.8 million Americans, about 6 percent of the household population aged twelve and older use illegal street drugs on a regular basis (within the past thirty days). You may be surprised to read that this number of "past-month" drug users has declined by almost 50% from the 1979 high of 25 million illegal street drug users. This decrease represents an extraordinary change in behavior.

Despite the dramatic drop, more than a third of all Americans twelve and older have tried illegal street drugs. Ninety percent of those who have used illegal drugs used marijuana or hashish. Approximately a third used cocaine or took a prescription type drug for nonmedical reasons. About a fifth used LSD. Fortunately, nearly sixty million Americans who used illicit street drugs during their youth stop using drugs once they enter into adulthood.

Many people in Massachusetts believe that illegal street drugs and the various troubles they cause are not their problem. They have misconceptions that drug users belong to a segment of society different from their own or that drug abuse is remote from their environment. They are wrong. Almost three quarters of drug users are employed and approximately forty-five percent of Americans know someone with a substance abuse problem.

While illegal street drugs and their consequences threaten Massachusetts families of every socio-economic background, geographic region, educational level, and ethnic and racial identity, the effects of drug use are often felt disproportionally. For example, many less fortunate neighborhoods are plagued by crime and violence because of the illegal street drugs sold in their black markets. People living in Massachusetts who lack comprehensive health plans and have smaller incomes may be less able to afford Drug Rehabs to overcome drug dependence. What everyone living in Massachusetts must understand is that nobody is immune to the consequences of drug use. Every family is vulnerable.

Across Massachusetts, illegal street drugs are a serious problem. Included in this problem are stimulants, depressants and prescription drugs that are taken and sold illegally. The specific effects vary depending on the drug. Most drugs have an addictive effect after only a few uses. Even marijuana can become emotionally addicting. For many taking illegal street drugs, it can interfere with their relationships, health, academics, career, etc.

It is often hard to tell if someone you care about is taking part in illegal street drug abuse. Each drug has its own signs of use and abuse. Drugs can numb the user's memory, impair their judgment, and make it impossible for the user to feel good or function without them. Even drugs like marijuana and cocaine which are not physically addictive (meaning that the user's body needs the drug in order to function), can make the user emotionally dependent. Once a person become used to the "feelings" they get from marijuana, cocaine or other illegal street drugs, they will find it harder and harder to cope with normal everyday ups and downs.

Today, there are a variety of Drug Rehabilitation Programs for illegal street drugs available in Massachusetts. The differences between the Drug Rehabs can sometimes be great, though they are all attempting to achieve the same outcome. The goal of any Drug Treatment Facility is to help the individual achieve a drug free life and return them to being a productive member of society.

How does one know which Drug Rehabilitation Facility option is right for them? This is one of the questions that lays hard on the heart of a person searching for the right Massachusetts Drug Treatment Facility for illegal street drugs. The ultimate objective of drug addiction treatment is to enable an individual to achieve lasting abstinence, but the immediate objectives are to reduce illegal street drug abuse, improve the recovering addict's ability to function, and minimize the medical and social complications of drug abuse and addiction.

While learning how to live life without illegal street drugs is an important step in the recovery process, it is only the beginning. Once sober, the brain needs time to recover and rebuild connections that have changed while addicted. During this period, depression and cravings to use can be intense and are often very hard to fight. Without support, relapse is very likely. Attending a quality Drug Rehab in Massachusetts will help the recovering person develop new coping skills to deal with stressful situations and other common triggers for relapse. Without these skills, stressful situations frequently result in relapse.

Most people attempt to do their best and make the most of the experience when they are in a Drug Rehab. Relapse commonly occurs when a person leaves a Drug Rehab Program without aspects of their life or other problems being fully handled. It is critical to find a Drug Treatment Center that addresses all aspects of addiction from detox to learning life skills.

When considering a Drug Rehab Center in Massachusetts, remember that everyone's needs are different. In general, the longer and more intense the illegal street drug use, the longer and more intense the treatment one may need. Regardless of a program's length in weeks or months, follow-through and long-term follow-up care are crucial to recovery. A quality Drug Rehabilitation Facility should address the fact that substance abuse often masks emotional pain and it needs to be addressed as treatment progresses.

An overview of the different types of Drug Rehab Programs for illegal street drugs in Massachusetts:

  • Massachusetts Counseling (Individual, Group, Couple, or Family Therapy) for Illegal Street Drugs: This form of recovery works best in conjunction with other types of Drug Treatment Programs or as follow up support. Looking at one's issues from a different perspective can help to identify the root cause of their drug usage and can be beneficial in helping them learn how to make more constructive choices in their life.
  • Massachusetts Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for Illegal Street Drugs: While in this form of drug addiction recovery, addicts usually meet 3 days a week and 2-4 hours per day. These relapse prevention Drug Treatment Facilities are often scheduled around work or school.
  • Massachusetts Medical Detoxification for Illegal Street Drugs: Often, this is the first step of the recovery process before being admitted into a Drug Treatment Facility for illegal street drugs in Massachusetts. Admission to this level of treatment requires an assessment. Sometimes medical detox is started from a trip to the emergency room due to overdose or drug related issues.
  • Massachusetts Narcotics Anonymous for Illegal Street Drugs: Narcotics Anonymous meetings, often referred to as NA, are informal meetings held in your local area. NA has branches all over the country and in almost every city nationwide. These meeting are based on the twelve steps of recovery and many addicts and alcoholics have found free and effective help at these meetings. However, NA programs are not "treatment." The meetings are not supported and held by medical professionals.
  • Massachusetts Partial hospitalization for Illegal Street Drugs: This type of treatment is considered relapse prevention and usually consists of meetings 3-5 days a week, 4-6 hours per day. This type of treatment is for people who require medical monitoring on an outpatient basis.
  • Massachusetts Residential Rehab for Illegal Street Drugs: Residential treatment is when the recovering addict lives at the Drug Treatment Center while undergoing intensive treatment during the day. Residential treatment normally varies from 30-90 days.
  • Massachusetts Sober Living for Illegal Street Drugs: Sober living homes are comprised of recovering addicts who support each other and provide an alcohol and drug free environment. This type of illegal street drug rehab is normally used after more intensive rehabilitation such as residential treatment. Sober living facilities are useful if returning home too soon is a strong trigger for relapse or the recovering addict has no home.
The following 20 listings can be found in Massachusetts:
  • Catholic Charities
    Catholic Charities is a Drug Treatment Program that is located at 295 Adams Street Newton, MA. 02458.
    Catholic Charities can be contacted by calling (617) 332-9905.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Residential Long-Term Treatment for Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis Patients, AIDS/HIV Patients, Pregnant or expecting mothers, Females, Residential Beds for Teens
  • Latin American Health Institute
    Latin American Health Institute is a Drug Treatment Program that is located at 95 Berkeley Street Boston, MA. 02116.
    Latin American Health Institute can be contacted by calling (617) 350-6900x188.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Patients, AIDS/HIV Patients, Males, DUI Clients, Spanish Speaking
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
  • Phoenix House-Arbour House
    Phoenix House-Arbour House is a Drug Rehabilitation Program that is located at 130 Pine Street Holyoke, MA. 01040.
    Phoenix House-Arbour House can be contacted by calling (413) 538-8188.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Residential Short-Term Treatment for Drug Addiction, Drug rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
  • Cooley Dickinson Hospital
    Cooley Dickinson Hospital is a Drug Rehab Program that is located at 10 Main Street Florence, MA. 01062.
    Cooley Dickinson Hospital can be contacted by calling (413) 586-8550.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, DUI Clients, Drug rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Cambridge Health Alliance
    Cambridge Health Alliance is a Drug Treatment Program that is located at 26 Central Street Somerville, MA. 02143.
    Cambridge Health Alliance can be contacted by calling (617) 591-6051.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Patients, Females, Males, DUI Clients, Drug rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Team Coordinating Agency Inc
    Team Coordinating Agency Inc is a Drug Rehab Program that is located at 54 Winter Street Haverhill, MA. 01830.
    Team Coordinating Agency Inc can be contacted by calling (978) 373-1181.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Drug Rehab - Day Treatment Services, Services for Teens and Adolescents, AIDS/HIV Patients, Females, Males, DUI Clients, Court Appointed Services, Drug rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired, Spanish Speaking
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
  • Link House Inc
    Link House Inc is a Drug Rehab Program that is located at 37 Washington Street Newburyport, MA. 01950.
    Link House Inc can be contacted by calling (978) 462-7341.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Sober Living Services, Residential Long-Term Treatment for Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis Patients, AIDS/HIV Patients, Males, Drug rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment
  • Seven Hills Behavioral Health Inc
    Seven Hills Behavioral Health Inc is a Drug Rehab that is located at 1402 Pleasant Street Fall River, MA. 02723.
    Seven Hills Behavioral Health Inc can be contacted by calling (508) 679-0962x223.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Services for Teens and Adolescents, Dual Diagnosis Patients, DUI Clients, Court Appointed Services, Spanish Speaking, Foreign Languages other than Spanish
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
  • Westwood Lodge Hospital
    Westwood Lodge Hospital is a Drug Treatment Program that is located at 45 Clapboardtree Street Westwood, MA. 02090.
    Westwood Lodge Hospital can be contacted by calling (781) 762-7764.
    Treatment Services: Mental Wellness Services, Drug Detox, Sober Living Services, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Drug Rehab - Day Treatment Services, Inpatient Hospital Services, Services for Teens and Adolescents, Dual Diagnosis Patients, Drug rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired, Foreign Languages other than Spanish
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • AdCare Hospital
    AdCare Hospital is a Drug Rehab Program that is located at 107 Lincoln Street Worcester, MA. 01605.
    AdCare Hospital can be contacted by calling (508) 799-9000x3040.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Drug Detox, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Residential Short-Term Treatment for Drug Addiction, Inpatient Hospital Services, Dual Diagnosis Patients, Drug Rehab for Seniors, Drug rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired, Spanish Speaking, Foreign Languages other than Spanish
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • CAB Boston Treatment Center
    CAB Boston Treatment Center is a Drug Treatment Program that is located at 784 Massachusetts Avenue Boston, MA. 02118.
    CAB Boston Treatment Center can be contacted by calling (617) 247-1001.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Drug Detox, Methadone Drug Detox Services, Inpatient Hospital Services, Spanish Speaking, Foreign Languages other than Spanish
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • North Shore Counseling Center
    North Shore Counseling Center is a Drug Rehab Center that is located at 23 Broadway Beverly, MA. 01915.
    North Shore Counseling Center can be contacted by calling (978) 922-2280.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Patients, DUI Clients
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • McLean Hospital
    McLean Hospital is a Drug Rehabilitation Facility that is located at 115 Mill Street Belmont, MA. 02478.
    McLean Hospital can be contacted by calling (617) 855-2242.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Drug Detox, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Drug Detox Services, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Drug Rehab - Day Treatment Services, Residential Short-Term Treatment for Drug Addiction, Inpatient Hospital Services, Drug rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance
  • Lowell Community Health Center Inc
    Lowell Community Health Center Inc is a Drug Rehab that is located at 17 Warren Street Lowell, MA. 01852.
    Lowell Community Health Center Inc can be contacted by calling (978) 937-9448.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, DUI Clients, Spanish Speaking, Foreign Languages other than Spanish
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance
  • Lowell House Inc
    Lowell House Inc is a Drug Treatment Center that is located at 555 Merrimack Street Lowell, MA. 01854.
    Lowell House Inc can be contacted by calling (978) 459-8656.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Drug Rehab - Day Treatment Services, Services for Teens and Adolescents, Dual Diagnosis Patients, AIDS/HIV Patients, Lesbian and Gay Drug Rehabs, Females, Males, DUI Clients, Court Appointed Services, Drug rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired, Spanish Speaking, Foreign Languages other than Spanish
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Sullivan House
    Sullivan House is a Drug Treatment Center that is located at 65 Glen Road Jamaica Plain, MA. 02130.
    Sullivan House can be contacted by calling (617) 524-4416.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Sober Living Services, Residential Long-Term Treatment for Drug Abuse, Spanish Speaking
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Medicare, Private health insurance
  • Post ATS Step Down Services
    Post ATS Step Down Services is a Drug Treatment Facility that is located at 861 Main Street Weymouth, MA. 02190.
    Post ATS Step Down Services can be contacted by calling (781) 331-3709x114.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Residential Short-Term Treatment for Drug Addiction
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
  • Casa Esperanza Inc
    Casa Esperanza Inc is a Drug Rehab Program that is located at 291 Eustis Street Roxbury, MA. 02119.
    Casa Esperanza Inc can be contacted by calling (617) 445-7411.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Residential Long-Term Treatment for Drug Abuse, AIDS/HIV Patients, Males, Spanish Speaking
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment
  • North Central Human Services
    North Central Human Services is a Drug Rehab Center that is located at 31 Lake Street Gardner, MA. 01440.
    North Central Human Services can be contacted by calling (978) 632-9400.
    Treatment Services: Mental Wellness Services, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Females, Foreign Languages other than Spanish
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Joelyns Family Home
    Joelyns Family Home is a Drug Rehabilitation Center that is located at Long Island Health Campus Dorchester, MA. 02122.
    Joelyns Family Home can be contacted by calling (617) 456-1201.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Sober Living Services, Residential Long-Term Treatment for Drug Abuse, AIDS/HIV Patients, Females, Spanish Speaking
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment