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In Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania who lack comprehensive health plans and have smaller incomes may be less able to afford Drug Rehabilitation Programs to overcome drug dependence. What everyone living in Pennsylvania must understand is that nobody is immune to the consequences of drug use. Every family is vulnerable.

Across Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania. The differences between the Drug Treatment Programs can sometimes be great, though they are all attempting to achieve the same outcome. The goal of any Drug Treatment Center 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 Treatment 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 Pennsylvania Drug Rehabilitation Center 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 Rehabilitation Facility in Pennsylvania 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 Rehabilitation Program. Relapse commonly occurs when a person leaves a Drug Treatment Program without aspects of their life or other problems being fully handled. It is critical to find a Drug Rehabilitation Facility that addresses all aspects of addiction from detox to learning life skills.

When considering a Drug Rehab Center in Pennsylvania, 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 Rehab Center 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 Rehabs for illegal street drugs in Pennsylvania:

  • Pennsylvania 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.
  • Pennsylvania 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 Rehabilitation Facilities are often scheduled around work or school.
  • Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania. 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.
  • Pennsylvania 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.
  • Pennsylvania 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.
  • Pennsylvania Residential Rehab for Illegal Street Drugs: Residential treatment is when the recovering addict lives at the Drug Treatment Program while undergoing intensive treatment during the day. Residential treatment normally varies from 30-90 days.
  • Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania:
  • Wyoming Valley
    Wyoming Valley is a Drug Rehab Center that is located at 49 South Main Street Pittston, PA. 18640.
    Wyoming Valley can be contacted by calling (570) 820-8888.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Drug Rehab - Day Treatment Services, DUI Clients, Drug rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
  • Community Service Foundation Inc
    Community Service Foundation Inc is a Drug Rehab Center that is located at 544 Main Street Bethlehem, PA. 18018.
    Community Service Foundation Inc can be contacted by calling (215) 348-8881.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Drug Rehab - Day Treatment Services, Services for Teens and Adolescents
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment
  • Mental Health Associates and New Leaf
    Mental Health Associates and New Leaf is a Drug Rehab Center that is located at 21 Main Street Towanda, PA. 18848.
    Mental Health Associates and New Leaf can be contacted by calling (570) 265-2525.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Drug Rehab - Day Treatment Services
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Malvern Institute
    Malvern Institute is a Drug Rehab Program that is located at 100 Ross Road King Of Prussia, PA. 19406.
    Malvern Institute can be contacted by calling (610) 337-2770.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Females, Males, DUI Clients, Court Appointed Services
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Bethesda PA Treatment and Healing
    Bethesda PA Treatment and Healing is a Drug Rehabilitation Center that is located at 80 North Burson Street East Stroudsburg, PA. 18301.
    Bethesda PA Treatment and Healing can be contacted by calling (570) 517-7153.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Services for Teens and Adolescents, Dual Diagnosis Patients, Court Appointed Services
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
  • Cove Forge Behavioral Health System
    Cove Forge Behavioral Health System is a Drug Rehabilitation Center that is located at 1921 West 8th Street Erie, PA. 16505.
    Cove Forge Behavioral Health System can be contacted by calling (814) 452-2991.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
  • Mercy Behavioral Health
    Mercy Behavioral Health is a Drug Rehabilitation Facility that is located at 1945 5th Avenue Pittsburgh, PA. 15219.
    Mercy Behavioral Health can be contacted by calling (412) 281-1375.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Patients, DUI Clients, Drug rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
  • Perry Human Services
    Perry Human Services is a Drug Rehab Center that is located at Mulhollom Office Center New Bloomfield, PA. 17068.
    Perry Human Services can be contacted by calling (717) 582-8703.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
  • Saint Joseph Hospital
    Saint Joseph Hospital is a Drug Treatment Program that is located at 16th Street and West Girard Avenue Philadelphia, PA. 19122.
    Saint Joseph Hospital can be contacted by calling (215) 787-2000.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Drug Detox, Methadone Drug Detox Services, Inpatient Hospital Services, AIDS/HIV Patients, Females, Males, Drug rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • TW Ponessa and Associates
    TW Ponessa and Associates is a Drug Rehabilitation Facility that is located at 2141 Oregon Pike Lancaster, PA. 17601.
    TW Ponessa and Associates can be contacted by calling (717) 560-7917.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Patients, Drug rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Interim House Inc
    Interim House Inc is a Drug Rehabilitation Program that is located at 4108 Parkside Avenue Philadelphia, PA. 19104.
    Interim House Inc can be contacted by calling (215) 871-0300.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Residential Long-Term Treatment for Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis Patients, Pregnant or expecting mothers, Females, Residential Beds for Teens, Spanish Speaking
  • Gaudeniza
    Gaudeniza is a Drug Treatment Facility that is located at 1301 Derry Street Harrisburg, PA. 17104.
    Gaudeniza can be contacted by calling (717) 238-0280.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, AIDS/HIV Patients, Females, Males, Court Appointed Services, Spanish Speaking
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Turtle Creek Valley MH-MR Inc
    Turtle Creek Valley MH-MR Inc is a Drug Rehabilitation Program that is located at 70 South 22nd Street Pittsburgh, PA. 15203.
    Turtle Creek Valley MH-MR Inc can be contacted by calling (412) 381-2100.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, DUI Clients, Court Appointed Services
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Conewago Place
    Conewago Place is a Drug Rehab that is located at 424 Nye Road Hummelstown, PA. 17036.
    Conewago Place can be contacted by calling (717) 533-0428.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Residential Short-Term Treatment for Drug Addiction, Residential Long-Term Treatment for Drug Abuse
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment
  • Chester Counseling Center
    Chester Counseling Center is a Drug Treatment Center that is located at 701 Main Street Phoenixville, PA. 19460.
    Chester Counseling Center can be contacted by calling (610) 933-8880.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Patients, DUI Clients, Spanish Speaking
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
  • Center for Substance Abuse
    Center for Substance Abuse is a Drug Rehabilitation Program that is located at 335 Shaw Avenue McKeesport, PA. 15132.
    Center for Substance Abuse can be contacted by calling (412) 675-8516.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, DUI Clients
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
  • Catholic Social Services
    Catholic Social Services is a Drug Rehab Program that is located at 10 Buist Road Milford, PA. 18337.
    Catholic Social Services can be contacted by calling (570) 296-1054.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Drug Rehab - Day Treatment Services, DUI Clients, Court Appointed Services
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
  • Twin Lakes Center for
    Twin Lakes Center for is a Drug Rehab Facility that is located at 130 West Penn Street Bedford, PA. 15522.
    Twin Lakes Center for can be contacted by calling (814) 623-7658.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Services for Teens and Adolescents, Drug rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
  • Childrens Home of York
    Childrens Home of York is a Drug Rehab Center that is located at 924 West Market Street York, PA. 17401.
    Childrens Home of York can be contacted by calling (717) 852-8169.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Residential Short-Term Treatment for Drug Addiction, Residential Long-Term Treatment for Drug Abuse, Services for Teens and Adolescents
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Private health insurance
  • Horizon House Inc
    Horizon House Inc is a Drug Rehab that is located at 120 South 30th Street Philadelphia, PA. 19104.
    Horizon House Inc can be contacted by calling (215) 386-5128x524.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Patients, Females, Males
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare