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

Across Vermont, 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 Rehab Facilities for illegal street drugs available in Vermont. The differences between the Drug Rehab Facilities can sometimes be great, though they are all attempting to achieve the same outcome. The goal of any Drug Rehabilitation 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 Rehab Center option is right for them? This is one of the questions that lays hard on the heart of a person searching for the right Vermont Drug Rehab Program 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 Treatment Facility in Vermont 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 Center. Relapse commonly occurs when a person leaves a Drug Treatment Facility without aspects of their life or other problems being fully handled. It is critical to find a Drug Rehabilitation Center that addresses all aspects of addiction from detox to learning life skills.

When considering a Drug Rehabilitation Program in Vermont, 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 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 Rehabilitation Programs for illegal street drugs in Vermont:

  • Vermont 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.
  • Vermont 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.
  • Vermont Medical Detoxification for Illegal Street Drugs: Often, this is the first step of the recovery process before being admitted into a Drug Rehab Program for illegal street drugs in Vermont. 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.
  • Vermont 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.
  • Vermont 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.
  • Vermont Residential Rehab for Illegal Street Drugs: Residential treatment is when the recovering addict lives at the Drug Rehab Center while undergoing intensive treatment during the day. Residential treatment normally varies from 30-90 days.
  • Vermont 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 Vermont:
  • BAART Behavioral Health Services
    BAART Behavioral Health Services is a Drug Rehab Center that is located at 300 Granger Road Berlin, VT. 05641.
    BAART Behavioral Health Services can be contacted by calling (802) 223-2003.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Drug Detox, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Drug Detox Services, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Pregnant or expecting mothers
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
  • Phoenix Houses of New England
    Phoenix Houses of New England is a Drug Rehabilitation Center that is located at 435 Western Avenue Brattleboro, VT. 05301.
    Phoenix Houses of New England can be contacted by calling (802) 463-9851.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Sober Living Services, Residential Long-Term Treatment for Drug Abuse, Drug rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment
  • Veterans Affairs Med-Reg Office Ctr
    Veterans Affairs Med-Reg Office Ctr is a Drug Rehab that is located at 215 North Main Street White River Junction, VT. 05009.
    Veterans Affairs Med-Reg Office Ctr can be contacted by calling (802) 295-9363.
    Treatment Services: Health Services, Drug Detox, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Inpatient Hospital Services, Dual Diagnosis Patients
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Centerpoint
    Centerpoint is a Drug Rehab Center that is located at 1025 Airport Drive South Burlington, VT. 05403.
    Centerpoint can be contacted by calling (802) 488-7711.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Drug Rehab - Day Treatment Services, Services for Teens and Adolescents, Dual Diagnosis Patients, Court Appointed Services
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
  • Tri County Substance Abuse Services
    Tri County Substance Abuse Services is a Drug Treatment Facility that is located at 2225 Portland Street St. Johnsbury, VT. 05819.
    Tri County Substance Abuse Services can be contacted by calling (802) 748-3181.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Drug Detox, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Services for Teens and Adolescents, Dual Diagnosis Patients, Females, DUI Clients, Court Appointed Services, 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)
  • Washington County Youth Service Bureau
    Washington County Youth Service Bureau is a Drug Treatment Facility that is located at 38 Elm Street Montpelier, VT. 05601.
    Washington County Youth Service Bureau can be contacted by calling (802) 229-9151.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Services for Teens and Adolescents, Pregnant or expecting mothers, Court Appointed Services
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Behavioral Health and Wellness Center
    Behavioral Health and Wellness Center is a Drug Rehab Facility that is located at 530 Washington Highway Morrisville, VT. 05661.
    Behavioral Health and Wellness Center can be contacted by calling (802) 888-8320.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Services for Teens and Adolescents, Dual Diagnosis Patients, Females, Males, DUI Clients, Court Appointed Services
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Counseling Service of Addison County
    Counseling Service of Addison County is a Drug Treatment Center that is located at 89 Main Street Middlebury, VT. 05753.
    Counseling Service of Addison County can be contacted by calling (802) 388-6751.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Services for Teens and Adolescents, Dual Diagnosis Patients, Females, Males, DUI Clients, Court Appointed Services, Drug rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired, Spanish Speaking
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services
    Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services is a Drug Treatment Center that is located at 1 Hospital Court Bellows Falls, VT. 05101.
    Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services can be contacted by calling (802) 463-3947.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Drug rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
  • Howard Center
    Howard Center is a Drug Treatment Center that is located at 184 Pearl Street Burlington, VT. 05401.
    Howard Center can be contacted by calling (802) 488-6425.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Drug Detox, Residential Short-Term Treatment for Drug Addiction, Females, Males, 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)
  • Valley Vista
    Valley Vista is a Drug Treatment Center that is located at 23 Upper Plain Street Bradford, VT. 05033.
    Valley Vista can be contacted by calling (802) 222-5201.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Drug Detox, Methadone Drug Detox Services, Inpatient Hospital Services, Services for Teens and Adolescents
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
  • Habit Opco Brattleboro
    Habit Opco Brattleboro is a Drug Rehab Program that is located at 16 Town Crier Drive Brattleboro, VT. 05301.
    Habit Opco Brattleboro can be contacted by calling (802) 258-4623.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Drug Detox, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Drug Detox Services, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Patients, Pregnant or expecting mothers, Females
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
  • United Counseling Service of
    United Counseling Service of is a Drug Treatment Center that is located at Ledge Hill Road Bennington, VT. 05201.
    United Counseling Service of can be contacted by calling (802) 442-5491.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Services for Teens and Adolescents, Dual Diagnosis Patients, Females, Males, DUI Clients, Court Appointed Services, 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)
  • Central Vermont
    Central Vermont is a Drug Rehabilitation Program that is located at 100 Hospitality Drive Berlin, VT. 05641.
    Central Vermont can be contacted by calling (802) 223-4156.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Services for Teens and Adolescents, Females, DUI Clients, 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)
  • Recovery House Inc
    Recovery House Inc is a Drug Treatment Center that is located at 98 Church Street Wallingford, VT. 05773.
    Recovery House Inc can be contacted by calling (802) 446-2640.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Drug Detox, Residential Short-Term Treatment for Drug Addiction, Drug rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
  • Brattleboro Retreat
    Brattleboro Retreat is a Drug Rehab Facility that is located at Anna Marsh Lane Brattleboro, VT. 05302.
    Brattleboro Retreat can be contacted by calling (800) 345-5550.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Drug Detox, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Drug Rehab - Day Treatment Services, Inpatient Hospital Services, Services for Teens and Adolescents, Dual Diagnosis Patients, Lesbian and Gay Drug Rehabs, Spanish Speaking
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Lund Family Center
    Lund Family Center is a Drug Rehab Facility that is located at 76 Glen Road Burlington, VT. 05406.
    Lund Family Center can be contacted by calling (802) 864-7467.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Sober Living Services, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Drug Rehab - Day Treatment Services, Services for Teens and Adolescents, Dual Diagnosis Patients, Pregnant or expecting mothers, Females
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
  • Clara Martin Center
    Clara Martin Center is a Drug Rehabilitation Center that is located at 1483 Lower Plain Road Route 5 Bradford, VT. 05033.
    Clara Martin Center can be contacted by calling (802) 222-4477x401.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Services for Teens and Adolescents, Dual Diagnosis Patients, Females, DUI Clients, 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)
  • Spectrum Youth and Family Services
    Spectrum Youth and Family Services is a Drug Rehab that is located at 177 Pearl Street Burlington, VT. 05401.
    Spectrum Youth and Family Services can be contacted by calling (802) 864-7423x312.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Sober Living Services, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Services for Teens and Adolescents, Dual Diagnosis Patients, DUI Clients, Court Appointed Services
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
  • Phoenix House RISE II
    Phoenix House RISE II is a Drug Treatment Program that is located at 11 Underhill Avenue Bellows Falls, VT. 05101.
    Phoenix House RISE II can be contacted by calling (802) 463-9851.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Sober Living Services, Residential Long-Term Treatment for Drug Abuse
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment