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Drug Rehab in Amherst

Having difficulties with any type of drug addiction is a large burden to carry, and one which comes with a lot of consequences if left unresolved. Individuals with the very best of intentions who want to quit usually try and do so numerous times over with no success, and wind up just falling deeper into a life of addiction. There are reasons why persons cannot quit on their own, and these reasons are what make drug rehab in Amherst a more helpful and proven method of handling drug addiction.

The advantages of a drug rehab in Amherst include having the support and tools at hand to handle any complications and challenges that may come up during detox and withdrawal, as well as the chance to address the real concerns that triggered drug addiction which are normally not physical ones at all. For example, many people become involved in substance abuse to mask and steer clear of significant problems in their lives. If one only makes an attempt to overcome the physical cravings and such on one's own, they really aren't making any headway at really resolving the mental and emotional concerns, that once resolved, will assure long-term sobriety.

Once a person comes to terms with the fact that they need help to resolve drug addiction, the next step is deciding upon the appropriate drug rehab for them. Some drug treatment programs don't require any form of inpatient stay and offer services on an outpatient basis for instance. At this type of drug rehab the person receives treatment throughout the day and returns home in the evening. While this kind of drug rehab may appear convenient, it will not present the ideal treatment environment for someone who needs to step away from drug influences and other circumstances which could compromise one's sobriety. The most verified and effective treatment settings are those which require an inpatient or residential stay, so that the individual can concentrate entirely on bettering themselves and healing from addiction, not on every day distractions and drug addiction triggers.

For example, someone or some circumstance in one's environment could be the precise cause of one's drug use. If the individual returns to this each day while in drug rehab, all gains will be lost and most will normally relapse. There are also various lengths of stay even in inpatient and residential drug treatment programs, with treatment curriculums varying from 30 days to up to a year for some. As a rule of thumb, someone who is intent on resolving addiction issues once and for all should stay in drug rehab as long as it will take. A month in treatment is hardly enough time to even recover physically from persistent substance abuse. A significant amount of time is required, even months in some situations, to benefit from intensive therapy and other treatment tools to heal mentally and emotionally so that one can genuinely make a fresh start once treatment is complete.

The cost of drug rehab can differ considerably of course, depending on the facilities supplied, length of stay, etc. While price should never be an impediment to getting life-saving treatment in drug rehab, it is a logistic that some may have concern over. After all, addiction tends to exhaust all resources and it can be hard to pay for drug rehab when the time comes. Fortunately, most private drug treatment programs accept many types of private health insurance as well as Medicare and Medicaid. Some drug rehab programs will even work with people to either offer payment assistance or provide a sliding fee scale based off of one's revenue and individual circumstances. Addicted persons and their family members will find that treatment counselors are more than willing to help provide 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 readily accept the offer to go to drug treatment, drug interventions are a last ditch yet efficient method of helping persuade them to do so. Drug rehabilitation programs in Amherst work along with professional drug interventionists who are educated and experienced in getting individuals to treatment efficiently. An intervention is a tool which can assist drug addicted individuals see past the immediate need to satiate their drug habit, and notice the gift that is being supplied to them which can help them make a healthier and successful life for themselves.

If you or a person you know would like help, contact a treatment counselor at a drug rehab to get any concerns answered and any assistance needed to get the process started right away. The sooner the individual is in drug rehab, the sooner they can be back in the game of life and winning.

Additional Information on Drug Addiction and Treatment

20 treatment listings in or near Amherst, Wisconsin:

  • Tomorrows Children Inc
    8 miles from Amherst, Wisconsin
    Tomorrows Children Inc is a Substance Abuse Program that is located at:

    N3066 Tomorrows Lane
    Waupaca, WI. 54981

    If you would like to contact Tomorrows Children Inc, you can reach them at 715-258-1440.

    Tomorrows Children Inc offers the following treatment services: Gays And Lesbians
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Ministry Behavioral Health
    9.8 miles from Amherst, Wisconsin
    Ministry Behavioral Health is an Addiction Treatment Facility that is located at:

    190 Grand Seasons Drive
    Waupaca, WI. 54981

    If you would like to contact Ministry Behavioral Health, you can reach them at 715-258-8459.

    Ministry Behavioral Health offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, 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)
  • Oswald Counseling Associates
    11.9 miles from Amherst, Wisconsin
    Oswald Counseling Associates is a Drug Abuse Rehab Facility that is located at:

    2450 Vineyard Drive
    Plover, WI. 54467

    If you would like to contact Oswald Counseling Associates, you can reach them at 715-342-0290.

    Oswald Counseling Associates offers the following treatment services: Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Theda Care Behavioral Health
    12.2 miles from Amherst, Wisconsin
    Theda Care Behavioral Health is a Drug Rehab that is located at:

    902 Riverside Drive
    Waupaca, WI. 54981

    If you would like to contact Theda Care Behavioral Health, you can reach them at 715-256-1475.

    Theda Care Behavioral Health offers the following treatment services: Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • New Directions Counseling Center LLC
    12.7 miles from Amherst, Wisconsin
    New Directions Counseling Center LLC is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility that is located at:

    5541 U.S. Highway 10 East
    Stevens Point, WI. 54482

    If you would like to contact New Directions Counseling Center LLC, you can reach them at 715-345-9690.

    New Directions Counseling Center LLC offers the following treatment services: Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Portage Cnty Hlth and Human Servs
    14.7 miles from Amherst, Wisconsin
    Portage Cnty Hlth and Human Servs is a Drug Rehab Program that is located at:

    817 Whiting Avenue
    Stevens Point, WI. 54481

    If you would like to contact Portage Cnty Hlth and Human Servs, you can reach them at 715-345-5350.

    Portage Cnty Hlth and Human Servs offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Childrens Service Society of WI
    15.6 miles from Amherst, Wisconsin
    Childrens Service Society of WI is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab that is located at:

    1466 Water Street
    Stevens Point, WI. 54481

    If you would like to contact Childrens Service Society of WI, you can reach them at 715-341-6672.

    Childrens Service Society of WI offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Riverwood Counseling Associated LLC
    15.7 miles from Amherst, Wisconsin
    Riverwood Counseling Associated LLC is a Drug Rehab that is located at:

    1052 Main Street
    Stevens Point, WI. 54481

    If you would like to contact Riverwood Counseling Associated LLC, you can reach them at 715-343-5256.

    Riverwood Counseling Associated LLC 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, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, 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)
  • Riverwood Counseling Associates LLC
    15.7 miles from Amherst, Wisconsin
    Riverwood Counseling Associates LLC is a Drug Abuse Treatment Center that is located at:

    1052 Main Street
    Stevens Point, WI. 54481

    If you would like to contact Riverwood Counseling Associates LLC, you can reach them at 715-343-5256.

    Riverwood Counseling Associates LLC offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, 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), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • St. Michaels Hospital
    15.9 miles from Amherst, Wisconsin
    St. Michaels Hospital is an Addiction Treatment Program that is located at:

    209 Prentice Street North
    Stevens Point, WI. 54481

    If you would like to contact St. Michaels Hospital, you can reach them at 715-344-4611.

    St. Michaels Hospital offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, 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)
  • NW Counseling and Guidance Clinic
    16.2 miles from Amherst, Wisconsin
    NW Counseling and Guidance Clinic is a Drug Abuse Treatment Facility that is located at:

    525 4th Avenue
    Stevens Point, WI. 54481

    If you would like to contact NW Counseling and Guidance Clinic, you can reach them at 715-342-8065.

    NW Counseling and Guidance Clinic offers the following treatment services: Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Private Health Insurance
  • Rawhide Inc
    23.3 miles from Amherst, Wisconsin
    Rawhide Inc is a Drug Treatment Service that is located at:

    E7475 Rawhide Road
    New London, WI. 54961

    If you would like to contact Rawhide Inc, you can reach them at 877-300-9101.

    Rawhide Inc offers the following treatment services: Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Waushara County Clinical Services
    23.3 miles from Amherst, Wisconsin
    Waushara County Clinical Services is a Drug Addiction Treatment Facility that is located at:

    230 Park Street
    Wautoma, WI. 54982

    If you would like to contact Waushara County Clinical Services, you can reach them at 920-787-6550.

    Waushara County Clinical Services offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders
    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)
  • Wood County Human Services Department
    25.1 miles from Amherst, Wisconsin
    Wood County Human Services Department is a Drug Treatment Facility that is located at:

    2611 12th Street South
    Wisconsin Rapids, WI. 54494

    If you would like to contact Wood County Human Services Department, you can reach them at 715-421-8800.

    Wood County Human Services Department offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women, Men, 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), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Child and Adolescent
    25.5 miles from Amherst, Wisconsin
    Child and Adolescent is a Drug Addiction Treatment Program that is located at:

    3930 8th Street South
    Wisconsin Rapids, WI. 54494

    If you would like to contact Child and Adolescent , you can reach them at 715-423-2030.

    Child and Adolescent offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Central Wisconsin Counseling Assocs
    25.8 miles from Amherst, Wisconsin
    Central Wisconsin Counseling Assocs is a Drug Rehab Program that is located at:

    320 West Grand Avenue
    Wisconsin Rapids, WI. 54495

    If you would like to contact Central Wisconsin Counseling Assocs, you can reach them at 715-424-6960.

    Central Wisconsin Counseling Assocs offers the following treatment services: Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Wisconsin Rapids Clinic
    26 miles from Amherst, Wisconsin
    Wisconsin Rapids Clinic is a Drug Recovery Facility that is located at:

    555 West Grand Avenue
    Wisconsin Rapids, WI. 54495

    If you would like to contact Wisconsin Rapids Clinic, you can reach them at 715-424-4682.

    Wisconsin Rapids Clinic offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Private Health Insurance
  • Samaritan Counseling Center of
    27.5 miles from Amherst, Wisconsin
    Samaritan Counseling Center of is a Drug Abuse Treatment Center that is located at:

    709 West Pine Street
    New London, WI. 54961

    If you would like to contact Samaritan Counseling Center of, you can reach them at 920-982-7863.

    Samaritan Counseling Center of offers the following treatment services: Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Serenity Recovery Clinic LLC
    27.7 miles from Amherst, Wisconsin
    Serenity Recovery Clinic LLC is a Drug Rehab Center that is located at:

    401 West North Water Street
    New London, WI. 54961

    If you would like to contact Serenity Recovery Clinic LLC, you can reach them at 920-250-5738.

    Serenity Recovery Clinic LLC offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance
  • Stockbridge Munsee Tribal Hlth Center
    32.3 miles from Amherst, Wisconsin
    Stockbridge Munsee Tribal Hlth Center is a Drug Abuse Treatment Center that is located at:

    W12802 County Highway A
    Bowler, WI. 54416

    If you would like to contact Stockbridge Munsee Tribal Hlth Center, you can reach them at 715-793-3000.

    Stockbridge Munsee Tribal Hlth 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, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance