Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programs

Get Help With Substance Abuse in the Phoenix Area

By Judy Hedding, About.com

In Arizona there are more than 20 drug and alcohol rehabilitation and addiction treatment centers. People looking for drug and alcohol rehab facilities in Phoenix have many choices to make, including location, type of program available, cost of the drug and alcohol rehab, and more.

About 90% of people with substance abuse problems go through outpatient alcohol and drug treatment services instead of entering a residential rehabilitation program. Even though it has been shown that residential treatment is overall more effective and a drug-free rehabilitation approach is more effective, there is often a very significant commitment that must be made in order to be accepted into a drug rehab facility that impacts job, family, and social life.

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, alcohol, drugs, marijuana, and amphetamines were the most common addictions of the people entering treatment facilities in 2004 in Arizona.

Before we get to alcohol and drug treatment centers in the Phoenix area, you might just need information or resources about substance abuse. The following organizations are not licensed facilities, but rather provide information, support, or preventive resources for people with drug and alcohol issues.

Support and Information About Dealing with Substance Abuse

Arizona Department of Health Services
The Arizona Department of Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health Services is the state agency in Arizona where residents may go to get information about behavioral health issues, such as drug, alcohol, and other substance abuse treatment. Here you can find providers of assistance with drug and alcohol treatment, especially if you can't afford one of those expensive residential treatment centers.

Alcoholics Anonymous
"Maricopa County, Arizona is host to more than 500 Alcoholics Anonymous groups that hold more than 1500 meetings each week. SRI, one of four local Intergroups (see “Intergroup Membership”), operates a Central Office in cooperation with about 350 of those groups which are located primarily in Phoenix or Scottsdale." Although Alcoholics Anonymous is not a drug or alcohol rehab facility, many people find these support groups beneficial.

Wheel Council
"Our vision is to create programs that merge traditional cultural knowledge with scientific research to facilitate healthy life choices. Our mission is to prevent drug and alcohol use and other destructive behaviors in young people by combining storytelling, the arts, and cultural empowerment with scientific research." Phoenix.

Here I will provide you with the information for various types of alcohol and drug treatment programs that are available in Maricopa County. At the time of this writing, each of these alcohol rehab facilities was licensed by the State of Arizona as a Behavioral Health Facility, and had no pending enforcement actions (regulatory violations) against them. All of these drug and alcohol rehab treatment centers have actual addresses and phone numbers, not just toll free hotlines. Both outpatient and residential treatment centers are included. At these web sites you can learn about the drug and alcohol treatment philosophy and programs. The quotations for each listing are from the official wen site of the rehab facility.

Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facilities - Inpatient and Outpatient

Banner Health - Behavioral Health Centers
"Banner Behavioral Health is dedicated to providing safe, confidential and compassionate treatment. Our professionals offer customized treatment plans to meet each patient's particular needs -- in the least restrictive therapeutic environment, and furnish specialized treatment for patients with co-existing psychiatric and chemical dependency problems." Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, and Glendale.

Dynamic Living Counseling Services
"Dynamic Living is a well-established state-licensed outpatient counseling agency specializing in DUI treatment, education, and screening." Gilbert, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe.

East Valley Substance Abuse Center
"East Valley Substance Abuse Center has successfully served men and women whose dependency on alcohol and other drugs, has led to a lifestyle which has been destructive to their self-esteem, family relationships, employment, and/or legal status." Mesa.

The Meadows
"The Meadows is a multi-disorder facility specializing in the treatment of trauma and addictions. The Meadows' clinical experts reach beyond single-level treatment of addictions, behavioral disorders and psychological conditions to diagnose and treat the underlying problems." Wickenburg.

Justice Services
"Justice Services provides to its clients effective resolution of criminal justice issues through comprehensive assessments, top quality treatment, state-of-the-art sanctioning tools, and accurate reporting of outcomes with well-trained, diverse professional staff." Scottsdale.

Native American Connections
"Native American Connections was founded in 1972 by Indian elders to provide a drug free safe haven with support services....Native American Connections serves the urban Indian population and tribal communities from throughout the Southwest." Phoenix.

Scottsdale Treatment Institute
"It does not matter what brought you through our doors. We know that alcohol or drugs has caused problems. We want to be part of a solution so we treat our patients and clients with respect and dignity and foremost confidentiality....We offer cognitive behavioral, Medical Model with dual disorders, disease model, psychotherapy (talk therapy) and self-help." Scottsdale.

Southwest Behavioral Health Services
"Southwest Behavioral Health Services encompasses over 40 sites throughout Maricopa County and several sites in Payson, AZ...Our agency employs over 400 full-time staff with an additional workforce available from part-time positions and contracts." Phoenix.

St Luke's Behavioral Health Center
"We maintain a holistic approach to treatment that addresses each person's physiological, psychological, spiritual, and social needs. Specifically, individualized treatment plans are developed through a collaborative effort between each patient and our caring professionals. We believe this improves each patient's ability to obtain and maintain an optimum level of wellness and reduces the need for future re-entries for acute level hospitalization." Phoenix.

Valle Del Sol
"As one of the largest Hispanic behavioral health and social service organizations in Maricopa County, Valle del Sol's culturally diverse, bilingual staff provide a wide range of programs and services for the entire family." Phoenix.

Valley Hope Alcohol & Drug Treatment Centers
"The Valley Hope Association is a nationally recognized, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing quality alcohol and drug addiction treatment services at an affordable price." Phoenix, Tempe, and Chandler.

Women in New Recovery
"WINR now has 170 beds at several locations in Mesa and Prescott, Arizona including campuses of bungalows and family-style community units. WINR's program builds on initial sobriety – with professional help and peer support, practice and time – so as to ensure long-term sobriety." Mesa.

Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery and its Effects on the Body

Its very simple, substance abuse effects body functioning. Drug use can lead to long term physiological effects that can not only be acutely harmful, but can also result in chronic problems. The use of drugs is not the only issue. It is all the harmful behaviors that come along with substance abuse that tend to make matters worse.

Substance abuse harms the body in two distinct ways: via the effect of the substance itself and via negative lifestyle changes, such as irregular eating habits and poor dietary intake. For example, infants who were exposed to alcohol while in the womb often have physical defects and mental disabilities. In this case, the growing fetus has deficits both directly caused by the substance crossing the placenta and indirectly due to inadequate nutrition of the mother while she was drinking.

Recovery from substance abuse involves many different components, including proper organ functioning, assuring mental well being and proper metabolism. A huge factor in the healing process is proper nutrient supply. Nutrients are essential for not only for energy, but also to keep the immune system strong which helps to fight off infection and keep one strong.

Though it is clear that substance use in general is not healthy, like anything else, different substances have different effects on the body. In this article we will discuss a few of the more popular drug categories and how they each can affect body functioning.

Opiates

Which Drugs Are Opiates?

This category includes: codeine, morphine, and heroin. All of these affect the gastrointestinal system. One of the main symptoms associated with opiate use is constipation. When one withdraws from opiates classic symptoms of withdrawal include: diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea. The danger here lies primarily in a depletion of valuable nutrients and electrolytes. This includes imbalance in the amount of potassium, sodium, chloride, and calcium. Electrolytes are important for a variety of things, including proper cardiac, or heart, functioning.

To combat the severity of these symptoms, one should eat meals that are balanced (i.e. proper amounts of vegetables, grains, fats, and proteins). A high fiber diet with things such as whole grains, beans, peas and vegetables is advisable due to constipation associated with opiate use.

Alcohol

Out of all the drugs utilized in the US, alcohol is the major cause of nutritional deficiencies. The most prominent deficiencies include the following:

* Pyridoxine or Vitamin B-6
* Thiamine
* Folic Acid

An individual lacking in these nutrients may develop anemia which is a low blood count, for women a deficiency in folic acid can cause poor pregnancies, and B vitamin deficiency can also cause neurological problems. Lack of thiamine (B1) in particular, can lead to Korsakoff's syndrome. It is important to understand that it is not necessarily the alcohol that cause the disorder, but the effect of alcohol of the absorption of nutrients that is damaging.

Alcohol damages the liver and pancreas in particular. These two organs are necessary for detoxification and processing (liver) and the pancreas effects blood sugar and absorption of fat. If these two organs are not working properly, one can have an imbalance of fluids, calories and electrolytes.

Permanent damage can take place in the form of cirrhosis which is liver damage, diabetes, seizures and malnutrition. Liver damage can also result in decreased clotting factors, which means an individual has the chance of bleeding unnecessarily. Women also have an increased risk for osteoporosis and may require calcium supplementation.

Stimulants

What is a stimulant?

This includes cocaine, methamphetamine and cocaine. Use of these drugs can lead to a decrease in appetite and weight loss which will eventually lead to malnutrition. As the name implies, stimulants stimulate the body thereby causing many users to stay awake for unhealthy periods of time. This can range from one night of missed sleep, to being awake for days at a time. This may result in dehydration and subsequent electrolyte imbalance. One should return to a normal, balance diet which may be difficult given the abuse the body has suffered especially if there has been severe weight loss.

The Marijuana Munchies

Marijuana can increase appetite, which, in chronic users can lead to being overweight. For these individuals it is probably best to cut back on sugar, fat and overall caloric intake.

Nutrition and psychological aspects of substance abuse
When people feel better, they are less likely to relapse. Since balanced nutrition helps improve mood and health, it is important to encourage an improved diet in people recovering from alcohol and other drug problems. Individuals recovering from substance abuse have just given up a huge part of their life and for this reason, it is better for these individuals to focus on not using again as opposed to putting all their energy into a drastic diet change.

How to Incorporate a Healthy Diet into Recovery

Perhaps the most important thing for prior substance abusers to remember is routine. For instance, regular meals throughout the day are recommended. An increase in proteins, complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber are highly recommended. Due to the irregularity of diet that tends to accompany substance abuse, most individuals will needs to supplement diet with vitamins and minerals. As every individual is different, it is recommended that recovering addicts meet with a dietician. A trained professional can then develop a plan that is specific to the person’s needs. The vitamins that are most often lacking include zinc, vitamins A and C and most of the B vitamins.

Keeping Your Sugar Steady Can Decrease Cravings

As many drug addicts do not eat regularly, they may forget what it feels like to really be hungry. Not eating steadily can cause a fluctuation in blood sugar levels which can lead to feelings of unsteadiness throughout the day. For a recovering addict, these feelings may be interpreted as drug cravings which could lead to one using. This is yet another reason to keep a steady and healthy intake of food.

The Importance of Water

Dehydration is common for substance users and it is very important to emphasize the need for fluids during and in between meals. As appetite can return during recovery, it is important to emphasize fluid intake as well as proper food consumption. For all the reasons discussed prior, it would be detrimental to recovery for an individual to begin eating the high calorie foods with little to no nutritional value due to all the abuse the body has already endured. Drinking water will help the body to absorb nutrients which is something most of these individuals are lacking.
Substance abuse recovery is a difficult road to follow. Good nutrition is something that can help to make that road a little easier to walk down. Encouraging healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle, is something concerned loved one can do to help ensure the people in their lives stay clean.

Rachel Hayon, MPH, RN

References

Gable, R. S. (2004). "Comparison of acute lethal toxicity of commonly abused psychoactive substances" (reprint). Addiction 99 (6): 686–696.

Kolb & Whishaw: Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology, 2003, pages 473-473
Mathias, R. (1998) Prenatal Exposure to Drugs of Abuse May Affect Later Behavior and Learning. Nida Notes. Volume 13, Number 4.

“Stimulants” http://www.nida.nih.gov/ResearchReports/Prescription/Prescription4.html. Accessed April 20th, 2008.

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What Can I Expect at an Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program?

You May Have Misconceptions About Residential Treatment

By Buddy T, About.com

What can you expect if you decide to go to a drug and alcohol rehab center? If you have never been to a residential treatment facility, you may have some misconceptions about what does and does not take place during rehab.

First, no locks are on the doors. You are free to leave at any time. Even if you have been adjudicated by the criminal justice system into the program, you can still walk out. You may face the consequences later, but you can choose to leave.

The reason there are no locks is because no rehab or treatment program is going to work unless you are willing. If you enter rehab knowing that you are going to drink or use drugs again, you are wasting your money and everyone's time.

If you decide to stay, here is what you can expect.

The First Stop - Detox
Some residential rehab facilities have their own in-house detoxification programs, but more centers today are requiring clients to complete detox prior to entering their facilities. In other words, you may need to get clean and sober before you can even enter rehab.

The trend today is to have you go through the withdrawal process at a facility that specializes in dealing with drug and alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Typically, this done on a short-term, five to seven days, inpatient basis.

• What is Detoxification, or Detox?
  
• The Range of Withdrawal Symptoms
  
• Treatment for Withdrawal Symptoms

The Facilities

Thousands of residential rehab facilities are in the United States today, and each one is different from the next as far as its physical facilities are concerned. They range from almost primitive camp-type settings -- usually for troubled teens -- to the most luxurious facilities imaginable and everything in between.

Like most other things in life, you get what you pay for or what you or your insurance can afford. The type of physical facilities the program offers has little to do with how successful their program might be in keeping you sober.

• Locate a Treatment Facility
  
• Does Drug and Alcohol Treatment Work?
  
• How Long Does Addiction Treatment Last?

Education

Education is the core component of all treatment and rehab programs. It may vary from facility to facility, but generally the process is aimed at getting you to look at your addiction honestly and realistically, and change your attitude about your drug and alcohol use.

In the early stages of recovery, most alcoholics or addicts may still be holding on to some denial about the seriousness of their problem or may be ambivalent about quitting drugs and alcohol for good. Treatment programs try to break through that denial and ambivalence to try to get you to commit to a clean and sober lifestyle.

Typically, you will learn about the nature of alcoholism and the dynamics of addiction, the effects drugs and alcohol have on your body and the consequences if you continue to use.

• It's a Disease?
  
• What Is Alcoholism?
  
• Dealing With Addiction Denial

Counseling and Group Therapy

During your rehab, you will probably receive individual counseling with a trained addictions counselor and you will possibly participate daily in group therapy meetings with others at the facility.

These sessions are designed to begin to teach you the skills that you will need to live life without drugs and alcohol. You will learn how to recognize situations in which you are most likely to drink or use drugs and how to avoid these circumstances if possible. You will learn new coping skills.

The group sessions are designed to teach you the value of seeking support from others who are going through the same experiences and challenges that you are. In some facilities, these group sessions may be actual 12 step meetings. In other facilities, they may be facilitated by staff members.

• Components of Effective Treatment Programs
  
• Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Addiction
  
• What Can I Expect at a 12-Step Meeting?

Family Meetings

Many successful drug and alcohol rehab programs will include members of your family in your treatment program. Research has shown that including family and friends in the educational process significantly improves rehab outcomes. Some programs include family members and friends throughout the entire rehab process, from the initial assessment through continued follow-up aftercare.

In the family meetings, your family members will learn about the dynamics of addiction, learn to identify strengths and resources to help encourage you in your recovery, discuss how they have been affected by your substance abuse and learn how they also can begin to heal their own wounds.

Many rehab facilities require family members to attend Al-Anon meetings if they want to visit you while you are in treatment, to learn how they may have been enabling you and contributing to the problem with their actions and reactions to your substance abuse.

• The Many Facets of Enabling
  
• Learning How to Detach
  
• What is Al-Anon?

Aftercare Program

The typical residential drug and alcohol rehab program will last about 28 days, sometimes longer, during which you are in a structured environment where no drugs are alcohol are available. Then what? What happens when you have to leave the relative safety of the facility and go back into the real world?

Successful rehab programs have a strong aftercare program plan designed to meet your individual needs. By now your counselor probably knows you well and will suggest the next steps to take based on where you are on your recovery journey.

Your aftercare plan may include intensive outpatient treatment, residence at a halfway house, attendance at 12 step meetings, weekly check-ins with your counselor and other suggestions to help you avoid the situations and triggers that might cause you to relapse.

• Avoiding Relapse Triggers
  
• Addiction Relapse Similar to Other Chronic Diseases
  
• Dealing With Having an Relapse

For more information see: The Stages of Rehab Recovery

Inpatient Alcohol Rehabilitation

There are so many choices out there when you begin seeking help for alcoholism that it can be quite overwhelming. During this stressful time, confusion about the right type of inpatient alcohol rehabilitation is the last thing you need. We at Sunset Malibu believe that we have the best to offer in the way of alcohol treatment.

Why is this? Our inpatient alcohol rehabilitation is the best of its kind for many reasons. To start with, our staff really knows what addiction treatment requires. Our prior patients agree, often noting the quality of our staff when writing to us.

A Caring Staff

Our staff is made up of individuals who care about everyone who walks through our doors. You will never be treated with condescension; your concerns and questions will not be met with contempt, but with an attitude of helpfulness and compassion. Alcoholism is something you can beat, but it takes a lot of support to get there. Sunset Malibu understands that you need to be encouraged, not judged for your problems. However, you will need to be honest and accountable to us during your inpatient alcohol rehabilitation.

One factor that sets our staff apart from the rest is the fact that some of them have actually been where you are in your fight with addiction. Their continued success in living in sobriety can give you the hope you desperately need at this time. Once you enter inpatient alcohol rehabilitation at Sunset Malibu, you will be able to get the help you need. Give us the chance to change your life for the better. Call us now at 1-800-332-9202.

Every Luxury

We offer you the most luxurious setting in which to recover from alcohol addiction. Inpatient alcohol rehabilitation does not need to be an awful experience that takes place in a hospital atmosphere. Our two acres of privately owned land in Malibu, California is a retreat from the strains of daily life. You will be able to spend your leisure time surfing, wading in the ocean, or stretching out on our sundecks. They are also the perfect spot from which to take in a gorgeous sunset. Our meditation garden is full of fragrant Spanish lavender, and our rose garden is a small sanctuary from stress.

We have striven to take inpatient alcohol rehabilitation to a new level. Our focus included making a facility that would be beautiful inside and out. The hardwood floors are excellently made, and some of the bamboo hardwood has undergone specialty staining. In your private bedroom, you’ll find down pillows and comforters. Of course, we offer laundry and linen surfaces so you never have to worry about what to wear.

Luxury alcohol rehab can be done successfully, and Sunset Malibu’s inpatient alcohol rehabilitation is the proof! Every alcoholic deserves to recover in comfort. Call us today at 1-800-332-9202.

How Alcoholism Works

You may not understand why alcoholism is so hard to break without inpatient alcohol rehabilitation. Let us explain the particulars so you can make an informed decision about your future. Don’t let anyone lead you astray when you are asking about treatment.

Everyone who is addicted to alcohol feels a need for it. While some may chalk this up as being “all in your head”, that is simply not the case. It is true that alcoholism affects the mind, but it also affects the body. This dual hold that alcoholism has over you makes it much more difficult to defeat. Few people can do it by using willpower alone. You can get help through inpatient alcohol rehabilitation when you need to fight alcoholism. Once you join us, you’ll understand why we are so successful. Call us today at 1-800-332-9202.

Our Services

You can enjoy any of the amenities of home at our facility, including delicious meals. Our gourmet chef can cook meals to fit in with any dietary requirements. As you begin inpatient alcohol rehabilitation, you will have many options for treatment. We use a holistic approach to healing that takes mind, body, and emotions into account. Any inpatient alcohol rehabilitation that overlooks one or more of these facets is not worth attending.

Sunset Malibu offers a blend of Western and Eastern treatment options, including traditional therapy and acupuncture. Our acupuncturist is ready to help you if you need some relaxation or relief from tense or achy muscles. We also offer the services of a herbologist.

Our more traditional therapy options include family, group, and individual therapy treatments. You can repair broken family relationships with the oversight of a trained therapist. In our family therapy sessions, we strive for an atmosphere of openness and honesty. You must be willing to face up to your problem and admit that you can’t fight it alone. This is a humbling experience, but it will pay big dividends as you begin to recover.

Dual Diagnosis

Often, an alcohol addiction appears along with another type of addiction or disorder. From sleeping and eating disorders to drug addictions (prescription drugs count), a dual diagnosis means you will be fighting a battle on two fronts. You must definitely get help through inpatient alcohol rehabilitation to overcome this type of problem.

Sunset Malibu is licensed to offer dual diagnosis treatment. We understand the difficulty you are facing during your inpatient alcohol rehabilitation, and will do our utmost to pull you through to the sober lifestyle you want to regain.

Group Therapy

You can also attend group therapy during your inpatient alcohol rehabilitation. While it may feel awkward to share your experiences with others at first, you can learn a lot about yourself by giving others a glimpse inside. We have often seen alcoholics be inspired by seeing someone succeeding in the same kind of fight they themselves are facing.

Do not spend your life in the grip of alcoholism. You can get help just by picking up the phone and getting involved in inpatient alcohol rehabilitation.

For additional information on the residential alcohol rehab programs at Sunset Malibu, please visit our Alcohol Rehabilitation page or our main Alcohol Rehab page. For immediate assistance call Sunset Malibu at 1-800-332-9202.

Source: drugrehabsunsetmalibu.com

Central Youth and Family Services of Seattle WA

Substance Abuse Services

Central Youth and Family Services
Substance Abuse Services
1901 Martin Luther King Jr Way South
Seattle WA 98144
Phone: (206) 322-7676 ext. 213

Primary Focus: Mental health and substance abuse services

Services Provided: Substance abuse treatment

Type of Care: Outpatient

Special Programs/Groups: Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance

Payment Assistance: Sliding fee scale based on income and other factors, Payment assistance

Special Language Services: ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Hopi, Lakota, Navajo, Yupik