New York

      1. Albany County Substance Abuse Clinic
      address:  260 South Pearl Street
                    Albany , NY 12202
      phone:  (518) 447-4551

      2. Hope House Inc
      address:  261 North Pearl Street
                    Albany, NY 12207
      phone:  (518) 465-2441x12

New York Drug Rehab Resource Page

Whether you need to find a New York rehab center for drug treatment or if you just need more information about substance abuse and its treatment, you have come to the right place.

Here you'll find articles on every drug frequently abused in New York today, including prescription painkillers and illegal drugs like cocaine and marijuana. You'll also find information about exactly what happens when you enter a New York drug rehab program, including how you would spend a typical day there.

Do You Have a Drug Abuse Problem? Take This Test to Find Out:

1. Have you ever tried to quit drugs on your own?
2. Do your friends/family complain about your drug use?
3. Does your drug use make you feel guilty?
4. Do you have rules like "I only use them on weekends?"
5. Do you use drugs to relax, to calm yourself, or to lose weight?
6. Do you feel withdrawal symptoms when you stop?
7. Is your drug use causing you problems with the law or at work?
8. Do you use drugs first thing in the morning?
9. Do you look forward to using drugs?
10. Do you use drugs more than once a week?

You know how much your drug abuse is taking away from you and your loved ones. You also feel ready for a change. However, you're not sure how to go about finding the best rehab program for your needs. We can help.

Studies show that people are more likely to recover from substance abuse if they enter a treatment program tailored to their individual needs. For example, women often prefer a same-sex facility. Teenagers often do best in treatment with people their age, so a therapeutic boarding school or wilderness program can be perfect for their needs.

Many adults want to achieve a high level of physical fitness when they are in a rehab program. They want to become detoxed not only from drugs, but also to be completely free of environmental chemicals and reach their peak fitness level. They may also want to pursue a certain hobby or sport while in rehab. Others want to spend some time in a certain geographical setting, such as near New York.

Drug treatment protocol involves three steps: chemical detoxification, rehab counseling and training, and follow-up care. The first step is chemical detoxification in a medically supervised facility. Once your body is completely free of drugs, you enter a New York rehabilitation center where you acquire the skills to remain drug-free.

While at a New York rehab center, your regime may include cognitive behavioral therapy, individual and group counseling, classes about drug abuse, support meetings, and plenty of recreation and physical exercise. Some people are able to enter day treatment centers, where they can work on their program from 9 to 5 and then go home at night. At a residential treatment center, you are an overnight resident, usually for several months.

After you complete your program, you enter a follow-up care plan from your home. That helps to make sure you are taking the appropriate steps needed for a long-term and successful recovery. Take That First Step. Even if you have tried before and failed, that does not mean you will never succeed. In one study of more than 10,000 people in treatment programs, only half were there for the first time. It sometimes takes more than once to get it right. The new thinking is that relapse is just another part of the recovery process.