Does Drug Rehab Work? Washington DC

Drug rehab does work but the qualifying factor of how well has less to do with the drug rehab and more to do with the individual. The number one deciding factor in how well drug rehab center works comes down to one thing – Willingness. How willing are you to do what it takes to get sober? Most drug rehab centers are staffed with professionals who have made the journey to recovery and want to help others do the same. If you are willing, help is available in Washington.

Gospel Rescue Ministries
(202) 842-1731x218
810 5th Street NW
Washington, DC
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men

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So Others Might Eat Inc (SOME)
(202) 797-8806x1000
60 O Street NW
Washington, DC
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Men
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Hillcrest Children''s Center
(202) 232-6100
1325 W Street NW
Washington, DC
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Institute for Behavioral Change
(202) 675-8315
401 H Street NE
Washington, DC
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Howard University Hospital
(202) 865-6611
2041 Georgia Avenue NW
Washington, DC
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Clean and Sober Streets
(202) 783-7343
425 2nd Street NW
Washington, DC
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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Addiction Prevention and Recovery
(202) 698-6080
1905 E Street SE
Washington, DC
Hotline
(202) 698-6080
Services Provided
Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)
Special Programs/Groups
Seniors/older adults, Women, Men
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Addiction Prevention and Recovery
(202) 535-1242
1300 First Street NE
Washington, DC
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Whitman Walker Clinic/Mental Hlth and
(202) 939-7623
1701 14th Street NW
Washington, DC
Hotline
(202) 797-4444
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Men, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Mental Health Substance Abuse Program
(202) 462-4788x241
2831 15th Street NW
Washington, DC
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Spanish

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Does Drug Rehab Work?

Drug rehab does work but the qualifying factor of how well has less to do with the drug rehab and more to do with the individual. The number one deciding factor in how well drug rehab center works comes down to one thing – Willingness. How willing are you to do what it takes to get sober?


Most drug rehab centers are staffed with professionals who have made the journey to recovery and want to help others do the same. If you are willing, help is available.

How Does Drug Rehab Work?

Drug rehab works by severing your physical dependency on drugs and alcohol and begins the process of severing your psychological dependency.

Drug rehab offers a safe, structured and sober environment where professionals help you learn the tools and life skills necessary to get sober and stay sober. It’s not enough to just stop drinking or taking drugs. The underlying issues that caused you to reach for drugs and alcohol in the first place will still be there and this is what requires work.

Drug rehab offers a safe environment where you start working through these issues without numbing or self-medicating with drugs and alcohol – maybe for the first time in your life. It can be uncomfortable and even emotionally draining. When individuals get sober for the first time after years of drugs and alcohol, it can feel like an emotional roller coaster. It’s helpful to be in a safe place during this time. These mood swings subside with time in sobriety and application of the tools learned in drug reha...

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