The Basics of Drug Rehab Erie PA

Drug rehab facilities are intended to detox a person from alcohol and drug addiction and introduce them to a new way of life without drugs and alcohol in a supervised environment. While this is accomplished through a variety of methods, the initial phase of drug rehab is to sever the physical dependence which can take from 3 to 10 days depending upon the severity of the addiction.

Deerfield Dual Diagnosis
(814) 878-2103
2610 German Street
Erie, PA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Seniors/older adults

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Veterans Affairs Medical Center
(814) 860-2122
135 East 38th Street
Erie, PA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Esper Treatment Center
(814) 459-0817
25 West 18th Street
Erie, PA
Hotline
(814) 459-0817
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Women
Language Services
Spanish

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Catholic Charities And Counseling Adop
(814) 456-2091
329 West 10th Street
Erie, PA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Erie City Mission
(814) 452-4421
1017 French Street
Erie, PA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Men

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Saint Vincent Health Center
(814) 452-5219
1910 Sassafras Street
Erie, PA
Hotline
(814) 452-5555
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Catholic Charities Counseling
(814) 456-2091
329 West 10 Street
Erie, PA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Gaudenzia Erie Inc
(814) 459-4775
414 West 5th Street
Erie, PA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Gaudenzia Erie Inc
(814) 459-5853
521 West 7th Street
Erie, PA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Glenbiegh Center of Erie
(814) 864-4226
4906 Richmond Street
Erie, PA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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The Basics of Drug Rehab

Drug rehab facilities are intended to detox a person from alcohol and drug addiction and introduce them to a new way of life without drugs and alcohol in a supervised environment. While this is accomplished through a variety of methods, the initial phase of drug rehab is to sever the physical dependence which can take from 3 to 10 days depending upon the severity of the addiction. Following physical detox, the majority of time spent at a drug rehab is to sever the psychological addiction and instill a new way of living sober.

Drug Rehab Detox

Drugs and/or alcohol must be removed from the body through a process called detox. Just quitting drugs or alcohol can be dangerous. The body has come to rely on the presence of a chemical and when it is removed, the body revolts. Withdrawal symptoms can range from headaches to seizures and everything in between. For this reason, medically supervised detox at a state-licensed drug rehab facility or hospital is advised.

Drug Rehab Evaluation

Once the body is physically stabilized, the client can be given a clinical evaluation to determine past history of drugs and alcohol use, physical health, emotional issues or trauma, chemical imbalance and family dynamics. This will help the treatment team at the drug rehab devise a treatment plan that is tailored to you. This plan will generally consist of drug and alcohol counseling and education. It may also include individual sessions with a psychologist, psychiatrist, marriage & fami...

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