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  • Drug addicted criminal offenders who are left untreated are more likely to return to drug abuse and criminal behavior which typically results in re-arrest and re-incarceration, jeopardizing public health and public safety and taxing criminal justice system resources.
  • Mortality rates from unintentional drug overdoses have risen consistently since the early 1970's and have reached historic highs over the last decade in the United States.
  • In the ATLAS (for guys) and ATHENA (for girls) programs, the potential effects of anabolic steroids on immediate sports performance are discussed and students are taught how to refuse offers of drugs.
  • Dilaudid overdoses occur often, and are a result of the individual consuming more of the drug than their body can process safely.
  • In 2010 Opana became a popular drug of choice among those who divert prescription pharmaceuticals when the makers of OxyContin reformulated their tablets so they couldnt be crushed and snorted.
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Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle

Gays and Lesbians can sometimes have unique treatment needs when receiving substance abuse treatment. A specialized curriculum and treatment atmosphere which is conducive to the needs of gays and lesbians is obtainable at certain drug and alcohol rehab programs across the nation which recognize the unique needs and challenges which gays and lesbians will encounter during treatment. Gay and lesbians can achieve full rehabilitation and recovery just like any other person in treatment, however it can be beneficial for gays and lesbians to be in a supportive atmosphere which doesn't judge them or segregate them because of their sexual preference.

Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle category listings in Whittington, Illinois:

  • Centerstone
    24 miles from Whittington, Illinois
    Centerstone is a Drug Abuse Rehab Facility that is located at:

    3111 Williamson County Parkway
    Marion, IL. 62959
    618-997-3647

    Treatment Services: Outpatient Treatment, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Specialized in Hiv/Aids Patients, Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle, Seniors/Older Adult Services, Criminal Justice Client Programs, Specialized in Hearing Impaired Clients, Spanish Services
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket), Medicaid Coverage, Medicare Coverage, State Financed Insurance besides Medicaid, Private or Personal Health Insurance, Accepts Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Income Based Payment (Sliding Scale), Payment Assistance (based on Facility)
  • Egyptian Public MH Dept
    31.8 miles from Whittington, Illinois
    Egyptian Public MH Dept is a Substance Abuse Program that is located at:

    1412 U.S. Highway 45 North
    Eldorado, IL. 62930
    618-273-3326

    Treatment Services: Outpatient Treatment, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle, Seniors/Older Adult Services, Criminal Justice Client Programs, Specialized in Hearing Impaired Clients
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket), Medicaid Coverage, State Financed Insurance besides Medicaid, Private or Personal Health Insurance