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Alcohol and Drug Rehab Programs in Bessemer, AL

Bessemer, AL has nearby choices for addiction treatment including: 2 medicare treatment centers, 0 inpatient drug rehab, 0 drug rehab that takes private insurance like UnitedHealthCare, 1 drug and alcohol detox, 1 outpatient rehab.

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Alcohol and Drug Treatment Programs Serving the Bessemer, Alabama Area:

    alcohol rehab program - The Foundry Rescue Mission and Recovery Center AL
    1800 4th Ave. North
    Bessemer, AL. 35020
    252-424-4673


    The Foundry Rescue Mission and Recovery Center is dedicated to assisting anyone with an alcohol or drug abuse problem in the local community find complete recovery. It provides several programs - such as short term rehab centers, inpatient rehab centers, long term drug addiction treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, detox programs and others - in line with its philosophy of the addiction care and rehabilitation methods that are effective in recovery. This alcohol and drug rehabilitation program also believes that people require individual treatment to be able to stop abusing drugs and alcohol.

    As such, The Foundry Rescue Mission and Recovery Center has specialized in vocational rehabilitation services, brief intervention approach, anger management, activity therapy, trauma therapy, relapse prevention and more. Similarly, it accepts patients who are residential beds for client's children, child care for clients children, co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, veterans, persons with eating disorders, persons who have experienced sexual abuse, and others. This alcohol and drug rehab center uses treatment methods that can help clients to maintain lasting and permanent sobriety and abstinence from the substances of abuse that they have used in the past.

    In terms of payment, clients in The Foundry Rescue Mission and Recovery Center can pay for services using private pay, private medical insurance, sliding fee scale, payment assistance, county or local government funds, access to recovery (atr) voucher and others.

    alcohol treatment program - ALR Sober Life AL
    1520 2nd Avenue North
    Bessemer, AL. 35020
    205-789-7634


    ALR Sober Life is dedicated to helping anyone with an alcohol or drug use issue in Bessemer, Alabama and within the surrounding neighborhoods find full recovery. It offers several programs - such as short term drug rehab facilities, inpatient rehabs, long term drug and alcohol rehab programs, outpatient counseling, detox centers and others - in keeping with its belief of the addiction care and rehabilitation modalities that are effective in recovery. This addiction treatment center also believes that clients need individual care and treatment to be able to maintain their sobriety.

    As such, ALR Sober Life has specialized in vocational rehabilitation services, brief intervention approach, anger management, activity therapy, trauma therapy, relapse prevention and more. Similarly, it accepts patients who are residential beds for client's children, child care for clients children, co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, veterans, persons with eating disorders, persons who have experienced sexual abuse, and others. This drug and alcohol rehab uses care methods that can assist clients to achieve lasting and permanent abstinence from the substances abused in the past.

    In terms of payment, clients in ALR Sober Life can pay for services using cash or self-payment, private medical insurance, sliding fee scale, payment assistance, county or local government funds, access to recovery (atr) voucher and others.

    Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Centers Inc/Pearson HallSAMHSA

    drug treatment facility - Alcohol and Drug Abuse AL
    2701 Jefferson Avenue SW
    Birmingham, AL. 35211
    205-923-6552 x12

    Alcohol and Drug Abuse is 8.4 miles from Bessemer, AL

    The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Centers (ADATC), operates three different facilities that allows people to get back and enjoy life again. Pearson Hall, Olivia House, and the Zukoski Center all provide services operated by ADATC. ADATC is certified by the Alabama Department of Mental Health-Mental Retardation.The priorities of admission are (1) Pregnant IV drug users (2) Pregnant substance abuse users and (3) IV users.

    Birmingham Metro Treatment Center Metro Treatment of Alabama LPCARF AccreditedSAMHSA

    alcohol rehab facility - Birmingham Metro Treatment Center AL
    151 Industrial Drive
    Birmingham, AL. 35211
    205-941-1799

    Birmingham Metro Treatment Center is 9 miles from Bessemer, AL

    New Season provides methadone and Suboxone treatment programs combined with addiction counseling.

      Commonly Asked Questions about Addiction and Treatment


      What are some tips for remaining drug free?

      Remaining drug-free, especially after overcoming addiction, is a challenging journey. However, with a strong commitment, support system, and coping mechanisms in place, it's definitely possible. Here are some tips:

      • Professional Help: Ongoing professional help is crucial, even after you've stopped using drugs. This could involve individual counseling, group therapy, medication, or other forms of treatment recommended by healthcare professionals.
      • Support Network: Build and maintain a strong support network. This could include sober friends, family, mentors, or support groups who understand your journey and provide emotional assistance.
      • Healthy Lifestyle: Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and ample sleep are all important for maintaining your physical health, which in turn, can support your mental health and resilience.
      • Mindfulness and Stress Management: Practices such as meditation, yoga, and breathing exercises can help manage stress and cravings. They can also promote self-awareness, helping you recognize and deal with triggers before they lead to relapse.
      • Hobbies and Activities: Engaging in new activities or rekindling old hobbies can help fill time previously occupied by substance use. They can provide a sense of purpose and enjoyment, reducing the desire to use drugs.
      • Set Goals: Setting both short-term and long-term goals can provide a sense of purpose and direction. Goals can be related to your career, education, personal development, or other areas of interest.
      • Avoid Triggers: Identifying and avoiding situations, places, or people that trigger the desire to use drugs is essential. If avoidance isn't possible, develop coping strategies to deal with these triggers.
      • Continuous Learning: Educate yourself about addiction and recovery. Understanding the process can empower you and give you insight into your own journey.
      • Positive Self-Talk: Maintaining a positive attitude and practicing self-compassion can help you deal with moments of doubt or guilt.
      • Practice Accountability: Stay accountable to yourself and others. This can involve regularly checking in with your support network, attending recovery meetings, or working with a sponsor or mentor.

      How do addictive drugs influence behavior?

      Addictive drugs influence behavior by interacting with the brain's reward system. This system is responsible for driving pleasurable feelings and motivating behaviors essential to human survival, such as eating and socializing. Addictive substances can hijack this system, leading to changes in behavior and brain function.

      Here's a simplified explanation of how this works:

      Alteration of Neurotransmitter Activity: Addictive substances often increase the levels of certain neurotransmitters, chemicals that transmit signals between nerve cells in the brain. One key neurotransmitter affected by many drugs is dopamine, which is closely associated with feelings of pleasure and reward.

      Overstimulation of the Reward System: By increasing dopamine levels, addictive drugs overstimulate the reward system, often creating a sense of euphoria. This intense pleasure can lead individuals to repeat the drug use to recapture this feeling.

      Development of Tolerance and Dependence: Over time, the brain adapts to the increased dopamine levels by producing less dopamine or reducing the number of receptors that can receive signals. As a result, the drug's effects are lessened, a phenomenon known as tolerance. This can lead users to take increasingly larger doses of the drug to achieve the same dopamine high. This cycle can lead to dependence, where the brain relies on the drug to function normally.

      Withdrawal and Cravings: When the drug is not taken, withdrawal symptoms can occur as the brain attempts to rebalance itself. These can include negative emotions like anxiety and depression, physical symptoms like nausea or restlessness, and intense cravings for the drug.

      Compulsive Drug-seeking Behavior: As the cycle of tolerance, dependence, withdrawal, and cravings continues, individuals may engage in compulsive drug-seeking behavior, even when faced with negative health, social, or legal consequences. This is a key characteristic of addiction.

      Impairment in Decision-making and Self-control: Long-term drug use can also cause changes to other areas of the brain that impair decision-making, self-control, judgment, learning, and memory, further fueling the cycle of addiction.


      How does denial impact drug and alcohol abusers?

      "Denial can have a profound impact on individuals struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, significantly affecting their health, relationships, and overall quality of life. Here are some ways in which denial can impact substance abusers:

      Prevents Acknowledgment of the Problem: The most immediate impact of denial is that it prevents individuals from recognizing and acknowledging that they have a problem with drugs or alcohol. This can delay them from seeking treatment and starting the recovery process.

      Perpetuates Substance Abuse: Denial can contribute to the continued use of substances despite negative consequences. Individuals may downplay the extent of their substance use or its impact on their life, allowing the cycle of addiction to continue.

      Deteriorates Health: Denial can lead to a lack of recognition of the serious health consequences related to substance abuse. This can result in worsening physical health, including damage to vital organs, increased risk of disease, and potential overdose.

      Strains Relationships: Denial can strain relationships with friends, family, and loved ones. It can cause conflicts, broken trust, and isolation, as the individual may reject concern from others or fail to acknowledge the impact of their substance use on those around them.

      Hinders Professional and Academic Progress: Denial can prevent individuals from seeing the negative effects of their addiction on their work or studies. This can lead to job loss, poor academic performance, or loss of career or educational opportunities.

      Interferes with Treatment: Even if an individual does seek treatment, denial can interfere with the effectiveness of the intervention. An individual in denial may be resistant to treatment strategies, less likely to engage fully in the recovery process, or more likely to relapse.

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