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Alcohol and Drug Rehab Centers in Milledgeville, Georgia

Milledgeville, GA has nearby treatment options including: 4 medicaid treatment centers, 0 inpatient rehab center, 0 drug rehab that takes private insurance like Aetna, 0 drug and alcohol detox, 0 outpatient treatment program.

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Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facilities Serving the Milledgeville, Georgia Area:

    drug rehab program - Oconee Developmental Disabilities GA
    131 North Jefferson St.
    Milledgeville, GA. 31061
    (478) 445-7735


    Oconee Developmental Disabilities has been dedicating its services and programs to helping individuals who are struggling with alcohol and drug addiction in Milledgeville and its surrounding area.

    Oconee Developmental Disabilities facilitates a wide variety of treatment and rehabilitation programs, including long term drug and alcohol rehabs, outpatient individual counseling, inpatient rehab centers, short term rehab centers, detox facilities and more. Oconee Developmental Disabilities also believes that it is important that it provides specific services to ensure that individuals get the results that they need. This is why Oconee Developmental Disabilities is specialized in cognitive/behavior therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy, 12-step facilitation approach, individual psychotherapy, matrix model, substance abuse counseling approach, among other programs.

    Oconee Developmental Disabilities also provides programs for the hearing impaired, co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, veterans, seniors or older adults, transgender or (LGBT) clients, residential beds for client's children, and offers some of the best aftercare programs - all of which have been proven to further the results its clients expect. This drug and alcohol rehab also uses treatment methods that can help you achieve the best possible outcome.

    Oconee Developmental Disabilities also accepts the following forms of payment - private pay, private insurance, military insurance, medicare, medicaid, access to recovery (atr) voucher, state education funds and more.

    alcohol treatment program - Oconee Children and Adolescent Services GA
    131 N. Jefferson Street
    Milledgeville, GA. 31061
    (478) 445-5322


    Oconee Children and Adolescent Services has been dedicating its treatment services and programs to helping individuals who are struggling with alcohol and drug abuse in Milledgeville, GA. and its surrounding area.

    Oconee Children and Adolescent Services facilitates a wide collection of treatment and rehabilitation services, including long term drug treatment, outpatient counseling, inpatient drug and alcohol rehab programs, short term treatment programs, inpatient detoxification centers and more. Oconee Children and Adolescent Services also believes that it is vital that it provides unique services to ensure that its clients get the results that they are looking for. This is why Oconee Children and Adolescent Services is specialized in cognitive/behavior therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy, 12-step facilitation approach, individual psychotherapy, matrix model, substance abuse counseling approach, among other programs.

    Oconee Children and Adolescent Services also provides programs for the hearing impaired, co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, veterans, seniors or older adults, transgender or (LGBT) clients, residential beds for client's children, and provides some of the best continued recovery programs - all of which have been proved to be useful in helping its clients. This alcohol and drug rehab also uses treatment modalities that can assist you in achieving long lasting sobriety.

    Oconee Children and Adolescent Services also accepts the following types of payment - cash or self-payment, private health insurance, military insurance, medicaid, medicare, access to recovery (atr) voucher, state education funds and more.

    alcohol rehab program - Oconee Center Family Direction GA
    1371 Orchard Hill Rd.
    Milledgeville, GA. 31061
    (478) 445-5322


    Oconee Center Family Direction has been dedicating its treatment services and programs to helping people who are struggling with alcohol and drug addiction in Milledgeville, Georgia and within the surrounding area.

    To this end, Oconee Center Family Direction provides a wide range of treatment and rehabilitation programs, including long term drug and alcohol rehab centers, outpatient counseling, inpatient drug rehab centers, short term drug rehab centers, inpatient detox centers and more. Oconee Center Family Direction also believes that it is necessary that it provides individual services to ensure that its clients get the results that they are looking for. This is why Oconee Center Family Direction is specialized in cognitive/behavior therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy, 12-step facilitation approach, individual psychotherapy, matrix model, substance abuse counseling approach, among other programs.

    Oconee Center Family Direction also provides programs for the hearing impaired, co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, veterans, seniors or older adults, transgender or (LGBT) clients, residential beds for client's children, and offers some of the best aftercare programs - all of which are necessary and helpful to its clients. This alcohol and drug treatment facility also uses treatment modalities that can help you achieve full stability both in the long term and permanently.

    Oconee Center Family Direction also accepts the following types of payment - cash or self-payment, private insurance, military insurance, medicaid, medicare, access to recovery (atr) voucher, state education funds and more.

    drug treatment program - Oconee Center Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services GA
    900 Barrows Ferry Rd
    Milledgeville, GA. 31061
    (478) 445-4817


    Oconee Center Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services has been dedicating its treatment programs and services to helping individuals who are struggling with alcohol and drug addiction in Milledgeville and its surrounding area.

    To this end, Oconee Center Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services offers a wide range of treatment and rehabilitation programs, including long term drug and alcohol rehab centers, outpatient day treatment, inpatient drug rehab centers, short term rehab centers, inpatient detoxification programs and more. Oconee Center Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services also believes that it is vital that it provides individual services to ensure that its clients get the results that they want. This is why Oconee Center Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services is specialized in cognitive/behavior therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy, 12-step facilitation approach, individual psychotherapy, matrix model, substance abuse counseling approach, among other programs.

    Oconee Center Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services also provides programs for the hearing impaired, co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, veterans, seniors or older adults, transgender or (LGBT) clients, residential beds for client's children, and offers some of the best continued recovery programs - all of which are necessary and helpful to its clients. This alcohol and drug rehab center also uses treatment modalities that can assist you in achieving long lasting sobriety.

    Oconee Center Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services also accepts the following forms of payment - private pay, private insurance, military insurance, medicaid, medicare, access to recovery (atr) voucher, state education funds and more.

      Commonly Asked Questions about Addiction and Treatment


      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 a person become addicted to drugs?

      Addiction to drugs is a complex process that involves a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors. It is not simply a matter of weak willpower or moral failing, but rather a chronic disease of the brain that can develop over time.

      Here's a simplified explanation of how a person may become addicted to drugs:

      1. Initial Use: The path to addiction often begins with the voluntary act of taking drugs. This could be due to curiosity, peer pressure, seeking pleasure or relief from stress, or even for medical reasons under prescription.
      2. Pleasure and Reward: Drugs alter the brain's normal functioning, typically leading to intense feelings of pleasure or the elimination of uncomfortable feelings. They do this by overstimulating the brain's reward system - particularly by releasing large amounts of a neurotransmitter called dopamine, which plays a significant role in feelings of pleasure and reward.
      3. Repeated Use and Tolerance: Over time, as a person continues to use the drug, the brain adjusts to the excess dopamine by producing less of it or reducing the ability of cells in the reward circuit to respond to it. This reduces the high, leading the person to take more of the drug in an attempt to recreate the original experience. This is known as developing a tolerance.
      4. Dependence: As the brain becomes used to the drug, physiological changes occur that make the person's body require the drug to function "normally." When the drug is not taken, withdrawal symptoms may be experienced, driving the person to continue using the drug to avoid these uncomfortable or even painful symptoms.
      5. Addiction: At this point, seeking and consuming the drug becomes a compulsion. The person may want to stop using the drug, but they find it extremely difficult or impossible to do so on their own, even in the face of negative consequences to their health, relationships, or other aspects of their life. The brain's cognitive functions related to judgment, decision-making, learning, memory, and behavior control are significantly altered, leading to harmful behaviors and the cycle of addiction.

      What are signs that my loved one is a drug abuser?

      Identifying a loved one's drug abuse can be challenging as symptoms can vary depending on the substance being used, the duration of use, and the individual's personal circumstances. However, there are several signs that could potentially indicate drug abuse. These signs can be physical, behavioral, and psychological.

      Physical Signs:

      • Noticeable changes in appetite or sleep patterns
      • Bloodshot eyes, pupils that are larger or smaller than usual
      • Sudden weight loss or weight gain
      • Unusual smells on breath, body, or clothing
      • Tremors, slurred speech, or impaired coordination
      • Neglect of physical appearance and personal hygiene

      Behavioral Signs:

      • Unexplained need for money, or frequent financial problems
      • Engaging in secretive or suspicious behaviors
      • Sudden change in friends, favorite hangouts, and hobbies
      • Frequently getting into trouble (fights, accidents, illegal activities)
      • Neglecting responsibilities at work, school, or home
      • Unexplained absences or a drop in performance in work or school

      Psychological Signs:

      • Unexplained change in personality or attitude
      • Sudden mood swings, irritability, or angry outbursts
      • Periods of unusual hyperactivity or agitation
      • Lack of motivation, appears lethargic or "spaced out"
      • Appears fearful, anxious, or paranoid without reason

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