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Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facilities Serving the Edwardsville, Illinois Area:

Addiction Treatment Strategies

95 North Research Drive
Edwardsville, IL. 62025
618-692-6880

We believe it takes a considerable investment of time and energy for a patient to begin to understand and change dysfunctional behavior. 97% of patients complete the Phase I 6-month program and 89% chose to continue for the Phase II aftercare program. More than 20% of our patients have been with us for over one year. Patients attend the clinic a minimum of three times weekly to learn from CBT groups, adjust medications, and participate in individual therapy. Parent/Family group intervention is provided as an essential learning component of the ATS program, and this group meets weekly. All patients have access to ATS staff, who are available 24/7 to respond to crises.

Intensive Outpatient Care Inc

2 Club Centre Court
Edwardsville, IL. 62025
618-656-7064

Like other drug and alcohol rehab centers, Intensive Outpatient Care Inc is committed to ongoing recovery for alcohol and drug abusers living in Edwardsville, IL. and its surrounding areas. As such, this drug and alcohol rehab has been providing services like contingency management/motivational incentive, cognitive/behavior therapy, couple/family therapy, 12-step facilitation approach, cognitive/behavior therapy, motivational interviewing and more, which is in line with its philosophy of the treatments that actually work to help addicts recover from their condition (s).

In Addition, Intensive Outpatient Care Inc thinks that it is important that its clients receive individualized care to ensure that they are successful. They specialize in various programs such as persons with serious mental illness, aftercare/continuing care, suicide prevention services, veterans, clients with HIV/AIDS, treatment for spanish-speaking clients and others that you can find listed below. Each of the services that Intensive Outpatient Care Inc provides are also available in a variety of settings - inpatient rehabs, long term drug and alcohol rehab facilities, outpatient day treatment, short term drug and alcohol rehab programs, inpatient detox centers and more.

Not surprisingly, this rehab also has aftercare plans and other treatment methods that can help you find permanent and lasting sobriety both in the short and in the long term. Finally, Intensive Outpatient Care Inc accepts private insurance, private pay, payment assistance, medicaid, medicare, state welfare or child and family services funds, county or local government funds and others.

DeRousse Counseling and DUI Services

3 Sunset Hills Executive Park
Edwardsville, IL. 62025
618-692-4384

DeRousse Counseling offers substance abuse and addiction services to individuals who are in need of an outpatient program. We offer programs and services for court-mandated and self-help clients, including: DUI evaluation, Level One Risk Education, Level II Moderate Risk Early Intervention, Level II Significant Risk Treatment, and Level III High Risk Treatment. We specialize in DUI services, particularly clients who are seeking reinstatement of their driver's license from the Secretary of State.

Southern Illinois Treatment Center

304 Wesley Drive
Wood River, IL. 62095
618-258-7592

Southern Illinois Treatment Center is 7.5 miles from Edwardsville, Illinois

Like other alcohol and drug rehab programs, Southern Illinois Treatment Center is dedicated to ongoing recovery for drug and alcohol abusers living in the local community. As such, this drug and alcohol rehab program has been offering services like contingency management/motivational incentive, cognitive/behavior therapy, couple/family therapy, 12-step facilitation approach, cognitive/behavior therapy, motivational interviewing and more, which is in line with its philosophy of the treatments that actually work to help addicts recover from their condition (s).

In Addition, Southern Illinois Treatment Center believes that it is essential that its clients receive individualized care to make sure that they are successful. They specialize in several programs such as persons with serious mental illness, aftercare/continuing care, suicide prevention services, veterans, clients with HIV/AIDS, treatment for spanish-speaking clients and many other modes of treatment that you can find listed below. Each of the services that the organization offers are also available in a variety of settings - inpatient addiction treatment programs, long term drug rehab facilities, outpatient counseling, short term rehab programs, detox centers and more.

Not surprisingly, this rehab also has aftercare plans that can help you achieve permanent sobriety both in the short and in the long term. Finally, Southern Illinois Treatment Center accepts private medical insurance, private pay, payment assistance, medicaid, medicare, state welfare or child and family services funds, county or local government funds and others.

Commonly Asked Questions about Addiction and Treatment

How does drug addiction affect relationships?

Drug addiction can profoundly impact relationships, often causing strain, conflict, and emotional distress. Here are some ways that drug addiction can affect interpersonal relationships:

• Trust Issues: Drug addiction often leads to behaviors such as lying, stealing, or manipulating to obtain drugs or hide the extent of drug use. These actions can severely undermine trust in a relationship.
• Neglect of Responsibilities: Individuals struggling with drug addiction may neglect their responsibilities at home, work, or school, which can create additional stress and conflict within their relationships.
• Financial Strain: The cost of sustaining a drug habit can lead to financial problems, including debt, which can put significant strain on relationships, especially those involving shared finances.
• Emotional Distance: Drug use can alter an individual's emotional state, causing them to become distant, withdrawn, or emotionally unavailable. This can make it challenging to maintain close, meaningful relationships.
• Conflict and Arguments: Disagreements over drug use and its consequences can lead to frequent arguments, causing tension and unhappiness in the relationship.
• Codependency: In some cases, the partner or family member of a person struggling with addiction may develop a pattern of behavior known as codependency. They may enable the addiction, sacrifice their own needs, and become overly focused on the addicted individual, which can be harmful for both parties.
• Abuse or Violence: Sadly, drug addiction can sometimes lead to verbal, physical, or emotional abuse. Certain substances can lower inhibitions and increase aggression, leading to harmful behavior.
• Isolation: People struggling with addiction often isolate themselves from their friends and family, either out of shame or to hide their drug use. This can lead to feelings of loneliness and disconnection.

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

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.