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Substance Abuse Treatment Centers Serving the Ethel, Louisiana Area:

Woodlake Addiction Recovery Center

3015 Highway 956
Ethel, LA. 70730
225-683-4144

Woodlake Addiction Recovery Center is based on the Traditions and Principles of the 12-step programs and the founding Oxford Group. The Four Absolutes - Honesty Unselfishness Love and Purity - and the guiding keys of the Beatitudes were the basics of the Oxford Group from which AA and other 12-steps programs originated. Woodlake Addiction Recovery Center parallels the founding Oxford absolutes the keys or attitudes to happiness and the guiding principles of the 12 Step Programs into the four phases of their treatment. Woodlake Addiction Recovery Center is near Baton Rouge Louisiana and New Orleans Louisiana.

Feliciana Ctr for Addictive Disorders

12080 Marston Street
Clinton, LA. 70722
225-683-3874

Feliciana Ctr for Addictive Disorders is 5.7 miles from Ethel, Louisiana

Feliciana Ctr for Addictive Disorders is committed to helping any person with an alcohol or drug abuse issue in Ethel and its surrounding areas find full recovery. It offers several programs - such as inpatient detox centers, short term drug rehab programs, intensive outpatient treatment, inpatient rehabs, long term treatment centers and others - in line with its belief of the addiction care and rehab methods that are effective in recovery. This substance abuse treatment center also believes that clients require individual care to be able to maintain their sobriety.

As such, Feliciana Ctr for Addictive Disorders specializes in cognitive/behavior therapy, relapse prevention, matrix model, couple/family therapy, dual diagnosis drug rehab, brief intervention approach and more. Similarly, it accepts clients who are clients referred from the court/judicial system, housing services, transgender or (LGBT) clients, veterans, active duty military, suicide prevention services, and others. This addiction treatment program uses treatment methods that can help patients to achieve sobriety from the substances abused in the past.

In terms of payment, clients in Feliciana Ctr for Addictive Disorders can pay for services using cash or self-payment, private medical insurance, medicare, medicaid, military insurance, other state funds, county or local government funds and others.

Narconon Louisiana New Life Retreat Inc

35059 Bend Road
Denham Springs, LA. 70706
225-243-5047

Narconon Louisiana is 18.4 miles from Ethel, Louisiana

Our beautiful main facility in Louisiana offers a serene comfortable setting for the recovery process to take place. Located near Baton Rouge, LA.

Pointe Coupee Human Services Ctr

282 Hospital Road
New Roads, LA. 70760
225-638-7663 x4914

Pointe Coupee Human Services Ctr is 23.2 miles from Ethel, Louisiana

Pointe Coupee Human Services Ctr is committed to assisting anyone with an alcohol or drug use disorder in Ethel and its surrounding areas find complete recovery. It offers several programs - such as detox facilities, short term treatment programs, outpatient hospital programs, inpatient drug and alcohol rehab facilities, long term treatment facilities and others - in keeping with its belief of the addiction care and rehabilitation modalities that are effective in recovery. This drug and alcohol treatment program also believes that people require individual care and treatment to be able to maintain their sobriety.

As such, Pointe Coupee Human Services Ctr specializes in cognitive/behavior therapy, relapse prevention, matrix model, couple/family therapy, dual diagnosis drug rehab, brief intervention approach and more. Similarly, it accepts clients who are clients referred from the court/judicial system, housing services, transgender or (LGBT) clients, veterans, active duty military, suicide prevention services, and others. This drug and alcohol rehab program uses treatment modalities that can assist 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 Pointe Coupee Human Services Ctr can pay for services using cash or self-payment, private insurance, medicare, medicaid, military insurance, other state funds, county or local government funds and others.

Commonly Asked Questions about Addiction and Treatment

What are triggers for a drug abuser?

"Triggers are specific events, emotions, situations, or people that can prompt someone with a history of substance abuse to feel a strong urge or craving to use drugs or alcohol again. These triggers can be external or internal, and they can vary greatly between individuals based on their unique experiences, environment, and psychological makeup. Recognizing and managing triggers is a critical part of the recovery process. Here are some common types of triggers:

Emotional Triggers: Strong emotions, both positive and negative, can act as triggers. Stress, anger, sadness, loneliness, anxiety, and even joy or excitement can prompt a desire to use substances as a way to cope or to enhance the emotional state.

Environmental Triggers: Certain locations, sounds, smells, or time of day associated with past substance use can elicit cravings. This could be places where the person used to use or buy drugs, people they used with, or even certain songs or smells linked to their past use.

Social Triggers: Social situations or specific individuals can serve as triggers, especially if they involve substance use or if the people involved were part of the person's drug-using past.

Physical Triggers: Physical discomfort, illness, or fatigue can potentially lead to cravings, as can the sight of drug paraphernalia or substances themselves.

Psychological Triggers: Thoughts or memories associated with drug use, low self-esteem, boredom, or mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety can also act as triggers.

Celebrations or Special Occasions: Birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, or other celebrations can be triggers, particularly if substance use was a past part of those events.

When a person is a substance abuser, don't they realize their life is being destroyed?

Substance Use Disorder, commonly known as addiction, is a complex condition that can significantly impact a person's judgment, perceptions, and decision-making abilities. Here are a few reasons why someone struggling with substance abuse might not fully realize the extent of the damage it's causing to their life:

Denial: It's common for individuals suffering from addiction to be in denial about the extent of their problem. They might underestimate how much or how often they use, or they may not acknowledge the negative consequences that their substance use is causing.

Altered Brain Function: Addiction affects the brain's reward system and impairs cognitive function. This can distort a person's ability to clearly see the harm that their substance use is causing. They may focus intensely on the immediate rewards of drug use while minimizing or ignoring the long-term negative consequences.

Co-occurring Disorders: Many people with Substance Use Disorder also have other mental health disorders, such as depression or anxiety. These conditions can exacerbate feelings of denial or self-deception about the extent of the substance abuse problem.

Fear and Shame: Fear of withdrawal, fear of change, and shame about their substance use can also prevent individuals from admitting to themselves or others the full extent of their problem.

Lack of Awareness: Some individuals may not understand the signs and symptoms of addiction, or they may not recognize that they can seek help and that recovery is possible.

What are relationship risk factors for drug and alcohol abuse?

Several relationship factors can increase the risk of developing a drug or alcohol abuse problem. These include:

• Peer Pressure: One of the most significant relationship risk factors, particularly among young people, is pressure from friends or peers to use substances. This can lead to experimental use, which can progress to misuse or addiction.
• Family History of Substance Abuse: Growing up in a family where substance misuse or addiction is present can increase the risk of developing similar problems. This can be due to both genetic factors and the modeling of substance use behaviors.
• Abusive or Dysfunctional Relationships: People who are in abusive or highly stressful relationships may turn to drugs or alcohol as a form of self-medication or escape.
• Enabling Behaviors: If a person's substance use is consistently enabled or excused by their partner, family, or friends, it can perpetuate a pattern of misuse and make it harder for them to recognize or address their problem.
• Isolation or Lack of Social Support: People who feel socially isolated or lack supportive relationships may be more prone to substance abuse. Drugs or alcohol can sometimes be used as a way to cope with feelings of loneliness or disconnection.
• Normalization of Substance Use: In some social or cultural contexts, frequent or heavy substance use may be considered normal or acceptable, which can increase the risk of abuse and addiction.
• Co-dependency: In co-dependent relationships, one person may depend on the other's drug or alcohol problem just as the substance user depends on the substance, creating a cycle that can exacerbate the problem.