Appleton, Wisconsin Inpatient Drug Rehab Programs

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Serenna Stone MS, CADC III, CCTP

Clinical Program Director Awakenings by the Sea

Serenna brings 10 years of treatment programming and leadership experience to her position as Clinical Director. She combines her training in DBT, relapse prevention, and motivational interviewing skills in helping patients and their families become independent, active and empowered to lead healthy and product lives in recovery. Serenna received her Master’s Degree in Psychology and holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Services. She is a CADC-III-level Drug and Alcohol Counselor, has completed training and certification from the International Association of Trauma Professionals. She is also certified as an ACCBO educator and has helped many achieve their goals in becoming substance abuse counselors. Recently, Serenna has obtained her EMDR therapy certification to provide a new level of care to women. We are thrilled to have Serenna leading the Awakenings by the Sea team.

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Samantha F. Pauley

Outpatient Clinic Manager Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

Samantha Pauley, LPC, LMFT, MAC, graduated from Lewis and Clark College with a Masters in Counseling Psychology, emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. A Master Addiction Counselor, Samantha began her career working with adolescents and their families struggling with addiction. She has been with Hazelden since mid-2010, initially as a primary counselor and was the supervisor of Extended Care at Hazelden in Springbrook for four years prior to transitioning to her current role as Manager of Outpatient Services and Day Treatment. Her special interests include family dynamics and system interventions, body image and disordered eating, mindfulness and neurologic changes as they relate to grief, loss, addiction, trauma and recovery.

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Gerry Brown

Founder and President U-Turn For Christ - Gold Hill

Pastor Gerry Brown comes from a family of fifteen brothers and sisters, and is therefore family oriented. After many years of struggling with the sin of addiction, finding himself in divorce court with a Judge warning him that he was about to ruin his life, he agreed to do whatever his lovely wife Peggy wanted for him to get his family back. Peggy’s one requirement was for Gerry to attend church with her. Gerry agreed, not realizing God would get a hold of his heart and change his life forever. That was over twenty years ago. Today he is the Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Romoland and also the founder and President of U-Turn For Christ. His unique shoot-from-the-hip style of teaching gets right to the heart of the matter, and the meat of the Word. His powerfully unique style of delivering God’s Word will both challenge and encourage you to new levels of maturity in your walk with Jesus, as we draw from God’s design for living, and discover new insights to God’s “Truth and Love in Action”.

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Treatment Facts

• Wisconsin ranks 11th in treatment centers servicing/accepting medicare per 100,000 residents. One spot worse is New Mexico, ranked 12 in the U.S. One spot better is North Dakota, ranked 10 in the U.S.
• When adjusted for population, Wisconsin ranks 13th in treatment centers servicing/accepting federal military insurance. One spot worse is New Mexico, ranked 14 in the U.S. South Dakota is just 1 spot better, ranked 12 out of the United States.
• For medicaid clients, Wisconsin ranks 16th in population-adjusted treatment centers. One spot worse is Rhode Island, ranked 17 in the U.S. Kansas is just 1 spot better, ranked 15 out of the United States.
• Wisconsin is 16th among U.S. states in treatment centers servicing or accepting IHS/638 contract care funds. One spot worse is Vermont, ranked 17 in the U.S. Oregon is just 1 spot better, ranked 15 out of the United States.
• Wisconsin ranks 18th in treatment centers servicing/accepting access to Recovery (ATR) vouchers per 100,000 residents. Massachusetts is ranked one spot worse at spot 19. One spot better is New Mexico, ranked 17 in the U.S.

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Guide to Appleton (WI) Treatment Centers
Appleton, Wisconsin is a predominantly Caucasian, middle-class city that enjoys a slightly higher-than-average median income and low crime rates. Most males work in the paper industry and in construction, while the majority of women are employed in health care occupations.

Certain occupations are associated with higher rates of addiction and/or alcoholism. Among these are construction and health care occupations. There are multiple reasons for this, related to job stress and work environment. However, there are alternatives available and help for those who want to regain control over their lives.What Needs to Be Addressed Before Entering Rehab Treatment

The recovery process begins with an honest self-assessment – mainly, acknowledging that you have a problem over which you have no control. If family members have expressed concern, it is important to listen. These are some signs of addiction:

The last bullet point is crucial. A surprising number of addicts are “high-functioning,” and sincerely believe they do not have a problem. Acknowledging the addiction is the first step toward recovery.

Don’t Try This at Home

Addiction has two components: psychological and physical dependence. The latter requires medical treatment through the process known as “detox,” which must be completed prior to psychological treatment and counseling. There are some websites that offer “do-it-yourself” detox kits and advice. These are no substitute for professional supervision and support by licensed medical professionals, however.

In fact, attempting to detox at home can be dangerous, because the physical cravings that occur during withdrawal can be overwhelming – and a potentially fatal overdose can be the result.