Appleton, Wisconsin Inpatient Drug Rehab Programs

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Rae Allyson Green JD, MA, LPC, CAADC

Founder Sanford House

Rae studied history at Alma College before attending Detroit College of Law for her Juris Doctor degree. She managed several nonprofit organizations prior to receiving her MA in counselor education and counseling psychology from Western Michigan University. As a licensed professional counselor, Rae also holds a SPADA certification, the Specialty Program in Alcohol and Drug Abuse. She then spent five years at a women’s residential treatment center and was instrumental in collaborating with the clinical team to implement new services to meet the individual needs of each client. Rae’s extensive experience working with women in residential treatment centers inspired her to seek a new approach. In collaboration with her husband, David, Rae founded Sanford House to serve as a beacon for recovery and to inspire women with the belief that life in recovery can be richer, fuller, and more fulfilling.

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Tammy Zylstra, MA, NCC, LPC

Clinical Director/Senior Director of Production Serenity Point Recovery Center

Tammy Zystra has a Masters in Clinical Counseling and she is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Michigan. Tammy has 10 years of experience in multiple modalities of therapy with a diverse population. She has worked with families, children, and adolescence. Tammy has experience in crisis intervention, co-occurring disorders, substance abuse, addictions, post-traumatic stress, and behavioral intervention. She been trained in multiple training and educational techniques, such as Moral Recognition Therapy, SMART Recovery, AA/NA, and behavioral modification. “The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” –Alice Walker

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Dr. Julia Aharonov

Board Certified Anesthesiologist & C.E.O of Advanced Rapid Detox Advanced Rapid Detox at Pontiac General Hospital

Dr. Aharonov has practiced extensively in both hospital and outpatient facilities and has vast experience in all aspects of general, trauma, orthopedic, thoracic, vascular, obstetric, ocular, plastic, regional, and outpatient anesthesia. Dr. Aharonov has been involved in addiction medicine, particularly rapid detox under sedation, since 2007. She has investigated, perfected and created rapid detox protocols unique to Advanced Rapid Detox. She serves as an expert on the Substance Addiction forum on MedHelp.org and blogs extensively about her advice and experiences. Dr. Aharonov holds a: Cum Laude degree with Honors in Psychology from Drew University in Madison, NJ Doctorate in Medicine from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - SOM She completed her Anesthesia residency at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan She's Certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

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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 IHS/638 contract care funds clients, Wisconsin ranks 16th in population-adjusted treatment centers. 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 is 16th among U.S. states in treatment centers servicing or accepting medicaid. 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 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.