Athens, Georgia Inpatient Drug Rehab Programs

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Matt Ganem

Executive Director Banyan Treatment Center - Wilmington

Matt Ganem is a poet and the author of “The Shadow of an Addict.” Matt also hosts Banyan Recovery Radio and speaks to different schools, recovery programs and community forums on addiction. He is a huge voice for recovery not only in his hometown of Massachusetts, but nationwide. Oxycontin which eventually led to Heroin addiction brought him to rock bottom at the age of 21. He was able to turn his life around and now tries to provide hope and strength to those still sick and struggling with substance abuse. Matt works relentlessly to help others escape the grasp of addiction by shining a positive light on recovery. He does this by speaking at schools and community events for prevention education. His work was recognized by Massachusetts Organization of Addiction and Recovery and Matt was selected to be Massachusetts Recovery Advocate of the Year in 2015. Matt Ganem a father of two beautiful children Christian and Payton and has been clean and sober for over 9 years.

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Karen Vernon-Thompson, LICSW, CADC-II, LADC-I

Clinician Recovering Champions

Karen has more than 25 years of supervisory experience managing detox, CSS, and transitional support services at local inpatient treatment facilities. An advocate of — and a participant in — the 12-step program, Karen has a special insight that informs her clinical practice.

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Heidi Ginter, MD, FASAM

Chief Medical Officer Recovery Centers of America at Westminster

Dr. Ginter has nearly two decades of experience working in the addiction treatment field and is a prominent voice in medication-assisted treatment (MAT). MAT, the use of FDA-approved medications in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, is widely considered to be an effective tool in battling addiction to opioids and other drugs. Dr. Ginter graduated from Yale University and earned her doctorate at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She has lectured extensively on MAT and opioid dependence. Dr. Ginter started her career as a family doctor for underserved populations and eventually found a passion for helping pregnant women struggling with addiction. Most recently, she was the Regional Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer for an outpatient addiction treatment provider with 16 sites in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Connecticut.

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Treatment Facts

• Georgia ranks 19th in treatment centers servicing/accepting no payment accepted per 100,000 residents. Colorado is just 1 spot worse, ranked 20 out of the United States. One spot better is North Carolina, ranked 18 in the U.S.
• When adjusted for population, Georgia ranks 27th in treatment centers servicing/accepting members of military families. Michigan is ranked one spot worse at spot 28. One spot better is Nebraska, ranked 26 in the U.S.
• For active duty military clients, Georgia ranks 29th in population-adjusted treatment centers. Massachusetts is ranked one spot worse at spot 30. One spot better is Nevada, ranked 28 in the U.S.
• Georgia is 34th among U.S. states in treatment centers servicing or accepting computerized substance abuse treatment. Delaware is ranked slightly worse, ranked 35. Wisconsin is just 1 spot better, ranked 33 out of the United States.
• Georgia ranks 34th in treatment centers servicing/accepting veterans per 100,000 residents. One spot worse is Nebraska, ranked 35 in the U.S. One spot better is New York, ranked 33 in the U.S.

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A Look at Athens Rehabilitation Programs
Drug rehab programs in Athens come in all shapes and sizes. From outpatient treatment programs that offer extremely flexible schedules of therapy and support groups to intensive inpatient rehabilitation centers that provide the most comprehensive care available, patients must first determine what it is that they need from treatment and then seek out the program that can best serve those needs.

At the phone number listed above, we have addiction treatment counselors standing by to talk to you about your needs in drug treatment. With the right guidance, you can increase your odds of a successful recovery by making sure to choose an Athens rehab program that has the resources you need to heal.

Are you ready to take that first step toward treatment? Call now.

A Guide to Going to a Treatment Center

The CDC estimates that 2,379 Georgians lost their lives between 2001 and 2005 due to excessive alcohol use. This number is higher than the national average and an issue that few know how to combat effectively. Though there is a wide range of acute and chronic issues caused by alcohol that are to blame for this high death rate, the issue holding the number one slot is car accidents caused by drunk or buzzed driving. Responsible for 488 deaths or more than 20 percent of the total deaths, drinking while under the influence is something that strikes across economic boundaries, genders and age groups.

Different types of people with dysfunctional relationships with alcohol can find themselves the victim of a deadly alcohol-related car accident – or in the driver’s seat. Common alcohol-related issues that cause the problem include:

Getting Rehabilitation Centers in Athens

Are you ready to learn more about your options in Athens drug and alcohol addiction treatment? Call now to find the right rehab for you.