Athens, Georgia Inpatient Drug Rehab Programs

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Dr. Mark Illumanti, MD

Medical Director The Freedom Center

Mark joined the medical team at The Freedom Center in September 2018 as the Medical Director. He received his medical degree in Mexico with further certification from Rutgers Medical School in New Jersey. He then attended New York Medical College for his residency training. Prior to being hired at The Freedom Center, he spent over twenty years working in the field of addictions treatment, and has been involved in nearly every treatment setting, from outpatient to residential to maintenance management. As the Medical Director, Mark works with the staff to coordinate the appropriate level of care for each individual client. He works directly with the clients on management of medical issues both related to and separate from their addiction, ensuring comprehensive health care plans that ensure our clients’ chances at recovery. What he has found to be most rewarding about working in the addictions treatment field is being able to help suffering addicts and alcoholics to realize their fullest potential.

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Lisa Dehorty

CEO Recovery Centers of America Capital Region

Lisa Dehorty has over 20 years of experience in the substance abuse and treatment industry. After earning her Masters of Healthcare Administration from St. Joseph's University, Masters of Psychology from Towson State University and Bachelors of Psychology from Shepherd University, she began her career as an Admission Counselor at an addiction treatment center. Lisa quickly progressed to Assistant Director of Admissions, and then to Director of Admissions. As she continued to grow in her career, she never lost focus of her number one goal: Reconnect patients with recovery. Lisa is known to be an innovative leader and has diversified skills including insurance and managed care contracting, development and implementation of policies and procedures, and knowledge and adherence to accreditation standards and state regulations.

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Michael Ogden

CEO Recovery Centers of America at Bracebridge Hall

Michael brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and skill to Bracebridge Hall. Michael has spent the last 18 months as Executive Director at Recovery Centers of America at Devon . Over the course of his career, Michael has held clinical, operations, marketing and a variety of leadership roles. He’s been the Executive Director, Program Director or Administrator of several organizations working with both adults and adolescents. Michael holds a BA in Psychology from Saint Leo University and Master of Public Health from Drexel University. Michael is also a US Navy Veteran.

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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.