Delaware Inpatient Drug Rehab Facilities

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Meet the Pros

Dr. Thomas Britton

President & CEO Gateway Foundation—Smyrna

Dr. Thomas Britton began his career in behavioral health as a counselor where he developed a passion for effectively treating individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. For more than twenty years, Dr. Britton has been dedicated to helping others through various roles as a therapist, crisis worker, educator, clinical supervisor, executive director and most recently president for a division of Acadia Health Care. Dr. Britton believes strongly in the power of recovery, so much that in 2006, he founded a North Carolina organization that advocates for treatment for those without resources. His devotion to the field and a commitment to learning led him to earn a Master's Degree in both Addiction and Marriage and Family Therapy from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. Understanding the importance of strong leadership skills, Dr. Britton went on to earn a Doctorate in Public Health, Executive Management from Gillings School of Global Health at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC. Dr. Britton has aligned his personal mission to help others with his life's work. From his early days as a clinician, to his present leadership role, his focus remains on helping individuals and their families get their lives back on track.

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Dr. Roueen Rafeyan

Chief Medical Officer Gateway Foundation—Smyrna

Dr. Rafeyan brings over 20 years of specialized experience to Gateway, having served as a medical director for psychiatric and substance use programs at leading Illinois healthcare institutions including Rush, Michael Reese, Resurrection and Presence Behavioral Health. As CMO, Dr. Rafeyan is responsible for continuously advancing Gateway's wide array of services, upholding medical protocols, policies and procedures, as well as working closely with Gateway's team of experienced physicians/clinicians to deliver comprehensive high quality addictions, psychiatric and medical services/treatment as needed for each individual. In addition to Dr. Rafeyan's extensive medical experience, he is also a diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology as well as the American Society of Addiction Medicine. He is currently on the faculty of Northwestern University and an active member of the American Medical Association, the American Psychiatry Association, the Illinois Psychiatric Society and the Illinois State Medical Society.

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Treatment Facts

• Delaware ranks 23rd in treatment centers servicing/accepting pregnant or post-partum women per 100,000 residents. West Virginia is just 1 spot better, ranked 22 out of the United States. One spot worse is Nebraska, ranked 24 in the U.S.
• When adjusted for population, Delaware ranks 25th in treatment centers servicing/accepting members of military families. One spot better is Florida, ranked 24 in the U.S. One spot worse is Nebraska, ranked 26 in the U.S.
• For community reinforcement plus vouchers clients, Delaware ranks 27th in population-adjusted treatment centers. California is just 1 spot better, ranked 26 out of the United States. One spot worse is New Hampshire, ranked 28 in the U.S.
• Delaware is 27th among U.S. states in treatment centers servicing or accepting sliding fee scale. Michigan is ranked one spot better at spot 26. Ohio is just 1 spot worse, ranked 28 out of the United States.
• Delaware ranks 28th in treatment centers servicing/accepting DUI/SWI clients per 100,000 residents. Arkansas is ranked one spot better at spot 27. Indiana is ranked one spot worse at spot 29.

More Information

Compared to the rest of the country, rates of past month and past-year use of drugs like heroin, cocaine, prescription painkillers, and other substances have consistently been higher than the national average.

It’s a problem that is explored in Delaware Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues At-A-Glance published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). An annual survey analyzed to better understand the challenges faced by drug users in every state, it provides detailed information about how many people are using different drugs in Delaware and how many are getting the treatment they need to address the problem.
Who’s Using What?
According to the SAMHSA survey, the following are the most commonly cited drugs of abuse among Delaware residents who seek treatment for drug and alcohol dependence in order of popularity:

This order has been relatively consistent over the last 15 years, with the exception of the positioning of marijuana and cocaine. Rates of cocaine use have remained relatively level but marijuana use and heroin use have both been increasing in popularity over the last decade.

Not Enough Treatment Programs for Everyone

There are fewer than 50 drug rehab programs in Delaware, according to SAMHSA, and some of them have long waiting lists and too few resources. Additionally, more than 63 percent of these organizations depend heavily upon funding from government agencies, and as state, local and federal budgets tighten, drug addiction treatment programs are often dropped.

Only 12 programs in the entire state of Delaware even offer a residential treatment program and only four offer methadone as an option for those in recovery from opiate addiction treatment. Wait lists are long everywhere and, once enrolled, many patients find that there are too few personalized therapy sessions and too many other patients fighting for access to available resources. The lack of appropriate care options may be a big part of the reason why rates of unmet need for treatment in Delaware are far higher than the national average.

In-State or Out-of-State Treatment?

It’s important to enroll in a drug rehab not just based on location but also based on the amenities, treatment services and resources it provides. This is the most effective way to find a drug rehab that will work for your needs.