Haverhill, Massachusetts 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

• Massachusetts ranks 5th in treatment centers servicing/accepting no payment accepted per 100,000 residents. One spot worse is North Dakota, ranked 6 in the U.S. West Virginia is just 1 spot better, ranked 4 out of the United States.
• When adjusted for population, Massachusetts ranks 5th in treatment centers servicing/accepting persons with HIV or AIDS. Wyoming is just 1 spot worse, ranked 6 out of the United States. Connecticut is just 1 spot better, ranked 4 out of the United States.
• For pregnant or post-partum women clients, Massachusetts ranks 7th in population-adjusted treatment centers. Maryland is ranked one spot worse at spot 8. Idaho is ranked one spot better at spot 6.
• Massachusetts is 9th among U.S. states in treatment centers servicing or accepting criminal justice clients. One spot worse is New Mexico, ranked 10 in the U.S. Kentucky is just 1 spot better, ranked 8 out of the United States.
• Massachusetts ranks 9th in treatment centers servicing/accepting LGBTQ per 100,000 residents. Connecticut is just 1 spot worse, ranked 10 out of the United States. Hawaii is ranked slightly better, ranked 8.

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Selecting Haverhill Treatment Services
Haverhill, Massachusetts is no stranger to the devastating effects of addiction. Haverhill drug treatment programs are there for anyone who struggles with an alcohol or drug addiction problem. An article on the Boston NPR New Station site describes how drug-related crimes account for 40 percent of the prison inmate population in Massachusetts and half of these crimes fall within the “white collar” category.

Getting help for an addiction problem is nothing to be ashamed of as drug addiction is a common problem that can affect people in all walks of life.

Questions to Answer Before Going to Rehabilitation

Anyone who has used drugs for a long time knows how uncomfortable withdrawal effects can be when the body is craving more of the drug. If you have a long history of drug use, whether or not to enter a detox program may be one question to consider. Another question to ask involves any scheduling arrangements that need to be made in the event you do enter a detox or inpatient program. Rehab center staff can help answer these questions before you commit to a specific program.

Age Ranges for Alcohol Usage & Rates of Use

Alcohol abuse is a pervasive problem that affects people of all ages. Statistics from the Substance Abuse and Mental health treatment Administration for 2010 show an estimated 51.8 percent of Americans or 131.3 million people identify themselves as current drinkers. In terms of age ranges, this percentage breaks down as follow:

Enter Into Recovery Centers in Haverhill

While detox treatment may be a necessary step for some people, the real recovery process starts once you enter the rehabilitation process. Drug rehabilitation involves addressing the issues that drove you to start using and learning new ways to cope with daily life stressors. In general, the longer a person has used drugs and alcohol, the longer the recovery process will be. When considering a life of continued drug use versus a life free of drugs, it all boils down to the quality of life you want to live.

Please feel free to call our toll-free number for more information on addiction and to locate treatment centers near or in Haverhill that can help you.