Minnesota Inpatient Drug Rehab Centers

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Meet the Pros

Katie Pylkas-Blue, RN

Treatment Director / Drug and Alcohol Counselor Sage Prairie

Katie Pylkas-Blue is a Registered Nurse specializing in Addiction Medicine. Currently, Katie serves as the Director of Treatment Services and as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor for Sage Prairie Recovery. Known for her dedication to helping alcoholics and drug addicts to recovery, Katie has volunteered countless hours to this cause through various organizations.

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Mark G. Mishek

President and CEO Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

Mark G. Mishek is a Minnesota native with extensive executive-level experience in health care. Mishek was named President and CEO of Hazelden in August 2008 by the Hazelden Board of Trustees and officially assumed this role in November 2008. With the merger of Hazelden and the Betty Ford Center in February 2014, Mishek became President and CEO of the newly-formed Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Mishek's career in health care spans 30+ years. He came to the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation from the Allina Hospitals & Clinics system, where he held various senior positions, including President of United Hospital of St. Paul, Executive Vice President for Law & Public Affairs and General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary. "The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is an outstanding organization with a rich legacy and a bright future," said Mishek. "I am honored and grateful each day to lead such a highly respected, mission-driven company. Our organization truly is an international leader in helping people sustain lifelong recovery to addiction to alcohol and other drugs. I'm excited to continue to build upon our strong foundation, started over 60 years ago, to assure that the message of hope and recovery reaches the broadest possible audience." Mishek earned a B.A. degree with high honors from the University of Minnesota and a J.D. degree with honors from the University of Minnesota Law School. He is the former chair of the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce. He is a past board member of Portico Healthnet, Capital City Partnership and ClearWay Minnesota. He lives with his family in St. Paul and is in long-term recovery from the disease of addiction.

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Diane Poole, LADC, CADC III, CADC

Program Director The Retreat

Diane is The Retreat’s Program Director. Before joining The Retreat in 1998, Diane spent 20 years providing substance abuse services to adults, adolescents and families for several managed care mental health clinics, including Allina, United Health Care and United Behavioral services. She also served as director of Marty Mann Halfway House in Duluth, Minnesota and worked at inpatient and outpatient chemical dependency treatment programs for Miller Dwan Hospital in Duluth.

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Treatment Facts

• Minnesota ranks 5th in treatment centers servicing/accepting state Financed Insurance per 100,000 residents. Idaho is ranked one spot worse at spot 6. One spot better is Vermont, ranked 4 in the U.S.
• When adjusted for population, Minnesota ranks 7th in treatment centers servicing/accepting 12-step facilitation. One spot worse is Vermont, ranked 8 in the U.S. South Dakota is just 1 spot better, ranked 6 out of the United States.
• For IHS/638 contract care funds clients, Minnesota ranks 7th in population-adjusted treatment centers. One spot worse is New Mexico, ranked 8 in the U.S. Maine is ranked one spot better at spot 6.
• Minnesota is 7th among U.S. states in treatment centers servicing or accepting private health insurance. Montana is ranked one spot worse at spot 8. One spot better is North Dakota, ranked 6 in the U.S.
• Minnesota ranks 7th in treatment centers servicing/accepting matrix model per 100,000 residents. Iowa is ranked one spot worse at spot 8. South Dakota is just 1 spot better, ranked 6 out of the United States.

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How do you know when you’ve crossed the line between recreational drug use and chemical dependence? Minnesota drug rehab professionals specialize in helping you understand the nature of addiction, a chronic disease that’s characterized by frequent relapses, tolerance to drugs and withdrawal symptoms when you try to quit.

What to Expect From Addiction Treatment

Understanding the way rehab works may ease some of your fears about treatment. Before you’re admitted to an outpatient or inpatient program, your medical, psychological and psychosocial needs will be evaluated by a therapist or doctor. Drug detox, a medically supervised process that involves clearing your system of drugs and alcohol, is usually the first stage of rehab. The goals of detox are to keep you clinically stable as your body withdraws from drugs and alcohol and to help you get ready to enter the rehabilitation phase of treatment.

Addiction counseling is the core of any effective recovery program. Counseling can take several forms, including individual psychotherapy, family counseling and peer group support. Your sessions may be based on one or more therapeutic models, such as:

In addition to counseling, your drug rehab program may include medication therapy to reduce your risk of relapse or to address the symptoms of depression and anxiety.

*Preventing Substance Abuse in Minnesota’s Youth

What to Look for in a Minnesota Drug Rehab Facility

If you’re considering a Minnesota alcohol rehab program for yourself or someone you love, you don’t have to make the decision alone. Addiction treatment specialists can help you find a facility that meets your specific needs and gives you the greatest possible chance at long-term abstinence.

The state of Minnesota is home to two of the country’s largest, most culturally influential cities: Minneapolis and Saint Paul (the “Twin Cities”). But the majority of the state consists of rural prairies, farmlands, forests and lakes. In these remote areas, getting treatment for alcoholism or drug addiction can be challenging.