Prattville, Alabama 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

• Alabama ranks 25th in treatment centers servicing/accepting no payment accepted per 100,000 residents. Maine is ranked one spot worse at spot 26. Montana is ranked one spot better at spot 24.
• When adjusted for population, Alabama ranks 35th in treatment centers servicing/accepting IHS/638 contract care funds. Massachusetts is ranked one spot worse at spot 36. Iowa is ranked one spot better at spot 34.
• For persons with HIV or AIDS clients, Alabama ranks 36th in population-adjusted treatment centers. One spot worse is Rhode Island, ranked 37 in the U.S. Mississippi is ranked one spot better at spot 35.
• Alabama is 37th among U.S. states in treatment centers servicing or accepting rational emotive behavioral therapy. Massachusetts is ranked one spot worse at spot 38. One spot better is New Hampshire, ranked 36 in the U.S.
• Alabama ranks 39th in treatment centers servicing/accepting matrix model per 100,000 residents. Louisiana is ranked slightly worse, ranked 40. Delaware is ranked slightly better, ranked 38.

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Searching for Prattville Treatment Services
Drug rehab programs in Prattville provide valuable and needed services for Alabama residents who struggle with alcohol and drug addiction problems. Anyone who has tried to stop using drugs, and can’t, knows the struggle that ensues between the will and the body’s cravings. Getting the help you need starts with finding out what types of treatment options are available.
Get Treatment for All Your Co-Occurring Problems
Co-occurring problems – also known as a dual diagnosis issues – involve someone having a drug or alcohol addiction and a mental health problem at the same time. Any type of mental health problem can co-exist with addiction, some of which include depression, anxiety and eating disorders. It’s not uncommon for someone to seek treatment for an addiction and not the other problem, which increases the likelihood of relapse as symptoms of mental or emotional distress can trigger drug-using behaviors.

*Treatment Program Requirements for Treating Co-Occurring Problems

Not all drug treatment programs offer the same types of services so it’s important to find out whether a program is set up to treat co-occurring problems. According to the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs, certain processes must be in place in order for a program to treat someone with a dual diagnosis effectively. Some of these processes include:

• A thorough assessment process
• Regular evaluation intervals during treatment
• Aftercare services
• Properly trained staff

Exploring Rehabilitation Services in Prattville
When searching for a drug rehab program, keep in mind that the type of addiction you have determines the type of drug treatment program needed. Some programs in Prattville may only treat certain types of addictions so be sure any programs you’re considering have experience in dealing with the type of addiction you have. Many drug treatment centers offer a range of services designed to treat different types of problems.

If you or someone you know in Prattville struggles with an addiction problem, please feel free to call our toll-free number for more information on addiction services in your local area.