Scranton, Pennsylvania 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

• Pennsylvania ranks 24th in treatment centers servicing/accepting rational emotive behavioral therapy per 100,000 residents. Colorado is just 1 spot better, ranked 23 out of the United States. One spot worse is New York, ranked 25 in the U.S.
• When adjusted for population, Pennsylvania ranks 25th in treatment centers servicing/accepting 12-step facilitation. One spot better is New Hampshire, ranked 24 in the U.S. Washington is just 1 spot worse, ranked 26 out of the United States.
• For persons with HIV or AIDS clients, Pennsylvania ranks 27th in population-adjusted treatment centers. One spot better is Nevada, ranked 26 in the U.S. Minnesota is ranked one spot worse at spot 28.
• Pennsylvania is 29th among U.S. states in treatment centers servicing or accepting community reinforcement plus vouchers. One spot better is New Hampshire, ranked 28 in the U.S. The US National Average is ranked slightly worse, ranked 30.
• Pennsylvania ranks 30th in treatment centers servicing/accepting LGBTQ per 100,000 residents. Illinois is ranked one spot better at spot 29. Michigan is ranked one spot worse at spot 31.

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Cocaine is the drug of choice throughout the state of Pennsylvania because of its wide distribution and availability. Many street gangs sell cocaine throughout central Pennsylvania, including in Scranton. Despite the rampant spread of drugs in this region, the Scranton area has several treatment centers to help you in your battle to become clean and sober.Questions to Answer Before Entering a Treatment Rehab

In order to succeed in a treatment center, you must be willing beyond the addiction and search for the underlying cause of the problem. When are most likely to use drugs and alcohol? How does the abuse affect your work and relationships? How severe is your problem? You must be willing to answer these questions honestly or your time in treatment won’t be as effective. Most rehab stays are between one and three months, giving you sufficient space to fully focus on your recovery.

Making Your Treatment Successful

Admitting that you need help is a huge step toward progress. Illegal drug use is on the rise throughout Pennsylvania, including in mid-sized cities like Scranton. Of the estimated 23.5 million people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol throughout the US, only 2.6 million receive the treatment they need. Here are some things you can do to make your treatment a success:

Researching a Rehabilitation Center in Scranton

The process of finding a Scranton rehabilitation center is not very difficult when you know where to look. There are several facilities in Scranton, but you can also expand your search to larger cities within Pennsylvania, such as Philadelphia, Pittsburg and Harrisburg.

Don’t let location stop you from getting the help you need.