Scranton, Pennsylvania Inpatient Drug Rehab Programs

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Rae Allyson Green JD, MA, LPC, CAADC

Founder Sanford House

Rae studied history at Alma College before attending Detroit College of Law for her Juris Doctor degree. She managed several nonprofit organizations prior to receiving her MA in counselor education and counseling psychology from Western Michigan University. As a licensed professional counselor, Rae also holds a SPADA certification, the Specialty Program in Alcohol and Drug Abuse. She then spent five years at a women’s residential treatment center and was instrumental in collaborating with the clinical team to implement new services to meet the individual needs of each client. Rae’s extensive experience working with women in residential treatment centers inspired her to seek a new approach. In collaboration with her husband, David, Rae founded Sanford House to serve as a beacon for recovery and to inspire women with the belief that life in recovery can be richer, fuller, and more fulfilling.

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Tammy Zylstra, MA, NCC, LPC

Clinical Director/Senior Director of Production Serenity Point Recovery Center

Tammy Zystra has a Masters in Clinical Counseling and she is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Michigan. Tammy has 10 years of experience in multiple modalities of therapy with a diverse population. She has worked with families, children, and adolescence. Tammy has experience in crisis intervention, co-occurring disorders, substance abuse, addictions, post-traumatic stress, and behavioral intervention. She been trained in multiple training and educational techniques, such as Moral Recognition Therapy, SMART Recovery, AA/NA, and behavioral modification. “The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” –Alice Walker

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Dr. Julia Aharonov

Board Certified Anesthesiologist & C.E.O of Advanced Rapid Detox Advanced Rapid Detox at Pontiac General Hospital

Dr. Aharonov has practiced extensively in both hospital and outpatient facilities and has vast experience in all aspects of general, trauma, orthopedic, thoracic, vascular, obstetric, ocular, plastic, regional, and outpatient anesthesia. Dr. Aharonov has been involved in addiction medicine, particularly rapid detox under sedation, since 2007. She has investigated, perfected and created rapid detox protocols unique to Advanced Rapid Detox. She serves as an expert on the Substance Addiction forum on MedHelp.org and blogs extensively about her advice and experiences. Dr. Aharonov holds a: Cum Laude degree with Honors in Psychology from Drew University in Madison, NJ Doctorate in Medicine from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - SOM She completed her Anesthesia residency at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan She's Certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

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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 access to Recovery (ATR) vouchers per 100,000 residents. Arizona is ranked one spot better at spot 29. California is just 1 spot worse, ranked 31 out of the United States.

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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.