Scranton, Pennsylvania Inpatient Drug Rehab Programs

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Linda Kuo-Rice

Clinical Manager Desert Hope Outpatient Center

“I truly believe it takes a community with medical, social and psychological resources for a person to begin and stay in his or her recovery journey.” Linda Kuo-Rice, Ph.D., CPC., CCM., QMHP, is a licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in both Illinois and Nevada. She obtained her Master’s and PhD degrees in Counseling from Western Michigan University. Born in Taipei, Taiwan, Dr. Kuo-Rice came to the United States in 1997 to compete her graduate program. She moved from Chicago to Las Vegas in 2002 and has been practicing as a professional counselor since 2005, working in the mental health and chemical dependency fields in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Dr. Kuo-Rice also supervises interns who are pursuing their clinical licenses in Nevada. Dr. Kuo-Rice is a single mother and a people person who is passionate about helping people who struggle with mental health and addiction. When she realized just how many people in U.S. struggle with these issues, Dr. Kuo-Rice Hence completed a 600-hour certificate training program in substance abuse assessment and treatment during her graduate studies to better understand the reasons some people turn to substances to cope and to learn different evidence-based methods/ techniques to better serve individuals in need.

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Denise Dunn

Executive Clinical Director Desert Hope Treatment Center

Denise Dunn, MA, LADC, has over 35 years working in behavioral healthcare. Her background includes working with working with adjudicated youth, in youth crisis shelters, and working on Federal Office of Treatment Improvement grant projects. Dunn has also held a number of positions working in substance use treatment facilities in standards and compliance and as a case manager, counselor, national trainer, clinical informaticist, and Regional Director of Clinical Excellence and Quality. Denise obtained her MA in Addiction Counseling from Hazelden Graduate School and maintains a license as an alcohol and other drug counselor.

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John and Elsie Benton

Founders Hoving Home Las Vegas

John and Elsie Benton, lovingly known as Mom and Dad to the Ladies, founded the New York Home in 1967. Under their leadership, the Walter Hoving Home expanded to the West Coast in 1984, with the opening of a center in Pasadena, California. A third Home was opened in Las Vegas in 2006. For more than 46 years the Bentons have spent many nights on the streets of New York City and Los Angeles reaching out to prostitutes and drug addicts. To each desperate young woman they have extended an invitation to come home to a place of hope and healing. It is an invitation that has led to dramatically changed lives and hope-filled futures for hundreds of women.

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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 pregnant or post-partum women per 100,000 residents. Michigan is ranked one spot better at spot 29. The US National Average is ranked slightly worse, ranked 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.