Tuscaloosa, Alabama Inpatient Drug Rehab Facilities

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Meet the Pros

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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Investigate Tuscaloosa Treatment Clinics
With over 23 percent of the Tuscaloosa population at or below the poverty line, this diverse city has had its share of problems with addiction and drug use. If you are interesting in finding out more about drug rehab in Tuscaloosa, our operators are standing by to assist you.
Tips on Being Admitted Into a Recovery Program
Symptoms of addiction include confusion, the inability to stop using drugs or alcohol, anger, violence, and being unable to discontinue drug or alcohol use. If you exhibit these symptoms, drug rehab may be the best choice for you.

In addiction treatment you will:

• Learn to cope without your addiction
• Types of risky behaviors and how to avoid them
• The dangers of drugs and alcohol
• How to alter your life for the better, and gain control of your future

*Am I Doomed to Relapse?

Relapse is frustrating for those who have worked so hard at beating their addiction. Moving forward with new treatment can seem overwhelming and frightening. Understanding your relapse risk is important in making the best life decisions you can. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the main risk factors for relapse include:

• Family history. Your close or immediate family members’ choices can impact whether you have an addiction and how difficult it can be to break the cycle.
• Friends. Lifestyle and social choices can seriously impact your ability to resolve addiction in the long term.
• Ongoing therapy. It is crucial to your success to continue treatment once sobriety is established.

Seeking Rehabilitation Clinics In Tuscaloosa
The University of Kansas has primary care clinics, as well as the safety net clinics in the city of Tuscaloosa. Again, our toll-free number is also available to help you make the best possible choice for your future.