Valdosta, Georgia Inpatient Drug Rehab Centers

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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

• Georgia ranks 19th in treatment centers servicing/accepting no payment accepted per 100,000 residents. Colorado is just 1 spot worse, ranked 20 out of the United States. One spot better is North Carolina, ranked 18 in the U.S.
• When adjusted for population, Georgia ranks 27th in treatment centers servicing/accepting members of military families. Michigan is ranked one spot worse at spot 28. One spot better is Nebraska, ranked 26 in the U.S.
• For active duty military clients, Georgia ranks 29th in population-adjusted treatment centers. Massachusetts is ranked one spot worse at spot 30. One spot better is Nevada, ranked 28 in the U.S.
• Georgia is 34th among U.S. states in treatment centers servicing or accepting computerized substance abuse treatment. Delaware is ranked slightly worse, ranked 35. Wisconsin is just 1 spot better, ranked 33 out of the United States.
• Georgia ranks 34th in treatment centers servicing/accepting veterans per 100,000 residents. One spot worse is Nebraska, ranked 35 in the U.S. One spot better is New York, ranked 33 in the U.S.

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Facts about Valdosta Rehabilitation Services
With over 28 percent of the population under the poverty line, drug rehab in Valdosta is one of the essential in-demand social services desired by residents. Finding quality rehab treatments can be intimidating, but we are here to assist you; call our toll-free number to speak with a specialist trained to help you.Paying for Treatment Services

The cost of comprehensive drug or alcohol treatment may seem overwhelming, but resources are available to help you. These resources include:

You must understand what treatment includes in each program. Keep in mind the following services that may or may not be included in your program:

Make sure to you understand which treatment offerings are available to you before committing to a program.

The Impact of Drug Abuse on Families

According to the report Addiction treatment and Family Therapy, children are fundamentally affected by drug and alcohol abuse. Some areas of concern include:

If you have children, explore treatment options that include family therapy or other services for children. We are here to help you; call our toll-free number today.

Locating Treatment in Valdosta

Drug rehab programs in Valdosta offer patients the chance to conquer their addiction through intensive treatment programs. If you are seeking options for rehab, call us today for more information.