Waukegan, Illinois Inpatient Drug Rehab Programs

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Jan Bresson

Director of Nursing Laguna Treatment Hospital

Jan Bresson, RN, Director of Nursing at Laguna Treatment Hospital, has centered her career around helping those with substance use disorders. Her passion for this work is highly personal, having lost her own daughter to addiction in 2004. She has been a registered nurse for 25 years and holds a degree in Business Administration from Indiana University. Her experience includes directing a residential treatment program in Arizona for addiction, eating disorders, anxiety, and PTSD and co-founding a detox and addiction treatment program at the Acute Care Psychiatric Pavilion, Community Health Network, Indianapolis, IN. Jan also served on the Governor’s council for Addiction Treatment in Indiana. She has been active in the National Zero Suicide Initiative, has served on the board of directors for a domestic violence shelter, and has extensive training in evidence-based patient care, including dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). Jan is instrumental in developing and training our healthcare professionals at Laguna Treatment Hospital in exceptional customer service and effective communication. She lives in Aliso Viejo with her son, who plays high school football, and her dog Dylan.

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Benjamin Kaneaiakala III, CATC IV

Owner & CEO Phoenix Rising Behavioral Health Care Services

Benjamin Kaneaiakala III the CEO of Phoenix Rising has over 26 years recovery and experience working in this industry. He is passionate about helping people and providing them with the tools necessary for recovery.

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Yeshaia Blakeney, MA, CAADAC

Co-CEO Recover Integrity for Men

Yeshaia is an addiction expert with 12 years experience working in substance abuse and mental health. Sober since age 21, Yeshaia has a deep understanding of the youth addiction and recovery process, and works well with people for whom 12-step programs have been ineffective or are looking for an unorthodox approach. Aware that lasting recovery has a spiritual dimension, Yeshaia helps addicts build a customized path toward healing that best fits their personal senses of identity. His experience as a counselor and case manager is enhanced by his connections to a vast network of recovery professionals. He holds a CADC certification from UCLA, a BA from Antioch University, and a Masters in Rabbinics from AJRCA.

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Treatment Facts

• Illinois ranks 13th in treatment centers servicing/accepting DUI/SWI clients per 100,000 residents. Kansas is just 1 spot worse, ranked 14 out of the United States. Maryland is ranked one spot better at spot 12.
• When adjusted for population, Illinois ranks 19th in treatment centers servicing/accepting sliding fee scale. Indiana is ranked one spot worse at spot 20. One spot better is New York, ranked 18 in the U.S.
• For rational emotive behavioral therapy clients, Illinois ranks 20th in population-adjusted treatment centers. Washington is just 1 spot worse, ranked 21 out of the United States. One spot better is New Jersey, ranked 19 in the U.S.
• Illinois is 21st among U.S. states in treatment centers servicing or accepting treats clients with alcohol abuse only. Wisconsin is just 1 spot worse, ranked 22 out of the United States. Washington is just 1 spot better, ranked 20 out of the United States.
• Illinois ranks 21st in treatment centers servicing/accepting any program or group per 100,000 residents. Washington is just 1 spot worse, ranked 22 out of the United States. One spot better is Nebraska, ranked 20 in the U.S.

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Info on Waukegan Rehabilitation Programs
Waukegan, a small, highly diverse community in northern Illinois, has established medical and educational facilities available, which is important when looking for outstanding addiction therapy. Drug rehab in Waukegan gives patients access to specific programs that meet the needs of their particular situations, so services are available for most addiction and mental health needs.Tips on Going to Treatment

Deciding on the best treatment options can be difficult without knowing what is available. Investigating each program is crucial to making the best choice for yourself and getting a solid start in beating your addiction. These programs can include:

When seeking treatment, consider the advice of your primary care doctor, or call our toll-free number to discuss your options with a qualified specialist.

Am I a Failure?

Scientists have yet to truly understand addiction, as it is complex and different for each patient. As the National Institute on Drug Abuse reports, addictions are often stigmatized as being a voluntary choice, and those experiencing addiction are sometimes instructed to stop their addiction by willpower alone.

Locate Rehabilitation Clinics in Waukegan

Specialists at our toll-free number can help you sort out the varying issues at play in choosing a treatment center. Our qualified counselors can assist you in choosing the best Waukegan treatment center to suit your individual situation.