Alcohol And Drug Rehab Centers In Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania (6)

The NSDUH, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, offers estimates for different measures regarding substance abuse in the states. In its report for Pennsylvania including Wilkes-Barre, PA, it reports that the rates of abuse of marijuana in the state have been well above the national rate. However, the rate of use of pain relievers and prescription drugs for non-medical purposes have been below the national rate. The NSSATS and TEDS report for SAMHSA show that there were totally 44,349 people admitted for treatment, in a one-day census taken in the year 2006, of which the majority constituting 39,286 people, were in the outpatient category.

In view of the above statistics, it becomes imperative for those addicted to drugs or alcohol to access help from rehab centers. Our directory listings of such centers in and around Wilkes-Barre, PA, can offer the best options for recovery. The rehab centers offer different types of programs, such as outpatient and inpatient treatment options. There are many benefits in an inpatient program, as it removes the addict from his old way of life and temptations. The patient can also stay in a medically supervised environment and it helps to remove stress and chances of relapsing to the old condition, during recovery stages.