The listings in Athens, Georgia and surrounding areas provide the following services:

(11) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(3) Halfway House
(16) Outpatient
(4) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(2) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(4) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(6) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(4) American Sign Language
(6) Methadone Maintenance
(6) Methadone Detoxification
(8) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(6) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(3) Clients With Legal Issues
(3) Spanish Speaking
(2) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(1) Females
(3) Males
(1) Seniors/Older Adults
(5) Teens and Adolescents
(2) Hospital Inpatient
(1) Mental Health Services
(1) Persons with HIV/AIDS



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Athens Area drug treatment center is a treatment facility located in Athens, GA. that an individual can enter in order to treat a drug addiction or alcoholism problem. Through therapy and education at Athens Area, individuals are rehabilitated using various treatment methods which can enable them to lead productive lives. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend Athens Area in Athens. A few of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, legal problems, severe depression and general unhappiness due to excessive drug or alcohol use.

Below you will find a detailed description about the treatment options provided at Athens Area. If you need any further assistance our trained counselors are available 24hrs a day 7 days a week, call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378). You are not alone Call 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) if you need help.


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Athens Area Commencement Center
840 Hawthorne Avenue
Athens, GA, 30606
(706) 546-7455

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Substance abuse treatment services and Drug rehab Athens, Georgia

Substance abuse treatment is where an individual who has a problem with drugs or alcohol can go and receive help. There are many different approaches to substance abuse treatment. Some treatment methods believe that substance abuse is a disease and can never be recovered from. Other substance abuse treatment methods believe that an individual's substance abuse problem can be recovered from completely. Substance abuse treatment is a powerful tool in the recovery from substance abuse.


Substance abuse treatment and drug rehab Athens, Georgia

Substance abuse treatment is helping an individual recover from drugs or alcohol. An individual who has a substance abuse problem can greatly benefit from attending a substance abuse treatment program. There they will learn the tools needed in order to live life without drugs or alcohol.


Detoxification treatment services and Drug rehab Athens, GeorgiaDetoxification treatment services help in assisting an individual in detoxifying from drugs or alcohol. Many drugs can be difficult to withdraw from. That is why detoxification treatment services are beneficial to those in need of help detoxing from drugs or alcohol. Detoxification treatment services can help in locating a facility to receive help in detoxifying or in providing information.


Outpatient treatment services and drug rehab Athens, Georgia

Outpatient treatment services are helpful resources to obtain info about the various outpatient treatment methods. When an individual is entered into an outpatient treatment program they attend meetings at a facility on a regular basis. However, they do not live at the treatment facility. Outpatient treatment services can offer such information as the locations of qualified outpatient treatment programs, how to choose an outpatient treatment program that is right for you and much more.


Partial hospitalization/day treatment Athens, Georgia

Partial hospitalization/day treatment is beneficial to individuals who need help in recovering from drug addiction. Individuals who are in need of drug addiction rehabilitation with intensive structure will find this level of treatment appropriate. In Partial hospitalization/day treatment individuals arrive in the morning to participate in their recovery program throughout the day as well as attending several evening sessions during the week.


Services for co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders Athens, Georgia

Services for co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders are important for the physical safety and overall health of the individual struggling with these problems. With co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders the overall health risks are greater; the impairment of life skills is greater; and the chances for successful treatment are diminished. There are many organizations whose sole purpose is to advocate increasing the understanding of key issues in the area of substance abuse and co-occurring mental disorders.


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There are 6 local Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Athens, Georgia. We have also provided 14 additional Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facilities that are closest geographically to Athens:

Advantage Behavioral Health Systems Athens, GA
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Athens Area Athens, GA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
DM and ADR Inc Athens, GA
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Family Counseling Service of Athens Athens, GA
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Georgia Therapy Associates Athens, GA
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Georgia Therapy Associates Inc Athens, GA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Potters House Jefferson, GA 15.3 miles from Athens
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Robert W Dail Memorial Commerce, GA 17.9 miles from Athens
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Project Adam Winder, GA 18.1 miles from Athens
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Penfield Christians Homes Inc Union Point, GA 25.4 miles from Athens
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Medicine Wheel Clinic Auburn, GA 26.1 miles from Athens
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Family Recovery Lawrenceville, GA 32.9 miles from Athens
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
GRN Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program Lawrenceville, GA 32.9 miles from Athens
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Summitridge Center for Psychiatry and Lawrenceville, GA 32.9 miles from Athens
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Advantage Behavioral Health Systems Elberton, GA 33.0 miles from Athens
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Lanier Treatment Center Gainesville, GA 35.0 miles from Athens
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Atlanta Family Counseling Center Inc Lawrenceville, GA 35.9 miles from Athens
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
GRN CSB Lawrenceville Lawrenceville, GA 35.9 miles from Athens
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Laurelwood Hospital Gainesville, GA 36.4 miles from Athens
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
GRN Recovery Center Snellville, GA 36.4 miles from Athens
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:

Among teens aged 12 to 17 in 2008, Asians had lower rates of current alcohol use than any other racial/ethnic group (5.7 percent), while 10.1 percent of black teens, 13.6 percent of those reporting two or more races, 14.8 percent of Hispanic teens, and 16.3 percent of white teens were current drinkers.

The overall rate of current illegal drug use among persons aged 12 or older in 2008 (8.0 percent) was the same as the rate in 2007 and has remained stable since 2002 (8.3 percent).

There are approximately 2.5 million opiate users over the age of 12 in the United States.

The rate of current use of any tobacco product among persons aged 12 or older remained steady from 2007 to 2008 (28.6 and 28.4 percent, respectively). The rates of current use of cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, cigars, and pipe tobacco also did not change significantly over that period. Between 2002 and 2008, past month use of any tobacco product decreased from 30.4 to 28.4 percent, and past month cigarette use declined from 26.0 to 23.9 percent. Rates of past month use of cigars, smokeless tobacco, and pipe tobacco were similar in 2002 and 2008.

Residential inpatient drug rehab treatment offers intensive drug recovery help for individuals that are struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction. This type of long term treatment will generally take place over a period of weeks or months.

As a percentage of those who had not used marijuana prior to the past year, youth marijuana initiation declined significantly from 5.8 percent in 2004 to 5.2 percent in 2005.


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