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Gordon, GeorgiaGordon, Georgia, in Wilkinson county, is 17 miles E of Macon, Georgia (center to center) and 85 miles SE of Atlanta, Georgia. There are 2,152 residents in the city. The People and Families of GordonIn Gordon, about 48% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Gordon. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere. Wealth and EducationIn 2000, Gordon had a median family income of $39,189. Political InclinationsGordon folks tended to give their money ($4,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties. Gordon HousingAs of 2000, the share of housing units in Gordon that were owner-occupied was 77%. Compared to most cities in the state, the city has reasonable real estate taxes. CommutingIn Gordon, 95% of commuters drive to work. High PointsGordon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia): | Category | Trophy | |
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The listings in Gordon, Georgia and surrounding areas provide the following services:
(6) Methadone Maintenance
(16) Outpatient
(11) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(8) Females
(5) Clients With Legal Issues
(10) American Sign Language
(3) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(5) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(8) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(6) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(3) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(3) Methadone Detoxification
(5) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(4) Teens and Adolescents
(3) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(1) Gay and Lesbian
(1) Seniors/Older Adults
(1) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(1) Hospital Inpatient
(1) Males
(1) Mental Health Services
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Do you have a problem with drug or alcohol addiction and live in Gordon, Georgia? Are you concerned about a family member in Gordon, who has a problem like this? Whatever your situation it's easy to believe that you're alone with this . . . that, somehow, you have to solve the problem all on your own. That is not the case. We care about you - and will help you find a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Gordon, suited to your specific treatment needs. You don't have to deal with drug addiction or alcoholism on your own!
A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program in Gordon, is a good option for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. The goal of an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in Gordon, GA. is to direct the initial treatment plan toward the ability of the individual to stop using drugs and/or alcohol and hence avoid the psychological, legal, financial, social, and physical consequences that are usually associated with drug addiction and alcoholism.
There are many different addiction treatment approaches such as Long-term Addiction Recovery Centers, Outpatient Addiction Treatment, Short-term Treatment Centers, Inpatient Addiction Recovery Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.
Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Gordon, typically focus on the two-fold nature of drug addiction and alcoholism: physical and psychological addiction. Physical addiction can be treated by a detoxification program in Gordon, Georgia with treatment procedure to assist with the painful withdrawal symptoms which manifest themselves when a person discontinues the consumption of a drug or drugs that they are addicted to. With habitual use of a psychoactive substance the brain gradually adapts to the presence of the drug so the desired effect becomes minimal. This is how physical tolerance develops to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol to name a few. It also explains why more and more of the drug is needed to get the same effect with habitual use of an addictive drug. The abrupt cessation of an addictive drug can lead to serious withdrawal symptoms where the body may take weeks or months (depending on the drug involved) to return to normal function. The withdrawal symptoms from certain substances, such as heroin, can induce severe and painful withdrawal symptoms, and be quite prolonged.
An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program in Gordon, will not only provide the person with a professional detox but also provide a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program for the psychological issues inevitably underlying all drug and alcohol addiction problems, so as to decrease the chances of relapse and increase the chances of a clean and sober life.
A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Gordon, GA. is more likely to be one of the most successful methods for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities in Gordon, are designed to deliver a comprehensive treatment curriculum and assist a person in every facet of their life 24 hours a day.
For a person to make a successful recovery, they must acquire new knowledge, abilities and 'life skills'. This new knowledge, abilities and life skills must be directed toward strategies for returning home to Gordon, from an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program and encountering old drug using acquaintances in Gordon - as well as ways to handle the many reminders and triggers of their past drug using days in Gordon. These triggers can produce memories which can produce psychological stressors. These psychological stressors often hinder the recovering addict, making it very difficult for them to feel as though they have control over their actions concerning drug using impulses. This is because research into the brain of addicts shows changes in the way their brain functions long after they have discontinued using drugs and/or alcohol. This is the main reason why even an individual with will power as strong as steel may find it extremely difficult to overcome drug addiction or alcoholism without professional addiction treatment. With so many obstacles such as triggers, drug cravings, and changes in the way their brain functions due to habitual drug use, it is no surprise why so many people attend an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center each year to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
There are many reasons why a person should enroll into a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Gordon. A few of the many reasons are: the inability to control or eliminate their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, legal problems, severe depression and general unhappiness due to excessive drug or alcohol use.
Getting Help
Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) to speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the Gordon, Georgia Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program request form and you will be contacted by a counselor shortly.
There are no listings in Gordon, GA. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Gordon, Georgia:Macon New Start Macon, GA 14.2 miles from Gordon
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| River Edge BHC Macon, GA 14.2 miles from Gordon
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| River Edge Recovery Center Macon, GA 14.2 miles from Gordon
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
| GPA Treatment of Macon Inc Macon, GA 17.1 miles from Gordon
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
| River Edge Behavioral Health Center Macon, GA 17.1 miles from Gordon
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, 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)
| Trinity Treatment Center Inc Macon, GA 17.1 miles from Gordon
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
| Phoenix Center Behavioral Health Servs Fort Valley, GA 24.1 miles from Gordon
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Persons with HIV/AIDS, 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)
| Healthqwest Warner Robins, GA 24.4 miles from Gordon
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
| GPA of Macon Inc Macon, GA 25.6 miles from Gordon
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
| Oconee Center Sandersville, GA 29.2 miles from Gordon
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
| Quentin Price MD Dublin, GA 34.1 miles from Gordon
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
| Step One Recovery Center Dublin, GA 34.1 miles from Gordon
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| River Edge Project Connect Forsyth, GA 35.7 miles from Gordon
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Mental Health Alcohol and Drug Dublin, GA 36.1 miles from Gordon
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Middle GA Adolescent Residential Ctr Dublin, GA 36.1 miles from Gordon
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
| Twin Oaks Dublin, GA 36.1 miles from Gordon
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
| Community Mental Health Center Eastman, GA 47.7 miles from Gordon
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, 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, Private health insurance
| South Georgia Treatment Jackson, GA 48.6 miles from Gordon
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Methadone Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
| Butts County Counseling Center Jackson, GA 49.0 miles from Gordon
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
| Ogeechee Behavioral Health Services Louisville, GA 52.8 miles from Gordon
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
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Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:
Within a few hours after the last administration of heroin, withdrawal may occur.
There have been increasing efforts recently to legalize the use of marijuana in the United States.
Between 1994 and 2000, the number of new stimulants users among 12 to 17 year olds was significantly larger than the number among 18 to 25 year olds. This pattern was not observed prior to 1994.
Of the 7.0 million current users of illegal drugs other than marijuana, 4.8 million were current users of psychotherapeutic drugs. This represents 2.1 percent of the population aged 12 or older, which was higher than the rate observed in 2000 (1.7 percent). Of those who reported current use of any psychotherapeutics, 3.5 million used pain relievers, 1.4 million used tranquilizers, 1.0 million used stimulants, and 0.3 million used sedatives.
Withdrawal symptoms that are associated with long term inhalant abuse can include weight loss, muscle weakness, disorientation and depression.
People who suffer from chronic pain are often in a very precarious position. Painkillers do relieve pain, and for people who suffer from constant and chronic pain, narcotics may be necessary to allow them to have any type of quality of life. The downside is becoming physically dependent and risking the possibility of developing a full blown drug addiction.
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