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Dickson City, PennsylvaniaDickson City, Pennsylvania, in Lackawanna county, is 5 miles NE of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 90 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The people of the town are in the Scranton - - Wilkes - Barre - - Hazleton metropolitan area. Dickson City has a population of 6,205. The People and Families of Dickson CityIn Dickson City, about 53% of adults are married. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Dickson City. Wealth and EducationIn 2000, Dickson City had a median family income of $41,394. Political InclinationsIn the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Dickson City residents, with $4,025. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others. Dickson City HousingIn Dickson City, 67% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the town -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. CommutingIn Dickson City, 94% of commuters drive to work. Nearby Cities and Towns| Location | Pop. | Median Family
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| Dickson City | 6,205 | $41,394 | | Archbald | 6,220 | $52,410 | | Blakely | 7,027 | $48,385 | | Dunmore | 14,018 | $43,354 | | Jessup | 4,718 | $43,013 | | Olyphant | 4,978 | $45,091 | | Throop | 4,010 | $38,929 |
High PointsDickson City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania): | Category | Trophy | |
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The listings in Dickson City, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas provide the following services:
(14) Outpatient
(7) Teens and Adolescents
(5) Females
(3) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(5) Clients With Legal Issues
(7) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(3) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(7) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(5) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(1) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(7) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(2) Gay and Lesbian
(3) Seniors/Older Adults
(5) Males
(3) Methadone Maintenance
(3) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(2) Halfway House
(1) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(3) Spanish Speaking
(3) Methadone Detoxification
(2) American Sign Language
(1) Mental Health Services
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Are drugs and alcohol creating destruction in your life in Dickson City, PA.? Do you know of someone in Dickson City, PA. that is going down the dark path of drug or alcohol addiction? It is very easy for someone to fall into the trap of addiction, but an individual soon realizes that it is extremely difficult to kick an addiction. That is where a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program in Dickson City comes in, to assist with the seemingly impossible task of treating individuals who have lost hope at ever being sober and happy again.
A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program in Dickson City treats drug addiction and alcoholism by ingraining in an addict that drugs and alcohol are not the solution to their problems and difficulties in life. It teaches an addict that all of their problems have solutions, solutions that can be found through cognitive reasoning and common sense. A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Dickson City would put the individual in the frame of mind to overcome life's obstacles by confronting them head on, and obliterates the person's desire to use drugs as a way out.
There are many different types of in-patient and out-patient treatment programs available in Dickson City, PA., because each individual has different needs. Examples of programs available in Dickson City are Outpatient Treatment Programs, Short-term Treatment, Inpatient Addiction Recovery Facilities, Long-term Addiction Recovery Programs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.
Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Dickson City have a two-prong approach to treatment, both the physical and psychological causes and effects of drug and alcohol addiction. As the individual's brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, the effect that the drug creates within the body is lessened. Due to this physical tolerance, more and more drugs or alcohol must be consumed to get high or even get a buzz.
The physical aspect of addiction is the first thing an addict will address when making the decision to seek treatment for addiction. A detoxification program in Dickson City, Pennsylvania delivered by a qualified Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility will navigate the addict through the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are caused by abruptly coming off of drugs or alcohol. These withdrawal symptoms can last for days, weeks or months; all depending on the drug of choice and individual circumstances. Heroin withdrawal for example will take a considerable amount of time to detox and is a highly painful and uncomfortable process. Detoxification and psychological counseling right from get-go will put the individual on the right path to address issues involved with drug and alcohol abuse. This gives the individual a better chance of having a lasting recovery and prevents relapse.
An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in Dickson City, PA. takes the individual out of the environment which may have triggered their addiction, and offers an environment that will ensure a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The individual will be given tools to better handle life situations and triggers which may have caused their drug use. When the individual completes treatment and does return home, he will do so with a new ability to handle triggers, which will no longer have an influence over him, his actions and behavior.
People who have abused drugs and alcohol shows changes in their brain. Research shows that these changes in the brain effect how an addict responds to situations. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities are aware of this and know that an addict will need more than high hopes to beat addiction. This is yet another reason why professional treatment at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center in Dickson City, PA. is so important.
There are a lot of reasons to seek treatment today, mainly because most people who try to kick the habit on their own will fail and just start using drugs or alcohol again. Tackling addiction and getting control of your life can be achieved by seeking treatment at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Center in Dickson City, PA. It doesn't have to be another failure, sobriety can be achieved with the right technology and the care and support of people who want to see you winning again. Don't think about it, do something about it and get your life or the life of someone you care about on the road to a sober and happy life today. Treatment can begin immediately by finding which option is best for you at one of the many Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Programs in Dickson City, PA.
Getting Help
Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) and speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the Dickson City, Pennsylvania Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center request form and a counselor will contact you shortly.
There are no listings in Dickson City, PA. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Dickson City, Pennsylvania:Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service Inc Scranton, PA 4.1 miles from Dickson City
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Marworth Waverly, PA 5.2 miles from Dickson City
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, 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, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Lighthouse Counseling Associates Taylor, PA 7.0 miles from Dickson City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, 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)
| Wyoming Valley Pittston, PA 16.4 miles from Dickson City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
| Luzerne Wyoming County Wilkes Barre, PA 17.9 miles from Dickson City
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Choices A Division of Behavioral Kingston, PA 19.1 miles from Dickson City
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Clem Mar House Inc Kingston, PA 19.1 miles from Dickson City
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
| Clearbrook Manor Inc Wilkes Barre, PA 19.1 miles from Dickson City
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Males, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
| Choices Program of Wyoming Valley Wilkes Barre, PA 19.9 miles from Dickson City
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Clearbrook Manor Wilkes Barre, PA 19.9 miles from Dickson City
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
| Clearbrook Lodge Inc Shickshinny, PA 20.4 miles from Dickson City
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
| PA Association LLC Mount Pocono, PA 28.0 miles from Dickson City
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
| Trehab Center Inc Montrose, PA 28.2 miles from Dickson City
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
| Greenway Center Henryville, PA 34.1 miles from Dickson City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
| Clear Brook Lodge Shickshinny, PA 34.9 miles from Dickson City
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
| Cranford Group LLC Effort, PA 36.1 miles from Dickson City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
| A Better Today Inc Hazleton, PA 39.6 miles from Dickson City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Northeast Counseling Services Hazleton, PA 39.6 miles from Dickson City
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
| Serento Gardens Hazleton, PA 39.6 miles from Dickson City
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
| Carbon Monroe Pike Drug and Alcohol Lehighton, PA 40.1 miles from Dickson City
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
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Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:
In 2005, the rate of current illegal drug use was approximately 8 times higher among teens aged 12 to 17 who smoked cigarettes in the past month (46.7 percent) than it was among teens who did not smoke cigarettes in the past month (5.5 percent).
In 2007, 11.3 percent of teens aged 12 to 17 reported that they had participated in substance use prevention programs outside of school within the past year. Almost four fifths (77.9 percent) reported having seen or heard drug or alcohol prevention messages from sources outside of school, lower than in 2002 when the percentage was 83.2 percent. Most (59.6 percent) teens reported in 2007 that they had talked with a parent in the past year about the dangers of drug, tobacco, or alcohol use.
Of the 2.8 million teens who received outpatient specialty mental health services in the past 12 months, 18.3 percent reported having 1 visit, 15.8 percent reported having 2 visits, 29.1 percent reported having 3 to 6 visits, 25.1 percent reported having 7 to 24 visits, and 11.8 percent reported having 25 or more visits.
Dilaudid has been reported to have a moderately high dependency potential, with addiction or dependence occurring when the drug is used for longer than a few weeks, or at unusually high doses.
The rate of treatment for mental health problems among teens aged 12 to 17 who used illegal drugs in the past year (32.0 percent) was higher than the rate among teens who did not use illegal drugs (19.3 percent).
Opiate withdrawal symptoms are similar to the flu but much worse such as aching, fever, sweating, shaking, or chills.
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