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Overview
Drug addiction has become a nationwide epidemic, despite increases in law enforcement agency budgets to short-circuit trafficking. The state of Mississippi is experiencing a crisis unique to the state. Its proximity to waterways that serve as frequent conduits for drug smugglers--plus an unusual number of people living at or below poverty level--leaves the state's most vulnerable residents at risk for addiction. Fortunately, Mississippi has a number of detox, outpatient and residential programs ready to help addicts withdraw from drugs, then get and stay clean. Use the following as a resource to start your search for the right program.
East Mississippi State Hospital--A Small Facility Makes Big Rehab Gains
There are approximately 135,000 current illicit drug users in Mississippi and insufficient residential beds available to treat them, so EMSH is critically important to the Mississippi health care system. This small but publicly funded network serves 31 counties and has been operating since the 1970s. This chemical dependency unit serves 28 adult males (women are treated at the Mississippi State Hospital in Whitfield) at any given time. Detox services, anti-opiate medications, individual counseling, Narcotics Anonymous and other rehab tools start men on the road to health, then addicts move through programs that teach skill sets for living drug-free after release. EMSH treats the mind, body and spirit of each patient and has been a lifeline for addicts with no money and nowhere else to turn.
Prescott House for Men - Addiction Recovery in A Caring Community
Prescott House opened its doors in 1988 and has been welcoming drug abusers into its tight-knit community since then. Known for its nurturing environment, Prescott offers group therapy and one-on-one help with a primary therapist for each patient. On the road to recovery, addicts are required to participate in community service programs before they move into work or school settings. Perhaps the most fascinating program component that serves as an integral part of the Prescott approach to recovery requires addicts to journal regularly to articulate triggers that cause them to turn to drugs. This community-based approach is a model for lifestyle alteration and offers many men a new lease on life when they return to society.
Mississippi Detox--For Immediate, Powerful Intervention
While many rehab facilities focus on one-stop long-term care for the addict, medical professionals believe that until a patient gets through detox, drug abusers can't move forward. Medically based detoxification treatments are at the core of treatment methods at this chain of Mississippi facilities and because objectives are so clearly defined, they offer the most sophisticated, safest methods of taking addicts through the withdrawal process. Staff members receive special training in all aspects of withdrawal and most are ASAM certified. Venues are licensed by the state of Mississippi and accredited by the Joint Commission of Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Despite the fact that detox stints are brief compared to other stages of the recovery process, patients receive comprehensive care that includes treatments of physical ailments that may result from an addict's careless lifestyle. Once withdrawn from drugs, patients are urged to transition into long-term programs immediately to avoid relapse. To find a detox center near you, call 1-866-99-DETOX (1-866-993-3869). This is a toll-free number.
Recovery Connection®--A Safe Treatment Place for LGBT Addicts
It's daunting enough to launch one's journey to recovery. Being a member of a marginalized sub-group can further complicate life for the drug addict. That's why Recovery Connection founded a rehab program that caters to members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender population of Mississippi. Recovery Connection staff know that addicts achieve higher success rates and lower recidivism rates if they aren't subjected to prejudice frequently encountered at mainstream facilities. Staff is required to receive specialized training in drug addiction theories and practices and they also go through additional courses enabling them to help patients deal with the unique aspects of prejudice and homophobia they confront. This safe, highly targeted approach to recovery regularly saves lives and stands ready to help anyone seeking to get clean in a gay-friendly environment. Contact a referral coordinator for more details: 1-800-993-3869.
The Importance of Treatment at the Right Facility
With a huge spread in recidivism rates for addictive personalities, choosing the right rehab program can mean the difference between permanent recovery and the next stint in rehab. Mississippi is rich in addiction treatment centers but if you refine your search to those that will appeal to the personality, values and interests of the addict, success rates have been shown to be higher.
