Washington Alcohol and Drug Rehab Centers

Much like Texas and California, the State of Washington shares a border with a foreign country - making it a commonly used thoroughfare for transporting drugs internationally. But instead of Mexico and its well-known drug cartels, Washington is ensconced in an ongoing battle with the transportation of drugs in and out of Canada.

Coming into Washington from Canada is a large amount of high-grade marijuana (also known on the street as “BC Bud”) and Ecstasy manufactured in the Vancouver area. In addition, the famous motorcycle gang The Hell’s Angels is considered responsible for moving a significant amount of cocaine and heroin into Canada.

Alcohol and drug rehab in Washington

Washington residents who are battling addiction to drugs or alcohol have a number of options at the disposal to help them get clean and sober. Treatment facilities throughout the state can help those with any of the following issues:

• Alcohol addiction
• Cocaine addiction
• Heroin addiction
• Crystal meth addiction
• Marijuana addiction
• Addiction to prescription medications (such as painkillers)

The different types of Washington rehab programs

There are Washington alcohol and drug rehab programs to meet almost every need. The following providers a primer on some of the most common types of rehab program:

Washington residential rehab

In residential programs, the individual moves into a dorm-like facility in order to focus on their recovery for a month or more. In residential alcohol and drug rehab the individual can expect to take part in detoxification (not available at all facilities), individual counseling (with an addiction counselor), group counseling (with a counselor and several individuals also enrolled in the program) and a variety of activities designed to help prepare for a drug or alcohol-free life outside of rehab.

Washington outpatient rehab

If an individual is unable, or unwilling to attend a residential program, outpatient alcohol and drug rehab offers a chance to get well and still maintain certain aspect of a “normal life” during the process. Outpatient programs are plentiful throughout the state of Washington - especially in Seattle and other major cities - and provide many of the same counseling and detox programs as residential facilities. The primary difference between the two being that in an outpatient rehab program, the individual returns home or to a Washington sober living facility at the end of the treatment day, By and large, outpatient care also tends to cost less that residential rehab.

Washington women’s rehab

Research has shown that women require different treatment modalities than men if they are to have the best success with their recovery from addiction. As such, Washington is now home to a variety of alcohol and drug rehab programs created specifically women. These facilities address the unique reasons why women become addicted to drugs or alcohol, and help them overcome their issues in a gender-specific manner that been proven to be more successful than co-ed programs.

For more information about Washington drug and alcohol rehab centers, call the helpline at 877-345-3281 and speak to a friendly, knowledgeable representative.