Thursday, January 21, 2010

Utah Drug Rehab

Alcohol and substance abuse is a growing problem nationwide and therefore so is the need for drug treatment centers. Utah is not excluded from this growing problem. For the past few years Utah has ranked among the top in per capita drug use, specifically in addiction to prescription pain medications. Because we have had several inquiries about what drug rehab options are available in Utah we will highlight a few in this post.

Gathering Place - This drug treatment center is located in Orem, UT and specialize in substance abuse treatment as an outpatient service to adolescents, men, women, pregnant/postpartum women, and DUI offenders. For more information contact them at 801-226-2255.

Southwest Center
- Offers a number of outpatient drug treatment facilities across Southern Utah including Cedar City, St. George, Panguitch, and Kanab. Some facilities offer non-hospital residential (24 hour) however, most are outpatient. Their services are offered on a sliding fee scale, payment assistance is available, and most insurances accepted. Special programs available for co-occuring mental and substance abuse disorders, women, men, and DUI offenders. Click on "Southwest Center" above to choose a facility for contact information.

Blue Skies Recovery Center
- Is an outpatient substance abuse recovery center, located in Ogden, Utah. They offer special programs for youth, co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, gay and lesbian, seniors (older adults), women, and DWI offenders. Accept many insurances including military and VA. Fees are based on a sliding scale. Call (801) 392-8900 for more information.

Utah also offers special drug rehabs for some Indian reservations and have residential treatment facilities across the state. If you do not find what you are looking for here, or need information on drug rehabs in any other state you can find more information at 4drugrehab.com.