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All about Drug Treatment in San Mateo

Drug use and abuse is not only harmful to physical health, but also, has significant effects on the psychological stability of the drug user. Drugs cause problems the user as well as to all those that care about him. Addiction has often torn many families apart. Fortunately help is readily available, however the initial step towards getting help lies in accepting that there is a drug abuse problem. This is where the value of a supportive and loving family and friends becomes evident. In absence of a support group, it can be very hard for the addict to find enough courage to accept the existence of a problem. Family acts as a motivating factor which steers the addict toward recovery.

Is Attending A Rehab Facility Necessary?

Absolutely! The process of drug rehabilitation is extremely complex and requires the help of skilled professionals. Additionally, the entire recovery process demands a high level of commitment, which is more possible in the supervised environment of a drug rehab center.

Going to a rehab facility in San Mateo will let the patient mingle with people suffering from similar or worse cases of addiction. This gives patients hope and assurance that they are not alone.

How Long Is A Drug Rehab In San Mateo?

The duration of a drug rehabilitation center depends on the type and seriousness of addiction and on the willingness of the addict to work with the program. A simple detoxification program takes approximately three days or so. However, cleansing the body of existing drugs is not the only goal of a rehab center.

The main goal of any rehab facility in San Mateo is to assure that the patient is free from drugs, and capable of living a productive and healthy life without risk of a relapse. There is no particular time frame to drug rehabilitation, it depends on the individual. Some individuals in recovery find it helpful to attend meetings and support groups long after their stint in the rehab. Others might choose to quit the program after detoxification and recovery from painful withdrawal symptoms.

Many rehab centers in San Mateo offer either short term treatment or long term residential treatment. In short term treatment, the addict lives in the rehab facility for a period of one or two months. During this time, the patient goes through a complete detoxification and is educated about addiction and how it occurs. The patient receives training on handling stress, peer pressure and is encouraged to open up about problems. A short term residential program is more beneficial than solely a three to five day detox, and greatly lowers the chance of a relapse.

A long term rehab facility stretches for three months to a year or more. Usually addicts prone to relapses are recommended for this kind of program. This facility encourages addicts to live independently by letting them take part in household tasks, learn vocational skills in addition to group therapy. Living in a long term residential program acclimatizes addicts with the idea of adjusting in normal society after the rehab program. Such facilities are intended to lower the rate of relapses.

Conclusion

An ideally suited drug rehabilitation center should treat a patient's addiction, as well as take measures to prevent relapses. Along with therapy it is important that addicts be treated with respect and care to help encourage them through the program.

There are 9 listings in San Mateo, California:

  • Palm Avenue Social Model Detox
    Palm Avenue Social Model Detox is located at:

    2251 Palm Avenue
    San Mateo, CA. 94403

    If you would like to contact Palm Avenue Social Model Detox, you can reach them at 650-513-6500.

    Palm Avenue Social Model Detox offers the following treatment services: Detoxification, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 days or less), Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, ASL or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Sliding Fee Scale, Payment Assistance
  • Womens Recovery Assoc Laurel House
    Womens Recovery Assoc Laurel House is located at:

    900 Laurel Avenue
    San Mateo, CA. 94401

    If you would like to contact Womens Recovery Assoc Laurel House, you can reach them at 650-347-8808.

    Womens Recovery Assoc Laurel House offers the following treatment services: Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 days or less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (more than 30 days), Persons with Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Women
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Self Payment, Sliding Fee Scale
  • Psychiatric Services
    Psychiatric Services is located at:

    222 West 39th Avenue
    San Mateo, CA. 94403

    If you would like to contact Psychiatric Services, you can reach them at 650-573-2222.

    Psychiatric Services offers the following treatment services: Mental Health Services, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, ASL or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, Self Payment
  • Youth Service Bureau
    Youth Service Bureau is located at:

    1670 South Amphlett Boulevard
    San Mateo, CA. 94402

    If you would like to contact Youth Service Bureau, you can reach them at 650-349-7969.

    Youth Service Bureau offers the following treatment services: Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Persons with Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays and Lesbians, ASL or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Medicare, Self Payment, Sliding Fee Scale
  • Mills Peninsula Health Services
    Mills Peninsula Health Services is located at:

    100 South San Mateo Drive
    San Mateo, CA. 94401

    If you would like to contact Mills Peninsula Health Services, you can reach them at 650-696-4005.

    Mills Peninsula Health Services offers the following treatment services: General Health Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, ASL or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Self Payment
  • Project Ninety Inc
    Project Ninety Inc is located at:

    15 9th Avenue
    San Mateo, CA. 94401

    If you would like to contact Project Ninety Inc, you can reach them at 650-579-7157.

    Project Ninety Inc offers the following treatment services: Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 days or less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (more than 30 days), Persons with Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Self Payment, Sliding Fee Scale
  • Mills Peninsula Health Servs
    Mills Peninsula Health Servs is located at:

    100 South San Mateo Drive
    San Mateo, CA. 94401

    If you would like to contact Mills Peninsula Health Servs, you can reach them at 650-696-4005.

    Mills Peninsula Health Servs offers the following treatment services: Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, Military Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Self Payment
  • Womens Recovery Assoc Elms House
    Womens Recovery Assoc Elms House is located at:

    202 East Bellevue Avenue
    San Mateo, CA. 94401

    If you would like to contact Womens Recovery Assoc Elms House, you can reach them at 650-343-8401.

    Womens Recovery Assoc Elms House offers the following treatment services: Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 days or less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (more than 30 days), Persons with Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Private Health Insurance, Self Payment, Sliding Fee Scale
  • Latino Commission on Alc DA Services
    Latino Commission on Alc DA Services is located at:

    300 Rolling Hills Avenue
    San Mateo, CA. 94401

    If you would like to contact Latino Commission on Alc DA Services, you can reach them at 650-204-3113.

    Latino Commission on Alc DA Services offers the following treatment services: Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 days or less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (more than 30 days), Persons with Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, Military Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Self Payment