If you or a loved one lives in Wisconsin and needs help fighting addiction, consider drug rehab for a safe, low-risk recovery.
A Close Look at Addiction in Wisconsin
Alcohol and prescription drugs are the most commonly abused substances in Wisconsin. The state’s per capita alcohol use rate is 1.3 times higher than the national rate, while the state’s rate of opioid use disorder has more than tripled since 2005.
Wisconsin addiction facts and statistics:
- Alcohol poisoning was responsible for 18% of all alcohol-related deaths in 2015.
- Roughly 8% of Wisconsin residents over the age of 12 suffer from alcohol dependence.
- Drug-related deaths increased from 9.4 deaths per 100,000 people in 2006 to 15.3 deaths per 100,000 people in 2015.
- Opioids are involved in roughly 74% of drug-related deaths in Wisconsin.
- Benzodiazepines are involved in about 26% of drug-related deaths in Wisconsin.
- The number of heroin-related deaths increased more than five-fold from 2006 to 2015.
- Treatment admissions to drug rehab for opioids nearly tripled from 2005 to 2014.
- The number of painkiller-related deaths is 42% higher than the number of heroin-related deaths.
- Only 5.4% of people with alcohol use disorder receive treatment at alcohol rehab.
- Only 12.7% of residents dependent on illicit drugs receive treatment at drug rehab.
What Happens at Wisconsin Drug Rehab?
Rehab treatment in Wisconsin begins with medical detox, which helps you safely withdraw from drugs and alcohol to overcome physical dependence. Following detox, therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and group counseling are used to improve and change negative thoughts and behaviors that may be contributing to your addiction. Dual diagnosis therapy is also available to treat co-occurring disorders, including depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders, at the same time as addiction. After your rehab program has ended, you may continue receiving aftercare in an outpatient setting to stay abstinent long term and learn additional skills for managing and avoiding everyday triggers that commonly lead to substance abuse.
Do I Need Drug Detox?
Drug and alcohol detox can help you safely withdraw from substances and reduce your risk for related complications, such as seizures, dehydration, and death. Trying to withdraw from drugs and alcohol at home is risky due to the severity and unpredictability of withdrawal symptoms. However, drug detox minimizes any potential risks and involves the use of medications that reduce or eliminate symptoms. Opioid and alcohol use disorders are commonly treated using medications that reduce cravings and withdrawal, while other drug use disorders are treated using medications that treat specific symptoms like anxiety, depression, and insomnia.
Finding a Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Searching for the best treatment center can be overwhelming if you’re not sure where to start, or if you’re preoccupied with managing your addiction and withdrawal symptoms. Choose a rehab center that customizes treatments for each individual based on factors such as their history with addiction, the substance being used, and the severity of the drug use disorder. The best rehab centers use a whole-person approach to treatment that fully addresses drug and alcohol dependence and the psychological factors behind addiction.
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