Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers near York, PA

Heavy alcohol consumption affects not only the health of the individual; it places families, teens and children at risk.

As a legal drug, alcohol is one of the most commonly abused substances in Pennsylvania. Unlike illicit drugs like heroin or cocaine, alcohol is widely available to any adult and to many underage drinkers. In the more advanced stages of alcoholism, withdrawing from alcohol can cause symptoms that range from unpleasant to fatal.

When your body is chemically dependent on alcohol, a sudden withdrawal from the drug can cause altered consciousness, agitation, heavy sweating and other serious symptoms. Medical detoxification is recommended to reduce the effects of symptoms like these:

The Archives of Internal Medicine notes that alcohol withdrawal can be effectively managed with medical support and sedative-hypnotic medication. For severe alcoholics, inpatient treatment at a hospital or rehabilitation facility may be safer than outpatient rehab. For heavy drinkers who are in the earlier stages of substance abuse, social detoxification through a day center or 12-step program may be enough to help them get sober.

Before you settle on York alcohol rehab program, compare the cost, length of treatment and services provided at several facilities. In general, programs lasting as long as 90 days are more effective than shorter courses of treatment. The more time you have to learn new relapse-prevention techniques and strengthen your coping skills, the more likely you are to stay abstinent.

Our experts can guide you in your search for a sober life.