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Paid and free drug rehab centers in US (list)

Choosing of a drug rehab is one of the most significant decisions to make for you or for your loved one. Drug addiction treatments are multi-phased with both short and long term procedures. Generally most of the addicts believe themselves that they can overcome their addictions on their own without the help of outside resources. Unluckily, when the addict makes an effort at drug detoxification without the assistance of professionals the results doesn’t last long.

Drug rehabs centers believe to present the best information about drug rehabs and meet your particular treatment needs which make your life free from substance abuse. The drug rehabs information given in the site doesn’t use any drugs during their treatment.

In order to receive professional assistance in any of the drug rehab centers, we need to get clear answers for all our queries. Drug and alcohol addiction treatment needs experienced specialists guidance to come out of the addictions. There are various drug rehabs which offer specialized treatment such as outpatient and inpatient counseling services. Addiction treatment centers concentrate to provide mental health and behavioral treatment in their program because these methods help drug and alcohol addicts to change their way of thinking.

People should spend some time while choosing a drug rehabilitation center has experienced staff and offer licensed residential treatment services. Find out detailed information on the success rate of the rehabs, and where is it located. These questions seem to be irrelevant but they are very important for a successful drug rehab program.

Also, there are few effective free drug rehab programs which are hundred percent results oriented. We suggest consulting a specialist to find out the best and suitable free drug rehab center for you and your loved one.

List of free and paid rehabs in US

Here are most detailed list from About.com that I find where are listed almost all profit and non-profit drug recovering and addiction centers in us:

Risks of drug treatment for sperm antibodies

What are sperm antibodies?

Antibodies are proteins made in the body by the immune system to fight infection or disease. They attack anything in the body that is foreign i.e. what is not part of the body. For example, when a bacterial infection causes a sore throat, the body recognizes that the bacteria are foreign and makes antibodies to coat the bacteria and help the body's defense systems to get rid of the infection.

The body’s ability to tell the difference between what is itself and what is foreign is usually ‘programmed’ before birth. Because sperm are produced at puberty, well after the immune system has developed, the body will make antibodies against the sperm (anti sperm antibodies). Normally, there are systems in place within the testes which lessen the response of the immune system to sperm and prevents the production of sperm antibodies in normal men. When these systems breakdown, for reasons that are not clear, the immune system develops antibodies against sperm.

About one in every 16 infertile men produce antibodies to their own sperm (also known as sperm autoimmunity).Sperm antibodies commonly are found in men after vasectomy and injury or infection in the epididymis. However, in many instances, the presence of sperm antibodies cannot be explained.

How do sperm antibodies affect fertility?

Sperm antibodies can reduce fertility in a number of ways:

Sperm antibodies can interfere with sperm production within the testes and reduce the number of sperm in the semen;
Sperm antibodies can coat sperm, causing it to clump together, reducing the movement (motility) of sperm. This stops the sperm from swimming through the liquid in the female cervix and tubes when ejaculated into the vagina;
Sperm antibodies can prevent sperm attaching to and penetrating the egg during the fertilisation process.

There are usually no other effects on a man’s general health and no signs that might indicate that the sperm antibodies are present. Some men with genital tract blockages also have sperm antibodies.

How are sperm antibodies treated?

Prednisolone, a cortisone-like drug, and also drugs to grow taller can be used to lower the levels of sperm antibodies in the body. Several research studies have shown that treatment with prednisolone can decrease sperm antibody concentrations and improve the chances of achieving a natural pregnancy. About one in four couples become pregnant while the man is taking this drug.

What are the risks of drug treatment for sperm antibodies?

High doses of prednisolone can cause weight gain, a rise in blood pressure, mood swings, acne, diabetes or peptic ulcers. Some of these side-effects disappear after treatment stops.

However, this drug can severely affect the blood supply to the hips and approximately one in 200 men using this treatment have permanent hip damage and need hip replacement.

Interesting data: Effectiveness of Drug Treatment

Decided to post this very interesting study about drug rehabilitation success, please read careful, there are some very interesting data about numbers and other realted to paid and free drug rehabs:

The Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act of 2000 seeks to divert non-

violent drug offenders out of the criminal justice system and into drug treatment.

Research shows that treatment improves drug users’ health, reduces criminal

activity, and saves precious tax dollars.

Treatment improves the health of drug addicts and reduces related health

care costs placed on the public. The 1994 California Drug and Alcohol Treatment

Assessment (CALDATA) found that people receiving alcohol and drug treatment

were hospitalized one-third less often after completing treatment than before

entering such a program. And the 1996 National Treatment Improvement

Evaluation Study (NTIES) found that substance abuse-related medical visits

decreased by more than 50 percent following treatment, while in-patient mental

health visits decreased by more than 25 percent.

Treatment is the most cost-effective way to deal with drug dependent persons.

The CALDATAreport found that a dollar invested in alcohol and drug treatment

results in over seven dollars in social savings due to reductions in crime and

health care costs. Another 1994 study by the Rand Corporation found that each

additional dollar invested in treatment for cocaine addiction resulted in $7.46

worth of savings in societal cost due to reduced crime and increased productivity.

Treatment was rated as 14 times more effective than incarceration in reducing

these social costs of drug abuse.

Treatment also reduces the criminal activity of drug dependent persons.

According to the CALDATA report, criminal activity declined by two-thirds

after treatment. The NTIES found that individuals who completed treatment

were arrested 64 percent less likely to be arrested in the 12 months following

treatment than they had been in the 12 months preceding treatment. The 1997

Drug Abuse Treatment Outcome Study (DATOS) found that outpatient methadone

treatment reduced criminal activity by 57 percent.

Finally, treatment can improve employment opportunities and reduce

dependence on welfare for drug dependent individuals. The NTIES research

found that 19 percent more persons received income from jobs within 12 months

of completing treatment, and 11 percent fewer persons received welfare benefits.

First step: How to identify drug abuse problem

Persons who abuse drugs needs help to identify problem, and much, much more care and love from family and friends to step into medical treatment of drug rehabilitation free or paid. But for this time we will stay on first step: to identify yourself if you are using drugs, or someone who you care about that is one of those who abuse drugs and need urgent detox treatment. You can find a lot of instructions on internet about that, signs and symptoms are pretty clear:

Physical Signs

Loss of appetite, increase in appetite, any changes in eating habits, unexplained weight loss or gain.

Slowed or staggering walk; poor physical coordination.

Inability to sleep, awake at unusual times, unusual laziness.

Red, watery eyes; pupils larger or smaller than usual; blank stare.

Cold, sweaty palms; shaking hands.

Puffy face, blushing or paleness.

Smell of substance on breath, body or clothes.

Extreme hyperactivity; excessive talkativeness.

Runny nose; hacking cough.

Needle marks on lower arm, leg or bottom of feet.

Nausea, vomiting or excessive sweating.

Tremors or shakes of hands, feet or head.

Irregular heartbeat.

Behavioral Signs

Change in overall attitude/personality with no other identifiable cause.

Changes in friends; new hang-outs; sudden avoidance of old crowd; doesn't want to talk about new friends; friends are known drug users.

Change in activities or hobbies.

Drop in grades at school or performance at work; skips school or is late for school.

Change in habits at home; loss of interest in family and family activities.

Difficulty in paying attention; forgetfulness.

General lack of motivation, energy, self-esteem, "I don't care" attitude.

Sudden oversensitivity, temper tantrums, or resentful behavior.

Moodiness, irritability, or nervousness.

Silliness or giddiness.

Paranoia

Excessive need for privacy; unreachable.

Secretive or suspicious behavior.

Car accidents.

Chronic dishonesty.

Unexplained need for money, stealing money or items.

Change in personal grooming habits.

Possession of drug paraphernalia.

Drug Depending Specific Symptoms:

Marijuana: Glassy, red eyes; loud talking and inappropriate laughter followed by sleepiness; a sweet burnt scent; loss of interest, motivation; weight gain or loss.

Stimulants: Hyperactivity; euphoria; irritability; anxiety; excessive talking followed by depression or excessive sleeping at odd times; may go long periods of time without eating or sleeping; dilated pupils; weight loss; dry mouth and nose.

Heroin: Needle marks; sleeping at unusual times; sweating; vomiting; coughing and sniffling; twitching; loss of appetite; contracted pupils; no response of pupils to light.

Those are just brief symptoms info, of course if you identify some of them, try first to consult a doctor before you start searching for appropriate drug rehab treatment. After that it is up to you would you choose some paid, VIP or free rehab, based on non 12 step or classic 12 step program.

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