For people who suffer from an addiction illness, the challenge of everyday life is often overwhelming. If you or one of your family members are caught in the cycle of addiction, it's important to know that over an extended period of time, drugs and/or alcohol can take a significant toll on a person's life. The good news is recovery is always an option.
It's worth noting that some rehabilitation facility owners recognize how important it is for some addicted individuals to have access to addiction treatment outside of larger cities where recovery often gives way to temptation. That must have been the motivation behind placing a reputable drug and alcohol rehab facility in a small town like Cheneyville, Louisiana. With a population of less than 1,000 people there is very little in the area that would interfere with one's attempt to get clean.
While a patient is afforded the opportunity to focus on treatment, family and support personnel can find appropriated accommodations in nearby Alexandria, pop. 47,000+. There, visitors can take advantage of the comforts that mirror home (motels, restaurants, shopping, entertainment) while they maintain contact with their troubled family members.
Louisiana's Recent Record On Substance Abuse
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Back in the day, it was pot, cocaine, LSD and speed. Today, it's heroin, meth and pain pills. This is certainly true throughout most parts of Louisiana. In 2013, the state had a pro-rota drug-related death toll of 13.2 people for every 100,000 residents. That kind of a number should be considered both alarming and unacceptable by government officials who are charged with developing prevention programs aimed at keeping substance abuse from becoming an epidemic. Whether it's drugs or alcohol, it seems addiction treatment centers are becoming the last line of defense for communities that are fighting the good