When your doctor prescribes you a prescription painkiller, you wouldn’t think that it would ruin your life. Unfortunately for Queens, New York, prescription drug abuse is an epidemic that is raging throughout the borough. According to a 2011 report by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the rate of prescription pain medication abuse has risen dramatically by 40 percent. Hospitals in Queens reported that an overdose of prescription pills took 28 lives in 2009, a number that has been steadily increasing for the past few years. It’s a disease that can happen to anyone without warning.

Fortunately, there is help for Queens residents. The drug and alcohol rehab Clearbrook Treatment Centers has been helping people from Queens suffering from drug and/or alcohol addictions get onto the road to recovery.

When you are suffering from substance abuse, it’s much easier to leave your home environment so you can concentrate entirely on your recovery. Located in the heart of Northeastern Pennsylvania, only a couple of hours from the city, Clearbrook offers a medicated, state-of-the-art detox unit that will safely help you get the pain pills out of your system once and for all. Our 28-day inpatient program offers one-on-one counseling, as well as group therapy and programs designed to give you the tools you need to gain a healthy lifestyle once and for all.

And once you are ready to get back to your life in Queens, our aftercare counselors will offer you a comprehensive, custom plan that will help you continue your recovery. And we’re always a phone call or car ride away if you are in need to talk to our dedicated staff.

If you live in Queens, New York, and are ready to fight your disease, we’re here to help you. Contact the drug and alcohol rehab at Clearbrook today.