More Information about Mental Health in Arkansas is available through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Office (SAMHSA) that is a division of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The SAMHSA website provides you with state-specific information, links to agencies that provide services for the mentally ill, and directories of providers that provide various substance abuse treatment programs. The website also has several brochures that can be used by people to get more information on the various mental health issues that are prevalent in our society today. Many people suffering from substance abuse disorders require specific inpatient substance abuse treatment that is not always available through the community-based mental health agencies.
Substance abuse or addiction is a disease characterized by habitual use of controlled substances, characterized by physical dependency and emotional dependency. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) states that nearly 21 million people in the United States are addicted to at least one type of substance. More than half of these individuals live in Arkansas. Substance abuse is the third leading cause of death for young adults and more than a quarter of people arrested for murder or non- homicide had previously been treated for mental illness or addiction.
There are several mental health treatment centers in Arkansas that provide both inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment. Most treatment programs incorporate several treatment options, such as residential treatment, inpatient treatment, detoxification, day care, and medication treatment. Substance abuse treatment providers to provide personalized treatment plans to the patients, and follow up care is provided to ensure patients remain alcohol and drug free. Substance abuse treatment can help regain your life back.
