West Virginia is a state of mountains, great beauty and its share of drug and alcohol addiction.

By recognizing the problems that are inherent in drug and alcohol abuse, West Virginia has created an ambitious program of drug rehabilitation through its Division of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.

Drug addiction and alcohol abuse are the two top medical problems that are created by outside influences, meaning, not viral or bacterial. Recognized as diseases, they are treatable and very often begin with detox at hospital facilities due to the traumatic nature of drug withdrawal. Treatment centers around the state have day treatment of resident treatment capabilities and it depends on the nature of the addiction as to which program is best suited to the addict. In West Virginia, therapists and counselors at these centers offer encouragement along with treatment.

West Virginia has programs that a few other states do. These programs are designed for women and children specifically. By providing specific treatments for specific needs, women and children who fall through the cracks in addiction programs are now fully incorporated into addiction recovery programs.

Transitional living facilities such as sober living homes and half-way houses are fully functioning methods of getting addicts back into self-supporting and productive lives. With life coaches and ongoing support, drug and alcohol treatment never ends even when addiction ends.