Addiction causes a strain on every aspect of your life: finances, relationships, physical health, work, everything. It strikes regardless of location, age, race, or class. And it isn't an easy thing to deal with on your own.
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), over 2 million Americans were dependent on prescription opioids like Oxycontin in 2014. More than 14,000 of them died of an overdose. This isn't a problem limited to just a handful of people. You are not alone, and you can get help before it's too late – but only if you take the first step.
If you're not sure about going to face-to-face meetings, maybe start getting support in online groups first.
NA's website is a great resource for information and has discussion boards for people to talk at any time.
You can also find AA groups online. There are a number of ways to get support from these groups, from forums to chat rooms to phone groups.
If you're avoiding treatment for your addiction because you're afraid you can't afford it, stop. Go to https://www.healthcare.gov/ and find out how you can get assistance. There are laws in place to help you, and the cost of beating your addiction is minimal versus the cost of letting it control you.
To answer questions about what coverage your health insurance will offer during your rehabilitation, check out SAMHSA.gov. Here you can find information about the Affordable Care Act and links with further information.
In 1935, two men who had drinking problems made a decision to start an organization that would help them stop. They believed that peer support was what it would take to help others in their situations. The result was Alcoholics Anonymous.
As of today, AA is available in many other countries all around the world. Millions of people have gotten sober because of this organization. The meetings are held on a weekly basis, and there is no fee for attending or becoming a member.
Several Coeur d’Alene area AA meetings are being held throughout the week. We have listed them below.
Good Morning AA
6:30 am
North Idaho Alano Hall
425 Borah
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Fort Sherman Chapel
7:45 am
North Idaho Alano Hall
425 Borah
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Best Ave Group
12:00 pm
North Idaho Alano Hall
425 Borah
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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5:15 Happy Hour
5:15 pm
North Idaho Alano Hall
425 Borah
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Daily Reprieve II
5:30 pm
North Idaho Alano Hall
425 Borah
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Big Book Fellowship
10:00 am
North Idaho Alano Hall
425 Borah
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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The Primary Purpose Group
4:00 pm
North Idaho Alano Hall
425 Borah
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Fort Sherman Chapel
7:00 pm
North Idaho Alano Hall
425 Borah
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Camp Fire Meeting
8:00 pm
NIC Beach
Hubbard St.
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Women Saved By Grace
11:00 am
Lake City Community Church
6000 N. Ramsey Rd.
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Recovery @ 4
4:00 pm
Taylor H Nursing Agency
1111 Ironwood Drive
Suite B
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Fort Sherman Chapel
4:00 pm
North Idaho Alano Hall
425 Borah
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Sober Sisters
5:30 pm
St. Pius Church
625 E. Haycraft Ave.
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Young in Years
8:00 pm
Christ the King Church
1700 E. Pennsylvania Ave.
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Grateful Ladies Group
2:00 pm
North Idaho Alano Hall
425 Borah
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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First Things First
Fort Sherman Chapel
332 Hubbard St.
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Facebook
The Reunion Meeting
7:45 pm
KMC Health Resource Building
2003 Lincoln Way
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Recovery @ 4
4:00 pm
Taylor H Nursing Agency
1111 Ironwood Drive
Suite B
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Unity Meeting
4:00 pm
Unity Spiritual Center of North Idaho
4465 N. 15th St.
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Prairy Dogs
7:00 pm
Logan St. Citizens Center
1104 N. 4th St. B
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Big Book Study
7:00 pm
St. Pius Church
625 E. Haycraft Ave.
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Sisters in Sobriety
11:00 am
Lake City Community Church
6000 N. Ramsey Rd.
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Recovery @ 4
4:00 pm
Taylor H Nursing Agency
1111 Ironwood Drive
Suite B
Coeur d’Alene, ID
Map
Daily Reprieve Group
7:00 pm
North Idaho Alano Hall
425 Borah
Coeur d’Alene, ID
Map
Men’s Recovery in AA
7:00 pm
Community of Christ Church
1801 N. 9th St.
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Recovery @ 4
4:00 pm
Taylor H Nursing Agency
1111 Ironwood Drive
Suite B
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Unity Meeting
4:00 pm
Unity Spiritual Center of North Idaho
4465 N. 15th St.
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Prairy Dogs
7:00 pm
Logan St. Citizens Center
1104 N. 4th St. B
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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What’s the Point
8:00 pm
St. Pius Church
625 E. Haycraft Ave.
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Women in Emotional Sobriety
10:00 am
North Idaho Alano Hall
425 Borah
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Pot Luck Dinner
7:00 pm
North Idaho Alano Hall
425 Borah
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Narcotics Anonymous was started twenty years after AA, in 1955. It is an organization that was founded for the purpose of helping drug addicts stop using. But they invite anyone with any kind of addiction to attend their meetings. Like AA, they too can be found all over the world.
NA meetings have been so helpful to so many people in the United States. Members attend them on a weekly basis, and the meetings may include special speakers or discussion about the 12 Steps of Recovery. There is no fee charged for attending or for membership.
For a drug addict, attending an NA meeting in the Coeur d’Alene area can be so helpful. There are many to choose from, and they are taking place all throughout the week.
Our Club
12:00 PM
1102 W. 2nd Ave.
Spokane, WA
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Roots Hall
5:45 pm & 9:45 pm
3038 E. Trent Ave.
Spokane, WA
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Gritman Medical Center
7:00 pm
700 S. Main St.
Moscow, ID
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Solutions Room
3:00 pm
1102 West 2nd Ave.
Spokane, WA
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Fellowship Hall
10:00 am
801 West Spofford Ave.
Spokane, WA
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Trinity Lutheran Church
11:30 am
131 North Wall St.
Hot Springs, MT
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Journey Church
12:30 PM
1604 W. Appleway Ave.
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Facebook
Riverside Recovery
4:00 pm
1720 18th Ave.
Lewiston, ID
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Facebook
Harvest Celebration Church
5:00 pm
708 Logan St.
Davenport, WA
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Residential Meeting
6:00 pm
155 Main St.
Orofino, ID
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United Methodist Church
6:00 PM
711 Main St.
Sandpoint, ID
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Online
Mid City Concerns
7:00 PM
1222 W. 2nd Ave.
Spokane, WA
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Online
Facebook
Kootenai Medical Center
7:00 PM
2003 Lincoln Way
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Residential Meeting
12:00 pm
703 8th St.
Lewiston, ID
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Priest River Ministries
7:00 PM
100 McKinley St.
Priest River, ID
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Ritzville Chamber of Commerce
7:00 pm
111 West Main Ave.
Ritzville, WA
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Garden Homes Clinic
7:00 pm
143 Garden Homes Drive
Colville, WA
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Opportunity Presbyterian Church
7:00 pm
202 North Pines Rd.
Spokane Valley, WA
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United Methodist Church
7:00 pm
Highway 95
Lapwai, ID
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First Lutheran Church - ELCA
7:15 PM
526 South Olive Ave.
Sandpoint, ID
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St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
7:30 PM
501 E. Wallace Ave.
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Online
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Alano Club
8:00 pm
1700 West 7th Ave.
Spokane, WA
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Online
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Riverside Recovery
12:00 pm
1720 18th Ave.
Lewiston, ID
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Latah Recovery Center
5:30 pm
531 South Main St.
#B
Moscow, ID
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Online
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Church of Christ
7:00 pm
1125 NE Stadium Way
Pullman, WA
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Online
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Mid City Concerns
7:00 PM
1222 W. 2nd Ave.
Spokane, WA
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ROC Rescue Mission
7:00 pm
1830 6th Ave. North
Lewiston, ID
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Troy Holy Trinity Church
7:00 pm
218 East Missoula Ave.
Troy, MT
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Post Falls Church of the Nazarene
7:00 PM
308 W. 12th St.
Post Falls, ID
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Assembly of God Church
7:00 pm
502 2nd Ave. East
Superior, MT
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Coeur d’Alene Church of the Nazarene
7:30 PM
4000 N. 4th St.
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Residential Meeting
6:30 pm
703 8th St.
Lewiston, ID
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Corbin Senior Activity Center
6:30 pm
827 West Cleveland Ave.
Spokane, WA
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St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
7:00 pm
415 6th St.
Lewiston, ID
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Seventh Day Adventist Church
7:00 PM
310 S. 9th St.
Saint Maries, ID
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Online
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United Methodist Church
7:00 pm
Highway 95
Lapwai, ID
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Coeur d’Alene Tribal Veterans Center
7:00 PM
Mitch Michael Drive & South 1st St.
Worley, ID
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Online
Mid City Concerns
7:30 PM
1222 W. 2nd Ave.
Spokane, WA
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St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
7:30 PM
501 E. Wallace Ave.
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Shosone VFW Post 1675
7:30 PM
318 E. Mullan Ave.
Osburn, ID
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United Methodist Church
6:00 PM
711 Main St.
Sandpoint, ID
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Church of Christ
7:00 pm
1125 NE Stadium Way
Pullman, WA
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Mid City Concerns
7:30 PM
1222 W. 2nd Ave.
Spokane, WA
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Alano Club
7:00 pm
2nd Ave. West
Weippe, ID
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Agape Hall
7:00 pm
347 Thain Road
Lewiston, ID
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St. Anthony Church
7:00 PM
612 W. First Ave.
Newport, WA
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Our Club
7:30 PM
1102 W. 2nd Ave.
Spokane, WA
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Youth Center
7:30 pm
401 North Wynne St.
Colville, WA
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St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
7:30 PM
501 E. Wallace Ave.
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Gritman Medical Center
10:45 am
700 S. Main St.
Moscow, ID
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Residential Meeting
12:00 pm
703 8th St.
Lewiston, ID
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Latah Recovery Center
5:30 pm
531 South Main St.
#B
Moscow, ID
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Alano Club
6:00 pm & 7:30 pm
1700 West 7th Ave.
Spokane, WA
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Community Presbyterian Church
6:30 PM
417 N. William St.
Post Falls, ID
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Church of Christ
7:00 pm
1125 NE Stadium Way
Pullman, WA
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St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
7:00 pm
415 6th St.
Lewiston, ID
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United Methodist Church
7:00 PM
711 Main St.
Sandpoint, ID
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St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
8:00 PM
501 E. Wallace Ave.
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Hoot Owl
9:15 pm
1917 E. Pacific Ave.
Spokane, WA
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Recovery Café
10:00 am
214 North Cedar St.
Spokane, WA
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Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
11:00 AM
13911 W. Highway 53
Rathdrum, ID
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Online
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Freedom Place Drop-In
3:00 pm
235 Johnson Ave.
Orofino, ID
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Bonner General Hospital
5:30 PM
520 N. 3rd Ave.
Sandpoint, ID
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Buddhist Temple
6:30 pm
927 S. Perry St.
Spokane, WA
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Community Presbyterian Church
7:00 PM
1100 W. College Ave.
Saint Maries, ID
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Church of Christ
7:00 pm
1125 NE Stadium Way
Pullman, WA
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Alano Club
7:00 pm
1435 Elm St.
Clarkston, WA
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Facebook
Church of the Nazarene
7:00 pm
186 E. Horseshoe Drive
Libby, MT
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Faith Lutheran Church
7:00 pm
611 S. Main St.
Pierce, ID
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U of I Extension Office
7:30 pm
6447 Kottenai St.
Bonners Ferry, ID
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Alano Club
8:00 PM
1700 W. 7th Ave.
Spokane, WA
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Saint Pius X Parish Catholic Church
8:30 PM
625 E. Haycraft Ave.
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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When someone they love is suffering from an addiction to drugs or alcohol, families often find it difficult to cope. They may not know what to do, and they may wonder why their loved ones do not just stop using. They spend a lot of time thinking about the addict, and this may lead to depression, anxiety and isolation. Fortunately, Al-Anon was founded as a way to help them. They offer weekly support group meetings where families can come and get the assistance they need.
Alateen is an extension of Al-Anon, but it is only for young people. Teenagers and young adults are invited to come to weekly meetings to talk about the issues they face. Some meetings also allow older children to attend.
Attending a Coeur d’Alene Al-Anon meeting can provide families with so much support. There are several in the local community.
Northwest Serenity AFG
5:00 PM
True North Church of the Nazarene
10583 N. Government Way
Hayden, ID
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Into Action AFG
7:30 PM
Advent Lutheran Church
13009 E. Broadway Ave.
Spokane Valley, WA
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From Insanity to Serenity AFG
12:00 PM
St. Pius Catholic Church
625 E. Haycraft Ave.
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Serenity by the Lake AFG
1:30 PM
Liberty Lake Community Library
23123 E. Mission
Liberty Lake, WA
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Turtle Wisdom AFG
3:00 pm
City of Worley Community Center
9936 West E. St.
Worley, ID
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Living Fully AFG
6:00 PM
Harvest Church
8052 W. Main St. #2
Rathdrum, ID
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Hopeful Solutions AFG
10:00 AM
Millwood Presbyterian Church
3223 N. Marguerite Rd.
Spokane Valley, WA
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Serenity Matters AFG
6:00 PM
Coeur d’Alene Church of the Nazarene
4000 N. 4th St.
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Afternoon Delight AFG
12:00 PM
St. Pius Catholic Church
625 E. Haycraft Ave.
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Wednesday 5 PM Group AFG
5:00 PM
St. Pius Catholic Church
625 E. Haycraft Ave.
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Journey of Recovery AFG
7:00 PM
St. Pius Catholic Church
625 E. Haycraft Ave.
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Easy Does it AFG
9:00 AM
Kottenai Recovery Community Center
405 N. 2nd St.
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Mama’s and Papa’s AFG
5:30 PM
St. Pius Catholic Church
625 E. Haycraft Ave.
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Men of Courage and Change AFG
6:00 PM
Coeur d’Alene Church of the Nazarene
4000 N. 4th St.
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Freedom AFG
7:00 PM
St. George’s Catholic Church
2010 N. Lucas St.
Post Falls, ID
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Friday noon Step and Tradition AFG
12:00 PM
St. Pius Catholic Church
625 E. Haycraft Ave.
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Courage to Change AFG
6:00 PM
Kootenia Medical Center
2003 Kootenia Health Way
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Saturday Sunshine AFG
12:00 PM
Coeur d’Alene Church of the Nazarene
4000 N. 4th St.
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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Serenity Seekers AFG
6:00 PM
Unity Spiritual Center of North Idaho
4465 N. 15th St.
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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There is only one Coeur d’Alene area Alateen meeting for young people to attend. Please note that if this is not convenient, teenagers are always welcome to attend an Al-Anon meeting instead.
Just For Today Alateen
Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
St. Pius X Catholic Church
625 E. Haycraft Ave.
Coeur d’Alene, ID
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One of the best places for most addicts and alcoholics seeking addiction treatment to start is a rehab program. Drug or alcohol rehab provides the best way to actually stop using your substance of choice, and develop the tools needed to do so on an ongoing basis. Support groups, such as AA or NA, are great places when you need ongoing support. However, they are usually not the best way to begin.
It is difficult to answer exactly which program is better, inpatient or outpatient. Not all addictions are the same, and some may be better suited for one than the other. Personal living situations may also be more compatible with a live-in scenario than other people's circumstances. A frank and complete assessment of all factors is the best way to make sure you choose the most effective one for your addiction treatment.
An outpatient alcohol or drug rehab program is where the patient travels to the facility instead of living there. In the beginning of the program, a schedule will be made defining when therapy sessions are, how long they will last and exactly where to attend them. Types of therapy usually include individual and group therapy, and the length and intensity of the program primarily depends on the severity of the addiction.
Most people that opt for an outpatient rehab program usually do so to accommodate responsibilities they have in their personal and professional lives. This type of program is also usually a good fit for those with addictions to drugs or alcohol that are less severe.
If your addiction is more on the serious side, you may need more attention and assistance than an outpatient program can provide. Inpatient rehab, which usually includes a detox phase, involves a patient staying full time at the facility, and leaving the grounds is usually strictly forbidden without supervision. Not only does this avoid the potential of relapse, it also gives round-the-clock care. It is difficult or impossible to predict when cravings or urges can strike, so inpatient rehab ensures the help is there when it is needed.
If you are looking for a rehab program located in Coeur d’Alene, there are many to choose from. Fourteen different facilities can be found in the city, all but three of which can help both recovering addicts and alcoholics, rather than solely drug addiction. The 14 facilities are divided into 12 outpatient programs and two inpatient facilities.
Ashwood Recovery is an outpatient rehab program that is effective for the treatment of both drug and alcohol addiction. While this includes a bit of a drive from Coeur d’Alene, the services offered more than make up for any effort getting there.
Both of out outpatient facilities offer different levels of care as part of the services they offer. These include standard and intensive outpatient, as well as a partial hospital, also known as a day program. Each patient is evaluated upon starting the program to determine which level is right for them. Therapy options include individual and group therapy, as well as holistic and cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT.
Northpoint Recovery is an inpatient rehab facility located in the state capital of Boise. Northpoint Recovery's 28-day program is an excellent choice for those seeking the security and comfort of an inpatient setting. Professionals are available around the clock to make sure that your addiction-recovery efforts do not hit a snag along the way.
Northpoint Recovery's program begins with a seven day detox phase. This is usually the most difficult part of a rehab program, considering it is when your body adjusts to not having either drugs or alcohol. One this initial week is up, the program proceeds into the rehab phase. This gives a full three weeks to learn all the tools needed to keep on keeping on with your sobriety.
One of the most basic factors when selecting an inpatient or outpatient rehab program is whether or not they accept your insurance. We understand how important this is, so we make it our goal to accept as many carriers and plans as we can. Both Ashwood Recovery and Northpoint Recovery include a long list of accepted plans, most exciting of which is our new addition of Blue Cross of Idaho. The majority of Idahoans use Blue Cross of Idaho, so we are proud to offer it as one of our top choices.
Many people do very well with recovering from addiction through attending support groups. But for others, they are best utilized as additional support as they continue on in recovery. The vast majority of people with addictions need to begin by going through drug or alcohol treatment first. This is because they need help to heal from the physical and the psychological sides of the addiction.
This is a form of treatment that addresses the physical aspect of the addiction. Withdrawal symptoms are very real, and in some cases, they can even become dangerous, or life threatening. There are some drugs that require detoxification before entering any type of rehab facility.
By using a combination of medical and holistic treatments, drug and alcohol detox can help people get through the withdrawal period. They also have a much higher chance of being successful in the long-term.
Once an individual has gone through detox, they are ready for drug and alcohol rehab. This is where the mental part of the addiction is addressed.
A lot of people suffer from co-occurring disorders, and many of them are unaware of it. They also do not realize that these mental health conditions can be contributing to their substance abuse problems.
Working with a therapist can help to determine if someone has a co-occurring disorder. It needs to be treated so that the individual has a better chance of recovering.
Ashwood Recovery offers an excellent intensive outpatient program, along with many other services that can help you. If you are not sure what your next step should be, you should talk with a professional. We can assist you in determining the best course of action for you as you work to meet your goal of sobriety.
It is our goal to help as many people recover from their addictions here at Ashwood Recovery. We know that it is not going to be easy, but the outcome is so rewarding.
If you have been struggling with what you should do, we can assist you. We have a team of caring staff members who are all focused on helping you live the life you have always wanted to live – free from alcohol and drugs.
Do you have additional questions about drug and alcohol addiction recovery resources in Coeur d’Alene? We are here to help. Please contact us.
Our admissions coordinators are here to help you get started with treatment the right way. They'll verify your health insurance, help set up travel arrangements, and make sure your transition into treatment is smooth and hassle-free.
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