Chapters Capistrano Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center Breaks Cycle of …
As a flexible addiction recovery center located on the coast of Southern California, Chapters Capistrano and its talented team of professionals develop drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs for the individual. In taking this flexible approach, not …
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Sexual Sobriety: Recovering from Sex Addiction
Newcomers to 12-step programs commonly enter with feelings of apprehension and distrust, wondering if the program is going to be a good fit for them and if it will be able to provide the help and support the addict needs in early recovery. Therefore …
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Ex-addict, parents, grandparent tell of drug abuse's toll
For adults there is the SMART Recovery program, a 12-step program on the AA model, and one-on-one recovery programs, all of which are free. For youth there is the Cove DMZ drop in program. They are planning a Youth Drug Summit for May 19th at 5:30 at …
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Riverview counselor offers help to addicted gamblers, spouses
He said that although not everyone with a gambling problem or addiction responds well to these 12-step programs, there still is hope, because “recovery can be obtained through other treatments and support systems.” Dye's message is clear: “There are …
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Upcoming events at Victory Addiction Recovery Center
Victory Addiction Recovery Center would like to announce some upcoming events this week aimed at educating and bettering our community. On Wednesday, April 28th at 6:00 p.m., counselor, writer, and speaker Roy Petitfils will present "Bored, Addicted, …
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The Seedy Underbelly of Rehab Centers' Online Marketing
Lack of scientific evidence aside, residential treatment centers (also known as addiction recovery centers or rehab centers) purport to offer a safe, supportive treatment environment for a person to detox from their addiction, typically for up to 30 …
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Technology addiction
She has founded netaddiction.com and the Center for Internet Addiction Recovery. She compares online addiction to drugs or alcohol, because the Internet provides addicts with the same kind of 'high' and they become dependent on it to feel normal. How …
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Norovirus-like illness hits Allegiance Health Addiction Recovery Center
JACKSON, MI – A norovirus-like illness at the Allegiance Health Addiction Recovery Center has the site, 2424 W. Washington Ave., quarantined. One patient and two staff members are infected, said Richard Thoune, the health officer for both Allegiance …
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City to investigate proposed addiction recovery home
SCAPPOOSE — The Scappoose City Council chambers were full to capacity Monday night as citizens shared their comments regarding a home being transformed into a support facility for individuals recovering from addiction. The house, which is located in …
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Addiction recovery business Gaudenzia sued by former employee for alleged …
Michael A. Bowman, an attorney for Donald Jackson, filed suit on behalf of his client April 22 at the U.S. District Court against Norristown-Pa. based Gaudenzia Inc., a business catering toward recovering alcohol and drug addicts. Jackson, who worked …
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What's On: Published April 22, 2014
A support group for parents, family members, friends of addicts will take place the second and fourth Tuesday at Maple Ridge Christian Reformed Church, 20245 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Maple Ridge, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Anyone who is a friend or family member of …
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North Penn Life Community Datebook: Week of April 20
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Group: Wednesdays at 1 p.m. This mutual-aid group helps people make changes to their wellness plans. • MOMS Club: April 21 at 10:15 a.m. • Lansdale Camera Club: April 21 at 6:30 p.m. Continued… 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · See …
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Novel Nonopioid Approach Promising for Opioid Dependence
"We were trying to find a way of dealing with opiate withdrawal and facilitate people to the next stage of addiction treatment," lead author Gregory Rudolf, MD, from the Swedish Addiction Recovery Service, in Seattle, Washington, told Medscape Medical …
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Community Extra: Calendar
Swedish/Edmonds: A variety of free support groups and fee-based health classes are offered at the hospital, 21601 76th Ave. … Cocaine Anonymous: A nonprofit recovery program for those seeking sobriety or support in staying sober from cocaine and …
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