Gingerbread House

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The Adobe is a drug recovery home in Benicia who put a huge Christmas light display every year, assembled by all the members of the house.

This is my first year that I got to take pictures of it, but I forgot my monopod, so shots are somewhat blurry

Odessa Woman Credits Drug Recovery to Local Organization
Odessa Woman Credits Drug Recovery to Local Organization. Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014 9:23 PM EST. By Devin Sanchez. NewsWest 9. ODESSA – It's hard to pick yourself up after you've hit rock bottom but Mission Messiah in Odessa is doing …
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Drugs in sport: Why are recovery drugs illegal?
The bubble finally burst for Australian sport. Long proclaimed as a nation of clean athletes, the NRL and AFL came under extreme criticism after it emerged clubs and players had been using performance-enhancing substances. In reality, it was fairly …
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Helpline in Crestview Assists Those with Drug and Alcohol Recovery
Helpline in Crestview Assists Those with Drug and Alcohol Recovery. The Crestview Adolescent Rehab Helpline helps teenagers locate a drug and alcohol addiction rehab center where they can recover. Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on …
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New Helpline Can Help Teens Overcome Addiction
Still others believe that there is nothing that can help them overcome addiction because they are not adults, and addiction is generally seen as a mostly adult problem. A new substance abuse helpline has been created specifically for teens in Amesbury …
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De Blasio: People touched by Chiara's depression, substance abuse confession
Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio said Sunday people worldwide have been touched by his daughter Chiara's Christmas Eve video opening up about her struggles with drug and alcohol abuse. “Since it was released, people all over the country, people all over the …
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New Adolescent Substance Abuse Helpline Assists Young Addicts in Lufkin
Operators are available 24/7 to make sure everyone gets the proper information, guidance and support. The helpline can also help parents locate drug rehab facilities which can help their child overcome substance abuse. Beating an addiction alone is …
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in flickr detox til friday

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New Helpline Available to Provide Teens in Fulton, NY with Addiction Help
Teenagers fall victim to drug and alcohol addiction every day. Many of them do not know where to turn to for help when their lives are spiraling out of control due to their substance abuse. The new and innovative Fulton Adolescent Rehab Helpline has …
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New Dade County Adolescent Rehab Helpline Aids Search for Legitimate …
The people of Dade County are not immune to the dangerous of drug and alcohol addiction. Young adults in particular can succumb to substance abuse just like adults and many are unaware of who can help them climb out of the hole. Thanks to a new …
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Lakeview Health, a Florida-based drug and alcohol rehab center, has hired Chef …
Chef Marco is a recognized expert in this expanding culinary discipline and has worked to develop other recovery-focused menus for addiction treatment centers nationally. This marks the latest expansion by Lakeview Health under its new leadership in 2013.
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Florida Congressman Trey Radel Leaves Rehab Facility, Says He'll Stay in Office
Radel entered the Hazelden addiction treatment facility in Naples on Nov. 21 after he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor cocaine possession charge. But he said Thursday that he is working to recover one day at a time as he is treated for alcoholism.
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Rehab centre helps residents through 'difficult' Christmas and new year
Christmas and new year are renowned for overindulgence, and, for those dealing with substance abuse problems, it can be a dreaded time. Staff and residents at Plymouth's Trevi House, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre for women with young …
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Lawsuit against drug rehab center settled
CHARLOTTE, Tenn. — A lawsuit filed over a death at New Life Lodge rehabilitation center has been settled. The Tennessean (http://tnne.ws/1dcNWm2) reports terms of the settlement were not disclosed. The lawsuit was filed in August 2011 and sought $ 32 …
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Charities plan to reopen Rhoserchan rehab centre
A consortium of Welsh charities is looking to reopen a drug and alcohol rehabilitation unit in Ceredigion which closed because of financial problems. Rhoserchan centre went into voluntary liquidation in April 2013 due to money problems and a lack of …
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The ultimate goal of the best alcohol drug treatment centers is to help people of all backgrounds and all life experiences establish a life they are satisfied with without addictive drugs or alcohol. The very best programs are made up of the three traditional phases of alcohol addiction treatment, which are detoxification, rehabilitation and continuing, long term care. In order to give a patient the best chance of success with their recovery, treatment plans must always be personalized to be as unique as the patient himself is. No two individuals are going to respond to a treatment plan the same way, so it is vital that every person is given the tools to recovery that are most effective for him or her.

When a person goes through outpatient detoxification from alcohol and/or drugs, it should be accomplished safely and comfortably with the help of medical personnel. Although not every outpatient program will allow it, the best alcohol drug treatment centers will allow patients to remain at the facility and be monitored for several hours a day. They will also be able to quickly arrange hospitalization if it becomes necessary.
There are many different parts of the rehabilitation phase, but the best programs will have patients attending five times a week. Patients should be taking part in group therapy and education during rehabilitation. The frequency of these sessions is gradually reduced as they make progress over a period of several weeks. By the time the rehabilitation phase is complete, they will have attended 20 to 30 sessions.

The last phase of the traditional treatment programs, the continuing care phase, consists of a group therapy session once weekly. Specialized groups in these sessions are able to focus on particular issues. Structured intensive outpatient drug and alcohol treatment programs at the best alcohol treatment centers in Maryland are just as effective as hospital rehabilitation is, and they are also more effective than non intensive outpatient programs. Families are included in treatment, and there are some group sessions every week for relatives and even close friends to attend along with the patient. Everyone learns about dependence, and they have an opportunity to discuss experiences about the illness as well as the process of recovery.

Every patient comes with a different story, a different history and different personal goals. The best centers are those that are able to customize and personalize treatment according to each individual patient. There are many factors that work together to determine the rate of success that patients achieve. Each completes different levels of recovery at different stages and at different paces; allowing this variety in pace and rate of recovery is what makes outpatient drug and alcohol treatment such a success.