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Being an addict leaves an individual in constant turmoil, whether, the addiction is an alcohol addiction, or a drug addiction. There is not one addict that does not want to quit. An addiction has a harmful effect on not only the individual, but the family and friends of the addict, as well. In time, the addiction begins to completely control their lives, and you will find that it can possess a high level of risk to the individual, both emotionally and physically.
There are millions of American’s that are struggling to overcome a drug addiction or alcoholism. There are also millions of American’s that have overcome their addictions. Whether you are an addict, or you know someone that is suffering with addiction, the time to take action is now.
There is a variety of information out there, but, likely one of the best support and therapeutic resources for the addict is a rehab center. Through a rehab center the addict has the specialized care and counsel that they need for their addiction.
What Can I Expect From a Drug Rehab Center?
A drug rehab center is specialized to treat the addict. They are aware of the latest techniques, have the proper equipment, counsel and medical personnel at the facility, as well as, the support the addict needs. There are over 15,000 treatment centers in the United States, with each having their own degree of specialty in treating the addiction.
What Should I Look For in a Drug Rehab Center?
Drug Rehab centers will vary in location. Some may be in the center of the city, while others are in a secluded area. You should look for an addiction center that provides comprehensive addiction treatment. This may be a detox, an outpatient or residential care. Many rehab centers are based on the 12 Step-based addiction treatment programs which are used by Alcoholic Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. The rehab centers should have medically supervised detox, outpatient and residential care, which include counseling to the recovering addict.
The idea of the rehab center is to provide a spiritual, emotional and physical rebirth. The addict can expect to receive:
* Education about addiction
* Group and individual counseling
* Recovery skills training
* Family program
* Sober recreation
* Relapse prevention planning
*Possible lifetime aftercare
* Possibly 12 Step Meetings and Book Study
* Medical Supervision
Personal care is important when overcoming an addiction. The addict wants their life back, but, without the proper care, that may not be possible, as it is an addiction that they are dealing with. Recovery means having tools, programs, and activities to support the addict in the journey of recovery. Management and recovery must be taught and personalized for the individual and the rehab center must be one that the addict whether an alcoholic or a drug addicts is comfortable in the environment.
A rehab center that offers lifetime aftercare which is important as there are times in an addicts life, even once recovered from their addiction, they may fall back and begin to indulge in their addiction again.
Alcohol Treatment Centers across the United States can be found at Treatment USA.
An Alcohol Dectection Device is demonstrated.
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NORFOLK (Jan. 30, 2012) Charlie Ross, Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SAPR) counselor, and Jennifer Dolehite, U.S. Fleet Forces Alcohol and Drug Control Officer (ADCO), demonstrate how to use the Alcohol Detection Device (ADD) during a Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor(DAPA)/Urinalysis Program Coordinator(UPC) forum at Naval Station Norfolk. Type Commander and Mid-Atlantic region ADCOs hosted the quarterly forum to ensure command DAPAs and UPCs understand their roles and responsibilities and are up to date on current instructions and policies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie Matyascik/Released) 130130-N-YC845-002
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Actor Cory Monteith, who stars as Finn Hudson on the Fox series Glee, has checked into rehab, PEOPLE has learned exclusively. The actor "has … steps towards recovery." Monteith, 30, has been open about his past struggles with substance abuse.
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What We Know About Cory Monteith's History of Addiction
Jaws first dropped on March 30 when the actor announced he "voluntarily admitted himself into a treatment facility for substance addiction." Few knew much about any sort … They made their first — and only — post-rehab red carpet appearance on June …
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Accused Norwich prostitute asks judge for drug rehab program
McMahon also entered orders for detoxification and mental health evaluations as well as a JRI, which stands for jail re-interview, in which she is evaluated for suitability to take part in an alternative program to prison, such as substance-abuse …
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Intervention 911 Announces the Dates of Its Worldwide Training for …
Los Angeles, CA — (SBWIRE) — 07/10/2013 — This summer is an exciting time for professionals in the field of addiction medicine, specifically for drug and alcohol intervention specialists. The Intervention 911 team has again partnered with Southworth …
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Village of DeForest – Website Provides Parent Addiction Network Support
… Treatment and Recovery; Integrate Mental Health Care; and Substance Abuse Prevention. The Early Intervention Drug Treatment and Recovery Strategic Area are providing a website and Facebook page called Parent Addiction Network of Dane County.
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Cory Monteith, Star of Glee, Found Dead in Vancouver Hotel Room
In April, Monteith checked into a rehabilitation facility for an unspecified substance addiction. During an interview with Parade in 2011, he opened up about his troubled teen years. From the intervention his loved ones staged to the turning point that …
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Many drug addiction treatment centers focus on only the addiction itself. At 12 Palms Recovery Center, treatment plans include dealing with emotional and mental disorders that accompany the actual addiction as well.
According to reports published by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), approximately 50 percent of patients addicted to drugs also suffer from some form of emotional or mental disorder. While a rehab in Vermont can help to treat the addiction, oftentimes they are not equipped to also treat the emotional or mental disorder. Focusing on the addiction does not mean that the mental disorder goes away.
At 12 Palms Recovery Center in Jensen Beach, Florida, dual diagnosis patients can and do receive treatment for both their addiction and their emotional or mental disorder. Therapists at 12 Palms Recovery Center are recovering addicts themselves who are also qualified to deal with patients suffering from both addiction and mental disorders. By separating drug and alcohol abuse from emotional and mental issues such as bi-polar disorder, depression, anxiety or PTSD, the qualified therapists and counselors can then determine the underlying factors apart from the addiction itself.
A rehab in Vermont can certainly diagnosis a patient with emotional or mental disorders, but oftentimes outpatient treatment for that disorder will be required. At 12 Palms Recovery Center, any patient with a dual diagnosis can work on their emotional or mental health issues along with their addiction in house—through one on one counseling, group therapy sessions and other time-tested methods of treatment and possibly medication, each patient suffering from dual diagnosis gets their own unique treatment plan developed specifically for their needs.
Many years ago, it was commonplace to lock up an alcoholic or addict in a sanitarium, only to leave them there to live out the rest of their lives in relative obscurity. Alcoholism and addiction back then was considered to be a problem of the mind, much like mental disorders. However now, addiction is treated with a time-tested plan of action, and emotional or mental disorders are diagnosed separately and treated along with the addiction. A rehab in Vermont can treat the addiction, but at 12 Palms Recovery Center, not only are both the addiction and separate disorders treated, each patient who has a dual diagnosis is given a specific plan of action to follow to continue treating both.
12 Palms Recovery Center is designed to be an all-inclusive treatment center, where each patient with a dual diagnosis receives a specific treatment plan that treats their specific needs. By working with qualified counselors and therapists, patients can finally be understood and supported with a specific plan of recovery.
Drug addiction treatment programs oftentimes focuses on just the addiction. At 12 Palms Recovery Center, an all-inclusive treatment plan that also treats emotional and mental disorders is available for dual diagnosis patients. For more information on the services offered by 12 Palms Recovery Center, please call 1(866) 331-6779.
Doug Mead is a freelance writer who is also a recovering alcoholic with over 20 years of sobriety. Doug strongly believes in working with fellow recovering alcoholics and addicts who are new to recovery, and as a writer believes in delivering content that is both insightful and thought-provoking. http://www.12palmsrecoverycenter.com/pages/detox
Question by jasimine w: when being sentenced from the judge residential treatment what happens next?
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Answer by OneRunningMan
“Residential Treatment:
Promises Westside’s residential program – licensed by the State of California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs – provides comprehensive, individualized treatment based on proven social and psychodynamic methods. We provide a confidential, secluded environment – a peaceful setting where hope and healing begin. Our program includes:
24-hour detoxification facilitation
“Dual Diagnosis” evaluation and treatment (see “Dual Diagnosis” section for more info)
Daily educational lectures
Relapse prevention skills development
Psychodrama therapy
Individualized treatment planning
One-on-one counseling
Group therapy sessions
Recreational therapy, physical fitness
Scheduled 12-Step meetings in the local community
Equine Assisted Therapy
Health and nutrition education
Family counseling, therapy, education and involvement
Aftercare planning
As noted above, Promises can facilitate detoxification services through independent physicians specializing in addiction treatment. During the critical stage of early recovery, we will work to ensure that new residents who volunteer for this auxiliary service experience the safest and most comfortable drug and alcohol detoxification possible.
Using the most effective techniques available today, an individualized treatment plan is developed for each client by our multidisciplinary clinical team to assure a successful recovery.
All meals are prepared on site by our chef, providing the healthy and balanced nutrition necessary for rebuilding the body.
After more than 15 years of dedicated service, Promises has helped over 10,000 people – plus their families, partners, and loved ones – return to health and maintain a lasting recovery.”
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Drug and alcohol addicts and experts hail UK-first 'interventionist' treatment …
A counsellor who specialises in treating drug and alcohol addictions has become the UK's first certified interventionist – and is calling out for families in Manchester to come to him for help. Bill Stevens owns Red Chair, a drug and alcohol …
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Matthew Perry on drug and alcohol addiction during 'Friends' era: 'I was never …
He reflected on his routine alcohol abuse and a jet-ski accident in 1997, which led him to the use of prescription drugs. "Here, take this,'" the actor recalled of a physician telling him at the time. PHOTOS: CELEBRITIES IN REHAB. "I did and I felt …
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Farrah Abraham Enters Rehab Program for Alcohol Abuse
Farrah Abraham has checked into a rehab program. The erstwhile Teen Mom star entered an outpatient program at a Florida rehab center Sunday night, E! News confirms. She plans to receive treatment for alcohol abuse. The single mother of one will …
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