Elizabeth Vargas' husband 'had affair when she was in rehab'
The sources claim that songwriter Cohn — who wrote “Walking in Memphis” and has been married to Vargas since 2002 — was seen with the divorced spin guru during and after Vargas was undergoing treatment for alcohol addiction. Vargas sought …
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California Non 12-Step Addiction Treatment Centers Awarded CARF Accreditation
Watsonville, California – In March 2014, the Redwood Cliffs alcohol and drug treatment facility (utilizing the Narconon drug rehabilitation method) was very pleased and proud to announce the achievement of three-year accreditation from CARF …
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Zoning meeting planned on drug rehab at former hospital
The Carbondale Planning Commission voted unanimously last week not to make a recommendation for Cindy Bellino's planned drug treatment clinic and detoxification center at the former Marian Community Hospital. It was the second time in the previous …
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Kentucky addicted babies increasing despite pain-pill crackdown
Now, Williams is six months pregnant with her fourth child, living in a drug-treatment center since mid-January — trying to make a change that keeps the new baby from paying for her mother's mistakes the way Trinity did. Trinity is part of a …
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Watch: In taking on its heroin crisis, Vermont shoots itself in the foot
She chose not to take the replacement drugs usually recommended after rehab. “It's replacing one addiction with another,” she said. Now, clean for 16 months, Kimberly is advocating Vermont lawmakers to increase funding for long-term treatment. “You …
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Billionaires With Big Ideas Are Privatizing American Science
They have mounted a private war on disease, with new protocols that break down walls between academia and industry to turn basic discoveries into effective treatments. They have rekindled traditions of scientific exploration by financing hunts …
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EDITORIAL: Improve drug treatment, prevention efforts
They don't see the consequences of their drug or alcohol use, said Brenda Comer, a therapist at the Crisis Center Alternative House in Gary. That brings … But invest additional money and effort into determining what prevention programs work best …
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Spring Vendor Craft Fair Benefits Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program
The event will provide customers with a one stop shopping experience for the spring holidays and raise funds for PROmoting School – community – university Partnerships to Enhance Resilience (PROSPER) drug and alcohol prevention programs.
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Is substance abuse coverage as equal as required?
Insurance plans that cover substance abuse treatment must provide the same level of care and cost sharing as they do for other medical issues, but treatment centers say disagreement over what this means leaves many alcoholics and drug addicts without …
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The Holistic Sanctuary Stakes a Claim As the Most Successful Addiction …
There are many addiction recovery treatment centers throughout the United States, and indeed the world. The one common denominator between the vast majority of these drug treatment centers is that they rely on prescribed medications to control the …
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Women Who Sought Treatment for Drug Addiction at Caron Treatment Centers …
WERNERSVILLE, Pa., March 5, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Heroin and prescription drug addiction are on the rise among affluent women, reveals a new survey from Caron Treatment Centers, a leader and nationally recognized non-profit provider of …
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Every illness requires expert clinical and psychological support. This support is gained at rehabs which are well equipped with modern technology and have good facilities. These rehabs carry out one on one discussion with their clients and then based on their requirements, likes, social surrounding and economic background chart out treatment programs. These programs are based on their individual preferences and personal characteristics. The recovery programs not only focus on physical health but also deal with psychological problems if any. The rehabs have state of art technology, which is effectively used for benefits of their clients. The psychologists prepare behavioral therapies for reforming the thinking process. By doing this their clients are able to deal with their problems with a new perspective and renewed thinking pattern.

There are various types of addictions like alcohol addiction, drug addiction etc. these are more harmful types, whereas there are some types of addiction which are not that harmful to the individuals. These addictions can be less fatal and do not harm the body. These are compulsive shopping, cleaning and so on. These individuals are often tagged as fanatics. They are obsessed with their habits. But these are comparatively less harmful habits and have more to do with psychological problem than physical. But the above mentioned addictions are very dangerous if not treated on time.

A more personalized approach is carried out and the treatment is planned accordingly. They do not follow the routine path of treatment, but experiment new recovery plans to get effective and better results. The rehabs do not only aim recovering from the addiction but also carry out programs which help in rebuilding the lost self esteem, self confidence etc. Drug treatment programs at rehabs primarily focus on getting the toxins out of the patients’ body. This process is called detoxification. It requires professional support and expert supervision.

Lack of which can call for troubles. Hence, it is always recommended to be admitted into rehabs for getting professional support. These rehab centers not only provide support and professional help for recovery but also change the life style by changing the mindset and thinking patterns of an individual. These centers also rope in the families for prolong support in providing the newly sobers a very healthy environment around them, which prevents them from going back to the addiction.