STATE HOUSE NEWS: Gov. Patrick orders steps to address opiate abuse …
Families with loved ones who are addicts will also be able to access Narcan more easily with prescriptions, so they have the drug in their homes in the event of an overdose, state health officials said. In the past few months, at least … Zogenix Inc …
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Caffeine's buzzkill: Addiction
Despite these symptoms, he said, the DSM-5 — the American Psychiatric Association manual that's the bible for mental health issue — claims caffeine dependence doesn't officially meet the criteria for an addiction or abusive behavior. Still, there are …
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Former Illinois judge Michael N. Cook gets two years in drug and gun case
He cited a 1962 U.S. Supreme Court decision that said a California law making drug addiction a crime was unconstitutional. Cook apologized in … After Cook's arrest May 22, he resigned and entered an intensive residential treatment facility. He has …
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The prevalence of prior traumatic events (e.g. adoption, sexual abuse, divorce, etc.) for many youth suggest that there are environmental causes in play as well that may need to be processed therapeutically—that simply being on the “right” medications may not be enough. In such cases, residential treatment centers specifically tailored for adolescents struggling with bipolar can literally be life-saving. Parents with teens diagnosed with bipolar who have tried a variety of different medications over the years without too much success are those most likely to see benefit from such a residential treatment center.

Bipolar disorder Treatment Centers designed with the bipolar adolescent in mind will meet the various needs of that teen: a strong psychiatric component (assessment and ongoing monitoring); therapy and therapists trained to resolve any prior traumatic issues and/or damaging beliefs; fully accredited education while they are in treatment; and vitally important for those with a history of self harm or suicidal ideation, 24/7 staffing to help the teens develop skills and learn coping behaviors safely.

More recently, youth treatment has seen the introduction of a number of specialized therapies that can be very helpful to a bipolar teen. The skills of emotional regulation taught by dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) can be useful for a teen struggling with bipolar. The tactile lessons taught by equine-assisted psychotherapy (therapy with horses) and recreational therapy can also be powerful in teaching concepts less understood for many through words. Indeed, these supplemental therapies can combine with the traditional talk therapy and proper medication management to help young people make significant progress in working through past issues and in learning how to cope with what is typically a life-long challenge.

This is great news for parents not used to finding answers in dealing with bipolar. With the right residential treatment, many lives have been significantly changed for the better!

Paradigm Malibu Announces New Focus On Combating Teen Anxiety Through …
Rucker explained, "Paradigm Malibu now has a strong focus on teen anxiety treatment as well as other mental health issues. In order to create the most effective treatment plan possible, we look at each teen individually. No two patients are the same …
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Malibu Residential Treatment Clinic for Major Depression Treats Depression in …
Major Depression is a mental illness that requires multiple types of treatment and a decent amount of time for healing. Those afflicted with Major Depression who fail to receive proper treatment will likely suffer personally, professionally, and …
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Human Energy System And Trauma Discussed At California Coastal Treatment …
Avalon Malibu is a Mental Health and Addiction treatment center located on the Coast in Malibu, California. They are hosting an informative evening with an educational emphasis on trauma and the human energy system. The focus will be to encourage …
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Residential Rehabilitation Center for Wounded Veterans to Open Monday
A once-controversial residential rehabilitation center for wounded veterans is scheduled to open in Old Town Monday. The 40-bed Aspire Center, operated by the Veterans Administration healthcare system, is at the former site of the Thomas Jefferson …
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Dr. Scott Alpert of The Clearing Residential Treatment Center Receives …
Established in 2012, The Clearing SPC (Social Purpose Corporation) is a residential treatment center specializing in a wide variety of addictive and limiting behaviors, including alcoholism, substance abuse, emotional stability, mood and eating …
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New drug treatment facility proposed
Last month, Catholic Charities said it would cease using Parmadale Institute as a residential treatment center for troubled youths, but it will continue other social service programs there, including mental health services. WKYC-TV. Monica Robins, WKYC …
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New Haven Residential Treatment Center opens new residential home and …
Industry leader in family-based treatment for almost twenty years, New Haven Residential Treatment Center announced the opening of its new residential home and new school for teen girls on its Saratoga Springs Campus, located 30 minutes south of Salt …
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Addictions Specialist Joins Promises Treatment Centers as Director of Young …
Promises Treatment Centers welcomes Joni Ogle, LCSW, CSAT, as its Director of Young Adult Programs. In this role, Ms. Ogle oversees Promises' intensive outpatient and residential treatment programs for young adults in Los Angeles, Calif. Ms. Ogle has …
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Family sues Dr. Phil, Utah treatment center
SYRACUSE — The family of a teenage girl who claims she was berated on television by Dr. Phil and then sent to a residential treatment center in Utah where she was falsely imprisoned, has filed a civil lawsuit. Terri and David Myers, on behalf of their …
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Selena Gomez Drinks Alcohol Again After Rehab
In early Feb., Selena Gómez voluntarily and secretly interned herself at a rehab center in Arizona, where, according to reports by People en Español magazine, she stayed for two weeks to get treatment for her consumption of marijuana and alcohol.
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I am an addict in recovery and grateful for getting well. I was ordered by the court to attend a 6 month residential treatment center for women, because there was an open bed. The clients there are mostly ones right out of prison. I have not ever been …
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