County judge wants drug rehab at jail
MEDINA — Medina County Common Pleas Judge James L. Kimbler wants the county to reopen the east pod of the jail to serve as a short-term rehab facility for drug offenders with opiate and heroin addictions. Kimbler presented the proposal to the county …
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Heroes in Recovery Presents Lifetime Achievement Awards at the Innovations In …
As a lasting legacy to her son, Michael's House opened its doors as a treatment center in 1989 in Palm Springs, CA and has gone on to help thousands of men and women find lasting recovery. Arlene has served on the national board of directors of the …
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R.I. Senate panel considers bills to aid treatment of drug addiction
The bill also requires hospitals, clinics and urgent-care facilities to provide follow-up for people who come for treatment in a substance-abuse crisis, instead of simply discharging them when they are no longer physically in danger. The health-care …
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Question by isay: Can u suggest me any “self help” from online resourses?
websites..?
thanks

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Answer by vera
It all depends on what you need “self help” for, so I can’t really suggest too many websites, because most of them are specific to the situation and circumstances.

However, here are some good self help tips:

1. Writing really helps you get your feelings out, and no one ever has to know what you wrote. Write about what’s bothering you, what you wish you could do about it, etc.
2. Research your problem. A library is a great place to go because you can borrow the books, and/or make photocopies or take notes. Don’t be ashamed of whatever it is you’re looking up – you can always just say you’re writing a research paper if anyone asks (but chances are they won’t!) Learning about how other people dealt with the same problem as you will give you some ideas.
3. Decide a few ways to overcome your problem – for example, if you are feeling depressed – what things make you feel happy? Try thinking of ways you can control the problem and change your attitude and behavior towards it.
4. Lastly, remember you don’t have to do everything on your own. If you don’t have anyone close to you to talk to, call an anonymous hotline (usually can find them in the front of the phone book) or if you have insurance, you can probably talk to a professional if need be for no or low cost, depending on your benefits. There are many problems that no amount of self-help could even scratch the surface on (such as suicide, alcoholism, drug addiction, manic depression, schizophrenia, etc.) However, if you are just going through the usual ups and downs of life, writing and learning how others dealt with it usually will help you gain some insight on tackling it on your own.

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Cape May County's third forum on substance addiction set for Thursday
It takes a community effort to combat a problem as pervasive as substance addiction, and that's just what Cape May County's Board of Chosen Freeholders is looking to use against its ongoing heroin epidemic. The board will hold its third Community …
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How Obamacare Is Changing Addiction Treatment Coverage
Several of the most important aspects of the ACA for the world of addiction also finally roll out in 2014. The federal government, for example, released final regulations in November concerning the ACA's requirements that mental health and substance …
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Rural Ohio ravaged by drug deaths
Experts say treatment and rehabilitation is the key to fighting the drug problem, but only about a half-dozen treatment centers in southwest Ohio offer opiate addiction services, according to the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services.
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Warren Co. drug treatment program could be model
Warren County Common Pleas Court Judge Robert Peeler, seen here in September, secured an $ 832,000 state grant to fund the effectiveness of a drug treatment program for addicted offenders who want to get clean. (Photo: The Enquirer/Cara Owsley).
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Long wait for drug rehab program
THE waiting list for an offender drug rehab program has blown out to more than 12 months in the North. The court-mandated drug diversion program is available to offenders who break the law primarily because of a drug addiction.
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Poor oxytocin development could be to blame for alcohol and drug addiction
Dr. Buisman-Pijlman says that understanding what occurs during oxytocin development in the first few years of life could help determine what leads to addictive behavior, and even lead to new strategies for treatment and prevention of such behavior …
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by Timothy Wildey

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.