Hospital to become rehab center
Lakeland HealthCare announced Friday it had entered into an agreement with Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center, based in Richmond, Mich., to operate a detoxification center and a short-term residential treatment site for treatment of substance abuse at …
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Youth counselor educates on area drug use
The theme of Evergreen Youth and Family Services annual conference at the Sanford Center was “promoting positive youth development. … It is not uncommon for youth to have “poly drug use” which is making detox and rehabilitation difficult, Kuleta said.
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Lawrence Township land use ordinance amended
The Lawrence Township Council amended the land use ordinance at its March 18 meeting to address substance abuse treatment centers, but not before residents expressed concern about the potential new use. The ordinance was … It authorizes an amendment …
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If you or you know someone who suffers from alcoholism, do not be afraid. It is a treatable disease with many programs and approaches nowadays that are made available for patients like you or someone you know who seeks help but with no medical options available yet. No matter how or when you are diagnosed of being alcohol dependent bordering alcohol abuse or just know that you have a drinking problem, the first step to alcohol cure is recognizing that you do have a problem. This is a very important step in the curing process to be able to really help the troubled person deep within. People who suffer from this disease pressured by society or by peers to get into treatment rarely result in success stories. This is why acceptance of having the disease is important. Once that step is already done, there are various treatment processes that you can undergo to help you.

Alcohol Withdrawal

This is a very painful alcohol cure as it entails one depriving himself of alcohol over a long period of time until he no longer craves it. Chronic alcohol drinkers most especially will undergo some painful withdrawal symptoms because their intake of the substance has been halted already. Mild shakes, tremors, discomfort, anxiety, and life-threatening deliriums are just some of the common withdrawal symptoms that might occur. This is why it is important that the alcoholic seek medical attention first and make sure that there is a family member or a loved one who will be there for you as you cure your disease. Most patients experience mild to moderate symptoms which can be treated at home or on the out-patient department. But for those with severe symptoms, he might be required to check-in a facility that specializes in detoxification methods to cleanse the body thoroughly of alcohol.

Treatment Facilities

Going in some treatment facilities can be very beneficial especially to patients with severe alcohol problems. Detoxification in such facilities occurs anywhere between three to seven days. After the treatment, the patient’s dependency to alcohol then becomes more psychological than the physical need. The purpose of this treatment is to prevent the patient from experiencing any relapse. Fortunately, there are many facilities all over the country that facilitates this kind of treatment as more and more patients are being diagnosed each day.

Medications

Medications are helpful to prevent people from relapsing and going back to their alcoholic stage. Antabuse is one of the most effective medications prescribed to many patients as it works by deterring alcohol consumption of patients making them sick each time they consume alcohol. Revia is another medication prescribed as it blocks any effect alcohol may have in the brain and reduces the person’s craving for alcohol intake.

Support Groups

It is important for an alcoholic to join a support group to help him become sober. By joining such groups you get to meet people who will understand your condition and can help you get through what you are going through. This is a psychological treatment that can help you see the better things in life beyond alcohol consumption.

These are some alcohol cure now made available for patients. But before you decide on any of these, make sure to seek medical attention first so you know which ones suit your needs best.

This Smartphone App May Help People Overcome Alcoholism
The clinical trial involved about 350 participants who successfully completed treatment for alcoholism in five residential programs — three in the Midwest and two in the northeastern United States. In the weeks prior to their release, half the …
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Drug and alcohol abuse is a disease
It does not take more than a couple of failed treatment episodes before we begin to lose hope that things will change, and we get angrier and angrier at the person struggling with addiction. We can also become …. Free HiSET (formerly GED) classes …
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Sober smartphone app aids boozers' recovery: Study
Adults released from in-patient alcoholism treatment centers who got free sober smartphones reported fewer drinking days and more overall abstinence than those who got the usual follow-up support. A host of smartphone apps are available that feature a …
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Proposed substance abuse treatment center would be a first in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – More West Virginians died as a result of substance abuse in 2013 than auto accidents. That doesn't come as a surprise to Jim Wilkerson. He's the development director of the T Center. Once it's built, it will be the first of its kind …
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Telepsychiatry for Effective, Discrete Substance Abuse Treatment
"We see CloudVisit as a perfect fit for substance abuse treatment facilities, community service boards, and private healthcare professionals. The unique inpatient and outpatient needs of providers and patients, whether financial or personal, can be …
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Alleged child abuse at Omega Treatment Center in Greensboro, conditions …
DHHS said staff members lacked certain training required at state-licensed Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities. In the report, an employee shared, “It would have helped to have had experience and training before starting working here.” Another …
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New Website For Summit Behavioral Health As They Launch New Facilities And …
Depending on a patient's addiction severity, or lack of it, Summit Behavioral Health's staffs may recommend residential treatment in the detoxification facility, intensive outpatient programs or sessions in and out of the treatment facility. The …
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Castlewood Treatment Centers Collaborating on Eating Disorder Research Study
Castlewood Treatment Centers and other members of the Residential Eating Disorder Consortium are collaborating on a research study to examine the effectiveness of residential eating disorder treatment. The study, which launched this month, is …
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Camden neighbors ask federal court to block alcohol rehab center
The issue has been a divisive one in Camden for the past year as Fox Hill Real Estate had initially attempted to get the town to amend its zoning laws to allow the treatment center to operate in the residential area of Bay View Street. The Fox Hill …
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Question by Chet: I have a loved one ready to get help with his addiction.?
I am located in the North East and need advice on an interventionist, a drug rehab and alcohol treatment center. I am not sure where to start. Any help on treating someone with an addiction problem would be appreciated. Thanks!
I should add that I am in the North East US. In Mass.
I have found the help I need. It took me a minute… The phone number listed below was posted incorrectly. I found them at 800-762-5433. And you were right. They were wonderful. Everything is set up. My SO will be entering treatment some time next week. Thank you!!!

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Answer by michelle
north east of where?

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