Category: Addiction

Luxury Alcohol Rehab and What You Get For the Higher Price

Woman entering luxury rehab Most luxury alcohol rehab centers are thought of for celebrities and those who can financially afford it. With options being worldwide, these higher priced centers offer programs that are holistic, client focused, and an environment that helps clients stay motivated towards recovery. U.S. treatment Centers One such center is Aton Center in California. This center [...]
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About JCAHO Accreditation for Addiction Treatment Centers

Man with his smartphone Several studies have depicted significant improvements in clinical outcomes and quality of care following general accreditation programs. Considerable positive influence on clinical outcomes in various sub-specialties was also observed, including sleep treatments, chest pain, and trauma management. Especially when it comes to the rapidly changing field of behavioral health, a coveted accreditation such as the [...]
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Sex, Drugs, and Booze: A Deadly Combination for Many

Teen girls drinking alcohol A study of over 26,000 participants, researchers at the National Institutes of Health found that 43% of current drinkers take medications that could interact with alcohol, and 78% of those individuals were 65 or older [1]. Interactions Between Drugs and Alcohol Drugs such as antihistamines, when combined with alcohol, can increase drowsiness and can impact [...]
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Fresh Out of Addiction Rehab: How To Stay Sober

Woman in hat struggling with co-occurring addictions Simply assuming that life can be started where it was left off before rehab upon your arrival back home will do nothing but set you up for failure and a crushing reality check. There are several steps you can take to prevent relapse and continue to live a life of sustained recovery. The National Institute [...]
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Detox: What To Expect in Addiction Detox Treatment

Woman leaving cancer treatment Addiction Detox Treatment is essentially the first step in recovery from addiction, especially that from opiates. Many individuals battling addiction often underestimate the importance of undergoing detox in an inpatient setting. In fact, patients undergoing detox endure physical pains of various intensities and extremely uncomfortable, or even life-threatening, withdrawal symptoms. If you or a loved [...]
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