Addiction Treatment Alumni: Staying Connected to Community

Woman seeking medical-aided recovery for opiate addiction Contributor: Staff of  Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center One of the bigger changes made in addiction recovery revolves around lifestyle. People, places and things will all need to change in order to thrive in sobriety. So, what tools can be used to stay involved in the local community after addiction treatment? The lifestyle change, in [...]
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Veterans & PTSD – Why The Vulnerability to Addiction?

Veteran in a wheelchair As the United States grapples with what is being touted as the worst drug crisis in its history, an overshadowed victim often does not receive the attention it deserves. These are the veterans. Not only drinking rates are reported at an all time high, but veterans are also caught up in the current opioid epidemic. [...]
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Rise of Alcohol Use Disorders in Older Women

Older Woman standing on a deck of a ship contemplating Alcohol Use Disorders in Older Women Contributor: Staff of Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center When it comes to alcohol misuse and abuse disorders, many people may generally assume that this is something that commonly affects younger populations, including college students who are more prone to social drinking. However, this stigma overlooks the specific population of older women, who may be at [...]
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CARF Accreditation: Why This Matters to Rehab Centers

Woman by the beach Since there is no one size that fits all in the case of addiction treatment, not every treatment facility will be the right fit for all individuals in need of such services. In the search for an addiction rehab program, appropriate accreditation of an institute can make this tedious process a little easier. That’s a [...]
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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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