For numerous individuals, inpatient addiction treatment services are their best shot at effectively battling addiction and living a healthy life. According to estimates by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), almost 23.5 million Americans struggle with addiction of some kind. However, out of these struggling individuals, only 10 percent receive the treatment they require [...]
There are many forms of therapy for those struggling with alcoholism. Motivational Enhancement Programs, Cognitive Behavioral, and Coping Skills Therapy are just a few that are highly effective. Types of Alcoholism Therapies for Change Motivational Enhancement Programs (MEP) are those that are designed to bring awareness to the impact alcohol has had in the addict's [...]
Contributor: Rogers Behavioral Health with Amy Kuechler, PsyD, Psychologist for the Adolescent Dual Diagnosis Program For many teenagers, having hundreds or even thousands of followers and friends monitoring their every move on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Vine is just the new norm. Likes, views and favorites for social media photos, statuses and videos [...]
One in 100 babies born have Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). This is almost the same rate of occurrence as that of Autism. Prevalence of FAS exceeds that of Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, SIDS, Cystic Fibrosis and Spina Bifida combined. Given these statistics, FAS has emerged as the leading preventable cause of birth defects, developmental abnormalities [...]
Alcohol is the most commonly abused substance in the U.S. Almost 15 percent of Americans is dependent on alcohol. Alcohol causes estimated 88,000 fatalities every year, making it the fourth leading preventable cause of death in U.S. Normal amounts of alcohol are quickly absorbed and majority of ethanol is metabolized in the liver. However, individuals [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.