Seeking help for substance abuse dependence is an extremely personal decision. If you have chosen to seek inpatient or residential treatment, you will need to decide the length of your treatment program. Individualized care is important for your success. Consider the following options, and then discuss long term and short term drug rehab options with […]
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Mixing prescription medications ended the life of a University of Oklahoma football player on May 19, 2011. Test results out in July 2011 report that 22-year-old linebacker Austin Box had five different prescription medications present in his system when he died. The mix of these drugs contributed to his death. Unfortunately, young people are increasingly
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Florida, a state that is known as one of the worst in terms of prescription drug abuse rates, is finally taking steps to create a task force to combat the problem. Although a national plan would be ideal for combating substance abuse on a larger scale, a smaller, yet involved, program in Florida is a
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Today, whether you choose an inpatient alcohol rehab path or the outpatient path, you will have the necessary tools to successfully complete a treatment program. Each type of rehab offers unique benefits. The best rehab program will consider your personal goals, challenges, and lifestyle. This is essential to achieving lifelong sobriety. Inpatient programs are naturally
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Substance abuse, whether it is long or short term, is the basis for a wide array of health conditions. Individuals entering a drug rehab program are not only choosing to live a drug-free life, but are also choosing to live a life free from illness that could potentially rob them of future experiences and enjoyment.
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Betty Ford, former first lady and substance abuse advocate, has died at the age of 93. Ford, who battled breast cancer, alcohol addiction and prescription pill abuse, was a lifelong recovering addict and extremely influential in the evolution of substance abuse treatment programs and awareness on the subject. Ford, who became addicted to pain medication
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If you find yourself fighting the draw of alcohol addiction, the road to recovery doesn’t have to be a treacherous one. With the right help and your dedication to winning your life back, you can overcome the struggles of your addiction. Here are some of the advantages of a private drug treatment center such as
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While it is drinking and driving that is typically discussed in the mainstream media, another issue, drugged driving, has become much more prevalent in recent years. Thanks to increased awareness, groups are slowly beginning to take action and the nation as a whole is taking a closer look at this often overlooked, yet incredibly dangerous,
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Incorporating art therapy in your drug rehab program has many immediate and long-term benefits. Even if you don’t feel you have artistic talent, working and creating with your hands can be a relaxing and rewarding experience. With art therapy, it’s not about the finished piece. It’s about the process of creating the piece and the
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The recent death of Jeff Conaway serves as yet another reminder that addiction, and the dangers it presents, knows no social, cultural or economic boundaries. By most measures, Jeff Conaway had it all. Jeff began acting as a child and continued to appear on stage and screen for most of his brief 60 years. Yet,
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