If drinking too much is a problem for you, you know it is difficult to stop drinking. You may have read books on the subject or talked to your doctor occasionally. Perhaps someone has even suggested alcohol rehab to you. You just want something to help you quit drinking. Determining what works and what does […]
Fostering a sense of community is no small feat, but it is a challenge that The Ranch PA accepts each day with vigor and commitment. Our 23-bed facility makes it possible for clients to create important connections with other clients, as well as the staff to create an inclusive, trusting environment that we feel is
No two people are alike, so why should their drug rehab treatments be the same? A “cookie cutter” approach works at a military boot camp, but not at a treatment facility. Effective drug rehab meets individual needs by tailoring treatment to each individual. Tailoring a program to meet your needs involves many aspects. Exclusive drug
With prescription drug abuse at the forefront of many conversations surrounding substance abuse, less visible substances, including methamphetamine, have fallen from popular discussion and discourse. In an article published by Lakeview Health Systems, they argued that while meth use is on the rise, attention to its dangers are fewer and far between, doing nothing to
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Once you have identified a need for inpatient treatment, deciding on a treatment facility is a critical step. Many factors, including location, will help you select a treatment facility. If you live in Pennsylvania, you may first consider drug and alcohol treatment centers in PA. Choosing to remain in state may be a better choice
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Addiction to alcohol and other drugs has been a problem throughout history. Scientific studies of addictions and their treatment began in the United States when congress passed the Porter Bill in 1929. Shortly after, a facility referred to as “The Narcotic Farm” opened outside of Lexington, Kentucky. Inmates from a nearby prison became part of
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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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