A professional hockey player is dead and his brother has been arrested for third degree sale of a controlled substance. His hard driving fights punctuated Derek Boogaard’s hockey career during games. He spent five years skating for the Minnesota Wild before becoming a part of the New York Ranger hockey team. At the age of…
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Blind Melon founder member Christopher Thorn has designed a fully functional recording studio for The Ranch PA, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility based in Hanover, Pennsylvania. Thorn knows from bitter experience, having lost his friend and co-founder of Blind Melon Shannon Hoon to a drug overdose in ’95, how this kind of amenity can…
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Treating addiction requires a rehab that addresses a range of issues. Some of the areas of concern in addiction are medical and biological, social and family relationships, and spirituality and religion. If spirituality is important to you, select a drug rehab center that will address this need. Whether you are looking for a Christian drug…
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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…
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You suspect someone you love has a problem with alcohol, but how do you really know? What types of actions and behaviors show you that their alcohol use is out of control? How do you know when a friend or family member needs treatment for alcoholism? A person’s behavior changes with alcohol use. Look for…
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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…
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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…
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Teenagers needing substance abuse treatment often feel badly about themselves. Parenting these teens and making decisions on the type of treatment program is difficult for parents. Parents must become a strong advocate for their child. Then, they must select a drug or alcohol rehab that can build up self-esteem while successfully treating the addiction. What…
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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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