March 3rd 2009
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If you are in the process of organizing a drug intervention or alcohol intervention, the selection of a treatment center will be among your first decisions. There are many factors to consider when deciding upon a drug or alcohol treatment center. Some key points include staff credentials, availability of onsite ...
March 14th 2008
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Alcoholism and drug addiction are progressive diseases, and without help it is highly likely that the addicted person will continue down a never ending path of self destruction that could lead to death. Drug and alcohol treatment centers are the best way to truly fight the battle against addiction. When ...
December 13th 2007
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You've labored for weeks, months, and perhaps years to get your addicted friend or family member into drug treatment. Finally, the miracle occurs. Whether through a "nudge from the judge", persistant pressure or even voluntary acquiescence, the addict walks through the doors of a drug treatment center.
This act alone is ...
November 20th 2007
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If you've ever had the task of deciding upon which treatment center you should admit your friend or loved one, you already know how burdensome that process can be. Many issues need to be considered before you decide which facillity to select.
Preliminarily, cost of treatment and geograhic location of ...
October 16th 2007
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If you have a drug or alcohol addiction and you are fortunate enough to recognize that a problem exists necessitating treatment, you might be wondering what goes on inside the confines of a typical treatment center.
Simply stated, drug and alcohol rehabilitation treatment centers are designed to help people abstain from ...
July 24th 2007
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So, you or a loved one have completed inpatient drug/alcohol treatment. What happens next? Do you gather up your belongings from the treatment center, drive home, and resume your life where you left off?
Of course not. At the completion of inpatient treatment, whether it be 30, 60, ...
July 8th 2007
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You've performed your due diligence and have narrowed your inpatient treatment facility options down to two or three. And by due diligence, Im referring to matching the patient with the appropriate facility. Consultations with treatment professionals, physicians, therapists and interventionists will help you in this area.
Lets assume that ...
June 15th 2007
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There are many factors to consider when deciding upon a treatment center. Some key points include staff credentials, availability of onsite physicians, detox availability, counselor/patient ratios, amenities, treatment model, location, AA philosphy, and cost. With treatment centers popping up throughout the nation, consumers can easily be overwhelmed with ...
June 12th 2007
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There has been quite a bit of press concerning high-end drug and alcohol treatment facilities. One treatment center in particular, Promises Treatment Center Malibu, has been the focus of much publicity thanks to recent admissions from Britney and Lindsay.
What concerns me is the press' attention to the elegant atmosphere ...
May 26th 2007
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A decision has been made to enter a thirty day inpatient facility. You have been properly advised as to the treatment needs and concerns for the patient and you are now at the point of deciding which facility will be selected. The decision comes down to choosing between ...