Each rehabilitation center should be accredited by at least one agency and should have a remark by the Council on Rehabilitation Education. These agencies make sure that the rehab facilities perform and render the basic standards of care. When you are seeking at treatment program it is extremely important that the facility you choose is….
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According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, inpatient and outpatient rehab are the key types of treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. There are some things that you need to consider before entering a rehab center. It is a serious decision and should not be taken lightly. 1. What do you Expect to get….
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According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, addiction is a chronic disease that goes untreated far too often. When people suffering from this disease decide to get help, they have a number of decisions to make, and consequences to consider. One of the best treatment options for addiction and substance abuse is rehab. However,….
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There are many types of rehab centers and almost anyone can benefit from one of those types. Rehab programs range from addiction treatment to rehabilitation for most mental and physical disorders. These benefits range depending on the specific type of rehab center you are entering. There are however some benefits that are common to all….
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Despite the American Psychological Association’s doubts that internet addiction can be considered an actual addiction there are points that an obsession with the internet fits the definition. The persistent and compulsive use of the internet to the determent of a person’s life or livelihood definitely exists. Many people report that the internet has ruined their….
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According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, rehab centers are one of the better ways to break an addiction. Unfortunately, not all rehab centers are the same in quality and services. You should ask some questions before signing an intake contract and entering a rehab center. These questions should be an important part of….
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A therapeutic community (TC) is a type of treatment program that many residential rehab centers use to help recovering addicts learn better behaviors associated with drug use, socialization and combatting negative perceptions and attitudes held by those individuals. This type of treatment program can be confrontational and is usually very structured, but it is often….
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According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, addiction rates are increasing. This coincides with a rise in mental and emotional illness. Most people who seek treatment for addiction do so by going to a rehab center. Rehab centers can treat both addiction and co-occurring disorders. What are Co-Occurring Disorders? Co-occurring disorders are disorders that….
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As stated by the National Criminal Justice Reference Service, “In many ways, hardcore drug users are isolated from society. Their addiction affects not only them but also their families and friends as well as the larger community.” And when an individual needs to attend inpatient care to help them cope with addiction and begin to….
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Going to a rehab center, especially a residential facility, can be difficult but it can also be very necessary to your recovery under certain circumstances. If you are considering this treatment option, it is important to ask yourself how best you will be able to attend residential care and in what ways your loved ones….
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According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, “Individuals progress through drug addiction treatment at various rates, so there is no predetermined length of treatment. However, research has shown unequivocally that good outcomes are contingent on adequate treatment length.” It is not recommended that any individual leave their rehab program early unless the decision is….
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Anyone who’s lived through a natural disaster, the death of a loved one or a violent attack well knows the degree of emotional turmoil that comes from these types of events. While some people eventually get over difficult life events, others may become emotionally stuck inside the trauma-inciting incident. When this is the case, post-traumatic….
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Getting the essential level of care to achieve long-term recovery is important and it means more than simply gaining abstinence when one has a substance dependency. Although your primary focus may be on ending or significantly reducing substance abuse, the associated problems also must be addressed in order to help you maintain abstinence and avert….
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Feeling sad or blue every now and then can be expected considering the fast-paced lifestyle of today. When these feelings become more so the norm than the exception, some form of psychological disorder may be at work. Compared to other conditions, depression ranks as the most prevalent mental health problem in the United States. According….
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Traumatic experiences trigger protective responses throughout the body, causing a surge of chemicals to flood the brain. Depending on a person’s physiological make-up, these effects can have a lasting impression on his or her mental and emotional well-being. Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD develops out of these conditions. According to the University of Colorado at….
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