16 Mar 2013
Austin Drug Rehab and Treatment
Drug use in Austin, Texas and around the United States is a rising problem. More and more people, especially young people, are experimenting with drugs, in particular prescription painkillers and marijuana. Often those who are using these drugs assume that they are not dangerous in the way that illegal narcotics like cocaine or heroin are. They are mistaken, however, and using these substances can lead to health problems, addiction, and even overdose and death in extreme situations. Although abuse and addiction are on the rise, there are ways to get help. If you are living in Austin with a drug problem, there are places you can go and professionals to whom you can turn to get help coming clean.
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Whether you’re weary of doctor-shopping to support a prescription drug habit or worried your frequent alcohol use will cause you to lose custody of your kids, it’s becoming clear that you need treatment. But is Christian drug rehab the right choice for your path to recovery? It’s easy to disregard the possibility of a Christ-centered rehabilitation facility if you practice another faith or have no belief system at all. However, this type of rehab often has unique advantages over secular-based programs. Following are some of the best reasons to seriously consider a Christian-based treatment facility, regardless of your own beliefs:
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10 Sep 2012
Suicide and Drug Rehab
Suicide is the number one cause of death among drug addicts and alcoholics. Alcoholics are ten times more likely to commit suicide than those in the general population; those who shoot drugs are fourteen times more likely to die.
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08 Aug 2012
Know What to Ask About Drug Abuse Treatment
While it’s well known that learning how to overcome drug addiction requires professional help, what’s not very commonly known is what questions to ask about any drug abuse treatment program being considered.
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10 May 2012
House Passes Medical Marijuana Bill
Recently, the House of Representatives passed a medical marijuana bill with a 236-96 vote in their favor. They still face an uphill battle in the Senate, however in order to defeat the promised veto from Governor John Lynch.
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06 May 2012
The Saving Grace of Drug Rehab
You would think fame and fortune would be enough to make a person happy. That’s not the case for many celebrities.
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24 Apr 2012
Rehab For Young People Can Truly Save Lives
For young people who struggle with drug and alcohol abuse, the concern for their well-being does not stop there.
A recent article has information about a study conducted in Australia, that one in three youths who struggle with drugs and alcohol have also tried suicide. Those who work with rehabilitating young people also realize that there is more to their addiction than over consumption.
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The hottest movie in theatres today is The Hunger Games, a futuristic tale of thirst for violence run amok. Actor Wes Bentley plays the man responsible for the games around which the story revolves. The movie marks his first major screen appearance since his famed role as the shy neighbor boy in the Oscar-winning film American Beauty. In between the two films the now 33 year old actor spent roughly 10 years spiraling downward into alcohol abuse and drug addiction. Now, he’s older, sober and back with another attention-getting role.