How many times have you perhaps thought that you might quit drugs and alcohol on your own? Now think about how many times you actually did so, or, more importantly, even began the process? Chances are that you a) never quite got around to it, b) started to quit but gave it up at the first signs of cravings, or c) quit for a brief period and then went right back to your drug of choice in no time flat.
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Drug rehab could be a focus for ex-Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich when he begins his 14-year prison term soon. Though it hasn’t been stated exactly why, his attorneys have requested that the former governor, who has been sentenced for crimes related to corruption, take part in a drug treatment program during his incarceration.
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The national epidemic involving opioid addictions to prescription painkillers is resulting in new strategies designed to help in recovery. Those struggling with painkiller addictions do not fit the typical drug addict profile. Many are middle-age, middle-class individuals who became addicted to opioids following a legitimate prescription for a chronic pain problem.
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If former governor Rod Blagojevich wants to cut his current 14-year prison sentence, a federal judge says he must attend a drug rehab program.
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For years, we’ve known that an overabundance of alcohol is harmful for the mind and for the body. The potential damage is something that scientists continue to study to gain a better understanding of the relationship between cerebellar activity and the frontal lobe. As our knowledge improves, so can our approach to addiction treatment and drug rehab.
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Treating drug addiction with another substance that could itself be addictive is a complex and highly debated topic among healthcare and psychological providers. Recent research is addressing this challenge, focused on developing a vaccine that may help offset nicotine addiction as well as other anti-addiction formulas, such as those designed for methamphetamine addiction.
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When a drug rehab treatment program begins assessing and treating a new client, the clinical staff often seeks information from third parties, such as relatives and friends, coworkers and employers, law enforcement personnel, school officials, and other medical professionals. However, how is it possible to gather the type and scope of background information necessary to properly treat a patient suffering from alcoholism or drug abuse while at the same time protecting his or her private and health-related information?
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A recent study shows that young adults who have undergone addiction treatment and arrive willing to make personal changes make great strides in recovery with guidance to build and sustain them. Butler Center colleagues explain that they believe a strong motivator for change comes from the camaraderie among young adults who have had severe addictions in treatment together.