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There are three types of lies: Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics. Mark Twain Statistics can be utilized and spun to make a point or prove a position in the favor of an author or professional’s opinion or position. However, in the world of addiction, the numbers just don’t lie. In December 2010 the Department Of Health And…
Besides being sheik drug and alcohol treatment is often necessary when individuals are dependent on illicit drugs or alcohol. The idea of addiction treatment today is to help build the foundation of recovery from addiction for life long abstinence. There are many alternatives to ponder but before you look at the alternatives you want to…
On a flight to Los Angeles with my business partner we had just settled in to our business class seats when the pilot began to welcome us to Fly High Airlines. “Ladies and gentleman I want to welcome you to Fly High I have some great news to report the past eight flights to Los Angeles have…
Are you heading to rehab? Here are the six essentials to take to drug and alcohol rehab! 1) The first thing to bring to rehab is Expectation. Yes you must have an expectation that you are going to gain the knowledge, insights and motivation to come home a renewed person. Have an expectation that the recovery…
North and South Carolina sit on the southeast coast of the United States. From the beach to the mountains and everything in between the Carolinas have it all. According to the Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) 1998-2008, State Admissions to Substance Abuse Treatment Services, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Substance Abuse and Mental Health…
Often as family members of an addicted or drug abusing person we find ourselves frustrated especially when we want to help our loved one and they seem to be buried in denial. When we speak to the individual we hear from them some excuses that top the charts. If we do not know much about…
When it comes to addiction the ramifications are quite serious. Often physical, mental, and or legal challenges begin to play havoc in the life of the addicted. Family issues often become the focus. Divorce, resentment, and blame penetrate the family structure. When addiction rears its ugly head in a family who is to blame? The…
The cost of rehab in most of the Country has gotten out of control. This is a result of many challenges, insurance, staffing, regulations, taxes, property tax, rent and leasing expenses, gas and other necessary expenses. In the state of Florida particularly the South Florida model of care quality service does not necessitate a family…
In a 2009 study on Motivational Interviewing. Motivational interviewing is a client centered, semi-directive therapeutic process. Motivational interviewing is non-judgmental, non-confrontational and non-adversarial. The study found evidence that “What therapists reflect back, they will hear more of,” and that promoting talk about change promotes change. What does this mean for the medical model or accepted…
1) Do not allow anything to interrupt your daily recovery. 2) Start early and make it productive. 3) Live a daily set of disciplines, have a schedule and stick to it. 4) Get excited about your day and excite others about life! 5) Make recovery friends and be a great friend. 6) Be confident in…