September is National Recovery month. During the month of September there are gatherings and functions around the entire country that have the sole purpose of educating the public about the dangers of addiction.
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Drug Addiction
Is the Government Reverting Back to Old Addiction Treatment Methods?
The federal government is beginning to make a push to revert back to old methods of addiction treatment including less effective short term residential and outpatient programs as opposed to long term residential programs.
Family Program Mends the Damage Caused by Addiction
Without the help of an addiction treatment centers family program it is likely going to be very difficult for a recovering addict and his or her family to mend the damage that was caused during active addiction.
Coping with Depression and Addiction
If dual diagnosed with depression and addiction an addiction treatment center that specializes in treating individuals who struggle with dual diagnosis will be able to treat each disease independently giving the client the best chance at achieving long term sobriety.
New Residency for Medical Professionals to Specialize in Addiction
Ten various universities around the country are offering a one year program for doctors who have completed medical school and want to further their education and study the correlation between addiction and the brain while gaining a specialty in treating addiction.
Methadone Treatment Can Open Up Another Can of Worms
An individual trying to “kick” an opiate addiction with the use of Methadone is a story that is becoming more and more common. The problem is that Methadone is just as addictive and can lead to the same consequences as any other drug.
Sen. Charles Schumer Fighting Western, New York Prescription Addiction
Western, New York is experiencing an epidemic with prescription drugs. Sen. Charles Schlumer is in the process of taking steps to try to control the amount of prescription drug abuse that is occurring in Western, New York. He is trying to enforce laws with stricter penalties to those caught illegally distributing painkillers.
Brooke Mueller Is Living Proof of How Powerful Addiction Is
Signs are showing that Brooke Mueller has relapsed again. Despite everything she may lose including her children Mueller seems unable to remain abstinent from drugs and alcohol. In order to overcome addiction she may need to re-enter into the safe and supportive environment offered by an addiction treatment program.
Shamokin, Pennsylvania Bans the Sale of Bath Salts
This past week the City Council in Shamokin, Pennsylvania banned the sale of bath salts in their town in an attempt to stop individuals from abusing them as drugs. The best way stop drug abuse is through the professional help of a drug rehab or addiction treatment center.
Doctors Don’t Know Everything about Pain Pills
Without hep moderating prescription drugs addiction can settle in very fast. Most who suffer from chronic pain end up going to see a primary care physician and get prescribed some sort of prescription medication to alleviate their pain. If not watched closely prescription medication can quickly turn into an addiction.
