Effects of Use
Marijuana addicts Pennsylvania claim that using the drug gives them these effects, which last for two or three hours after the drug is ingested:
Ease in social situations
Euphoria
Feeling of relaxation
Sexual arousal
Complications and Long Term Effects of Marijuana Abuse
Using marijuana produces a sense of fuzziness in the brain, which has led to a number of accidents involving motor vehicles and in the workplace. Marijuana abuse during pregnancy leads to low-birth weight babies, and puts the child at increased risk for a form of blood cancer.
Marijuana addiction Pennsylvania doesn't contain nicotine, but it does have more tar than tobacco products do. Repeated use increases the addict's risk for:
Bronchitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Emphysema
Lung cancer
Respiratory tract infections
Help and Treatment for Marijuana Addiction Pennsylvania
Drug rehab centers offering programs for substance abuse are able to provide help and support to marijuana addicts. They can assist the addict through marijuana withdrawal symptoms, which include:
Agitation
Insomnia
Irritability
Nausea
Sweating
Tremors
Weight loss
After the withdrawal phase of marijuana addiction treatment is completed, individual and group therapy can be used to help the person successfully quit marijuana. Clients are taught to recognize the triggers that make them want to use the drug as part of marijuana addiction treatments. Once the triggers have been identified, the addict can learn effective strategies to deal with them. Screening for other addictions and psychiatric disorders should be part of the services offered, since marijuana is often used with other substances, such as alcohol, or as part of self-medicating for mental illness.
Beyond Quitting: Marijuana Recovery and Rehabilitation
Follow-up care for those who have been addicted to marijuana may include a referral to a 12-step program, such as Marijuana Anonymous, or a recommendation to enter a sober living house. Any psychiatric issues must be monitored, and medications or appropriate therapy given to avoid a relapse
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Monday, March 8, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Rules for Sober Living
1.Take Care of Yourself. This may sound pretty simple; however, for most drug addicts this was never high on the priority list. More than likely eating right and getting a good night’s sleep didn’t happen until you were in a drug rehab facility. Now that you are back in the real world, you must continue to eat healthy and sleep well. Adding exercise to your daily plan will also increase your chances of staying sober. Many doctors say that exercise produces a better effect on one’s mood than anti-depressants.
2.Stay Close to Your Family. This will look different for each of you as you define who your family is. If it’s your husband, your mother, your children, or your closest friends, keep them near. Those who helped you get to a drug rehab facility and succeed will be the ones who will want to see you stay clean. Foster those relationships. Remember those that love you and have helped you clean up are the best people to keep in your inner circle and your spending time with them and helping them will help undo any past harm and damage from drug use or alcoholism.
3.Pay Attention to the People You Hang Around. If you are hanging around with people who are using, even socially, you are setting yourself up for failure. You already know this. However, this rule extends outside of just your peer group. Remember the groups of people in the drug rehab facility. There were those who really wanted to be there and worked hard at the program, and then there were those who remained negative, who were only there because someone has forced them to attend, or because they were avoiding jail time but were not really ready to quit. Choose, even now, to befriend the positive people. Surrounding yourself with negative people can have destructive consequences, so make sure you pick your groups wisely at work, school and in your free time.
4.Realize that You Are Not Alone. You are part of the human race. Drug addiction does not differentiate between race, religion, or gender. As you may remember from the drug rehab facility that you attended, everyone who was there came from a different place, but you were united in the pain and destruction that drug addiction causes. Remember that even now you are connected, not just to other drug addicts, but to everyone. If you live as though you are connected to everyone, then you will find that you truly are not alone in this world, and your chances of staying sober will increase. Helping others is an incredible cure for boredom and restlessness, and will fill you with accomplishment and pride. Make sure that you spend time giving of yourself in some way to others
2.Stay Close to Your Family. This will look different for each of you as you define who your family is. If it’s your husband, your mother, your children, or your closest friends, keep them near. Those who helped you get to a drug rehab facility and succeed will be the ones who will want to see you stay clean. Foster those relationships. Remember those that love you and have helped you clean up are the best people to keep in your inner circle and your spending time with them and helping them will help undo any past harm and damage from drug use or alcoholism.
3.Pay Attention to the People You Hang Around. If you are hanging around with people who are using, even socially, you are setting yourself up for failure. You already know this. However, this rule extends outside of just your peer group. Remember the groups of people in the drug rehab facility. There were those who really wanted to be there and worked hard at the program, and then there were those who remained negative, who were only there because someone has forced them to attend, or because they were avoiding jail time but were not really ready to quit. Choose, even now, to befriend the positive people. Surrounding yourself with negative people can have destructive consequences, so make sure you pick your groups wisely at work, school and in your free time.
4.Realize that You Are Not Alone. You are part of the human race. Drug addiction does not differentiate between race, religion, or gender. As you may remember from the drug rehab facility that you attended, everyone who was there came from a different place, but you were united in the pain and destruction that drug addiction causes. Remember that even now you are connected, not just to other drug addicts, but to everyone. If you live as though you are connected to everyone, then you will find that you truly are not alone in this world, and your chances of staying sober will increase. Helping others is an incredible cure for boredom and restlessness, and will fill you with accomplishment and pride. Make sure that you spend time giving of yourself in some way to others
Why Do People Relapse?
Why Addicts Cannot Stop Using Drugs or Alcohol
Here is some vital information that you need to know in order to fully understand drug and alcohol addiction and to prevent addiction relapses. Once you understand addiction, you will see how simply it can be overcome using the CleabrookDrug Rehabilitation Program. It would be best if you could read this section several times to get a full understanding of the cause of relapse. There are two basic causes for continued addiction;
1.The first of these is the long term effects of drug residuals in the body. The Mental and Physical cravings caused by drug residues which remain in the body, even long after a person quits using the drug, simply drives the addict to use more of the drug. This cause of continued addiction is thoroughly addressed and treated with great succes.
2.The second of these causes is the “Biochemical Personality”. This is the “way of thinking” that is caused by drug addiction and the lifestyle an addict adopts to get drugs and live with a drug habit. This cause of continued addiction is also specifically addressed with great success.
These two situations are linked with one feeding the other, and both must be recognized and dealt with before a person can fully be free from the addictive effects of drugs.
Drug Residues: What they are and how they work
The addict can “just say no” a thousand times, but it only takes saying “yes” one time to start the cycle of addiction again.
Several decades ago, the biochemical aspect of drug addiction were discovered. This biochemical breakthrough has led to the most successful approach to rehabilitation in existence.
In essence, when a person uses drugs over a period of time, the body becomes unable to completely eliminate all traces of them. The traces that remain are stored in the fatty tissues. Called “drug metabolites”, these traces re-enter the system and trigger cravings for the drug along with the “Biochemical Personality” traits that are a non-optimum way of life.
Left unhandled, these manifestations will haunt a person for years even if they have sobered up. Left untreated, they can trigger a serious relapse.
These unresolved symptoms and manifestations, whether physical or mental in origin, create an underlying low-level type of stress which cannot be completely ignored by the addict. The addict can “just say no” a thousand times, but it only takes him saying “yes” one time to start the cycle of addiction again.
Drug Residues Remain in Fatty Tissues
Drugs are broken down in the liver into substances called metabolites. Although removed rapidly from the blood stream, metabolites can become trapped in the fatty tissues. The one thing in common—and the problem that needs to be addressed—is that these drug residues remain trapped for years.
Tissues in our bodies that are high in fats are turned over very slowly. When they are turned over, the stored drug metabolites are released into the blood stream and reactivate the same brain centers as if the person actually took the drug. The former addict now experiences restimulation of a drug episode (or “flashback”) and subsequent drug craving. This is common in the months after an addict quits and can continue to occur for years, even decades.
Here is some vital information that you need to know in order to fully understand drug and alcohol addiction and to prevent addiction relapses. Once you understand addiction, you will see how simply it can be overcome using the CleabrookDrug Rehabilitation Program. It would be best if you could read this section several times to get a full understanding of the cause of relapse. There are two basic causes for continued addiction;
1.The first of these is the long term effects of drug residuals in the body. The Mental and Physical cravings caused by drug residues which remain in the body, even long after a person quits using the drug, simply drives the addict to use more of the drug. This cause of continued addiction is thoroughly addressed and treated with great succes.
2.The second of these causes is the “Biochemical Personality”. This is the “way of thinking” that is caused by drug addiction and the lifestyle an addict adopts to get drugs and live with a drug habit. This cause of continued addiction is also specifically addressed with great success.
These two situations are linked with one feeding the other, and both must be recognized and dealt with before a person can fully be free from the addictive effects of drugs.
Drug Residues: What they are and how they work
The addict can “just say no” a thousand times, but it only takes saying “yes” one time to start the cycle of addiction again.
Several decades ago, the biochemical aspect of drug addiction were discovered. This biochemical breakthrough has led to the most successful approach to rehabilitation in existence.
In essence, when a person uses drugs over a period of time, the body becomes unable to completely eliminate all traces of them. The traces that remain are stored in the fatty tissues. Called “drug metabolites”, these traces re-enter the system and trigger cravings for the drug along with the “Biochemical Personality” traits that are a non-optimum way of life.
Left unhandled, these manifestations will haunt a person for years even if they have sobered up. Left untreated, they can trigger a serious relapse.
These unresolved symptoms and manifestations, whether physical or mental in origin, create an underlying low-level type of stress which cannot be completely ignored by the addict. The addict can “just say no” a thousand times, but it only takes him saying “yes” one time to start the cycle of addiction again.
Drug Residues Remain in Fatty Tissues
Drugs are broken down in the liver into substances called metabolites. Although removed rapidly from the blood stream, metabolites can become trapped in the fatty tissues. The one thing in common—and the problem that needs to be addressed—is that these drug residues remain trapped for years.
Tissues in our bodies that are high in fats are turned over very slowly. When they are turned over, the stored drug metabolites are released into the blood stream and reactivate the same brain centers as if the person actually took the drug. The former addict now experiences restimulation of a drug episode (or “flashback”) and subsequent drug craving. This is common in the months after an addict quits and can continue to occur for years, even decades.
More Reasons Interventions May Fail
1. Failure to have an Immediate Plan of Action: Prior to the intervention, make sure you have a plan of action that will actually get your loved one to a drug rehab where he can be treated for his addiction. Often the addict will agree to go to treatment “later” after he “takes care of a few things”. Offer to take care of those things for him so that it is one less thing to worry about. He may make excuses as to why he can’t go now; his job is too important or his school is almost done. In fact, he may convince you that his considerations are valid and it can seem like there really is no way her can go.
However, you must not let that happen. The odds are against him that he will actually make it to the drug rehab treatment center. Have a plane ticket, a ride, and an escort ready to get him there within 24 hours after the intervention takes place. You may be able to stretch this time to 48 hours at the VERY LATEST, but make sure the addict has close supervision the entire time. I spoke to several parents who were devastated after they allowed their child to put off treatment until some “important things” were taken care of, only to find their child had overdosed. Not one of these parents felt that it was worth it to wait to get the addict into treatment and all of them regretted not doing whatever they could to get their child into the drug rehab. Also, none of them foresaw the danger the addict was really in.
2. Inadequate Research of Drug Rehab Treatment: There are many types of drug rehab treatments out there and it is important to research which one will best help the addict in your life. Once you have made a decision, get in contact with the drug rehab treatment center and let them know about the intervention and you can often get some great advice. Have some of their literature on hand during the intervention, so the addict realizes that drug rehab is not prison, but simply a place to change your life.
Every drug rehab program has rules, and rightly so. Learn what they will allow and not allow. For instance, some programs do not allow cigarette smoking. If the addict smokes, this program would not be a good choice. If the intervention is on the right track, having this information immediately available will help speed the process along.
An intervention can seem overwhelming and frightening to the family of an addict and should not be underestimated. However, it can be successful if the reasons above are resolved and the corresponding steps above are followed. There is hope in getting your loved one into a type of a drug rehab treatment program that changes their lives for the better
However, you must not let that happen. The odds are against him that he will actually make it to the drug rehab treatment center. Have a plane ticket, a ride, and an escort ready to get him there within 24 hours after the intervention takes place. You may be able to stretch this time to 48 hours at the VERY LATEST, but make sure the addict has close supervision the entire time. I spoke to several parents who were devastated after they allowed their child to put off treatment until some “important things” were taken care of, only to find their child had overdosed. Not one of these parents felt that it was worth it to wait to get the addict into treatment and all of them regretted not doing whatever they could to get their child into the drug rehab. Also, none of them foresaw the danger the addict was really in.
2. Inadequate Research of Drug Rehab Treatment: There are many types of drug rehab treatments out there and it is important to research which one will best help the addict in your life. Once you have made a decision, get in contact with the drug rehab treatment center and let them know about the intervention and you can often get some great advice. Have some of their literature on hand during the intervention, so the addict realizes that drug rehab is not prison, but simply a place to change your life.
Every drug rehab program has rules, and rightly so. Learn what they will allow and not allow. For instance, some programs do not allow cigarette smoking. If the addict smokes, this program would not be a good choice. If the intervention is on the right track, having this information immediately available will help speed the process along.
An intervention can seem overwhelming and frightening to the family of an addict and should not be underestimated. However, it can be successful if the reasons above are resolved and the corresponding steps above are followed. There is hope in getting your loved one into a type of a drug rehab treatment program that changes their lives for the better
Reasons Why Interventions Fail
A successful intervention can lead a person you love toward a drug rehab treatment program that can help them improve their lives and bring happiness and relief to those around him. However, many interventions fail because the families of those afflicted by drug addiction do not know how to lead a successful intervention. Certain factors must be in place and followed in order to get the addict to a drug rehab. Treatment may seem impossible if the addict isn’t willing to seek help. However, a formal intervention will work if done in the proper way.
After spending time interviewing several interventionists and intake counselors from various drug rehab treatment programs, I have come up with the top 5 reasons why an intervention would fail:
1. Failure to use a Professional: This may sound pitch for interventionists, but the plain fact is that most family members are not accustomed to confronting and addressing problems easily amongst themselves. They may carry guilt from the past, bring up unresolved and unrelated issues and the entire situation may turn into a screaming match which results in nothing but pain for everyone. Interventions can get so ugly that the exact opposite effect occurs, that the addict refuses help and swears off his family and jumps deeper into his own self-destruction.
Many drug rehab programs have staff trained to facilitate an intervention, or can refer you to one. These individuals guide the intervention towards the ultimate goal, which is to get your loved one to a drug rehab treatment center. They bring an unbiased opinion to what is bound to be an emotional and difficult situation for those involved and are able to see things far in advance and can lead the way towards success.
2. Wavering from the Determined Goal: Ultimately, you want your loved one to check into a drug rehab. Treatment is the only option if you are even considering an intervention, not meetings or to let him do it on his own. Do not lose focus on this once the intervention starts and make sure that all involved are willing to do what it takes to make this happen. Sometimes the addict will shift blame to other family members and try to take on the role of a victim. This can be a powerful tool of manipulation as there may be truth or guilt connected to it. Once this happens, family members start to negotiate with the addict or doubt themselves. This will have disastrous effects on the success of the intervention.
Regardless of what “dirty laundry” may come out on the table, the fact of the matter is that the addict is the one that needs help the most and although everyone may have problems in life, the addict is the one who the focus must be on. He may do or say terrible and hurtful things to get our of the intervention and back onto drugs and that must not happen.
3. A Family Divided: Involve all members of the family in the intervention planning, providing they are there to help. Ensure that everyone who will be attending is in agreement with the ultimate goal of getting the addict to a drug rehab treatment center. If one family isn’t on board, he may secretly tell the addict about the intervention in advance or may take sides with addict, thus weakening the argument for treatment and ensuring a failure. If the family members doing the intervention are bitter towards each other, the addict can turn the entire meeting into a circus of finger-pointing in order to escape the situation.
After spending time interviewing several interventionists and intake counselors from various drug rehab treatment programs, I have come up with the top 5 reasons why an intervention would fail:
1. Failure to use a Professional: This may sound pitch for interventionists, but the plain fact is that most family members are not accustomed to confronting and addressing problems easily amongst themselves. They may carry guilt from the past, bring up unresolved and unrelated issues and the entire situation may turn into a screaming match which results in nothing but pain for everyone. Interventions can get so ugly that the exact opposite effect occurs, that the addict refuses help and swears off his family and jumps deeper into his own self-destruction.
Many drug rehab programs have staff trained to facilitate an intervention, or can refer you to one. These individuals guide the intervention towards the ultimate goal, which is to get your loved one to a drug rehab treatment center. They bring an unbiased opinion to what is bound to be an emotional and difficult situation for those involved and are able to see things far in advance and can lead the way towards success.
2. Wavering from the Determined Goal: Ultimately, you want your loved one to check into a drug rehab. Treatment is the only option if you are even considering an intervention, not meetings or to let him do it on his own. Do not lose focus on this once the intervention starts and make sure that all involved are willing to do what it takes to make this happen. Sometimes the addict will shift blame to other family members and try to take on the role of a victim. This can be a powerful tool of manipulation as there may be truth or guilt connected to it. Once this happens, family members start to negotiate with the addict or doubt themselves. This will have disastrous effects on the success of the intervention.
Regardless of what “dirty laundry” may come out on the table, the fact of the matter is that the addict is the one that needs help the most and although everyone may have problems in life, the addict is the one who the focus must be on. He may do or say terrible and hurtful things to get our of the intervention and back onto drugs and that must not happen.
3. A Family Divided: Involve all members of the family in the intervention planning, providing they are there to help. Ensure that everyone who will be attending is in agreement with the ultimate goal of getting the addict to a drug rehab treatment center. If one family isn’t on board, he may secretly tell the addict about the intervention in advance or may take sides with addict, thus weakening the argument for treatment and ensuring a failure. If the family members doing the intervention are bitter towards each other, the addict can turn the entire meeting into a circus of finger-pointing in order to escape the situation.
Drug Rehabilitation Programs and You
Is the drug rehab treatment program medically based?
There is an advantage to including on-site medical care in a Drug Rehab. Physicians and nurses provide 24-hour hospital services to monitor and ensure a safe withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs. In addition, a medical staff specializing in addiction medicine can oversee the progress of each individual and make necessary adjustments to the treatment plan.
Medical credentials and accreditation can also be important. For example, a chemical dependency Drug Rehab that earns JCAHO accreditation (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) meets national standards for providing quality medical care. Appropriate state licensing is also an important consideration.
Be sure to ask which medical costs are included in the price of treatment at the drug rehab.
What is the degree of family involvement in a drug rehab program?
Drug abuse and alcoholism affects the entire family, not just the alcoholic/addict. Quite often family members do not realize how deeply they have been affected by chemical dependency. Family involvement is an important component of recovery.
Drug Rehabs vary in the degree and quality of family involvement opportunities. Some offer just a few lectures and others offer family therapy. Ask if there is any time devoted to family programs and if group therapy is included.
Does drug rehabilitation include a quality continuing care program?
There are no quick fixes for the diseases of drug abuse and alcoholism. Recovery is an ongoing process. The skills one learns during intensive rehabilitation treatment must be integrated into everyday life and this takes time.
Some drug addiction treatment programs will offer a follow-up program but only in one location which may make it difficult to use.
Drug rehabilitation treatment programs should include a quality, continuing care program that supports and monitors recovery.
There is an advantage to including on-site medical care in a Drug Rehab. Physicians and nurses provide 24-hour hospital services to monitor and ensure a safe withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs. In addition, a medical staff specializing in addiction medicine can oversee the progress of each individual and make necessary adjustments to the treatment plan.
Medical credentials and accreditation can also be important. For example, a chemical dependency Drug Rehab that earns JCAHO accreditation (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) meets national standards for providing quality medical care. Appropriate state licensing is also an important consideration.
Be sure to ask which medical costs are included in the price of treatment at the drug rehab.
What is the degree of family involvement in a drug rehab program?
Drug abuse and alcoholism affects the entire family, not just the alcoholic/addict. Quite often family members do not realize how deeply they have been affected by chemical dependency. Family involvement is an important component of recovery.
Drug Rehabs vary in the degree and quality of family involvement opportunities. Some offer just a few lectures and others offer family therapy. Ask if there is any time devoted to family programs and if group therapy is included.
Does drug rehabilitation include a quality continuing care program?
There are no quick fixes for the diseases of drug abuse and alcoholism. Recovery is an ongoing process. The skills one learns during intensive rehabilitation treatment must be integrated into everyday life and this takes time.
Some drug addiction treatment programs will offer a follow-up program but only in one location which may make it difficult to use.
Drug rehabilitation treatment programs should include a quality, continuing care program that supports and monitors recovery.
About Drug Rehabilitation Centers
Selecting a drug rehab center is one of the most important and difficult decisions you will make in your lifetime. Few of us know what to look for in a quality rehab program and not all drug rehabilitation centers are alike. Each drug rehab has its own program options, staff qualifications, credentials, cost, and effectiveness.
Asking appropriate questions when you call a drug rehab for information is important and you should expect to receive clear answers.
Before you make any decisions-ask questions and get the facts!
Does the drug rehab offer a variety of programs?
Alcohol and drug addiction are diseases that progress through predictable stages. It takes a trained health professional, often a doctor specializing in addiction medicine, to make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe the most appropriate treatment, whether it be outpatient counseling or an inpatient alchol and drug rehab.
A drug rehabilitation treatment center should offer a variety of treatment programs that meet individual needs. Programs may include inpatient, residential, outpatient, and/or short-stay options.
The difference between inpatient and a residential treatment center is that inpatient services are provided by a licensed hospital, while residential programs usually do not meet the same rigorous standards of medical care.
The length of stay depends on the severity and stage of the disease.
How much does a drug rehab center cost?
"How much does it cost?" is often one of the first questions asked when someone calls a drug rehab program.
The price tag for drug rehab treatment depends on the type of rehab you choose. You need to know what is included, what will be added to your bill as a fee-for-service program, and what services your health insurance will cover. This makes it extremely difficult to compare prices by simply asking the question - "What does rehab cost?" The best way to find out the range of costs for rehab is to talk to an intake advisor. You can discuss your insurance coverage or your financial concerns and they will help you narrow down your choices to what best meets your needs in the most affordable way.
If you are seeking the best value for your treatment dollar, remember: Price can be meaningful only in the context of quality and performance.
Also remember that the cost of drug addiction and alcoholism, if not treated, can far exceed the cost of treatment.
Asking appropriate questions when you call a drug rehab for information is important and you should expect to receive clear answers.
Before you make any decisions-ask questions and get the facts!
Does the drug rehab offer a variety of programs?
Alcohol and drug addiction are diseases that progress through predictable stages. It takes a trained health professional, often a doctor specializing in addiction medicine, to make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe the most appropriate treatment, whether it be outpatient counseling or an inpatient alchol and drug rehab.
A drug rehabilitation treatment center should offer a variety of treatment programs that meet individual needs. Programs may include inpatient, residential, outpatient, and/or short-stay options.
The difference between inpatient and a residential treatment center is that inpatient services are provided by a licensed hospital, while residential programs usually do not meet the same rigorous standards of medical care.
The length of stay depends on the severity and stage of the disease.
How much does a drug rehab center cost?
"How much does it cost?" is often one of the first questions asked when someone calls a drug rehab program.
The price tag for drug rehab treatment depends on the type of rehab you choose. You need to know what is included, what will be added to your bill as a fee-for-service program, and what services your health insurance will cover. This makes it extremely difficult to compare prices by simply asking the question - "What does rehab cost?" The best way to find out the range of costs for rehab is to talk to an intake advisor. You can discuss your insurance coverage or your financial concerns and they will help you narrow down your choices to what best meets your needs in the most affordable way.
If you are seeking the best value for your treatment dollar, remember: Price can be meaningful only in the context of quality and performance.
Also remember that the cost of drug addiction and alcoholism, if not treated, can far exceed the cost of treatment.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Help for Parents of Addicts
If you have a grown son or daughter who’s an alcoholic or drug addict, it can ruin your life, too, if you don’t find recovery yourself, as well as apply some basic survival tools.
What Not to Do:
•Don’t enable! This includes all forms of financial support. As long as you continue to rescue your grown child, he (or she) won’t get well, but worse. Granted, it’s not easy when he calls, asking for help. However, you have to learn to say no and mean it. Instead, tell your grown child, “We’ll support you emotionally, spiritually, and morally, but not financially”. If you have trouble getting the words out, first practice saying them before you have to give your speech. Then, once you’ve mouthed the words, stick by your guns. Otherwise, you won’t be taken seriously.
•Don’t lie or cover for them - If your grown child is out of control, you may have to call the police.
What You Can Do:
•Give helpful information – Encourage them to attend AA and/or NA meetings.
•Check out rehabilitation and treatment centers – There are scores of different alcohol and abuse treatment centers found in almost every area of the country. Teen Challenge (not just for teens but young adults, too) not only attends to the physical issues of substance abuse, but also provides a faith-based program that address a substance abuser’s need for God.
•Listen – Instead of lecturing, learn to listen when your grown children calls without giving in and helping him financially.
•Set rules – If your child lives with you, but continues to abuse drugs and alcoholic, warn him that he’ll have to leave. Then, act immediately if he refuses to obey your rules. Throwing a son or daughter out of your house isn’t easy, but it’s something you have to do if he chooses to not respect you by not abiding by your standards and house rules.
•Let go –If you start to see your child falling, don’t rush in with a cushion, but just let him fall. Often alcoholics and drug addicts have to crash before they reach out for recovery. In other words, they have to want recovery.
If someone in your family has a substance abuse problem, it’s not just his problem, but everyone close to him. In fact, many parents suffer from codependency and need just as much (or even more) help as their addicted
Since 1972, the renowned Clearbrook Treatment Centers have been providing effective treatment programs for adults and adolescents who suffer from alcoholism and/or chemical dependency. Clearbrook’s rehabilitation program is based upon the belief that alcoholism and chemical dependency is a primary disease and that the suffering addict and his or her family members deserve immediate help.
What Not to Do:
•Don’t enable! This includes all forms of financial support. As long as you continue to rescue your grown child, he (or she) won’t get well, but worse. Granted, it’s not easy when he calls, asking for help. However, you have to learn to say no and mean it. Instead, tell your grown child, “We’ll support you emotionally, spiritually, and morally, but not financially”. If you have trouble getting the words out, first practice saying them before you have to give your speech. Then, once you’ve mouthed the words, stick by your guns. Otherwise, you won’t be taken seriously.
•Don’t lie or cover for them - If your grown child is out of control, you may have to call the police.
What You Can Do:
•Give helpful information – Encourage them to attend AA and/or NA meetings.
•Check out rehabilitation and treatment centers – There are scores of different alcohol and abuse treatment centers found in almost every area of the country. Teen Challenge (not just for teens but young adults, too) not only attends to the physical issues of substance abuse, but also provides a faith-based program that address a substance abuser’s need for God.
•Listen – Instead of lecturing, learn to listen when your grown children calls without giving in and helping him financially.
•Set rules – If your child lives with you, but continues to abuse drugs and alcoholic, warn him that he’ll have to leave. Then, act immediately if he refuses to obey your rules. Throwing a son or daughter out of your house isn’t easy, but it’s something you have to do if he chooses to not respect you by not abiding by your standards and house rules.
•Let go –If you start to see your child falling, don’t rush in with a cushion, but just let him fall. Often alcoholics and drug addicts have to crash before they reach out for recovery. In other words, they have to want recovery.
If someone in your family has a substance abuse problem, it’s not just his problem, but everyone close to him. In fact, many parents suffer from codependency and need just as much (or even more) help as their addicted
Since 1972, the renowned Clearbrook Treatment Centers have been providing effective treatment programs for adults and adolescents who suffer from alcoholism and/or chemical dependency. Clearbrook’s rehabilitation program is based upon the belief that alcoholism and chemical dependency is a primary disease and that the suffering addict and his or her family members deserve immediate help.
Marijuana, The New Generation of Addicts
Research on the health and safety effects of marijuana strongly correlates with many mental, emotional, psychological, physical and spiritual problems. In addition, many crimes, accidents, job and school performance problems have been associated with the use of marijuana. Furthermore, while not everyone that uses marijuana becomes drug dependent, the reality is that as with alcohol and other drugs marijuana use certainly can lead to profound, chronic and progressive chemical dependency.
There are scores of scientific studies that prove that marijuana can be a harmful, addictive drug. As with alcohol and all drugs, marijuana can certainly lead to profound, chronic and progressive chemical dependency. Marijuana is currently up to 25 times more potent than it was in the sixties making the drug even more addictive, and many say that quitting marijuana is much more difficult than they thought (even more “difficult than quitting cocaine”).
The consumption of marijuana is not recommended. For many users it causes mild-to-severe distress and for many it may have even more serious and profound physical or psychological effects. This is especially true for who are predisposed to emotional issues and problems.
Overall, marijuana use in America tends to be correlated to age. As age increases beyond the youthful and young adult years and into adult years and then the senior years, marijuana use decreases to less than one percent of the population. In this regard then, note that marijuana use does not have the support of the majority of Americans, and in fact, is a behavioral phenomena specific to a small subgroup of the population. Remember, the consumption of marijuana is not recommended.
Since 1972, the renowned Clearbrook Treatment Centers have been providing effective treatment programs for adults and adolescents who suffer from alcoholism and/or chemical dependency. Clearbrook’s rehabilitation program is based upon the belief that alcoholism and chemical dependency is a primary disease and that the suffering addict and his or her family members deserve immediate help.
There are scores of scientific studies that prove that marijuana can be a harmful, addictive drug. As with alcohol and all drugs, marijuana can certainly lead to profound, chronic and progressive chemical dependency. Marijuana is currently up to 25 times more potent than it was in the sixties making the drug even more addictive, and many say that quitting marijuana is much more difficult than they thought (even more “difficult than quitting cocaine”).
The consumption of marijuana is not recommended. For many users it causes mild-to-severe distress and for many it may have even more serious and profound physical or psychological effects. This is especially true for who are predisposed to emotional issues and problems.
Overall, marijuana use in America tends to be correlated to age. As age increases beyond the youthful and young adult years and into adult years and then the senior years, marijuana use decreases to less than one percent of the population. In this regard then, note that marijuana use does not have the support of the majority of Americans, and in fact, is a behavioral phenomena specific to a small subgroup of the population. Remember, the consumption of marijuana is not recommended.
Since 1972, the renowned Clearbrook Treatment Centers have been providing effective treatment programs for adults and adolescents who suffer from alcoholism and/or chemical dependency. Clearbrook’s rehabilitation program is based upon the belief that alcoholism and chemical dependency is a primary disease and that the suffering addict and his or her family members deserve immediate help.
Help a Recovering Addict
Try to hear what they have to say without judgment or “I told you sos”. This can be very hard to do. They may have things to say that are painful or hard to hear. They may be involved in things you find unacceptable.
Remember that respectful listening does not mean you agree with their view of things. Respectful listening does not imply that you condone their behaviours or activities, either. It simply means you are showing respect and caring by listening to what someone has to say.
Remember, you may be the only stable person in your adult child’s life—if you can’t listen to them without judgment, then who will? Addiction tends to isolate addicts from healthy people. As the addict’s problem intensifies, there are fewer and fewer support people around them. You don’t have control over your adult child’s addiction, but you do have a choice about whether you will listen. That may be a lifeline for your adult child in the future, so do what you can to keep the lines of communication open.
Talk over the situation carefully with friends or family you trust. Sharing your reactions to your adult child’s addiction with trustworthy understanding people is necessary and healthy. Supporting someone struggling with addiction is a tall order, so make sure you take care of yourself. You may want to consider joining a support group or seeking the services of a professional counselor.
With addiction comes chaos. Part of coping with your adult child’s addiction involves insulating yourself from the chaos. It is very easy to get wrapped up the addict’s problems. However, if this happens our own stability and wellness will be threatened. Make sure to detach from your adult child’s problems from time to time. Do things for yourself that you enjoy.
It’s important to educate yourself about addiction. Knowing more about addiction will help you understand your adult child’s struggle with substances. Knowing more will also help you look after yourself as you provide support to your addicted adult child.
Families play a strong role in substance abuse recovery. Many people who have recovered from active addiction state that what made the difference in their recovery was the non-judgmental support of family members. That non-judgmental support is only possible if you leave fixing and self-blame behind. Most importantly, educate yourself about addiction and develop strong supports for yourself.
Since 1972, the renowned Clearbrook Treatment Centers have been providing effective treatment programs for adults and adolescents who suffer from alcoholism and/or chemical dependency. Clearbrook’s rehabilitation program is based upon the belief that alcoholism and chemical dependency is a primary disease and that the suffering addict and his or her family members deserve immediate help.
Remember that respectful listening does not mean you agree with their view of things. Respectful listening does not imply that you condone their behaviours or activities, either. It simply means you are showing respect and caring by listening to what someone has to say.
Remember, you may be the only stable person in your adult child’s life—if you can’t listen to them without judgment, then who will? Addiction tends to isolate addicts from healthy people. As the addict’s problem intensifies, there are fewer and fewer support people around them. You don’t have control over your adult child’s addiction, but you do have a choice about whether you will listen. That may be a lifeline for your adult child in the future, so do what you can to keep the lines of communication open.
Talk over the situation carefully with friends or family you trust. Sharing your reactions to your adult child’s addiction with trustworthy understanding people is necessary and healthy. Supporting someone struggling with addiction is a tall order, so make sure you take care of yourself. You may want to consider joining a support group or seeking the services of a professional counselor.
With addiction comes chaos. Part of coping with your adult child’s addiction involves insulating yourself from the chaos. It is very easy to get wrapped up the addict’s problems. However, if this happens our own stability and wellness will be threatened. Make sure to detach from your adult child’s problems from time to time. Do things for yourself that you enjoy.
It’s important to educate yourself about addiction. Knowing more about addiction will help you understand your adult child’s struggle with substances. Knowing more will also help you look after yourself as you provide support to your addicted adult child.
Families play a strong role in substance abuse recovery. Many people who have recovered from active addiction state that what made the difference in their recovery was the non-judgmental support of family members. That non-judgmental support is only possible if you leave fixing and self-blame behind. Most importantly, educate yourself about addiction and develop strong supports for yourself.
Since 1972, the renowned Clearbrook Treatment Centers have been providing effective treatment programs for adults and adolescents who suffer from alcoholism and/or chemical dependency. Clearbrook’s rehabilitation program is based upon the belief that alcoholism and chemical dependency is a primary disease and that the suffering addict and his or her family members deserve immediate help.
How to Spot an Addict
Substance abuse is an increasingly problematic addiction that is prevalent among young adults. The effects of drug and alcohol addiction can be detrimental, not only hurting the user, but also those that love and care for the person as well. For an addict, getting help is essential to a normal, healthy lifestyle. However, many people don´t know how to recognize their alcohol and drug addictions, thus rejecting any help that may present itself.
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines addiction as the “compulsive need for and use of a habit forming substance...” Both alcohol and drugs are known to carry highly addictive qualities than can compel a person to feel a need for the substance. The addiction quickly becomes stronger as it is fed, leading to substance abuse or drinking on a regular basis.
Drug use is another addiction that can get out of hand quickly. Drug addiction is not as easy to identify as it once was, mostly due to the increase in medical prescriptions being abused. Illegal drugs tend to have a negative effect on the physiological appearance of a person. Examples of these types of drugs include cocaine, heroine, and methamphetamines. Addiction to prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications can occur when a person begins to use pain killers, sleeping pills, or other mood altering drugs to function in everyday activities. This type of activity is growing increasingly popular among students, resulting in drug addiction at a very young age, sometimes the result of a legal prescription. Signs of drug addiction can include weight loss, extreme behavior, broken teeth, scabs, constant sniffing, lack of appetite, bloodshot eyes, droopy eyes, and slurred speech.
For a person wondering if he or she is an addict, the question to ask oneself is “Does my drinking or drug use affect my everyday life, or is it a disruption to the completion and quality of daily activities?” If one finds that alcohol or drugs are indeed a disturbance to daily functionality, then he or she can assuredly assume that there is an addiction that needs to be treated.
Since 1972, the renowned Clearbrook Treatment Centers have been providing effective treatment programs for adults and adolescents who suffer from alcoholism and/or chemical dependency. Clearbrook’s rehabilitation program is based upon the belief that alcoholism and chemical dependency is a primary disease and that the suffering addict and his or her family members deserve immediate help.
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines addiction as the “compulsive need for and use of a habit forming substance...” Both alcohol and drugs are known to carry highly addictive qualities than can compel a person to feel a need for the substance. The addiction quickly becomes stronger as it is fed, leading to substance abuse or drinking on a regular basis.
Drug use is another addiction that can get out of hand quickly. Drug addiction is not as easy to identify as it once was, mostly due to the increase in medical prescriptions being abused. Illegal drugs tend to have a negative effect on the physiological appearance of a person. Examples of these types of drugs include cocaine, heroine, and methamphetamines. Addiction to prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications can occur when a person begins to use pain killers, sleeping pills, or other mood altering drugs to function in everyday activities. This type of activity is growing increasingly popular among students, resulting in drug addiction at a very young age, sometimes the result of a legal prescription. Signs of drug addiction can include weight loss, extreme behavior, broken teeth, scabs, constant sniffing, lack of appetite, bloodshot eyes, droopy eyes, and slurred speech.
For a person wondering if he or she is an addict, the question to ask oneself is “Does my drinking or drug use affect my everyday life, or is it a disruption to the completion and quality of daily activities?” If one finds that alcohol or drugs are indeed a disturbance to daily functionality, then he or she can assuredly assume that there is an addiction that needs to be treated.
Since 1972, the renowned Clearbrook Treatment Centers have been providing effective treatment programs for adults and adolescents who suffer from alcoholism and/or chemical dependency. Clearbrook’s rehabilitation program is based upon the belief that alcoholism and chemical dependency is a primary disease and that the suffering addict and his or her family members deserve immediate help.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Rehabilitation Does Work
Rehabilitation is the process of recovering those capacities that have been diminished due to substance abuse and addiction. This recovery can only be sustained if the addict does not relapse or return to substance abuse. Thus, the proof of successful rehabilitation is in relapse prevention. However, rehabilitation is more than simply avoiding drugs.
The goal of a drug rehab is to help clients to re-integrate into their community as productive and valued people. The Whole Person Recovery concept is a way of understanding the process of rehabilitation as a long journey. The various methods and contexts for rehabilitation – such as individual, group and family counselling, self-help groups and vocational rehabilitation – are vehicles for the journey.
But the client is not a passive passenger in these vehicles. With the help of the counsellor, he is now back in the driving seat on the new journey along his life path. The counsellor acts as a guide and shows the route, takes on board travelling companions and can even act as mechanic to ensure that the vehicles are properly maintained. The vehicles of therapy and the support of the counsellor are essential, but the recovering person can only progress on the journey through his own participation and energies.
As the client comes out of the detoxification phase of treatment you can start to lay the foundations of the rehabilitation process. Abstinence in itself is not enough. If the addict does not see the benefits of remaining abstinent she will relapse sooner or later. The recovering person needs active guidance to clarify the paths to a major change in lifestyle.
The goal of a drug rehab is to help clients to re-integrate into their community as productive and valued people. The Whole Person Recovery concept is a way of understanding the process of rehabilitation as a long journey. The various methods and contexts for rehabilitation – such as individual, group and family counselling, self-help groups and vocational rehabilitation – are vehicles for the journey.
But the client is not a passive passenger in these vehicles. With the help of the counsellor, he is now back in the driving seat on the new journey along his life path. The counsellor acts as a guide and shows the route, takes on board travelling companions and can even act as mechanic to ensure that the vehicles are properly maintained. The vehicles of therapy and the support of the counsellor are essential, but the recovering person can only progress on the journey through his own participation and energies.
As the client comes out of the detoxification phase of treatment you can start to lay the foundations of the rehabilitation process. Abstinence in itself is not enough. If the addict does not see the benefits of remaining abstinent she will relapse sooner or later. The recovering person needs active guidance to clarify the paths to a major change in lifestyle.
How Long Does Addiction Recovery Take?
Addiction rarely occurs overnight, and like the descent into the disease, the journey out of it can take some time.
People naturally want to know how long treatment and recovery will take. They want to know when they can expect to feel better and when they’ll stop craving that drink or that hit so badly.
Frustratingly, concrete answers to questions like these are hard to come by. Every person recovers in their own time, and every person requires something different on what is always a very individual journey.
The only part of recovery that transcends this individual experience is the reality of a lifetime of recovery. No matter who you are, once addicted, addiction recovery is for life.
The Facts of Recovery
-Addiction remains an incurable disease. Although treatment can induce remission, recovery lasts a lifetime.
-The National Institute on Drug Addiction (NIDA) does not recommend residential or outpatient programs that last fewer than 90 days, calling programs shorter than this “of limited effectiveness.”
-NIDA recommends staying involved in addiction treatment for “significantly longer” than 90 days as the best way to encourage lasting success.
-NIDA recommends that people taking methadone to help break their addiction stay on the medication for a minimum of 1 year before attempting to taper off.
Longer Is Generally Better
There are no quick fixes to overcoming an addiction, and you should be wary of those treatment methods that promise the impossible. When deciding to get treatment for your addiction, realize that recovery is a lengthy journey. For the best chance of continuing recovery, you will need to invest significant time and effort into your treatment experience.
People who enter a short- or long-term residential addiction treatment program will need to continue their involvement in aftercare outpatient programs to maximize their chances of success. That will provide them continued support and encouragement on their path of recovery.
People naturally want to know how long treatment and recovery will take. They want to know when they can expect to feel better and when they’ll stop craving that drink or that hit so badly.
Frustratingly, concrete answers to questions like these are hard to come by. Every person recovers in their own time, and every person requires something different on what is always a very individual journey.
The only part of recovery that transcends this individual experience is the reality of a lifetime of recovery. No matter who you are, once addicted, addiction recovery is for life.
The Facts of Recovery
-Addiction remains an incurable disease. Although treatment can induce remission, recovery lasts a lifetime.
-The National Institute on Drug Addiction (NIDA) does not recommend residential or outpatient programs that last fewer than 90 days, calling programs shorter than this “of limited effectiveness.”
-NIDA recommends staying involved in addiction treatment for “significantly longer” than 90 days as the best way to encourage lasting success.
-NIDA recommends that people taking methadone to help break their addiction stay on the medication for a minimum of 1 year before attempting to taper off.
Longer Is Generally Better
There are no quick fixes to overcoming an addiction, and you should be wary of those treatment methods that promise the impossible. When deciding to get treatment for your addiction, realize that recovery is a lengthy journey. For the best chance of continuing recovery, you will need to invest significant time and effort into your treatment experience.
People who enter a short- or long-term residential addiction treatment program will need to continue their involvement in aftercare outpatient programs to maximize their chances of success. That will provide them continued support and encouragement on their path of recovery.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Inhalant Abuse and Addiction
Most inhalants are common household products. They include paint thinner, fingernail polish remover, glue, gasoline, cigarette lighter fluid, and nitrous oxide. They also include fluorinated hydrocarbons that are found in aerosols, such as whipped cream, hairspray, spray paint, and computer cleaners. Used as intended, these household products are safe. When these products are sniffed, however, their toxic fumes can produce mind-altering effects.
Inhalants are often among the first drugs that young children use. One national survey conducted in 2003-2004 found that 2.5 percent of 4th-graders had used inhalants at least once in the year prior to being surveyed. Inhalants also are one of the few substances that younger children abuse more than older ones do. Yet, inhalant abuse can become chronic and extend into adulthood.
Data from national and State surveys suggest that inhalant abuse is most common among 7th- through 9th-graders. For example, in the Monitoring the Future study, an annual NIDA-supported survey of the Nation's secondary school students, 8th-graders regularly report the highest rate of current, past-year, and lifetime inhalant abuse; 10th- and 12th-graders report less abuse of inhalants.
Many kids think inhalants are a harmless, cheap, and quick way to "catch a buzz." The chemicals in the vapors change the way the brain works, making the user feel very good for a short time. Inhalants can be found around the house or purchased inexpensively at the local grocery or general store. What kids often don't know is that, in some cases, the harmful effects of inhalants can be irreversible.
Clearbrook Treatment Centers have programs to address the issue of inhalant abuse and addiction. Since 1972, the renowned Clearbrook Treatment Centers have been providing effective treatment programs for adults and adolescents who suffer from alcoholism and/or chemical dependency. Clearbrook’s rehabilitation program is based upon the belief that alcoholism and chemical dependency is a primary disease and that the suffering addict and his or her family members deserve immediate help.
Inhalants are often among the first drugs that young children use. One national survey conducted in 2003-2004 found that 2.5 percent of 4th-graders had used inhalants at least once in the year prior to being surveyed. Inhalants also are one of the few substances that younger children abuse more than older ones do. Yet, inhalant abuse can become chronic and extend into adulthood.
Data from national and State surveys suggest that inhalant abuse is most common among 7th- through 9th-graders. For example, in the Monitoring the Future study, an annual NIDA-supported survey of the Nation's secondary school students, 8th-graders regularly report the highest rate of current, past-year, and lifetime inhalant abuse; 10th- and 12th-graders report less abuse of inhalants.
Many kids think inhalants are a harmless, cheap, and quick way to "catch a buzz." The chemicals in the vapors change the way the brain works, making the user feel very good for a short time. Inhalants can be found around the house or purchased inexpensively at the local grocery or general store. What kids often don't know is that, in some cases, the harmful effects of inhalants can be irreversible.
Clearbrook Treatment Centers have programs to address the issue of inhalant abuse and addiction. Since 1972, the renowned Clearbrook Treatment Centers have been providing effective treatment programs for adults and adolescents who suffer from alcoholism and/or chemical dependency. Clearbrook’s rehabilitation program is based upon the belief that alcoholism and chemical dependency is a primary disease and that the suffering addict and his or her family members deserve immediate help.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Clearbrook Lodge Extended Stay
Clearbrook Lodge is incorporated into its nationally recognized treatment program is an Extended Care Program for adolescents that has proven to be very successful in helping chemically dependent youth develop a behavioral foundation that will serve them in all life situations. Lasting 90 to 180 days, the Extended Care Program utilizes a 13-acre island as the starting point for rehabilitation.
Participants progress through stages depending on how well they perform and if they meet the mandatory criteria to pass through the course. If the show exemplary performance they progress further and more quickly and are eligible for more performance awards.
Participants progress through stages depending on how well they perform and if they meet the mandatory criteria to pass through the course. If the show exemplary performance they progress further and more quickly and are eligible for more performance awards.
With a longer length of stay, we are able to teach new living skills and develop healthy behavioral patterns that increase the individual’s chance of a drug-free and productive life. Outdoor activities are important for group building and help build self-esteem and group cohesiveness and are more proactive in longer lengths of stay.
Extended Care Goals
• Abstinence from mood-altering chemicals (sobriety)
• Use of the 12-step program
• Demonstrated change in personal behavior and self-image, consistent with healthy recovery-oriented behavior
• Adherence to a value system that promotes healthy functioning
• Initiate an improved, chemical-free lifestyle
Clearbrook Lodge is your #1 choice for helping your teenager end their depedency on drugs and/or alcohol in Pennsylvania. The professional staff value compassion and committment above all else, so you can feel comfrtable that your child is receiving the utmost care. Choose Clearbrook Lodge for ending your teen's dependence on drugs!
Clearbrook Lodge
Established specifically for adolescents, this 46-bed inpatient rehabilitation center is the beginning of what must be a continued effort to maintain a lifestyle and lifetime of sobriety. The 12 steps of Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous are an integral part of the patient community’s daily activities and efforts. This program is specifically designed for teens and their families to help them have better understandings together and meets the important needs of adolescents going through this difficult time in a difficult part of their life.
These programs are available to those between 13 and 18 years of age who are still in high school, and who have sufficient skills to participate in therapy. Clearbrook Lodge ensures that your child will complete all school work and ensure timely admittance of all work. Adolescent treatment includes both a short-term program and an extended care program for those who need an more in-depth treatment.
Can you afford to wait any longer for your teen to keep their dependence on drugs or alcohol? Clearbrook Lodge is your #1 choice for ending your child's dependency on drugs and alcohol in Pennsylvania. Their staff follow the rules of compassion and committment to quality to ensure that your teen receives the best patient care you won't find anywhere else. Choose Clearbrook Lodge and help your child on the road to recovery!
These programs are available to those between 13 and 18 years of age who are still in high school, and who have sufficient skills to participate in therapy. Clearbrook Lodge ensures that your child will complete all school work and ensure timely admittance of all work. Adolescent treatment includes both a short-term program and an extended care program for those who need an more in-depth treatment.
Can you afford to wait any longer for your teen to keep their dependence on drugs or alcohol? Clearbrook Lodge is your #1 choice for ending your child's dependency on drugs and alcohol in Pennsylvania. Their staff follow the rules of compassion and committment to quality to ensure that your teen receives the best patient care you won't find anywhere else. Choose Clearbrook Lodge and help your child on the road to recovery!
Clearbrook Retreat
Family treatment is viewed as a vital and necessary component to enhance the recovery of the chemically dependent person, as well as to promote overall family recovery from the effects that chemical dependency has on individual family members. Family members suffer from another memeber's drug dependency, and these may include feelings of denail, guilt, and self-blame. This program is intended to help ease these feelings and help to build a healthy relationship again.
The Family Program is provided by Clearbrook for family members of the chemically dependent one weekend a month beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Friday evening and ending at Noon on Sunday. Families participate in group therapy and individual counseling sessions.
The 12-steps of this program are reinforced through this Clearbrook Retreat program. Alcoholics Anonymous and A-non are also reinforced through this program as well.
Clearbrook Treatment Centers are your #1 choice for ending your dependency on drugs and alcohol in Pennsylvania! They pride themselves on compassion and patient care to make sure that each patient gets the quality care they deserve. Choose Clearbrook Treatment Centers for your drug dependency recovery needs.
The Family Program is provided by Clearbrook for family members of the chemically dependent one weekend a month beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Friday evening and ending at Noon on Sunday. Families participate in group therapy and individual counseling sessions.
The 12-steps of this program are reinforced through this Clearbrook Retreat program. Alcoholics Anonymous and A-non are also reinforced through this program as well.
Clearbrook Treatment Centers are your #1 choice for ending your dependency on drugs and alcohol in Pennsylvania! They pride themselves on compassion and patient care to make sure that each patient gets the quality care they deserve. Choose Clearbrook Treatment Centers for your drug dependency recovery needs.
Clearbrook and Patient Treatment
Since 1972, the renowned Clearbrook Treatment Centers have been providing effective treatment programs for adults and adolescents who suffer from alcoholism and/or chemical dependency. Clearbrook’s rehabilitation program believes that chemical dependency is a disease and can be treated through compassion and total quality care.
Clearbrook Manor invests over $3.5 million in patient comfort and care.
Scheduled for completion this Summer, Clearbrook Manor will be moving our patients into a new building. Featuring a 21-bed state-of-the-art detox unit, medical stations and private interview spaces, the new building is designed to provide the utmost in patient care.
The building sits on top of a beautiful mountain with stunning views of the Pennsylvania landscape. The President of Clearbrook specifically chose this spot and was there and throughout the entire construction process.
Clearbrook Treatment Centers are your #1 choice for drug dependency recovery in Pennsylvania. Compassion and committment to patient care are their best assets that will ensure total quality care. Choose Clearbrook Treatment Centers for your drug dependency recovery needs!
Clearbrook Manor invests over $3.5 million in patient comfort and care.
Scheduled for completion this Summer, Clearbrook Manor will be moving our patients into a new building. Featuring a 21-bed state-of-the-art detox unit, medical stations and private interview spaces, the new building is designed to provide the utmost in patient care.
The building sits on top of a beautiful mountain with stunning views of the Pennsylvania landscape. The President of Clearbrook specifically chose this spot and was there and throughout the entire construction process.
Clearbrook Treatment Centers are your #1 choice for drug dependency recovery in Pennsylvania. Compassion and committment to patient care are their best assets that will ensure total quality care. Choose Clearbrook Treatment Centers for your drug dependency recovery needs!
Admissions to Clearbrook Treatment Centers
Specialists handle admission to the Manor and the Lodge. Each call is handled in the strictest confidence. Weekend and evening admissions can be arranged. The average length of stay is 30 days for adults and adolescents in the short-term program. The adolescent extended care program is three to six months.A preliminary treatment plan is developed upon admission based on data collected during the entry interview, referral and family sources. This is what separates Clearbrook Treatment Centers from the rest, individual attention and personalized rehabilitation programs.
Comprehensive plans are important, because every individual has different needs that need to be met in certain ways. Their individual plans are different from other treatment facilities because they are tailored to an individuals needs, as oppossed to one-treatment-fits-all mentalities.
Clearbrook Treatment Centers are their to help you on the road to recovery and are your #1 source for dependency recovery in Pennsylvania. Compassion and Committment to Recovery are what the people of Clearbrook specialize in. Choose Clearbrook Treatment Centers for your drug dependency recovery needs!
Clearbrook Treatment Centers Programs
The following are programs that are offered from Clearbrook Treatment Centers to help you or a loved one recover from chemical dependency:
Addiction Counseling – individual and group with emphasis placed on current behavior. Counseling addresses the disease concept, its manifestations, and psychological and social complications. Reality-oriented, therapy is focused on the issues of denial, powerlessness, unmanageability, unrealistic thinking and other defense system tactics.
Rehabilitation Management – Following an entry interview, medical exam and data gathered from family and referral sources, an individual initial treatment plan is executed during the first three days of therapy. AFter the initial treatment plan, a more comprehensive plan is developed to meet yours or a family members personal needs.
Detoxification – each patient is monitored for withdrawal symptoms and is provided with medical assistance if needed. If a patient is experiencing significant withdrawal symptoms he or she will stay at this unit until a physician releases them. Upon completion of the detoxification phase, the patient will directly enter primary treatment.
Clearbrook Treatment Centers are there for you, to help you on your road to recovery, and should be your #1 choice for drug dependency recovery in Pennsylvania. They have professional and compassionate staff who are there for you and make sure to take care of you. Can you afford to wait? Choose Clearbrook Treatment Centers for your drug dependency recovery needs.
Addiction Counseling – individual and group with emphasis placed on current behavior. Counseling addresses the disease concept, its manifestations, and psychological and social complications. Reality-oriented, therapy is focused on the issues of denial, powerlessness, unmanageability, unrealistic thinking and other defense system tactics.
Rehabilitation Management – Following an entry interview, medical exam and data gathered from family and referral sources, an individual initial treatment plan is executed during the first three days of therapy. AFter the initial treatment plan, a more comprehensive plan is developed to meet yours or a family members personal needs.
Detoxification – each patient is monitored for withdrawal symptoms and is provided with medical assistance if needed. If a patient is experiencing significant withdrawal symptoms he or she will stay at this unit until a physician releases them. Upon completion of the detoxification phase, the patient will directly enter primary treatment.
Clearbrook Treatment Centers are there for you, to help you on your road to recovery, and should be your #1 choice for drug dependency recovery in Pennsylvania. They have professional and compassionate staff who are there for you and make sure to take care of you. Can you afford to wait? Choose Clearbrook Treatment Centers for your drug dependency recovery needs.
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