Treatment Center Files Lawsuit Against City
The Treatment CenterAn addiction center has filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against the City of Deerfield Beach. The lawsuit alleges the city illegally blocked its plans to expand after...
View ArticleIndonesian Pilot Tests Positive For Crystal Meth
The Treatment CenterA pilot in Indonesia tested positive for crystal meth after being arrested hours before he was scheduled to fly a plane. The Lion Air pilot was arrested in a hotel on Saturday. “The...
View ArticleJosh Hamilton Talks About Relapse
The Treatment CenterTexas Rangers star outfielder Josh Hamilton is a recovering alcohol and drug addict, but the 30-year-old admitted at a recent press conference to having several drinks with friends...
View ArticleDeath Of Whitney Houston
The Treatment CenterThe untimely death of Whitney Houston has shocked the world, and resulted in speculation about the cause of her death. Houston died Saturday at the Beverly Hills Hilton. The singer...
View ArticleOxycontin Changing Formulation In Canada
The Treatment CenterThe prescription drug epidemic has crossed the border to the Great White North – Canada. So much so, that the company that makes Oxycontin will stop manufacturing the drug in Canada...
View ArticleSpice Connected To Kidney Failure In Wyoming
The Treatment CenterMore evidence that spice, a synthetic drug, is dangerous to your health. Three people in Casper, Wyoming, were hospitalized this week with kidney failure in connection to using...
View ArticleSurgeon General’s Report On Teen Smoking
The Treatment CenterThe U.S. Surgeon General’s office released its first report on youth smoking since 1994. The report finds that youth smoking has reached epidemic proportions, resulting in addiction...
View ArticleSuicide Rates Among Army Soldiers Increased
The Treatment CenterSuicide rates among U.S. Army personnel increased 80 percent between 2004 and 2008. Of the 255 soldiers who had committed suicide between 2007 to 2008, 17 percent had previously...
View ArticleWhat are the Benefits of Recovery Residences?
The Treatment Center After a patient leaves an addiction treatment center, it is imperative that they live in a safe and sober environment. For many patients, returning to their previous home is not in...
View ArticleThe Importance of a Supervised Detox
The Treatment Center The main purpose of a supervised drug and alcohol detox is to stop taking the addictive substances as quickly as possible while remaining comfortable and safe. Quitting drugs and...
View ArticleTips on How to Let Go of Resentment
The Treatment Center “Resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.” -Carrie Fisher Have you ever found yourself repeatedly reliving an experience that upset you? Each...
View ArticleOvercoming Shame in Addiction Recovery
The Treatment Center Many addicts experience shame when they enter a life of recovery. While it’s important to recognize the harmful behaviors and actions that occurred during active addiction, beating...
View ArticleWhat is a Higher Power in Recovery?
The Treatment Center There is a common misconception that the term Higher Power makes 12-step programs religious. Entering a life in recovery is considered a spiritual journey and doesn’t have to...
View ArticleSuicide Rates Among Army Soldiers Increased
The High Rate of Suicide Among Veterans Everyone knows that military personnel go through an incredible amount of stress to protect our country. The physical demands of the training and work are very...
View ArticleHow Naloxone Reverses Opioid Overdoses
The United States is in the midst of an overdose epidemic involving opioids. In 2015, prescription and illegal opioids killed 33,000 people. An estimated 1.9 million individuals in the country are...
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