tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63030663195776520082024-02-19T17:53:26.937-08:00Quapaw House Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308634727295988780noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6303066319577652008.post-18384539766408430602016-07-12T00:30:00.000-07:002016-07-12T00:41:27.760-07:00Benefits of Sober Living<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12.0000pt;">Benefits of being sober are widely known, even to those who are actually addicted to drugs or alcohol. However, the challenge of overcoming addiction is still bigger and a major deterrent for those suffering from drug addiction to achieve complete sobriety. This discussion is intended to highlight why is it better to leave alcohol and drugs and lead a life of sobriety. </span><span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12.0000pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12.0000pt;">Once you begin your journey on the path of <b><a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/detoxification-services" target="_blank"><span style="color: #45818e;">Sobriety</span></a></b>, you will be able to join counseling and support groups to get emotional and mental support to deal with your addiction issues. By meeting people who are caught in the same vicious circle as you, you will be able to know how to deal with the situations better and understand what changes they are bringing in their lives. Friends made in these support groups will accelerate your recovery process, by helping you give better insights in life. </span><span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12pt; text-align: left;">Apart from this, you will be able to mend relationships with your old friends and family members that might have been strained due to the behavioral issues you faced during addiction. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #5b9bd5; font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12pt;">You Will Be Able to Secure and Manage Your Finances Again</span><span style="color: #5b9bd5; font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12.0000pt;">Once you are addicted to drugs or alcohol, you do not realize how much money you’re spending on these products. You can save a lot of money that you were earlier spending on alcohol and drugs. Apart from this, alcohol or <b><a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/drug-alcohol-safety-education-program" target="_blank"><span style="color: #45818e;">Drug Addiction</span></a></b> brings with itself several financial insecurities and some people even lose their job as they are not able to do justice to their work due to addiction. By being sober, you can pull yourself out from all the financial troubles and secure your future as well. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #5b9bd5; font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12pt;">There will be a Stark Improvement in your Health </span><span style="color: #5b9bd5; font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12.0000pt;">All drug and alcohol addicts undergo major health problems because the toxins and chemicals present in these substances get deposited in the body. Once you become sober, your health will automatically improve and your energy levels will also go up. In fact, you will notice some stark changes in your physical appearance as substance abuse affects the skin and overall personality of the person as well. </span><span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12.0000pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria";"><span style="line-height: 24px;">We agree that becoming completely sober is difficult. However, it is still not impossible to leave drugs and alcohol. Proper professional guidance and a treatment plan designed as per your needs can help you start your life all over again. Quapaw House a reputed behavioral health center for drug and alcohol de addiction is the right place to seek help for those who are trying to achieve sobriety. For complete details about their residential programs and treatment plans you can visit <b><a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #45818e;">Quapaw House</span></a></b> .</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308634727295988780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6303066319577652008.post-1040160859315566922016-07-01T22:26:00.000-07:002016-07-01T22:26:07.478-07:00Talking to Your Teen About Drug Abuse<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b>Why talking to your young teen about drug abuse is important? </b><br />
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A child getting addicted to drugs or alcohol is nothing new—the threat has been very serious, globally prevalent since the 1960s. Addiction can be the result of parenting styles, problems at educational institutions, or peer pressure. As a result, nearly every individual is at the risk of falling prey to addiction. However, teens present a bigger threat. The reason lies in their impressionable minds. Teenage years are associated with exploring beyond the realm of reason or what is taught at school—teenage is about being a non-conformist, daring to do things that are deemed risky by the society. This thought is prevalent in nearly every environment where teenagers converge.<br />
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<b>Why is this challenging?</b><br />
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The biggest challenge for parents during this phase is talking about issues like drugs without getting too predictable or preachy. We realize that as a parent or guardian, you feel the pressure of guiding your child but in a way that appeals to their mindset. In this discussion, we are going to discuss this approach, i.e. how parents/guardians should approach the dialogue when the threat of drug addiction and alcohol is omnipresent. These are just a few tips that have been gathered after interacting with parents across different age groups, <b><a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/adolescent-residential-services" target="_blank">Rehabilitation Centers</a></b>, counseling experts and healthcare practitioners. Read through each of these tips and try to put a couple into practice to introspect and realize which approach works best for your teen:<br />
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1<b>. Keep the conversation casual</b><br />
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We feel that most conversations about drug addiction prevention fail because the environment gets too serious. Even if you suspect your teen of using illicit chemicals, ensure that the tone and moment of the interaction does not come across as intruding into the teen’s personal space. Your approach should be that of a seasoned campaigner, someone who has seen close friends and family members destroy their life due to addiction. The idea is to underline the threat without directly accusing the child or putting him at the center of the dialogue.<br />
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2. <b>Encourage them to ask questions </b><br />
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There is a fallacy that teenage addiction is fueled by ignorance. The fact remains that with the advent of social media and the web, there is plenty of information available. It is just about channelizing the media-enabled information in the right manner. Most teenagers struggle to do this, making them more susceptible to seek the help of folks who are either peddling or abusing drugs. You should try to become the source of authority. Encourage your teen to ask questions about every, in detail, aspect of drug abuse. Don't be shy of quoting real-life examples like having tried and being reprimanded yourself during your college days.<br />
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<b>From where to get Right Guidance for your Teen</b> <br />
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Apart from an honest conversation and creating an environment that encourages interaction, you might need the help of a professional. These folks are well acquainted with how to weave a conversation that drives results, i.e. your teen sharing addiction fears, experiments or the confusion that prevails in this segment. This is why we recommend <b><a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/" target="_blank">Quapaw House</a></b>—community-level institution that combines caregivers, after-care programs, de-addiction programs, and counselors for the best inpatient and outpatient facilities.<br />
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<i>Teens are highly susceptible to drugs or substance abuse. The right time to make them aware about making better decisions is the teenage years. However, doing this is not easy. It requires a certain degree of tact that every parent might not have.</i></div>
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is Continuing of Care Important in Treating Alcoholism or Substance
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;">After-care
is exclusively designed for patients who are at final stage of their
abuse treatment program and think that they are no longer drug
addicts. Finishing treatment process is a great achievement but this
is definitely not the end of their problem. There is always a fair
chance of relapse in most of the cases. Hence, it’s not wrong to
say that real task begins after completion of treatment. Hence,
after-care is necessary during first year of <span style="color: #76a5af;"><b><a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/outpatient/substance-abuse-education-s-a-e" target="_blank">Recovery</a></b>. </span></span>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;">According
to experts, approximately 50% of patients who have gone through
initial treatment relapsed at a later stage. Addicts who have
relapsed rarely get another chance to recover. But there is still
hope as relapse is preventable. Highest possibility of relapse is
during the first 2 months and persists up to first five years of
recovery. </span>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;">When
people leave treatment facility after initial treatment, they are
very confident and motivated for their future. Once they settle down
to their normal life, staying away from drugs and alcohol is very
difficult. People are again surrounded by temptation and there is no
body to help them out outside the rehab facility. They lack therapy
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif; line-height: 150%; text-align: left;">Continuing
care after treatment for alcoholism and substance abuse can prevent
chances of a relapse. </span><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif; line-height: 150%; text-align: left;">Benefit
of aftercare is that it keeps person motivated, confident and
provides support of therapists during difficulty. Over time, they
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;">Continuing
care is quite easy with behavioral health centers like </span><a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/outpatient/after-care"><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: "cambria" , serif;"><b>Quapaw
House</b></span></a><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">.
</span>Quapaw Rehab has simple 12 week continuing care program with
successful recovery rate. </span>
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is very crucial part when patient requires complete recovery. It’s
better to have </span><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">continuing
of care in form of sober living skills, relapse prevention and coping
strategies to achieve complete sobriety. </span>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308634727295988780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6303066319577652008.post-75233171923506819742016-06-14T00:17:00.000-07:002016-06-14T00:19:32.035-07:00Honesty Plays Important Role to achieve Sobriety<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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is commonly seen that people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol,
live a dishonest and deceptive life. In order to hide their
addiction, they often lie to their family, friends and co-workers
that results in strained relationship with everyone around them.
Addiction leads to many destructive consequences that not only affect
the victim but everyone around him or her. </span>
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the principal of honesty is the first step towards a successful <b><a href="https://www.blogger.com/%22http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/detoxification-services/medical-detoxification/hot-springs-%20detoxification%22" target="_blank">Sobriety Plan</a></b>. This principal is very important to follow, if you
wish to see permanent changes in your life. In this blog, we are
going to discuss why it is important for the victim to be honest to
himself, people around him and to the treatment programs for bringing
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is The First Step towards Sobriety</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;">Usually
drug and alcohol addicts live in a state of denial. They claim that
they are not addicted and their life problems have not got out of
hand. The very first thing that the victim has to do is accept that
his health, relationships and career are adversely affected due to
addiction. The addict needs to admit that he needs help and commit to
a <b><a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/drug-alcohol-safety-education-program" target="_blank">De-Addiction Program</a></b>. </span>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif; line-height: 150%; text-align: left;">Addiction
is a complicated disease that robes a person’s self-esteem. When a
victim takes a good honest look at himself, he realizes what he is
missing in life due to his addiction.</span><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b></span></span>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Be
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is not only the addict who bears the consequences of his or her
addiction but people around him suffer as well. An honest admission
to family and friends will make the victim feel emotionally better
and get rid of the feeling of guilt and shame that he had been
carrying for so long. By sharing his story, the victim will be able
to leave the past behind and move forward on the path of recovery. </span>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;">Counseling
groups can be a great help to victim, where he will be able to meet
people who are facing the same situations and share his problems with
them with an open heart. </span>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Be
Honest Towards Your Future</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;">An
addict practicing the principle of honesty should be aware of the
fact that he will be addicted for the rest of his life if he does not
stay committed to his de-addiction plan. The victim should make sure
that actions and thoughts are in the positive direction, so that
their sobriety is supported in the future as well.</span></div>
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person suffering from alcohol or substance abuse can seek respite in
a well-trusted rehab center where the victim is provided to get
assistance for getting rid of addiction through therapy and
residential programs. <span style="color: blue;"><b><a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/"><span style="color: blue;">Quapaw
House</span></a> </b></span> is a reputed behavioral health center that has changed the
lives of many drug and alcohol addicts with its holistic approach
towards de-addiction. </span>
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and dishonesty regarding addiction inculcate feelings of guilt and
shame in a person. Honest self-admission and an honest confession to
family and friends can help the victim to move on to the path of
sobriety and stay sober in the future as well. </i></span>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308634727295988780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6303066319577652008.post-47150076427726215082016-06-07T02:21:00.001-07:002016-06-07T02:23:13.523-07:00Residential Detoxification Programs Better than Outpatient Programs<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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are Residential Detoxification Programs Better than Outpatient
Options?</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;">The
fight against addiction is painful not only for you but also for your
family members as they see you suffering every day. To fight against
addiction it is necessary to take a proper treatment so that you can
cure yourself and can start a new life. There are two categories of
drug addiction treatment- inpatient i.e. residential detoxification
program and outpatient. It is important to choose the right treatment
and before that is equally important for you to know about the
services and advantages which these treatments offer. </span>
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Inpatient Treatment </b></span></span>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;">In
patient or <b><a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/adult-residential-services/residential-treatment" target="_blank">Residential Detoxification</a></b> program usually offers few days
of residential care for providing support to a person who shows signs
of withdrawal due to the effects of the addictive substances. The
program includes medical and observational supervision. Under this
program, a patient needs to get admitted to a rehab center and stays
there under constant monitoring. </span>
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the initial stage, when the patient experiences withdrawal symptoms,
he is kept under strict observation and is surrounded with experts
and doctors. The addict is kept away from situations that promote
craving and the client is kept busy with various activities so that
he does not feel isolated. </span>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;">Involvement
of family members is advised along with group therapies and various
other activities. Balanced and nutritious diet is given to the
patient so help his body recover physically. </span>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;">Under
this treatment, you do not get admitted to the rehab center but stay
at home. This treatment allows you to lead a normal life and undergo
the treatment simultaneously. During this treatment, the addict
visits the center for few hours during a day. </span>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;">Most
of the people believe that inpatient treatment is better than
outpatient as under the impatient treatment the client is under
strict observation of the doctors and there is no scope for him to
consume drugs. But, in the case of outpatient treatment there is lack
of expert attention and the person may get his hands on drugs on the
way of coming and going to the center. Also, inpatient treatment
offers various activities and therapies throughout the day which
keeps the client consumed but this does not happen in the case of
outpatient treatment.</span></div>
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</b></span></span><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;">Outpatient
treatment is more effective for an individual and can help an addict
to recover early. <a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/">Quapaw House</a>
offers residential detoxification programs which help an individual
to overcome the addiction of drugs by providing various sessions and
therapies so that the addict can lead a normal life ahead. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">When
we talk about Adolescent Residential Care, we are dealing with a
large age group comprising children between the age of 10 to 19 years
and some programs even include young adults aged 20 to 24- this
implies 21 percent of the population of the United States. It becomes
imperative for parents to pay special attention to the mental and
physical health of young folks at this age because children exhibit
varied behavioral patterns and emotional swings during this time. In
fact, the behavioral patterns established during this developmental
phase also have an impact on the health status of the adolescents.
Several studies have established that major social problems and
issues concerning public health start during these years of a
person’s life. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">Due
to peer pressure, worries related to studies and socializing
challenges, some adolescents are at risk of committing homicide,
suicide, DUI, substance use and abuse, unplanned pregnancies and may
even become prone to sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.
A lot of contextual and surrounding influences also determine the
social behavior and mental fitness of adolescents. Ensuring positive
developmental environment for teenagers and adolescents is essential
for them adopting healthy behavior and developing into productive
adults in the future. </span>
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Emerging Issues in Adolescent Health</h3>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">Since,
adolescence is a transitional period comprising the changes of
puberty and increasing independence, the young ones often become
prone to substance abuse or alcohol addiction. With ethnic diversity
increasing with the growing number of Hispanic and Asian American
youth, cultural responsiveness to health care has become important.
Secondly, to prevent behavioral risk patterns among adolescents
positive youth development interventions are required. This includes
providing the youth support regarding relationships, resources and
opportunities. It has been observed that the leading causes of
illness and death among adolescents are largely preventable if proper
attention is paid. This is where the role of <b><a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/adolescent-residential-services" target="_blank">Adolescent ResidentialCare</a></b> comes into play. </span>
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How Adolescent Residential Care Programs Can
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behavioral health centers are providing comprehensive diagnostic
assessment and intensive adolescent treatment programs to youth in
the age bracket of 11 to 17 years. This is effective for both mental
health and addiction related issues. The focus is on building life
skills, formulating a recovery plan, family education and their
participation in the treatment process. Anxiety issues, substance
abuse and relapse prevention are dealt with in behavioral therapy and
group sessions. Spiritual enrichment and fitness activities are
incorporated into the daily schedule. </span>
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first step, of course is comprehensive diagnosis to understand the
problem an individual is dealing with. Then a whole set of treatment
comprising psychiatric care, dialectical behavior therapy,
therapeutic recreation and educational treatment is decided for the
patient. Outdoor programs are designed to provide adolescents a
holistic approach towards recovery. Family counselling sessions are
conducted in order to let the family members assist in the recovery
process and improve family bonds as well. Evidence based programs
also form part of the Adolescent Residential Care services,
formulated to deal with anger management issues. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">In
order to meet with the educational needs of adolescents, classes are
conducted in self-contained classrooms. Some of the residential
service providers even provide assistance for GED and ACT preparation
to adolescents of minimum 17 years of age for their higher education
needs. <b><a href="http://www.quapawhouseinc.org/" target="_blank">Quapaw House, Inc.</a></b> is a licensed provider of Adolescent
Residential Care offering a holistic program comprising recreational
therapy, residential treatment and education programs. We recommend
logging on to
<a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/adolescent-residential-services">http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/adolescent-residential-services</a>
for complete details. </span>
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Adolescent Residential Care<b> </b>Programs are designed to help young
adults deal with and recover from substance abuse and other
behavioral imbalances. The focus is on developing self-management
skills and leadership capabilities in a positive peer culture. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Reality Check: Is
Addiction Really a Disease?</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; line-height: 0.21in; text-align: left;">When I ask this question “Is
addiction really a disease?” from people, some say yes while others
reply in the negative. Then what is the reality? After thoroughly
researching the subject, I would have to say that yes, addiction is
really a disease. In the words of Benjamin Rush, well-known physician
and one of founding fathers of U.S. ‘Alcoholism is medical disease
and when person drinks alcohol he loses control over himself’.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">Scientific researches have
indicated that addiction causes degenerative changes in nerve cells
of the brain leading to creation of abnormal transmission of nerve
impulses. This can ultimately result in unusual mental and physical
effects. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">Let us highlight how
addiction qualifies for a disease: </span>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Addiction is responsible
for cessation and interruption of several body functions and organs-
</b></span></span><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">Excessive
drinking leads to chemical and physical changes in brain, behavioral
abnormalities and cirrhosis of liver. In fact, alcoholics are more
susceptible to heart attacks than those who do not drink. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Addiction is
characterized by known etiologic agents- </b></span></span><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">There
are several factors like genetics, drug of choice and environment
that are potential causal factors for <b><a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/detoxification-services" target="_blank">Substance Abuse</a></b>. The sooner a
person is exposed to drugs and alcohol, the more profound is the
effect of etiologic agents on their brains</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Addiction creates</b></span></span><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>
anatomical alterations of human body system- </b></span></span><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">There
is clear evidence that </span><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">with
heavier doses of alcohol and drugs, brain metabolism changes and
with this temptation to take more doses drastically increases.</span><span style="color: #747474;"><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
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<span style="color: #747474;"> </span><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Substance
abuse </b></span></span><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>produces
predictable signs and symptoms- </b></span></span><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">Frequent
and heavy consumption produces several problems such as subjective
distress, occupational problems, social issues, interpersonal
conflicts and cognitive decline.</span></div>
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</b></span></span><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">Addiction
or chemical dependence is one of the</span><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>
</b></span></span><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">major
causes of death in the USA</span><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>.
</b></span></span><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">Drug and
alcohol related disorders are highly responsible for deaths caused
due to accidents, cirrhosis, cancer and heart disease. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>According
to National Institute for Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse, alcoholism is
3</i></span></span><sup><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>rd</i></span></span></sup><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>
most frequent cause of death in United States of America. </i></span></span>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; line-height: 0.21in; text-align: left;">I am sure, till now I have
provided sufficient evidence and facts that show that addiction is a
threatening disease that can affect a person mentally, physically,
socially and even financially. But, the good news is that treatment
of substance abuse is easily possible. Behavioral health centers like
</span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/quapawhouseinc.org" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; line-height: 0.21in; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Quapaw house</b></span></a><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; line-height: 0.21in; text-align: left;"> are well known for
successfully treating several victims of alcohol addiction and
substance abuse through their holistic detoxification, transitional
living, outpatient and residential programs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Summary- </b></span></span><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">Life
is precious, so don’t waste it for temporary pleasure. Addiction is
no less than a full-fledged disease with its own signs and symptoms.
I would advise to seek professional help as soon as you notice the
first sign of addiction in yourself or a loved one. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , serif;">Drug
abuse and alcohol addiction continue to drive hospital admissions,
often with life threatening conditions and high fatality rates. This
is despite the emergence of many community groups and local programs
aimed at rooting-out substance abuse. The problem has taken a quantum
leap with digitalization being used for buying, using and consuming
addictive chemicals. Therefore, it becomes necessary that social
caregivers, healthcare professionals and even families are in touch
with evolving addiction trends. In this discussion, we are putting
the focus on what you should watch out for in 2016:</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , serif;"><b>1.
Intervention is not “Always” the Best Choice</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , serif;">There
has been a definite tendency to confront those with addiction
symptoms. However, 2014 onwards, the trend has been on less
intervention and more about inducing realization. Friends and
families are ready to collaborate with rehabilitation or <b><a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/detoxification-services/medical-detoxification/hot-springs-detoxification" target="_blank">De-Addiction</a></b>
specialists to create an environment that can help the victim fight
addiction issues. 2016 is witnessing the emergence of digital tools,
including social media and computing applications, that sustain such
interaction.</span></span></div>
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Menace of New Designer Drugs </b></span></span>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , serif;">Every
year, we witness the emergence of drugs that come without a
diagnostic or social abuse history. In 2015, more synthetically
progressive drugs emerged. These are harder to detect and react very
differently as compared to conventional challenges like opiates. Some
of these are called “designer drugs”—recently exploded in the
market are highly dangerous. These drugs are not only highly
addictive but they can be extremely hazardous even when you try them
just once. Arising trends also indicate more homemade or domestic
drug concoctions that use pharmacy supplies. Even drug manufacturers
find themselves challenged as their chemical formulations somehow
pave the path for a new type of chemical addiction.</span></span></div>
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Drug Detection is Getting Harder…than Ever!</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , serif;">Even
as lawmakers try to tighten the screws on addictive chemicals being
brewed and traded, it is visible that there is a solution to every
state or federal regulation. For instance, some states witnessed the
emergence of Flakka abusers who were hard to detect as their chosen
drug did not induce any significant or clearly noticeable symptoms.
The zombie effect is no longer common. Chemically detailed drugs have
made their way to workplaces took where decision-makers and sales
teams are using chemical boosters without realizing their increasing
dependence on these harmful substances.</span></span></div>
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is the right place to seek help?</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , serif;">For
starters, spread your search across offline and online landscapes.
Don't go by one person’s opinion as every victim has a different
success or failure story to tell. We believe that facilities that
combine healthcare expertise, medical guidance, psychological
assistance along with outpatient and residential facilities under a
single roof are perhaps the best examples of an ideal rehabilitation
center. <b><a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/" target="_blank">Quapaw House</a></b> comes across as one such example, having helped
children, adolescents and adults in their fight against addiction and
staying sober.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , serif;">Increased
manufacturing of drugs and advent of designer drugs has created new
barriers for rehabilitation and de-addiction professionals. This is a
discussion about how 2016 will shape up in terms of drug addiction
trends and why there is a need for holistic service providers in this
niche who can provide in-house and outpatient detoxification and
rehabilitation services. </span></span>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Inpatient Rehabilitation Versus Outpatient Rehabilitation- What is the Better Choice?<span style="font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">In order to deal with serious drug addiction, a person needs to opt for a suitable rehabilitation program where therapeutic sessions and in-depth education is provided for dealing with the issues.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><b><a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/outpatient" target="_blank">Inpatient Rehabilitation and Outpatient Rehabilitation</a></b><span class="apple-converted-space"> are the two most prevalent categories of rehabilitation programs.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Inpatient<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"> </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">program is highly preferred by some people owing to the professional care and assistance that can be provided at a behavioral health care center.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span>Victim<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"></span></span> <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">gets complete treatment while staying at the rehab center for the entire duration of the program.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span>Length<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"></span></span> <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span>treatment<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"></span></span> <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">program can vary from just 28 days to 90 days depending upon<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span>level<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"></span></span> <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">of addiction. In<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span>early<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"></span></span> <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">phase of treatment,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span>person<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"></span></span> <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">goes through detox process and then counseling or therapy sessions start.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is devastating to realize that a family member or friend is addicted to drugs or alcohol—addiction and substance abuse are usually chronic problems that are usually detected late and resolved to an even lesser extent. We understand that you wish to help them but if you do it the wrong way, it can further trigger serious problems. In this discussion, we are going to suggest a few tips that can help you understand addiction patterns, spotting and addressing them without headed for drastic consequences:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Addiction is like a complicated disease that comes with confusing symptoms, some too passive and some immediately noticeable but present severe interpretation challenges. You need to get down to the bottom of the issue—narrow down the list of chemicals or abusive agents the victim is using and by a process of observation and elimination, figure out the real addictive substance. If you feel that doing this yourself is difficult, take the help of family members and friends or community volunteers to create a monitoring or surveillance type setup so that addiction patterns can be traced to the causative agent.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yes, confronting the substance abuser is vital but you don't need to be vindictive. The idea is to make the drug or alcohol addicts realize that the real problem might be rooted in their childhood memories, peer interactions or family environment that can drive an individual towards aversion and addiction. You need to be empathetic to ensure the victim is able to share the real cause for getting addicted.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is perhaps the least understood aspect in helping addiction or substance abuse victims. Rather than motivating or supporting an addict to seek help, you might end up making them more vulnerable and isolated. This usually happens when interventions are not handled by professionals or there is an emphasis on finding magical cures. Try to understand that addiction has a psychological and physical wiring that lies deep. Any attempt to suddenly uproot it might lead to conflicting results.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The reason is simple—even if you are an Educator or someone with academic qualifications in Medicine or Healthcare, you might lack the tact that is essential for dealing with substance abuse and drug addiction victims. We recommend a facility like Quapaw House that combines all the <b><a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/drug-alcohol-safety-education-program" target="_blank">De-Addiction Solutions</a></b>, from inpatient to outpatient programs, under the same roof. A community level initiative, it is a better way to detoxify yourself or get help for someone whom you love but has developed an addiction.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This is a discussion about what is the best way to approach someone who is addicted. This combines a careful approach where you can neither be too dominating or stay passive. Seeking professional help might be the best choice, </span>specially<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> community de-addiction service providers like Quapaw House.</span></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308634727295988780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6303066319577652008.post-63463196332983983162016-04-29T20:36:00.000-07:002016-05-16T00:47:13.318-07:00How Does Outpatient Treatment for Alcohol Abuse Work?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Getting help for addiction is one of the most important and the wisest decision you can make for yourself and for your loved ones. Seeking correct assistance needs a lot of research as you wish to remain in safe hands and do not want to add more risk to your life after the intense addiction you have been through. If you are planning to opt for outpatient drug rehab center then all you need to do is read this blog to clear all your doubts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When you enter a rehab center it is important for you to know the various steps which you will be going through:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>2. Medical Examination-</b> It is hard to determine to what extend the drugs have damaged your body, so to examine your current health status, a thorough <a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/drug-alcohol-safety-education-program" target="_blank"><b>Medical Examination</b></a> is required. If there are any other physical issues then they will be taken care of at the time of recovery process.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Regular therapy sessions are perhaps the most important facet of an outpatient alcohol rehabilitation program.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These sessions vary from individual to individual as they may be causal or tightly scheduled, they may be conducted by a licensed <a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/drug-alcohol-safety-education-program" target="_blank"><b>Psychologist </b></a>or casually by the staff members. But these sessions are effective and help an individual to deal with all the issues which he faces at the time of recovery.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you have planned to go for an outpatient therapy and are looking for the best rehab center then <a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/drug-alcohol-safety-education-program" target="_blank"><b>Quapaw House</b></a> is the right place for you as it helps you to recover from drug addiction not only physically but also mentally. For further details, visit <a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/">http://quapawhouseinc.org .</a></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308634727295988780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6303066319577652008.post-30684563989925620172016-04-20T00:52:00.003-07:002016-04-20T01:59:05.119-07:00A Survival Guide: Handling the Holidays during Recovery<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">If an individual is facing problems while recovering then he can contact Quapaw House which offers <a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/" target="_blank">rehab services</a> to the victims of <a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/drug-alcohol-safety-education-program" target="_blank">drug and alcohol abuse</a>. With various therapies and sessions offered at the licensed behavioral health center, an individual will be able to recover soon. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308634727295988780noreply@blogger.com0225 Hazel St, Hot Springs, AR 71901, USA34.5035768 -93.0596196999999858.9815422999999974 -134.36821369999998 60.025611299999994 -51.751025699999985tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6303066319577652008.post-32853253401008913452016-04-14T01:49:00.000-07:002016-04-19T23:54:53.753-07:00Drug Abuse and Chemical Dependence<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b>Understanding the Difference between Drug Abuse and Chemical Dependence</b><br />
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You must have seen the words ‘abuse’ and ‘dependence’ being used interchangeably when describing a person’s destructive relationship with alcohol or drugs. But, in medical terms there is a difference between abusing a chemical substance or drug, and being dependent on it. In this blog, we intend to highlight the essential differences between drug abuse and chemical dependence so that you can develop a better understanding of the behavioral disorder faced by you or a loved one.<br />
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<a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/outpatient/substance-abuse-education-s-a-e" target="_blank"><b>Drug Abuse </b></a>can be defined as the inability to stop using a drug even after knowing its adverse effects on the mind and body. Drug abusers continues to use substances even after facing adverse social and financial consequences like failure to complete office work, meet family obligations and incurring monetary losses. Sometimes, drug abuse also leads to tolerance and withdrawal symptoms. The initial <a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/drug-alcohol-safety-education-program" target="_blank"><b>Symptoms </b></a>for drug abuse include- interpersonal problems, risk taking behavior, losing interest in everyday activities and involvement in illegal activities. Drug abuse if not treated in time can lead to severe health and even legal consequences.<br />
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<b>What is Chemical Dependence? </b><br />
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<a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/community-based-services/prevention-services" target="_blank"><b>Chemical Dependenc</b></a>e means that a person has extreme physical or psychological need for a particular substance, to an extent that stopping its usage may lead to withdrawal symptoms. In simpler terms, we can say that chemical dependence is a condition in which a person’s mind or body depends on the substance to function in a “normal” fashion. A situation of physical dependence is created when the body of a person develops tolerance for the drug and more & more quantity of the drug is required to achieve the desired effect. Some of the signs of chemical dependence include:<br />
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<b>1-</b> Physical indications like vomiting, sweating, nausea, chills and tremors — within a few hours of not taking the drug<br />
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<b>3-</b> Repeated attempts to quit the drug are unsuccessful <br />
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If you or anybody near you experiences the above mentioned symptoms then it is time to consult a specialist to understand if it is a case of drug abuse or chemical dependence. In fact, some behavioral health centers like <b>Quapaw House</b>, Inc. can help in providing effective treatment for both scenarios with their holistic approach. Visit <b><a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/">http://quapawhouseinc.org</a></b> to know more. <br />
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<b>Summary-</b> Chemical dependence or drug abuse can have adverse effects on a person’s health, mental state and social life. To avoid facing legal and financial consequences, it is best to take special medical care at a licensed health care center. </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308634727295988780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6303066319577652008.post-25859011194287604692016-04-04T21:14:00.001-07:002016-04-04T21:49:12.866-07:00Emerging Drug Abuse Trends in 2016<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Drug abuse has emerged as a serious area of concern in the US with the number of substance abusers increasing with each passing year. Once, you are caught in the vicious circle of drugs, quitting is not that easy because it requires much more than strong will and good intentions to achieve sobriety. Different drugs have different effects on the mind and body, and the trends of substance abuse change with the introduction of new drugs in the market.<br />
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<b><u><span style="color: #b45f06;">Purple Drank</span></u></b><br />
Purple drank is a beverage made using combination of soda and cough syrup. The drink is called purple drank owing to its hue. This concoction was very widely used in the 1960s and is making a big comeback this year. When consumed in high amounts, it can lead to cardiac arrest. This is the reason why some states have made it mandatory to produce IDs even while buying cough syrups.<br />
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<b><u><span style="color: #b45f06;">Crack Cocaine</span></u></b><br />
There are some “old favorites” which are taking back seat in the market. Crack cocaine is one of them. Excessive consumption can lead to uncontrollable aggression, disagreement and violence. Cocaine is still smuggled in many countries regularly.<br />
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<b><u><span style="color: #b45f06;">Flakka (or alpha-PVP)</span></u></b><br />
Flakka is often called as bath salts in common language. Consumption of Flakka (alpha-PVP) gives user an excited and incredible high experience instantly. Flakka looks like pink or white crystal type material having awful odor. Users take it in different ways such as eating, snorting, injecting and vaporizing. Many people have tried or committed suicide when they didn’t get dose.<br />
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<b><u><span style="color: #b45f06;">GBH (Liquid Ecstasy)</span></u></b><br />
GBH better to call it ‘date rape drug’ that is common on party scenes. Drug is quite dangerous on its own and when mixed with alcohol it becomes poison. Person consuming GBH (Liquid Ecstasy) can have serious burns and even foam formation in the mouth.<br />
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While these drugs are becoming party favorites in the current year, the issue of drug addiction and rehabilitation is a serious one. <a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/" target="_blank">Quapaw House</a> is a behavioral health center in U.S. having certified therapists and doctors to help the addicts recover from their addiction by providing holistic treatment.<br />
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Drug addiction can take a serious toll on the physical, emotional and social well-being of a person. However, there is still hope from recovering from serious substance abuse with a licenses <a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs" target="_blank">Behavioral Health Center.</a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308634727295988780noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6303066319577652008.post-14529622410782606182016-04-03T21:02:00.000-07:002016-04-03T21:02:17.407-07:00Decoding the Difference between Drug Abuse and Misuse<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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You might have often heard the terms ‘drug abuse’ and ‘drug misuse’, but not many people know how these terms are actually different from each other. In this blog we will be highlighting the inherent difference between the two and the most effective measures for abstaining from drugs for overall health and wellness.</div>
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Prescription drugs are intended to assist us from recovering from various ailments. However, whenever a prescription drug is used for any other purpose than the one it is meant for, it falls in the category of ‘drug misuse’. For instance, many people consume certain painkillers because they make them ‘feel good’. Misuse also involves not following medical instructions meant for a specific drug. For instance, a person prescribed with one sleeping pill might take one or two more if he is not able to sleep properly after taking the first dose. This kind of misuse often results in greater health risks in the long run. </div>
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Drug abuse implies people taking those drugs which are not prescribed to them, usually for ‘pleasure’. Euphoria, relaxation and a feeling of ‘getting high’ are generally the feelings associated with abusing a drug. Most commonly abused drugs come from the benzodiazepine and opiate families and have unavoidable side effects, ranging from increased dependency to addiction. For instance, if you take a drug without prescription or the symptoms then it will fall under the category of abuse. </div>
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Drug abuse and misuse often lead to cases of dependency and addiction. In such a scenario, it is best to seek the services of a certified <a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs" target="_blank">Behavioral Health Center </a>that can provide you holistic treatment for dealing with the issue. We recommend <a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/" target="_blank">Quapaw House</a> as they specialize in treating the entire family of an addict or alcoholic through their diversified programs. </div>
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When a person misuses or abuses a prescription drug, there can be no oversight of the medical risks involved. It is advisable to consult a physician before taking any prescription medicine. In case, you are suffering from drug abuse it is better to seek the services of a well-trusted behavioral health center. Visit <a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/">http://quapawhouseinc.org/</a> for further details.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308634727295988780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6303066319577652008.post-80791226056397679332016-03-29T23:52:00.001-07:002016-03-30T01:48:45.887-07:00Cold Medicine: It Presents Real & Present “Addiction” Danger<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Drug Counselors around the country have seen a significant rise in the sales of cold and cough medicines that contains chemical agents like Dextromethorphan (DXM) and Promethazine-codeine. Cold medicines that are sold over-the-counter (OTC) is considered safe enough to be stocked at home, without any vigilance. However, an underlying and omnipresent threat is associated with these seemingly innocent medications. Some of these medicines have gained the notoriety among teenagers and young adults for triggering addiction patterns.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #38761d;">Digging Deeper into Cold Medicines that can Trigger Dependence</span></b><br />
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Cold and cough suppressant medicines contain active psychoactive ingredients—these chemicals have the ability to induce addiction when consumed in high concentration. Some of prescription cough <a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/medication-assisted-treatment" target="_blank"><b>Medication</b></a>s contain harmful drugs that research studies have found capable enough to trigger addiction patterns or cravings. This includes expectorants and antihistamines. In this discussion, we are going to talk about cold medicine addiction abuse that presents clear and present danger since teens and young adults have easy access to these household medications.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #38761d;">Harmful Chemicals: Dextromethorphan & Promethazine Codeine</span></b><br />
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Dextromethorphan (DXM) is a common cough suppressant found in many OTC cold medicines. It triggers euphoria and hallucinations when taken in large quantities. It is especially given in a low concentration formula for pediatric use though many healthcare professionals don't encourage this practice. Promethazine-codeine is a another common ingredient used in cough syrups that is works as an effective cough suppressant but is responsible for inducing euphoria or a feeling of pleasure, mixed with drowsiness, when used in larger quantities. It also contains Promethazine HCl that is known to be an effective sedative. Both these agents are at the core of most cough and cold formulation but can lead to cold medicine abuse even in the presence of parents or adults.<br />
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Another threat lies in the form of teens mixing cough syrups with alcohol like beer to create an even more damaging concoction. In fact, most of the anti-histamines or decongestants we buy off the shelf present this issue. Even some of the fever reducing medications is known to induce a feeling of pleasure that can be very addictive. Overdosing can go beyond the threat of addiction, i.e. proving fatal. Other medical problems include impaired motor function, numbness, increased heart rate or blood pressure and nausea/vomiting.<br />
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This is just the tip of the iceberg if we put Cold Medicine Drug Abuse in context. There are plenty of other over the counter medications that can lead to dependence and serious addictions. We recommend seeking the help of caregivers at <a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/" target="_blank"><b>Quapaw House</b> </a>who have been serving and supporting the community to get rid of alcoholism and drug addiction since 1980.<br />
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Cold medicine abuse is witnessing a significant rise over the past few years. We need community level awareness to ensure this menace is arrested before it turns into a fast-spreading social plague. Seeking the help of professionals who excel in the niche of <b><a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/detoxification-services" target="_blank">Detoxification & De-addiction</a></b> programs like those conducted by <b><a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/" target="_blank">Quapaw House</a></b> is a good way to raise awareness and take preventive measures.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308634727295988780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6303066319577652008.post-71204863725014859512016-03-27T21:30:00.002-07:002016-03-30T01:51:14.509-07:00Challenges of Fighting Synthetic Marijuana Addiction<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Marijuana is a mood-altering drug which produces a feeling of calm and well-being. Marijuana also has limited medical use for severe pain relief and other chronic conditions. With highest rate of illegal use among 12-17 years old, Marijuana can destroy normal learning skills, caused mood swings and suicidal tendency. Consumption of Marijuana over a period of time may lead to dependency and addiction. </div>
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When inhaled Marijuana can affect your body physically as it may interfere with your appetite, increase heart rate and can even lead to mood swings. Psychologically, this drug may increase paranoia and anxiety, reduce brain’s capability to think clearly and may also lead to depression and isolation. The psychological effects are more dangerous than the physical effects as they may last for years, even when an individual stops the intake of this drug. Being the two most common side effects of Marijuana, anxiety and depression are most likely to stay for long with an individual and can only be cured by <b><u><a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/community-based-services/quapaw-community-center-services" target="_blank">Meditation</a></u></b> or a <b><u><a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/detoxification-services" target="_blank">Prescribed Treatment</a></u></b>.</div>
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This drug also affects the heart by increasing the heart rate by 20-100% thus putting you at the risk of a heart attack and cardiovascular vulnerabilities. The effect of Marijuana on lungs is that the carcinogenic toxins of this drug can cause lung cancer, increase exposure to diseases and pneumonia. Apart from this, Marijuana reduces your self-confidence and cognitive abilities</div>
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If you notice any of these symptoms then it is best to consult a specialist or even seek the services of a behavioral health care center. <b><u><a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/" target="_blank">Quapaw House</a></u></b> offers services which help an individual to overcome the addiction of this drug by providing various sessions and therapies so that the addict can lead a normal life ahead. You can obtain further details from http://quapawhouseinc.org/. </div>
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<b>Summary</b>- Marijuana addiction can has adverse health consequences and mental effects too. This addiction cannot be dealt with individually and it is best to join a rehab center where you can benefit from the individual and group therapy sessions. </div>
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People seem stressed and confused when their loved ones become addicted to drugs as they do not know the right way of helping the victims. Although, the situation of dealing with substance abuse is quite challenging, you can assist your loved ones in recovering fast through intervention at the right time. Interventions are conversations with a specific goal in mind. </div>
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Intervention refers to a face-to-face interaction between a person close to the addict, a family member, friend or colleague and the patient. During <b><u><a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/detoxification-services" target="_blank">Intervention Process</a></u></b>, addict is confronted and informed about harmful effects of addiction. A confrontation makes the victim realize the adverse consequences of substance abuse and encourages him/her to opt for treatment. <br />
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Yes intervention is tough! Firstly, it is never easy to make an addict quit substance abuse completely. You have to inform person that how his or her behavior and ignorance is adversely affecting and hurting everyone around. Your genuine concern might not always get taken in the right sense and it is not surprising if the sufferer completely denies the help offered. Sometime, the victim might behave in a very rude or disrespectful manner or might even turn violent. But those trying to intervene need to be mentally prepared for this challenge and should not lose hope and still carry on with their <u><b><a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/medication-assisted-treatment" target="_blank">Medical Treatment</a></b></u>.. </div>
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Intervention works in most of the cases but majorly depends on the will power of the intervener. You should be open to rejection by the patient and still stay strong willed to make him realize his mistake. It is advisable to try intervention if you are confident enough or have any prior successful experience of it. </div>
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It is critically important to contact trained and experienced interventionist. When intervention is performed with proper preparation and professional guidelines success rates may shoot up to 90%. After you are able to complete the intervention process successfully and the patient agrees to join a rehab for treatment, the next step is finding a dependable behavioral health care center. One such center is <b><u><a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/" target="_blank">Quapaw House</a></u></b>, having highly experienced addiction specialists and paramedical staff.<br />
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Adolescence is a highly crucial period of life where the children are most vulnerable- both psychologically and emotionally. Most of the children are impulsive, naughty and defiant, which is completely acceptable. But, some children have behavioral disorders which can fall under the category of abnormal and impact the development of a child. These signs may include social seclusion, aggression, substance abuse or even suicidal tendencies.<br />
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If your child’s behavior is showing patterns of aggression and disruption for a long time then it is time to seek proper medical attention.<br />
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Parents should seek trained and qualified professionals to help their children to recover from <b><a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/adolescent-residential-services" target="_blank">Behavioral Disorders</a>. </b>Most of the families today are vouching in favor of health care centers that deal with behavioral issues as these centers provide productive and positive solutions for dealing with life problems.<br />
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The center should offer comprehensive care including an innovative academic curriculum, therapeutic experience and focus on core values like accountability and respect. Treatment program should teach children how to develop skills, become responsible citizen and respect the family values. The center must have home-like environment, where children can adjust very easily and abide the instructions given.<br />
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Additionally, program must include physical fitness, lectures by experts, group sessions and supervised recreational therapy. It is also the responsibility of family members to attend the therapy sessions, educational seminars, support groups and recreational activities regularly, in order to support their child in speedy recovery. The <a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/community-based-services/prevention-services" target="_blank"><b>Counseling Sessions</b></a> should be conducted by a certified alcohol and drug counselor, licensed therapists and staff members with recognized chemical abuse credentials.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "cambria" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Opiates are a group of drugs used as pain-relievers and include morphine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, heroin, methadone and codeine. Producing a sense of happiness or comfort Opiates can prove to be addictive for some people. The main reason behind this is that some people tend to develop as tolerance for these drugs when they are used for pain relief and need more and more of the dosage in order to get relief. When these drugs are over used or abused, they produce intense euphoria and cravings which ultimately leads to drug addiction.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308634727295988780noreply@blogger.com0276 Linden St, Hot Springs, AR 71901, USA34.5202312 -93.066658234.5201802 -93.0667372 34.5202822 -93.0665792tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6303066319577652008.post-20564597636731307092016-03-02T01:42:00.000-08:002016-03-07T23:51:22.269-08:00How Drug & Alcohol Safety Education Program can Help DWI Offenders?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">Different states in US have varied Drug & Alcohol Safety Education Programs with slightly different guidelines. For instance, Mississippi Alcohol Safety Education Program (MASEP) is Mississippi’s statewide driver improvement program, a court mandated initiative for first-time offenders. This program runs under the authority of the Mississippi Implied Consent Law. Some behavioral health care homes provide specialized Drug & Alcohol Safety Education Programs to increase the understanding of traffic safety and substance abuse.</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308634727295988780noreply@blogger.com6225 Hazel St, Hot Springs, AR 71901, USA34.5035768 -93.0596196999999858.9815422999999974 -134.36821369999998 60.025611299999994 -51.751025699999985tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6303066319577652008.post-26571444241955019242016-03-02T01:28:00.000-08:002016-03-07T23:24:31.944-08:00Understand Different Substance Abuse Treatment Programs<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The emergence of a more organized parallel healthcare marketplace means an abundance of de-addiction and substance abuse treatment programs that can be overwhelming for most families. Many of these do not fit into traditional addiction treatment classification systems. Latest substance abuse research studies have categorized programs into sub-types that are very difficult to understand unless you take an interest in keeping yourself updated in this niche or have a background in pharmacy, medicine or healthcare service. In this discussion, we will concentrate our efforts on helping you understand different abuse treatment and prevention programs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Detoxification is considered as first stage of treatment of chemical dependence. Detox is a process in which body functions clean accumulated drugs and tries to manage potentially dangerous physiological effects of suddenly stopping drug dose. However, only detox is not enough for curing addiction—it requires professionally executed drug addiction treatment and formal assessment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Outpatient program is a type of Rehabilitation Program in which a client is allowed to spend substantial time at home during the substance abuse treatment. Outpatient rehabilitation is comparatively economical in comparison to other programs. Major benefit of outpatient is that it allows you to continue with your profession during the course of treatment. Outpatient treatment is best suited for people who are just falling into the habit of addiction or their abuse does not present fatality-level risk.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Transitional program is offered to clients who have successfully completed any Residential Treatment Program and want more guidance and accountability to ensure that any remnant of addiction in their psyche is comprehensively eliminated. Transitional living helps patients to develop supportive, structured and healthy living environment. Main motive of Transitional Living programs is to make treated people psychologically strong enough to live a substance-free life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">In residential treatment program, patients are given a 24x7 environment where surveillance and constant guidance is at the core of the treatment plan. Patients get to participate in supervised fitness activities and get add-on treatment offerings like recreational therapy and lectures to ensure addiction is addressed at the root level. All counseling sessions are conducted by especially trained professionals who have the necessary certifications to help people defeat their alcohol or drug dependency. Expect care rendered by licensed therapists.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Prevention programs and services are collective community programs that are focused on minimizing risk factors or escaping environments that can trigger relapses. The entire purpose is to reinstate and re-enforce mechanisms that are easily adoptable to prevent the tendency to fall back on to old patterns.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Despite the emergence of several treatment programs to prevent addiction or substance abuse, the patient might not be able to make the most relevant selection. This creates the need for a facility that combines the services of a treatment center combined with community level initiatives. You will find this in </span><span style="font-family: "cambria" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/">Quapaw House</a></span><span style="font-family: "cambria" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">—a renowned treatment center in US that offers perfectly designed programs for addicts and serial chemical abusers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308634727295988780noreply@blogger.com1812 Mountain Pine Rd, Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913, USA34.5237474 -93.13571999999999234.5236964 -93.135798999999992 34.5237984 -93.135640999999993tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6303066319577652008.post-87110552578049250592016-02-23T03:31:00.000-08:002016-02-23T03:32:47.019-08:00What to select: Medical Detox or Social Detox?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/detoxification-services/observational-detoxification"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><b>Observational Detoxification</b></span></a> is less restrictive and a somewhat more natural way of eliminating toxins from the body. Yes, it does involve organized monitoring of the patient but it uses residential inpatient setting—the patient does not feel the alienation associated with a typical medical treatment facility. It is also called Social Detox and is handled by suitably trained staffs. Here, supervision and a timely motivational conversation might be the chosen weapon to fight away bouts of relapse or extreme urges to use the abusive agent again. This type of monitoring is more in-house and does not preach using too many medications. Even after achieving initial recovery, the treatment is kept active to ensure a relapse does not dilute all the hard work. However, there is a limitation—this kind of detoxification cannot be executed when faced with life-threatening symptoms. This program has minimal restrictions on the patient and works more cohesively with the patient to kill the problem at the physical and psychological level.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The level of addiction and symptoms of the patient certainly decides the selection of program. However, Social Detox is a bit more cost-effective when compared to Medical Detox because it involves on-premise and full-time monitoring. However, Social Detox might be more relevant if the question is about the substance abuse or addiction pattern being detected at an early stage. Moreover, the selection of appropriate treatment center, like <a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/detoxification-services"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><b>Quapaw House</b></span></a>, also impacts the rate and quality of recovery.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">While taking first step towards getting healthy, it is very important to select the right detox process. The level of severity, symptoms and addiction jointly decides the program to choose. You can choose social or medical detoxification to eliminate the toxic build-up associated with addictions and substance abuse.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308634727295988780noreply@blogger.com0812 Mountain Pine Rd, Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913, USA34.5237474 -93.13571999999999234.5236964 -93.135798999999992 34.5237984 -93.135640999999993tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6303066319577652008.post-68750111054107135442016-02-23T02:18:00.000-08:002016-03-07T23:44:43.579-08:00Understand Outpatient Programs in the Niche of Addiction & Abuse Treatment<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Addiction and substance abuse are not easy to treat. The road to redemption is paved with severe withdrawal symptoms and there is a threat of relapsing, falling back on old, self-destructive habits. This is why, the choice of your recovery program is very important. In this discussion, we talk about <a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/outpatient" target="_blank">Outpatient Treatment Programs</a>.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">These are services rendered during the course of a single day and the patient is allowed to home before the end of day. The program might sound too short-lived but it is equipped with the latest in drug and habit-breaking therapies. Outpatient Addiction Treatment programs are more suitable for folks who are ready take on a more painful, challenging way to get rid of their addiction—these are often substance abuse victims who want to achieve complete abstinence from harmful chemicals.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Same day admission, treatment and discharge over a few weeks means the entire process needs to be optimized for quicker results. Initially, an assessment is done to find out the actual needs of the patient—the problem could have a deeper, psychological issue or something that the patient is not ready to share. This assessment forms the basis for the future treatment plan. The client is expected to attend a fixed number of therapy sessions every weak along with seminars and activities. Outpatient Rehab program is comparatively economical in comparison to inpatient or residential treatment plan that require the patient to pay for the accommodation facilities too. The treatment is usually executed for three days-a-week, for at least 2 hours to 4 hours per day. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;">Some reasons for adopting an outpatient treatment program:</span><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;">Gives you the leverage to be at home, with family<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;">Does not mean you have to quit your employment<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;">Treatment is optimized to suit your lifestyle, like preferred timing slots<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;">A better approach when your symptoms are not too severe<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;">4 types of Outpatient Treatment Programs & Services:</span><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;">1.</span><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;"> </span><b><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;"><a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/outpatient/traditional-outpatient" target="_blank">Traditional outpatient</a></span></b><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;"><a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/outpatient/traditional-outpatient" target="_blank">:</a> The program is designed for a period of 12 weeks, comprising of two groups each week. Each client gets individual counseling with a trained therapist and certified counselors <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;">3.</span><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;"> </span><b><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;"><a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/outpatient/partial-day-treatment" target="_blank">Partial Day Outpatient:</a> </span></b><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;">The patient who wants slightly less structured program, does not have life-threatening symptoms and has a more involved, caring family can opt for the Partial Day care program. Here, patients have a better chance of integrating treatment with their daily schedules<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;">4.</span><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;"> </span><b><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;"><a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/outpatient/after-care" target="_blank">Aftercare Outpatient</a></span></b><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;"><a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/programs/outpatient/after-care" target="_blank">:</a> The emphasis in Aftercare Treatment is on assisting freshly discharged, recovering clients. The solutions are very clearly discussed during group process where coping mechanisms and sober living skills are shared for preventing relapse. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;">The focus of Outpatient Program is on a less demanding route to getting rid of substance abuse and addiction. It might take a bit more time but there are many advantages weaved into such a program. Some people prefer it due to the greater degree of flexibility it offers. However, the decisive factor is also the choice of the outpatient treatment centre—a facility like </span><span style="font-family: "cambria" , "serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><a href="http://quapawhouseinc.org/" target="_blank">Quapaw House</a> meets all the criteria associated with a community level treatment, recovery and wellness healthcare facility.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308634727295988780noreply@blogger.com0812 Mountain Pine Rd, Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913, USA34.5237474 -93.13571999999999234.5236964 -93.135798999999992 34.5237984 -93.135640999999993