Folsom State Prison in California has begun a 90 day rehabilitation program for drug addicted offenders. The program has been quite successful and consideration to use the program statewide is in effect. A very large number of inmates are in … Continue reading
The following article discusses the support that addicts need while in drug treatment centers. Also, that relapse is part of recovery and that drug rehabs should not kick an individual out because of a relapse. Sometimes relapse is a vital … Continue reading
A new 12 step support group has been launched in Lebanon, PA specifically for teens. The reason why this has been started is because it is difficult for addicted teens to relate with addicted adults. This is one of the … Continue reading
This month marks the 18th year of National Drug Addiction & Recovery Month. To honor recovery from addiction, events will take place across the nation. This is a good opportunity to celebrate recovery and to educate the public. In Phoenix, the … Continue reading
Parents that allow their adolescent children to binge drink and/or supply them with alcohol could be causing more harm then they think. The following article discusses some of the harmful and damaging effects. Such actions threaten not only the parental … Continue reading
The following article discusses the difficulties for individuals to afford long term drug rehab especially since insurance companies do not always cover the costs. The types of programs that generally are not covered are non medical programs. While medical treatment … Continue reading
I thought this article was really interesting. If you had your mind made up about this topic, it really makes you think twice. What do you think? Many people think they know what addiction is, but despite non-experts’ willingness to … Continue reading
The long time feud between Lindsay Lohan and her father seems to be over. Her father reportedly visited her in rehab yesterday. This is very positive for Lindsay as addiction is a "family disease" and working things out with loved … Continue reading
New studies show that putting drug offenders into jail rather than rehab may create a "revolving door scenerio". I feel that drug rehab offers a solution to the problem where jail can just escalate the problem. "The report conclusively shows … Continue reading
Canada will be funding a new long term drug rehab in Vancouver, B.C. More and more centers and individuals are beginning to recognize the benefits of long term drug treatment. Many youths find that using drugs is a way to … Continue reading
