Check out the press release from PR web titled: GateHouse Academy Trains Next Generation of Dual Diagnosis Clincians and Drug Rehab Specialists The press release takes a look at how Gatehouse Academy trains graduate level students in community based treatment … Continue reading
Dual diagnosis treatment is being treated for an addiction and a mental illness at the same time. These are referred to as co-occurring disorders, meaning an addiction and a mental illness. Traditional addiction treatment can be quite confrontational, whereas traditional … Continue reading
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), a depressive disorder “interferes with daily life, normal functioning, and causes pain for both the person with the disorder and those who care about him or her.” Depression is a brain … Continue reading
Criminal activity is often associated with drug use. A survey completed in 2004 showed that 17% of state inmates and 18% of federal inmates said they committed the crime(s) that they were then serving time for while under the influence … Continue reading
Dual diagnosis treatment centers are rehabilitation facilities structured for patients with a chemical dependency and an emotional or psychiatric illness. Both of these affect the person physically, psychologically, socially and spiritually. The treatment centers that address both of these issues … Continue reading
Are we as a society obsessed with celebrities? Perez Hilton’s Hollywood gossip site had a record number of page views the day after Brittany Spears hit the news on January 4th. In the course of 24 hours, the site had … Continue reading
An often asked question is, “why do so many addicts suffer from other mental illnesses?" and also, “which came first, the mental illness or the addiction?” Researchers at the Indiana University Medical School are looking beyond the widespread conclusion that addiction … Continue reading
Gatehouse Academy is an extended care treatment center for young men and women in need of long term drug rehab or alcohol rehab. We offer the opportunity for young adults from the ages of 17-25 to learn life skills, continue … Continue reading
