The nature of human beings is social, which makes group therapy in chemical dependency treatment a powerful therapeutic tool. Group therapy usually focuses on psycho-education, skills development, cognitive-behavior, support, and interpersonal process psychotherapy. The knowledge and behavioral modifications learned through these … Continue reading
A recent study by Columbia University found that more than 15 million Americans are currently abusing prescription drugs, with a mind-blowing 2 million of those people being teenagers. With a full 6% of the population abusing prescription drugs, researchers have … Continue reading
The following article discusses the several prescription medications being developed and used to treat drug and alcohol addiction. There is much work being done to investigate the brain's chemistry during addiction and how to restore it. The article states that … Continue reading
The following article is one the demonstrates the potentially harmful attitude that many college students have towards substance abuse. The article references an online community with a group that celebrates college age women getting drunk and going too far. Members of the group post pictures … 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
