Poor oxytocin development could be to blame for alcohol and drug addiction
Dr. Buisman-Pijlman says that understanding what occurs during oxytocin development in the first few years of life could help determine what leads to addictive behavior, and even lead to new strategies for treatment and prevention of such behavior …
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To understand what a non 12 step rehab program is, it is first important to understand the 12 step rehab program. The traditional 12 step rehabilitation program was pioneered by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in the 1930’s. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and other similar 12 step programs followed later. The foundation of these programs is that addiction is a disease that the individual must struggle with for the rest of his or her life. These social treatment programs rely on counseling, peer support, and mentorship to treat addiction. Unfortunately, these programs do not address both the physical and mental dependencies to get at the root cause of a person’s addictive behavior.

How is non 12 step rehab different?
Fortunately, non 12 step rehabilitation programs can and do address both the physical and mental dependency components of addiction. In a non 12 step rehab program, medical and rehabilitative specialists are able to determine the underlying cause of a person’s dependency. This enables a person struggling with addiction to make a complete and sustainable recovery. Unlike the traditional 12 step program which labels an individual as an addict with a disease they must fight against for the rest of his or her life, the non 12 step program provides the tools for a complete recovery, making addiction a thing of the past. Non 12 step programs identify drug and alcohol addiction not as diseases but rather as resolvable situations. A non 12 step program allows an individual to move forward in life without the shadows of alcoholism always looming in the background.

A holistic and integrated approach
Non 12 step rehab programs use new advances in medical technology to determine the root cause or causes of an individual’s addiction. New medical techniques used by non 12 step programs may include brain scans, brain mapping, neuro and biofeedback, biophysical rehabilitation, and other advanced technologies. Medical and rehabilitative specialists combine medical treatment and therapeutic counseling to address the body’s systems and functions to determine and treat a patient’s unique underlying cause or causes of addiction.

If detoxification is necessary (a detoxification process is not necessary for all patients), medically managed biophysical detoxification can help remove toxins stored in the fatty tissues of the body and reduce withdrawal symptoms. Once detoxification is complete, biophysical rehabilitation and neuroscience technology become an important part of the non 12 step rehab program. Addressing the body as a whole and with an integrated approach to treat the physical, emotional, and neurological systems, helps to provide an individual with the tools necessary for a complete and sustainable recovery. A traditional 12 step program does not address all of these issues; thus, the threat of relapse remains constant in a person’s life.

The holistic approach used in non 12 step programs ensures that the individual gains a comprehensive view of how he or she fell victim to addiction and exactly how the addiction has impacted the quality of his or her life.

Darryl Strawberry to open substance abuse treatment center
DSRC was founded in partnership with Strawberry and Oglethorpe Healthcare Inc. to provide athletes and individuals suffering from substance abuse with a center for excellence in addiction treatment and recovery. During his 17-year MLB career …
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Foundations Recovery Network Announces JCAHO Accreditation of Its La …
Foundations Recovery Network, a recognized leader in the field of integrated treatment for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders, is proud to announce that La Paloma, its Memphis-based inpatient treatment center, has achieved …
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Bay Area Recovery Announce New Alcohol Rehab Services
There are five Bay Area Recovery Center locations throughout the state to serve the needs of patients and to ensure convenient access to therapy and rehab services are available. Alcoholism is a type of addictive behavior, and it can be difficult for …
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For those that struggle with an alcohol problem, it may seem impossible to leave behind their addiction especially if it has been a part of their lives for many years.  The important thing to realize about alcoholism is that anyone can recover no matter how long they have struggled with their illness.   As painful and stressful as it may be to let go of a really severe addiction, the truth is that anyone can become sober.  With treatment alcohol rehab it can be easier to avoid thoughts or cravings about drinking.  You will be surrounded by a supportive network of peers who are experiencing the same issues that you have.  You can also benefit from someone who has beaten their addiction and can offer valuable advice and empathy in times when you are struggling. 

A treatment center is a safe place to begin the process of eliminating addictive behavior and becoming a healthier person.  The first step is detoxification which can be the most difficult part for many people.  The physical and emotional pain associated with the detox process is sometimes overwhelming and can be made a bit easier through medication and professional care.  At treatment alcohol rehab, it is possible to share your experiences with others and begin to open up about the past.  For many alcoholics it can seem liberating to finally admit to a problem you have tried to hide from friends and family for many years.  Talking about the past can be helpful in improving your perspective on things and becoming more self-aware.  Eventually you will find that your mental health is in better condition as a result of both the lack of alcohol in your system and the network emotional support you find from the people around you. Support is a key component to a lasting recovery.

A dual diagnosis program is a treatment program wherein psychiatric disorders / mental illnesses, which occur concurrently with substance abuse, are treated.

A dual diagnosis program is appropriate for patients who suffer from psychiatric, mental, and emotional disorders. These disorders include, but arent limited to depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, compulsive/obsessive disorders, among myriad other mental health issues.

For patients who experience the aforementioned conditions, drugs or alcohol are frequently used as medicinal coping mechanisms to ameliorate the emotional pain, discomfort, and distress caused by these issues. Unfortunately, as a result of the self-medicating, or in many cases prescribed medicating, the patient becomes addicted to prescribed or controlled drugs and/or the alcohol that they use to medicate with, which presents entirely new issues that must be addressed and resolved, most commonly through the services of a dual diagnosis program.

The primary treatment components of a quality dual diagnosis program include individual therapy, small group therapy, psych-educational therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and a multitude of other therapeutic modalities, as they are appropriate for the each, individual circumstance.

Dual diagnoses are very complex and present significant challenges to treat. Treatment in a dual diagnosis program must be completed in a comprehensive manner, which addresses the mental health issues, while concurrently addressing and resolving the substance abuse issues, in order to ensure the best chances of success. Unfortunately, the recidivism rate of dual diagnosis patients who seek treatment in a traditional substance abuse treatment program is extremely high, due to the failure to address the underlying mental health issues that so often drive the addictive behavior.

Drug Rehab Center Kettering's New Programs Can Help Stop Alcoholic Relapses
Drug Rehab Center Kettering now offers new programs which focus on preparing patients struggling with alcohol abuse for everyday situations involving alcohol. Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Google+ Share on LinkedIn Email a friend.
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Online addiction program would offer resources to those in recovery
"If you have internet access you can have access to recovery information," explained Drew Ingram, chief executive officer of Recovering(me), a 36-lesson online curriculum focused on addiction education. The pay-subscription program would allow users to …
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The calendar
Call AA hotline at 249-4430. Alcoholics Anonymous – Principles of Recovery open meeting is at noon Mondays at 106 Coles Drive, Marquette. … SMART Recovery is a recovery program for types of addictive behaviors. Our program is based on scientific …
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