16 Medi-Cal substance abuse treatment centers are under investigation
Sixteen drug and alcohol treatment centers that provide rehabilitative services to Medi-Cal patients are suspected of fraud and of hiring providers with felonies on their records, officials from the California Department of Health Care Services …
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California Suspends 16 Medi-Cal Alcohol, Drug Treatment Centers
State officials are temporarily suspending 16 California alcohol and drug treatment centers suspected of violating health care laws — from hiring people who were convicted of abusing patients to bilking Medi-Cal for services they never performed …
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Gateway child care center to help mothers in substance abuse treatment
The Children's Zone is designed to care for children of women who are undergoing substance abuse treatment at Gateway. With the help of the center, mothers can get treatment without losing custody of their children, or without losing daily contact with …
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Starlite Recovery Center Introduces “Neoteric” Program for Young Men …
Starlite Recovery Center, the longest running free-standing chemical dependency treatment center in Texas, has announced an innovative new program designed to help young men ages 18-28 who are struggling with substance abuse and issues of …
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Free Pain Assessment And Injury Screen Available At Accelerated Physical …
"Instead of seeking assistance, people with pain often postpone treatment," explains Sarah Jensen, PT, MPT, DSc, COMT, CEAS, and Chief Clinical Officer for Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers. "Ignoring an injury or pain for too long can cause more harm.
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Rep. Griffith and Local Rehab Center Team Up to Tame Healthcare Costs
RADFORD, Va., July 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) received a first-hand look today at a new effort to improve the quality of health care while reducing Medicare costs and taxpayer burdens. Radford Health & Rehab Center, …
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NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposal for mental health treatment centers draws …
Among other things, Cuomo's plan calls for closing psychiatric hospitals in the state's southern and northern tiers and moving patients to new treatment centers in Rochester and Syracuse. Briana Gilmore, of the New York Association of Psychiatric …
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One Rehab Center Approved, Another Denied: CB Says It's About Style
Community Board 15 voted in favor of permitting one drug rehabilitation center in the neighborhood, but voted down another, saying that the owners' attitudes made all the difference. At the November 27 meeting, the Board gave the nod to One World …
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Recovery industry pitches in with fundraising efforts for fallen Hotshots
Afterward, Robert Morse, CEO of the non-profit Chapter 5 substance abuse rehabilitation centers, said the local recovery industry is "encouraged by what the city is doing." He added that he's pushed for involvement by the industry in future discussions.
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State suspends 16 Medi-Cal drug treatment centers
State health care officials say they are temporarily suspending 16 California alcohol and drug treatment centers that are suspected of violations. The allegations include hiring people who were convicted of abusing patients and bilking Medi-Cal for …
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Complete Online Curriculum for New Jersey Drug Addiction Certification Now …
NCADD of Middlesex County, Inc. announces the release of the entire training curriculum required to become a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). Courses are available online, 24/7 from …
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Vt drug treatment center backs off from expansion
Vt drug treatment center backs off from expansion. By. | July 17,2013. Tweet. Email Article; Print Article. UNDERHILL — A Vermont substance abuse facility in Underhill has decided against relocating to Williston. Maple Leaf Farm had planned to expand …
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Substance abuse is the repeated use of drugs such as cocaine, heroin and prescription drugs. There are many reasons that contribute to such addictions, such as ineffective parenting, poor social coping skills, association with deviant peer group and peer pressure.

There are various symptoms too, such as forgetfulness, aggressiveness, irritability and getting drunk on a regular basis that can be seen frequently in an individual. If you notice any of the symptoms, it is imperative to approach a drug rehab center otherwise these can have deadly consequences if not treated at the right time. Treating the drug or alcohol abuse at an early stage is the best way to get rid of this habit.

Essentially treatment is a behavior modification therapy that helps drugs and alcohol addicts to come out of this habit and lead a healthy and stress free life. The drug prevention programs made available by the rehab center are offered after analyzing the person’s characteristics and knowing the type of substance being consumed.

The substance abuse treatment programs are carried out by specially trained staff members who are certified or licensed as substance abuse counselors. These substance abuse counselors or specialists identify the individual’s negative behavioral traits and take necessary steps with a positive approach.

Substance abuse counseling plays a crucial role in the psychological recovery of the patient. With this counseling session, addicts are motivated to develop basic problem-solving skills, achieve a balanced lifestyle, improve relationships, find a higher meaning in life and eventually lead a productive and happy life.

There are residential programs, outpatient programs and executive rehab programs also made available to patients by specialists helping in the recovery process. Partial hospitalization and methadone clinics are other amenities provided to individual suffering from alcohol or drug abuse. To ensure long time recovery, there are residential substance abuse programs made available by drug rehab centers. Get more information.

Affordable drug rehab no longer need be an oxymoron.

With the increasing number of Addiction Treatment in Florida, there has been a proportional increase in the demand for your limited healthcare dollars. This competition has bred vastly improved cost-efficiency.

Some suggest, too, that the growing pressure from the health insurance industry to keep costs down has helped in making affordable drug rehab a possibility, even for those without healthcare coverage.

Whatever the causes, there’s now no reason not to seek assistance for substance abuse.

Affordable Addiction Treatment in Florida is available for those in need.

Addiction

Addiction, whether to drugs or alcohol, left unchecked, is a terminal illness; there is no cure in the traditional sense. It’s a disease with many physical and mental manifestations, and life-threatening at any stage.

Intractable substance abuse can cause numerous chronic bodily dysfunctions (diabetes, weight gain or weight loss, gastrointestinal distress, improper liver function, pancreatitis, neurological problems, fatigue, etc.).

Alcohol and drug abuse aggravate existing mental illnesses such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and symptoms of PTSD.

Active addiction, no matter the substance(s) involved, also seems to cause new mental difficulties: paranoia, mania, anxiety, depression, confusion, somnolence, insomnia, sexual dysfunction, among others.

Addiction is characterized by increasing tolerance. Once the alcoholic or addict, often sooner rather than later, becomes accustomed to the presence of a chemical in the body, he or she begins to require more and more of that chemical in order to achieve the same effect. That is, the body and mind become chemically dependent upon the substance(s) abused, in ever increasing amounts, just to feel “normal.” Tolerance is a common, frightening factor is overdoses.

Progression is also a symptom in the disease of addiction. Even if an addict or alcoholic somehow manages a period of abstinence, a return to their drug of choice — a “relapse”
– puts them exactly where they were previously, physically and mentally.

Treatment

It’s unfortunate, unfair, even sad, but costs are normally an issue when seeking treatment for chemical dependency. But the days of costs being an impossible hurdle seem to be over.

The best payment option is, of course, the use of health insurance benefits for substance abuse treatment. Health insurance though is not presently enjoyed by, or even available to, all.

Self-pay may be a possibility for a fortunate few to consider. While even affordable drug rehab programs are not cheap, they are usually a lot less expensive than active addiction. It’s possible to negotiate with the treatment center for a reduction in costs.

Financing, at reasonable rates, is usually available through lenders specializing in healthcare.

Scholarships, offered by the treatment facility and some social services organizations, are sometimes available.

Additionally, there are not-for-profit and public possibilities for no-cost or low-cost, affordable drug rehab programs. Check with local mental health departments or use your favorite Internet search engine.

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This article is written by Peter Rhett .