Alcohol recovery drug 'more effective' among patients with genetic variant
The Mayo Clinic team recruited participants enrolled in community-based alcohol recovery programs who were being treated with acamprosate. The researchers studied the association between genetic variations and the length of sobriety among the … Read more on Medical News Today

Innovative Detox Launches First American Ultra-Rapid Alcohol Addiction Detox …
"We asked a university marketing professor to research the alcohol treatment market for us," Dr. Furst noted. "He could find no other ultra-rapid detox programs treating alcohol addicts while under anesthesia. "If other programs are out there, we have … Read more on MarketWatch

How IU alcohol violations rank in the Big Ten
Indiana University's basketball program is gaining a reputation as an alcohol-infused one. But does the Bloomington campus as a whole — all 46,615 students — live up to that standing? An IndyStar examination of liquor law violations at the 14 Big Ten … Read more on Indianapolis Star

Question by almintaka: How well do alcohol recovery programs actually work?
Hi Everyone,
Alcoholics Anonymous (“AA”, spiritual), Rational Recovery (“RR”, cognitive), SMART (cognitive), Save Ourselves (“SOS”, cognitive) and other alcohol recovery programs all claim varying levels of success in helping alcoholics on the road to recovery. However, there is a lot of controversy surrounding their claims, as even a quick search on the internet will reveal. Viewing this chaos of opinions from “outside the box”, it certainly seems as though they’re all blowing smoke. Anecdotal arguments are used, tabloid-style quotations are touted as being authentic, and “my way or the highway” rationalizing is often used. One thing they all have in common is that apparently none of them has a handle on real statistics (though I could be wrong here; I just haven’t found any). In addition, independent studies (NIAA, Dawson) have shown that these programs are no more successful than no program at all. What’s your opion? Do one or more of these programs work better than nothing?

Best answer:

Answer by Rachel
I think any recovery program works only as well as the time & persistance the addict puts into staying clean.

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Alcohol Withdrawal

Rep. Radel: Substance Abuse Never Interfered With My Work
Trey Radel of Florida says he plans to return to work after completing drug and alcohol rehabilitation, but emphasizes that his substance abuse never interfered with his work in Congress. "It never interfered with my congressional obligations," Radel … Read more on Newsmax.com

Defeating addiction during the holidays
The holidays bring families and friends together, but for those in drug and alcohol recovery, it can be a difficult time to stay sober. As New Year's Eve sees people making resolutions for self-improvement and adding a fresh start to the new year, some … Read more on Scottsbluff Star Herald

Alcohol Recovery Centre launched in Bristol
The Alcohol Recovery Centre (ARC) has been established to meet the needs of those patients who have impaired judgement due to excessive drinking. A similar pilot ran successfully last October and now additional funding means a long-term project can be … Read more on Cheddar Valley Gazette

Question by : How many addicts successfully recover from drug addiction?
Those rehab places seem like a revolving door. What percentage of drug addicts who’ve been addicted to hard drugs for at least one year successfully recover from their addiction the rest of their lives?

Best answer:

Answer by applesk8er
1 in 6

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Steps Toward Recovery from Alcohol Addiction
Alcohol recovery programs usually last from 30 days to about six weeks and patients who complete the program are given the liberty to once again get back to their normal lives. Being sober is easy when alcohol is not in the picture, but outside of a … Read more on PsychCentral.com (blog)

Drug Rehab Center Cleveland Designs New Programs to Treat Alcohol Abuse
The depiction of alcohol in popular culture has glorified alcohol use and made it hard to identify when you or someone you know has developed a drinking problem. Ken D., an alcohol addiction treatment specialist at Drug Rehab Center Cleveland, explains … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Drug Rehab Center Orlando Introduces Revolutionary New Alcohol Treatment …
Individuals who wrestle with an addiction to alcohol are encouraged to get help from the specialists at Drug Rehab Center Orlando. Thanks to advanced new treatment methods which concentrate on a specific recovery path for each patient, the addiction … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Question by almintaka: How well do alcohol recovery programs actually work?
Hi Everyone,
Alcoholics Anonymous (“AA”, spiritual), Rational Recovery (“RR”, cognitive), SMART (cognitive), Save Ourselves (“SOS”, cognitive) and other alcohol recovery programs all claim varying levels of success in helping alcoholics on the road to recovery. However, there is a lot of controversy surrounding their claims, as even a quick search on the internet will reveal. Viewing this chaos of opinions from “outside the box”, it certainly seems as though they’re all blowing smoke. Anecdotal arguments are used, tabloid-style quotations are touted as being authentic, and “my way or the highway” rationalizing is often used. One thing they all have in common is that apparently none of them has a handle on real statistics (though I could be wrong here; I just haven’t found any). In addition, independent studies (NIAA, Dawson) have shown that these programs are no more successful than no program at all. What’s your opion? Do one or more of these programs work better than nothing?

Best answer:

Answer by Rachel
I think any recovery program works only as well as the time & persistance the addict puts into staying clean.

Give your answer to this question below!

Question by almintaka: How well do alcohol recovery programs actually work?
Hi Everyone,
Alcoholics Anonymous (“AA”, spiritual), Rational Recovery (“RR”, cognitive), SMART (cognitive), Save Ourselves (“SOS”, cognitive) and other alcohol recovery programs all claim varying levels of success in helping alcoholics on the road to recovery. However, there is a lot of controversy surrounding their claims, as even a quick search on the internet will reveal. Viewing this chaos of opinions from “outside the box”, it certainly seems as though they’re all blowing smoke. Anecdotal arguments are used, tabloid-style quotations are touted as being authentic, and “my way or the highway” rationalizing is often used. One thing they all have in common is that apparently none of them has a handle on real statistics (though I could be wrong here; I just haven’t found any). In addition, independent studies (NIAA, Dawson) have shown that these programs are no more successful than no program at all. What’s your opion? Do one or more of these programs work better than nothing?

Best answer:

Answer by Rachel
I think any recovery program works only as well as the time & persistance the addict puts into staying clean.

Add your own answer in the comments!

Question by The Advocate of the Devil: What is a “specialized gender identity treatment center” as specified under the PSU health plan?
I’m looking at this:

“Coverage will not be
provided unless the member has already completed a recognized program at a specialized
gender identity treatment center.”

https://www.aetnastudenthealth.com/schools/psu/dombrochure1213.pdf

Now, I’m currently seeing a therapist, currently taking hormones and also full-time, but I’ve never heard of anything like this. What is it?

Best answer:

Answer by Clones Don’t Have 200k Pts
Ask Aetna.
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