Rehab Racket: Clinics Recruit Group Home Residents to Fill Client Lists
That's why Thomas cherished the days when vans would pull up to take her and other residents to drug and alcohol rehab. Thomas didn't go for the therapy. She said she's been drug-free for a couple of years. … The practice is one of a variety of … Read more on California Report

Bid to turn St Wilfrid's School site into drug and alcohol rehab unit
The plans state: “The new alcohol and drug rehabilitation centre will provide medical assistance, support and counselling services to the residents of Preston, suffering from substance abuse.” The new 'facilities' would include consultation rooms … Read more on Lancashire Evening Post

Anaheim Drug Rehab Announces Program to Help Drivers Kick Drug Habit …
Anaheim, CA (PRWEB) November 15, 2013. An Anaheim drug rehab center is launching a program aimed at stopping the rampant abuse of people driving under the influence of drugs, specifically marijuana, at Drug Addiction Treatment Centers. Read more on PR Web (press release)

Question by Flower Player: what are some ways that people broke drug addictions historically?
I am doing a report but after tons and tons of research, I CANNOT FIND HISTORICAL DIAGNOSES FOR DRUGS, I am looking for ways that have been put out of practice, for example, one historical treatment for illness was “leeching” putting a leech on somebody, and letting them drink out all of the “bad blood”. Once again, I am looking for discontinued practices for breaking drug abuse.

Best answer:

Answer by Angela
Your search may have been futile, because for a long time, what we know as “drug addiction” wasn’t recognized as a mental or social problem.

Some other treatments you may want to look into though, is shock treatment. Also, I see in my psychology text book, that in ancient Rome, addiction (but also a number of other problems were treated by soaking the “patient” in a hot bath and cooling them off rapidly.

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Valiant Recovery Now Offers Financing for Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation
(PRLEAP.COM) Kelowna, BC, Canada – Valiant Recovery, a leading alcohol abuse treatment center in British Columbia, understands that the cost of rehabilitation treatment should not prevent someone from getting the help they need for their addiction. Read more on PR Leap (press release)

Question by Noa Bach: What is the difference between a mental health counselor, social worker, or psychologist?
I’m not sure what I want to do. But I know I want to provide counseling to all types of people (children, teens, adults, elderly) my main goal is to help heal them so this can end up healing the Planet 🙂
Don’t want to do any type of testing. I want to help children dealing with bullying, childhood trauma, etc. Adults that need healing from abuse, self-esteem, depression, family problems, sexuality issues etc.

Best answer:

Answer by Weird.
Mental health counselor (clinical psychologist) works with people who have schizophrenia and OCD
and much more

Social Worker works with kids, teens, and adults dealing with troubled living situations and such

Psychologists go in to depth with the patient and can work in a variety of environments, they also prescribe patients when needed.

You sound like you want to be a counseling psychologist which is different from a clinical psychologist. You should look into it more.

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Drug Rehab Helpline in Odessa Helps Addicts Find Treatment
Trained addiction specialists can provide callers with information needed to make a difference in your life. Attending a drug rehab program is strongly recommended to get the best possible treatment. Rehab programs allow patients to benefit from years … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Drug Rehab Frisco Develops an Innovative Substance Abuse Helpline
Each day more people come to the realization they have a drug or alcohol problem. But many are unaware of where to go for proper treatment. The staff at Drug Rehab Frisco understands asking for help is one of the most difficult parts of the recovery … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Drug Rehab Denton's New Substance Abuse Helpline Provides Assistance for …
Callers can speak directly with an addiction and recovery specialist who can provide them with reliable information about drug and alcohol rehab programs and facilities. Many addicts are hesitant to enter a rehab center because they fear the unexpected. Read more on PR Web (press release)

Woodside area residents leery of proposed drug and alcohol rehab center
Some residents of Kings Mountain in unincorporated Woodside are wary of a proposal to turn a meditation center into a drug and alcohol recovery facility. More than a dozen people attended a San Mateo County Planning Commission hearing last month to … Read more on San Jose Mercury News

Honolulu Alcohol Rehab Announces New Therapy Available for Adolescents …
Honolulu, HI (PRWEB) November 26, 2013. A Honolulu alcohol rehab center is announcing that new therapeutic programs are now available for adolescents battling binge drinking problems at Alcohol Addiction Treatment Centers. A 2012 study released by … Read more on Virtual-Strategy Magazine (press release)

New Helpline at Drug Rehab Greenacres Offers Hope for Drug and Alcohol …
While these things aren't easy, often times finding a great drug and alcohol rehab center is the most challenging aspect of recovery. A new drug and alcohol helpline from Drug Rehab Greenacres is helping people find the drug rehab center that can help … Read more on Newsday

Drug Rehab Hallandale Beach Introduces New Helpline for Substance Abusers
A new helpline created by Drug Rehab Hallandale Beach is aimed at helping drug and alcohol addicts find a helpful rehabilitation center. Hallandale Beach, FL (PRWEB) November 27, 2013. The new Drug Rehab Hallandale helpline is a wonderful resource … Read more on Newsday