Millennium Treatment Group Offers Tips on Staying Sober During the Holidays
Millennium Treatment Group is a drug addiction and alcohol detox treatment facility located near Lantana, FL. At Millennium Treatment Group, they take special pride in their facilities. They also take great care to ensure that the environment they … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Destination Hope Drug Rehab in Florida Highlights Veterans and Dual …
In May, we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, and Destination Hope alcohol and drug rehab in Florida stresses the importance of remembering our military in those discussions. The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) estimates that about 30% of … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Luxury drug–rehab center in Umatilla to offer recovery in style
Troubled celebs struggling to overcome addictions might start pointing their limos in an unlikely direction: the remote Lake County town of Umatilla. The former Florida Elks Children's Hospital in Umatilla is being reborn as a luxury drug-rehab center … Read more on Orlando Sentinel

Holiday stress can increase chances of alcohol abuse
Holiday celebrations that include alcohol can put extra stress on those battling or recovering from alcohol addiction — and their families. "Around the holidays, alcohol abounds at parties and family gatherings," said David Buys, health specialist … Read more on SunHerald.com

Nalmefene treatment that reduces urge for alcohol available from today
A pill that helps people stop drinking by reducing the urge for alcohol will become available in England and Wales today to those who drink at least half a bottle of wine or three pints every day. According to experts, the drug – called nalmefene … Read more on Daily Mail

Big Ideas in Social Change, 2014
They are treating patients in Alaska and Minnesota (and soon, Maine) who live in areas with limited access to dental services. Task-shifting doesn't necessarily mean second-class care, and sometimes it produces better results than the specialists do. Read more on New York Times (blog)

Bills to Prevent Rx Drug, Opioid Abuse Gain Bipartisan Panel's Approval
TRENTON – Bipartisan legislation to help address the prescription drug and opioid abuse epidemic plaguing the state was advanced Dec. 4 by an Assembly panel. Part of an ongoing effort to create awareness, prevent abuse and promote recovery, the five … Read more on Cape May County Herald (press release)

Holiday stress can increase chances of alcohol abuse
Holiday celebrations that include alcohol can put extra stress on those battling or recovering from alcohol addiction — and their families. "Around the holidays, alcohol abounds at parties and family gatherings," said David Buys, health specialist … Read more on SunHerald.com (press release)

On Queen Anne, Recovery School Plans Stir Controversy
When teenagers with substance abuse problems get out of rehab and return to school, studies show that it's likely that their peers will offer them drugs within the very first hour. That makes staying clean — or staying in school — difficult. Teens … Read more on KUOW News and Information

Question by J-WO: Is it possible, or even safe, for an alcoholic to quit drinking “cold turkey”?
I’ve finally acknowledged to myself that I have a drinking problem. I’m 46 and I started when I was 14, to kill the pain of an abusive father and VERY dysfunctional family life. I’ve let some close, good friends know so that they can support me. However, I noticed a couple days ago that I was becoming very irritable and nervous. It has only been a little over a week that I’ve stopped drinking. I didn’t drink every day, but sometimes I would go on “spurts” of drinking every day, and even started drinking in the morning. I also have gone on “binges” – becoming quite sick, vomiting, blacking out – the whole thing. Then I could go for a few days or even weeks , without it. However, lately I have experienced a lot of personal trauma – the break-up of a 7-year relationship, raising two teenagers, my job has been extra stressful, and of course facing the holidays. I have been handling it horribly, by drinking constantly. So, I made the decision that I truly need to quit. Alcoholism is in my family and I need to straighten up. But like I said, I found myself to be horribly shaky and grouchy a couple of days ago. So, I had one drink, a mixed drink. And I felt relief. I didn’t crave it as much and I remembered all too well the horrible experience and 2 day hangover I had a couple of weekends ago (which led to my decision to quit). I take Valium for anxiety, only as needed, but noticed on the information that came with it that it is also used to treat alcohol withdrawal. If I make an appointment with my doctor and tell him my problem, is it possible for him to adjust my dosage and handle my addiction that way? Or do I really have to attend AA meetings? I do have a strong support network and adding more meetings/appointments, etc. to my schedule would do me in. I’m a single mom and need to stop running everywhere every time I turn around. Any advice out there? Anyone been through the same thing and had success at it without attending any meetings?

Best answer:

Answer by flutterby
my brother in law finally quit cold turkey.

he was sent to a program that told him he had to start drinking again to do the program. it’s been 10 years and he is still sober.

Give your answer to this question below!

Fox Hill to litigants: federal law protects all recovering alcoholics
According to DHHS, the application for an alcohol and drug treatment program for Fox Hill was submitted May 14. The application has yet to be made public by that state agency. Upon filing their suit against Fox Hill in March, the Friends of Camden … Read more on PenBayPilot.com

Generic addiction drugs regain spotlight
However, few health care practitioners are aware that the drugs exist, according to Dr. Raye Litten, associate director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism's Division of Treatment and Recovery Research. “People just don't know … Read more on Gant Daily

Question by hubhubhi12: Do I have a drug problem?
I huff and I use prescribed narcotics when I don’t need them. I know it’s completely idiotic of me and I know the danger but I just can’t justify it. No one in my life knows this is going on. Should I tell someone? I don’t want them to be disappointed because I just overcame a 6 year battle with bulimia and I’m not like the other 17 year olds my age I don’t do it for fun. I really don’t know what to do…sorry this is so long.

Best answer:

Answer by Alfred
Please stop. You don’t need to tell anyone if you can stop immediately. Use something harmless like weed. You are going to have many problems when you are older if you continue this abuse. Anyone that disagrees does not know their information.

Give your answer to this question below!

Veterans Get Drug Rehab Help At Narconon Freedom Center Michigan
… alcohol and drug rehabilitation help from Narconon Freedom Center. For the holidays, the center is offering 50% off the cost of their alcohol and drug rehab program to any veteran as a thank you for all they have sacrificed and contributed to our … 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.

What do you think? Answer below!

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