Tag: alcohol addiction treatment
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Why Length of Stay Matters
Does it really matter how long you stay at an addiction treatment facility? When you’re thinking about going to an alcohol or drug rehab program, you may wonder about how long it will take to start healing. You may also be concerned about the length of time you’ll need to take off from work or…
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Detox and Neurofeedback
Drugs and alcohol have evident, lasting effects on our brains, effects that linger even after they leave our systems. But with the right support, recovery can lead to a life, and a brain, that are as balanced or better than they were before addiction — even if your addiction is complicated by co-occurring mental health…
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7 Dangers of Detoxing Alone
Detoxing from drugs or alcohol is a big step, but doing it alone can be risky. Many people believe they can handle withdrawal by themselves, but detoxing without support can make things worse. Let’s dive into why detoxing alone is not a safe choice and how seeking proper help can lead to a safer, more…
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Addiction Treatment at The Meadows
Trusted treatment with proven results isn’t a solo pursuit. It requires a synchronized team of experts, which is one of many reasons why The Meadows is the nation’s premier treatment institute. Clinicians and professionals trust The Meadows more than any other treatment program because of our impeccable reputation for quality, integrity, and proven results.
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9 Ways Excessive Drinking Affects the Body
By Christa Banister Whether it’s beers during the big game or bottomless mimosas at brunch, there’s no shortage of occasions for alcohol to be enjoyed. But it can be hard to know how much is too much. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), women who consume eight or more alcoholic beverages…
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Personalized Treatment for Alcoholism
Steve attended five different treatment centers in an effort to overcome his alcoholism. The Meadows is the program that finally worked for him. He credits his recovery to the individualized care and treatment he received from the outstanding staff, and the courage and strength the gained along with his peers during group therapy. If you’re…
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Adolescent Substance Abuse
For more than 35 years, The Meadows has explored the underlying issues of patient trauma. Clinicians and professionals trust us more than any other treatment program because of our impeccable reputation for quality, integrity, and long-term recovery. The Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey measures drug, alcohol, and tobacco use and related attitudes among 8th, 10th,…
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High Functioning Alcoholics
Published in last Sunday’s New York Times (May 4th) is an excellent article titled High Functioning, But Still Alcoholics. Chronicled by Times writer Jane Brody, the piece reviews a new book from author Sarah Allen Benton, “Understanding the High-Functioning Alcoholic” (Praeger Publishers), and describes a familiar scenario: “High-functioning alcoholics are able to maintain respectable, even…