Last week in Las Vegas at the Holistic Treatment 2010 Conference, a new, groundbreaking model for holistic drug rehab was unveiled by Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center in Canaan, CT.

Long regarded as pioneers in addiction treatment, Mountainside’s newest treatment model, coined Integrated Care Model â„¢, is looking to, once again, raise the bar for all drug rehab treatment.

“We’ve always believed that a comprehensive approach to treatment is the best course of action for providing the best opportunity for achieving sustained sobriety,” stated a spokesperson for Mountainside. “With our new Integrated Care Model â„¢ we are truly able to separate the case management from the individual treatment plan. With our new holistic drug rehab model, our highly-specialized team of licensed, credentialed professionals evaluate an individual upon admission in each of their respective areas of specialty. The team then works together to formulate a highly-individualized treatment plan that addresses the actual needs of the individual. Whether the client needs family wellness support, physical symptom management or even community resources upon completing treatment, their treatment plan addresses those needs. We believe that this new model will soon become the standard of care for all drug rehabs, worldwide.”

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While holistic drug rehab is not a new treatment option, its successful principles are seen in continued, increased long-term sobriety rates at Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center in Canaan, CT.

“When we began our holistic drug rehab program over 12 years ago, many questioned our introduction of innovative and new treatment modalities,” begins Wendy Shami LCSW, Clinical Director at Mountainside. “Just the mere mention of the words holistic addiction treatment made many people skeptical because this treatment model had never been utilized. Once professionals saw the success of our treatment model, they realized that it was truly revolutionary and, f r o m a logical, empirical standpoint, it simply made sense. As our highly successful, long-term sobriety rates became evident, professionals in the field saw the merit of our holistic addiction treatment model. Our pioneering work in this field made us the experts and the facility to replicate. Since then, we’ve remained true to our holistic drug rehab principle which is treating the individual as a whole. As a result, our program has taken on a new direction which we’ll be showcasing at this year’s Holistic Treatment Conference in Las Vegas . We’re eager to present our treatment model as we’re certain it will be viewed just as revolutionary as our original holistic treatment model.”

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When it comes to educating parents on the dangers of gateway drug use, it’s true that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Teenagers often times develop the attitude of “it’s only a cigarette. It’s only one drink. It’s only one puff.” Unfortunately, many of those same teenagers fall into a cycle of abuse, with the next hit being greater in quantity and greater in effect than the last one. That’s why it’s so important to educate parents on the dangers of the use of the four major gateway drugs: tobacco, alcohol, inhalants and marijuana.

“There are very few addicts who began abusing hard drugs initially,” begins a spokesperson for Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center . “And, that goes for alcoholics as well. An individual doesn’t suddenly wake up one day and think ‘I think I’ll go shoot up some heroine today’ or ‘I think I’ll drink a gallon of vodka today’. It starts with experimentation and generally speaking, experimentation with one of four major gateway drugs. Once those substances begin to lose their psychological, physical and emotional effects the desire for more, swells. The individual then looks at what else is out there to satisfy that hunger for more and, what started off as a seemingly innocent one-time puff of marijuana or a couple of occasional drinks, becomes a downward spiral towards full-fledged drug abuse. The important thing for parents to remember is that it’s never just one innocent puff or drink. Teenagers who begin experimenting, evolve into young adults with a potentially serious problem. It’s important for parents to learn how to talk with their children about the dangers of gateway drug use so that they can prevent the need for future drug addiction treatment.”

One of the most important things a parent can do to prevent their teenager from experimenting with gateway drugs is to model the behavior they are wanting their teenager to exhibit. For example, if a parent who smokes wants their child to abstain from smoking, they’ll either need to kick the habit themselves. They could also get their teenager actively involved in the cessation process: explain the dangers of smoking, why it’s important to quit and also share their struggles as they are trying to quit themselves. As uncomfortable as it may seem and as much as teenagers protest, they really do prefer honesty and nothing is more honest than transparency during the process.

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