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Public Health Alert: Cocaine Laced With Levamisole

Alcohol and other drug programs across California should be on the look out for a dangerous substance-levamisole-that is showing up with increasing frequency in illicit cocaine powder and crack cocaine, most recently in San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Levamisole-a veterinary anti-parasitic drug-severely reduces the number of white blood cells in humans leading to an acute condition called agranulocytosis that should be treated at a hospital. Ingesting cocaine mixed with levamisole suppresses immune function and the body’s ability to fight off even minor infections. People who snort, smoke, or inject crack or powder cocaine contaminated by levamisole can experience overwhelming, rapidly-developing, life threatening infections. Agranulocytosis manifests the following symptoms:

– high fever, chills, or weakness
– swollen glands
– painful sores (mouth and anal)
– infections that won’t go away or get worse very fast, including sore throat or mouth sores; skin infections; abscesses; thrush (white coating of the mouth, tongue or throat); pneumonia (fever, cough, shortness of breath)

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) began alerting medical professionals, substance abuse treatment centers, and other public health authorities in September about the risks.

Used in veterinary medicine, levamisole is currently approved for use in cattle, sheep and swine as an anti-parasitic agent. Formerly used in human medicine for treating autoimmune diseases and cancer, it is no longer approved for human use.

SAMHSA is working with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Food and Drug Administration, the Office of National Drug Control Policy, and other federal and international organizations, as well as state agencies to monitor the levamisole issue. CDC will publish a case report analysis in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report and will work with state health departments to systematically collect information on cocaine-associated agranulocytosis cases. Information from this effort will be used to guide treatment and prevention initiatives to address the public health concern.

According to the DEA and state testing laboratories, the percentage of cocaine specimens containing levamisole has increased steadily since 2002, with levamisole now found in more than 70 percent of the illicit cocaine analyzed last July. In addition, a recent analysis in Seattle, Washington, found that almost 80 percent of individuals who test positive for cocaine also test positive for levamisole.

ADP is asking all providers to report suspected and confirmed cases of agranulocytosis associated with cocaine abuse to their local health departments. Cases can also be reported to local Poison Control Centers (1-800-222-1222), which may assist in clinical management and additional reporting. For further medical/technical information, contact Nicholas Reuter, SAMHSA Nicholas.reuter@samhsa.hhs.gov.

**We at Cliffside Malibu, a drug rehab facility in Malibu, California, just received this notice from the ADP director and we felt that it posed such an extraordinary risk that we wanted to disseminate it immediately to the general public. We have published this notice in its entirety.

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Alcohol Rehabilitation Delivered By Leading Treatment Specialists

Affluent alcoholism victims typically seek the services of exclusive luxury alcohol rehabs. Unfortunately, that search is often impeded by a lack of reliable information about the alcohol rehab industry.

That’s about to change.

LuxuryDrugRehab.com is pleased to announce a new referral service linking affluent addiction victims to the best treatment and recovery facilities on earth. The goal of LuxuryDrugRehab.com is to help those victims find the facility that’s exactly right for them. To do that, the service provides clients with expert personal advice and a thorough understanding of the treatment options available to them.

Given the differences between and among alcohol rehabs, that sort of enlightenment can often make all the difference in the world.

Alcohol rehabilitation is a difficult process. To complete it successfully, patients need the best possible support along the way. The most effective alcohol rehabs are those which commit themselves most faithfully to meeting every individual need of each of their individual clients. In the end, no inferior standard of care could ever be acceptable.

Unfortunately, those principles aren’t always put into practice.

Every luxury alcohol rehab center looks good in its advertising brochure. But many facilities are far more concerned with appearance than reality. In fact, many of the most well-known alcohol rehabs in Los Angeles provide their clients with only a superficial veneer of luxury service. As should go without saying, these institutions routinely fall short of the promises they make to their patients.

Given the stakes in the fight against addiction, those sorts of failures can lead to disaster.

It’s no secret that alcohol abuse is a devastating disease. What might not be so obvious, though, is that successful alcohol rehabs really can help to solve the problem. LuxuryDrugRehab.com has proven itself capable of helping clients select the best treatment facilities available to them. Under the circumstances, it’s hard to imagine that any service could ever be more valuable than that one.

“I just want to say thank you,” reads a client testimonial published on LuxuryDrugRehab.com’s Web site. “You found me a rehab center where for the first time I was able to get the help I needed in a quiet, private space with constant attention. It was exactly the kind of space I needed to heal.”

LuxuryDrugRehab.com is a referral service dedicated to connecting callers with the right drug or alcohol rehab center. To learn more about the service, please call 1-888-488-0088, or visit the LuxuryDrugRehab.com Web site at www.luxurydrugrehab.com. Online visitors will find testimonials, staff profiles, and other valuable information about the residential alcohol rehab experience.

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Narconon Vistabay – Drug Rehab Programs with the Highest Success Rates

When drug use and alcohol use interfere with family, work, and social activities, it’s time to seek treatment from a successful addiction recovery center. Drug and alcohol addiction are serious issues that need to be addressed with the help of professionals who can help the addict recover and live a productive life as a sober individual. Narconon is the addiction recovery program with the highest success rate, over other types of alcohol and drug addiction treatment program options. The Narconon approach uses holistic methods to detoxify the body of all the harmful toxins that alcohol and drugs introduced to it, and it replenishes vitamins and minerals that are key to good health.

Drug abuse comes in many forms, whether it is cocaine, marijuana, hallucinogens, crystal meth or even prescription medication. All cause damage to your liver, kidneys, brain, and lungs. The sooner an addiction is addressed, the less damage will be done and the more ill effects can be reversed. Even if the addict has been using drugs for 30 years, sobriety will help slow down if not stop the damage that has occurred from the alcohol and drugs that they put into their bodies. Narconon Vistabay is able to provide professional care for their clients throughout the recovery process. From detox to graduation, the counselors and staff will do what it takes to help an addict recover and feel good about leaving their rehabilitation ready to start a new life, without drugs and alcohol.

One past graduate has this to say about the Narconon program:“Freedom is a precious gift. All the technology we are learning here will help us live a free life. The program doesn’t work unless it is applied and followed in life. I value myself, my freedom, and my group. I already know that the program works and it has saved my life as I know it has for others.” -J.A. Narconon Graduate

Narconon Vista Bay is located in S. Lake Tahoe amongst the beauty of nature and has amenities that make it feel less like an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center and more like a retreat. For more than 30 years, the Narconon program has helped countless numbers of people worldwide successfully overcome their addictions to drugs and alcohol. By using a holistic approach to addiction treatment, addicts are able to overcome their addictions without becoming addicted to another substance.

If there is a need for addiction recovery, choice matters. There are many methods of addiction therapy and what may work for one, may not work for another. If a drug-free holistic approach to addiction recovery is what is desired, the Narconon program has the highest success rate for long-term recovery. If you have questions about Narconon and how the program works, please visit VistaBay.com or CalNarconon.Org, where you’ll also find out more about Narconon Vista bay, its surroundings, the amenities and the programs that a person expect; Call 800-556-8885 if you would like to speak to a counselor.

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Narconon Drug-Free Drug Addiction Recovery Program Offers a Permanent Solution

Addiction recovery works better when it is drug-free. Time, exercise, therapy and a healthy diet are all also required to heal. These offerings, plus comfort, relaxation and a welcoming environment, can be found through a drug rehab California program. The decision to have a loved one attend a drug rehabilitation center may seem difficult, but living life with an addict isn’t any easier. There are many options to choose from when it comes to methods of rehabilitation: out-patient, in-patient, 12-step, drug-free, and even rehabilitation that uses one drug to wean the addict off another drug. The drug-free Narconon program has a proven success rate of long-term recovery.

Narconon Drug-Free Drug Addiction Recovery Program Offers a Permanent Solution

When it comes to a drug addiction program, S. Lake Tahoe California centers Vista Bay, Sierra Recovery Center, Tahoe Turning Point, Inc., and Tahoe Youth and Family Services all employ the Narconon way. It helps clients recover from drug and alcohol addictions without the use of additional drugs, in a healthy, holistic manner that integrates exercise, nutrition, therapy, and other natural ways to detox the body of the harmful toxins that promote continued use of drugs and alcohol. The Narconon program is not a 12-step program that holds meetings on the weekend. The person battling their addiction is treated on an inpatient basis and is allowed to take as long as necessary to attain recovery. When the patient graduates from the program, they graduate as sober members of society.

For the last three decades, Narconon has helped drug and alcohol users move beyond their addictions in a healthy way, empowering them with tools to beat their addiction and live as sober individuals

If you’re looking for Drug Rehab California is an ideal location. The drug addiction centers that use the Narconon program are set in comforting surroundings with ocean views or mountain landscapes. To find out more, please call 877-896-6863 to talk to a counselor who can give you information on the drug addiction centers mentioned, as well as other Drug Addiction Centers across the nation. Or visit DrugRehab.net to find out more about how the Narconon program can change your life.

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Drug Addiction And Alcoholism Treatment During The Holidays

Drug Rehab Center Offers Holiday Season Insights to family members with loved ones in recovery and a survival list for those in recovery. The holiday season has historically acted like a trigger for many people’s addiction and alcoholism and can be a source of a lot of stress and fear for families and loved ones. Learn what you can do to make this holiday season a successful, calm and sober one.

Apart from the warm and merry imagery of the holiday season perfectly captured in paintings by Currier Ives and Norman Rockwell, there is also a sad and less publicized side that makes the holidays very difficult for many Americans. With over 20 million Americans in need of treatment for drug addiction or alcohol abuse, the holiday season is often marked by isolation, fear, tension, and increased drug use and or alcohol abuse.

There are millions of people in this country that suffer from substance abuse issues and millions more that are in active recovery and or in rehabilitation centers across America. These individuals serve as support systems to one another and encourage each other to stay clean and sober. As we enter the upcoming holidays, many families and individuals are fearful and nervous about what to expect. Mountainside Drug Addiction Treatment Center has weighed in and listed the following common pitfalls to avoid and suggestions to follow to make the holiday season a happy and sober one for those in early recovery.

For People In Recovery:
You should not let the holiday season become an excuse for you to drink or use drugs. It is important to honestly recognize that not all holiday events / social situations are created equal; some come with invariably higher risk to your sobriety than others. It is imperative that before you commit to attending any social situation / get-together or even family event, that you make a thorough and honest assessment of all possible risks and other issues that may be present and discuss these with someone in recovery and devise a plan to ensure your sobriety. You will need to develop a healthy fear of picking up a drink or a drug and channel it into a solid plan that will allow you to enjoy the holidays clean and sober and have resolute understanding about what situations to avoid. Many people that have issues with addiction have successfully learned to adjust to all social situations, and many cite their success on a few simple rules and guidelines:

What to divulge: You don’t ever have to tell someone why you don’t want a drink. You can simply say, “No thanks.” You can discuss why you aren’t drinking if you choose. If someone starts pressuring you to drink, it’s time to walk away.

Bring a Friend and ensure support: Find a friend to accompany you to a party who understands your situation or take along a friend who is also in recovery. Remember that a lot of people do not drink and that no one knows that you are in recovery unless you tell them. Think of the list of people that will be attending and identify someone that you feel safe with. These tactics allows you to feel less alone in your situation which can curb anxiety.

Plan to have a way out: There are many twelve step meetings throughout the holiday season – identify a meeting for each day and at various times in the day. When it comes to the time of a party or social situation where there will be alcohol present or other pressures, prepare to have plans that will allow you to leave for something else. It is better to have safety-plans and not need them, then to need them and not have them.

Your house, your rules: If you are hosting a holiday event or attending a family function you have every right to make it an alcohol-free event or to simply not attend. If you are attending a party and the host has vetoed alcohol than don’t bring any. They have their reasons for having an alcohol-free party and you need to respect their wishes.

Call your Sponsor: Most twelve step based networks and addiction treatment programs offer Sponsors to help you through new situations. A Sponsor may have been in this situation at some point in their recovery and will share their experience. If you have a Sponsor, call her/him before you attend the party to help you. If you don’t have a sponsor – get a temporary one and have the number ready. Check –in: One very helpful tool is to step away from the party or family situation at regular interval and call someone in recovery. You should not wait for a hot situation to develop for you to call – call if things are going good, bad or indifferent. Commit to staying in contact with a recovering person.

Alka-thon: Any person in recovery has the option to participate in an alka-thon which is an all day 12-step based meeting event. It allows the individual to have support through-out the entire holiday. These meetings are twenty-four hours and open to anyone dealing with issues of addiction.

Sober Holiday Parties: People in the program often throw sober parties. If you are a newcomer, ask what others are doing for the holiday season and see if you can join them. Avoid being alone. Be vocal and speak up – you are not alone.

Bring your own drinks: Bring your own bottle of sparkling water, soda or other non-alcoholic beverage that you will be drinking. Don’t feel pressured to have to bring an alcoholic beverage – it is not your place to bring alcohol.

Stay Away: Stay away from situations that are alcohol related. “Come late. Leave early” is a common slogan for people in recovery. It is important to remember that you are heading for danger if you are placing yourself in situations that surround alcohol. As the saying goes: “If you keep going to the barber shop, you are bound to get your hair cut!”

For Families or Loved Ones:
If you have a loved one that you’re concerned about this holiday season there are many ways for a family member to support their loved ones during this time. There are some needed steps for tackling issues that present themselves when a newly sober person is dealing with a holiday.

Alcoholic Beverages – Do not make an issue of whether you decide not to serve or serve alcoholic beverages. If you can refrain from serving alcoholic beverages around someone in early recovery, then this is the best situation. If you do plan on serving alcohol, ensure that you have plenty of non-alcoholic beverages (juice, sparkling water, soda, etc) for the person in recovery [ AVOID non-alcoholic beverages – these are not for people in recovery ]. Try to make sure that the person in recovery is not singled out for not drinking alcohol– or being the only person not drinking – offer your quiet support by not drinking alcohol.

Alanon: Attend a family based program. Information is the key and can inform the family of the nature of addiction and how they can take care of themselves and their loved ones. Family members need support just like the person suffering with the disease of addiction. It is important for the family to understand the three C’S: Cannot cure, Cause, or Control. Acceptance that addiction is a disease is imperative to supporting the person dealing with addiction.

Stay Sober: Family members can stay sober with their loved ones as a form of support during the holiday season. Attend a meeting with the family member only if the person is open to it.

Have support / crisis plan: Have a pre-meditated plan in place so that if an issue does arise you can deal with it quickly. It is important to communicate with other loved ones that are aware of the situation so that everyone is on message.

Ask what you can do as a means of support: Ask how you can better support you loved one by having a private and candid discussion prior to the holiday.

Mountainside Addiction Treatment Center has been helping people recover from alcoholism for over 12 years and has treated more than 6,000 people from around the world. Located in Connecticut, just north of New York City, its national program continues to help people from all over the country.

It’s licensed and credentialed counselors and clinical staff includes a Nursing Team that specialize in drug addiction and alcoholism treatment. The highly capable drug addiction treatment team is dedicated to providing compassionate and quality alcohol and drug treatment. In these hard economic times – Mountainside Drug Rehab is there to help. Please contact us at the number below or visit its website at (www.mountainside.com). If you or someone you love is in need of treatment please contact us at: 800-762-5433.

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Addiction Recovery In The Finest Of All Treatment Facilities

Sunset Malibu, an exclusive treatment center on the California coast, has long been a transformational force in the field of rehabilitation and recovery. Now, Sunset is announcing its redoubled efforts in helping clients heal themselves from the inside-out.

Addiction recovery isn’t a spectator sport. On the contrary, drug abuse is a personal disease, and drug treatment must be driven by personal effort. The best drug rehabs are those which empower their clients, by helping them develop the strength they’ll need to stay sober over the long run. In the end, there’s simply no other way build a foundation for lasting wellness.

Those considerations, in turn, are at the heart of Sunset Malibu’s treatment philosophy.

With its world-class caregivers and elegant accommodations, Sunset Malibu is an unparalleled recovery destination. The center has always catered to upscale clients from every corner of the globe. Now Sunset is renewing its commitment to its core values, with the goal of delivering life-changing care to individuals who seek it. At Sunset Malibu, the client always comes first.

“Drug rehabs can’t force their clients to get better,” said Sunset Malibu’s Clinical Team. “The best they can do is to facilitate the healing process, by ensuring that their residents have all the support they need as they confront their demons. At Sunset Malibu, our exclusive rehab programs are designed to do exactly that.”

Unfortunately, that passion for patient-driven healing is precisely what sets Sunset apart from its competitors.

Every rehab center pays lip service to the importance of empowerment. But only a handful of institutions live up to their own standards. In fact, many of the most high-priced drug rehabs in Los Angeles do very little to help clients develop the self-esteem and self-control that are so vital to long-term recovery. More often than not, these clinics fall short of the goals they set for themselves and their patients.

Under the circumstances, those shortcomings are inexcusable.

“Our clients trust us to save their lives,” the Clinical Team at Sunset Malibu says. “At Sunset Malibu, we’re keenly aware of the stakes, and we do everything in our power to ensure the success of the healing process. To do anything less would be both unprofessional and immoral.”

Addiction is a devastating disease. The good news here is that addiction treatment really can help to solve the problem. The expert caregivers at Sunset Malibu have a long record of supporting clients on the road to recovery. The only question that remains is whether addiction victims in California and around the world will be wise enough to learn the truth on their own terms.

Sunset Malibu is a luxury alcohol and drug abuse treatment center located in Malibu, California. For further details about Sunset’s treatment strategies, accommodations, or other general facts about addiction treatment, please call 1-800-332-9202 or visit our Web site at http://www.drugrehabsunsetmalibu.com/.

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Mountainside Cites That Heroin And Opiate Use Is On The Rise

The numbers of individuals entering inpatient drug rehab for heroin and opiate addiction continues to increase. In Afghanistan and Pakistan the opium (heroin) trade is tightly controlled by al Qaeda and the Taliban, and despite the war the efforts, the production of heroin and opium has dramatically increased – heroin is still dirt-cheap and readily purchased on the streets of Kabul and sold in short distance of military barracks. This phenomena has caused many analysts to be alarmed that our troops, reacting to the stress of war and ease of access of drugs, may develop drug habits like many of the soldiers in the Vietnam era.

The prevalence of cheap heroin has become a major issue in this country for teenagers who have begun experimenting with the drug as it is often cheaper and easier to buy than alcohol. Last year more than 46 people died from heroin overdoses in Nassau County, NY – this represents a 75 percent year over year increase. One of these individuals was Natalie Ciappa, a National Honor Society member at her high school on Long Island.

Recently, this past Wed, more than 1,000 parents gathered at a hosted forum in Smithtown, NY to voice their support and concern for the drug problem.

Directly correlated to the increase in heroin addiction has been the number of deaths by people using methadone. Many individuals who enter heroin rehab, also have tried methadone. A recent study published by the National Drug Intelligence Center (DIC indicates a 390% increase in deaths due to methadone since 1999. Increase in methadone deaths attributed to the drugs emerging popularity for use with chronic pain sufferers as well as increased diversion (stealing from legitimate sources and diverting to the street for illegal consumption).

The highest overdose rate was experienced among those between the ages of 15 – 24.

Opiate addiction or dependence which is recognized as a central nervous system disorder, can affect anyone from any walk of life. Opiate addiction is essentially what happens after someone intakes opiods such as Heroin, Oxycontin, Percocet and others for extended periods of time causing the brain to stop producing the vital chemical dopamine (the body’s natural response to pain as well as other physical activities) which in turn causes an uncontrollable urge for that person to have to ingest more of the drug they had been taking just to feel “normal”.

Opiate dependence while chemically the same as addiction more often occurs in people who have suffered from chronic or severe pain and have to be on this type of medication for an extended period of time. Normally to avoid any unpleasant effects the person’s physician will taper them off of the medication so the patient’s brain function has a chance to return to normal. Once the brain is actively producing dopamine and as long as the patient is no longer in pain, the medication is no longer medically needed.

Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center has been helping people recover from alcoholism for over 12 years. Located in Connecticut, just north of New York City, its national program continues to help people from all over the country.

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Executive Rehab Promotes Physical And Psychological Healing

Cliffside Malibu, a prestigious drug rehab facility on the Malibu coast, has long been a leading light in the California treatment community. Now, the center is pleased to announce its renewed commitment to helping clients achieve holistic recovery.

Drug addiction is both a physical and psychological disease. By the same token, drug rehab must promote both physical and psychological healing. The best drug rehab facilities are those which help clients get better in mind as well as in body, in substance as well as in spirit. In the end, there’s no other way to ensure the long-term success of the recovery process.

Those principles, in turn, are the bedrock of Cliffside Malibu’s holistic treatment philosophy.

With its expert caregivers and posh amenities, Cliffside Malibu is a world-class institution. The center has always catered to an elite clientele. Now Cliffside is expanding its mission, with the goal of delivering the best care on the planet to those individuals who need it. At Cliffside Malibu, nothing less than comprehensive excellence will ever be acceptable.

“There are no partial victories in the fight against addiction,” said Cliffside Malibu Clinical Director Patricia Freeberry. “Real healing must be both physical and psychological in nature, which is why our exclusive drug rehab programs are explicitly designed to treat the whole patient. We believe that our long record of success proves the effectiveness of our approach.”

Unfortunately, that commitment to holistic healing is precisely what distinguishes Cliffside from its competitors.

It’s easy for a drug rehab center to pay lip service to the importance of holistic treatment. It’s harder, though, for that facility to live out the meaning of its words. The truth is that many of the most “exclusive” drug rehabs in Los Angeles deliver one-dimensional care to their clients. It should come as no surprise that those institutions routinely fall short in their efforts to promote lasting wellness.

Cliffside Malibu is a luxury drug and alcohol rehab center located in Malibu, California. For further details about Cliffside’s treatment methods, amenities, or other general information about rehab centers, please call 1-800-501-1988 or visit our Web site at www.cliffsidemalibu.com.

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A Natural Drug Treatment Environment Promotes The Most Effective Healing

Sunset Malibu, an exclusive drug treatment center on the California coast, has long been a transformational force in the field of rehabilitation and recovery. Now, Sunset is announcing its redoubled efforts in providing cutting-edge care in an ideal healing environment.

Rehab doesn’t happen in a vacuum. On the contrary, every drug treatment center is affected by its geographical location. The best treatment facilities are almost invariably those situated in the most hospitable physical surroundings. In the end, there’s simply no substitute for the pristine seclusion of the Malibu coast.

Those considerations, in turn, are at the heart of Sunset Malibu’s treatment philosophy.

With its world-class caregivers and elegant accommodations, Sunset Malibu is an unparalleled recovery destination. The center has always catered to upscale clients from every corner of the globe. Now Sunset is renewing its commitment to its core values, with the goal of delivering life-changing care to individuals who seek it. At Sunset Malibu, the client’s personal comfort always comes first.

“Rehab is a grueling process,” said Sunset Malibu Program Director Dr. Georgina Smith. “To complete it successfully, patients need to feel wholly at ease in their healing environment. Our secluded private estate is the perfect place to achieve that sort of emotional and spiritual peace.”

Unfortunately, Sunset’s unique ambiance can’t be replicated by its competitors in other parts of the country.

Most drug treatment centers really do try to help their clients. But every clinic is limited by its physical location. The fact of the matter is that a drug treatment center in New York can’t possibly offer clients the same experience that they would enjoy at a drug treatment center in Malibu. The result, of course, is that New York drug treatment facilities can’t be trusted to promote meaningful and lasting wellness.

Sunset Malibu is a luxury alcohol and drug treatment center located in Malibu, California. For further details about Sunset’s treatment strategies, accommodations, or other general facts about drug treatment centers, please call 1-800-332-9202 or visit our Web site at http://www.drugrehabsunsetmalibu.com/.

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Mountainside Announces The Appointment Of A New Clinical Program Director

Mountainside Treatment Center announces the appointment of Wendi Shami MS, LCSW as the company’s Clinical Program Director. With more than 10 years of experience working in the mental health and addiction/alcoholism treatment field, Ms. Shami will be responsible for building and strengthening the therapeutic program, managing the treatment teams and introducing new evidenced based practices and identifying growth opportunities.

Ms. Shami brings extensive knowledge in the addiction treatment and therapeutic field and has an extensive career in the management of teams, cases and knowledge of therapeutic best-practices. She has helped many organizations to develop and execute initiatives including staff development and effective treatment team and efficient therapeutic case oversight.

Originally from Westchester she earned her Masters degree in Clinical Social Work at Columbia University in New York City and completed post graduate training in Family Counseling at the Ackerman Institute in New York City. Her areas of specialization include the treatment of addictions, co-occurring disorders, family therapy and counseling.

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Mountainside drug rehab is a comprehensive and innovative provider of treatment for individuals suffering from drug addiction and alcoholism.

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Seeking The Finest Treatment For Anorexia And Other Eating Disorders

Malibu rehab is more successful than rehab in other parts of the country. Period. The plain fact of the matter is that rehabilitation is always a product of its environment, and the best rehab facilities are always the ones located in the most hospitable surroundings. From drug abuse, to eating disorders, and even depression, Malibu treatment centers are uniquely suited to meeting the psychological needs of their residents. In the end, no consideration could ever possibly be more important than that one.

Rehab is a taxing process. Those individuals who complete it successfully are invariably the ones who maintain the most robust of mind, and the most enduring personal serenity. And, as should perhaps go without saying, there’s no place more conducive to peace of mind and personal serenity than the most exclusive enclave on the California coast.

Malibu’s most successful treatment facility is perched high on a bluff above the Pacific Ocean, well removed from the tension and tumult of metropolitan Los Angeles. That idyllic seclusion helps to explain why upscale clients from all over the world have long trusted their health to the center’s expert caregivers. It should also leave no doubt as to where your interests will best be served. The fact that you’re here, reading this, suggests that you already know what’s at stake in the fight against addiction.

Do you need treatment for anorexia? Or maybe you have an opiate addiction. Maybe you are suffering from both. The good news is that the counselors and therapists at Malibu’s best treatment facility can help you win the struggle against your addiction. All that remains, now, is for you to make the right choice.

Drug rehab in Malibu is more successful than drug rehab in other parts of the country. Period. The fact of the matter is that every rehab program is shaped by the atmosphere in which it’s administered, and the most effective treatment facilities are those situated in the most hospitable healing environments. In the end, there’s simply no substitute for the most exclusive enclave on the California coast.

If you’ve been to Malibu, you don’t need anyone to tell you how special it is. If you haven’t, no number of words could ever possibly make you understand. Countless Malibu treatment patients have already learned the truth firsthand. For your own sake, for the sake of the people who care about you, let today be the day you include yourself among the lucky few.

Malibu’s best treatment facility is perched high on a bluff above the Pacific Ocean, a million miles from the tension and tumult of metropolitan Los Angeles. To arrive at the center’s exclusive private estate is to enter a world apart, a sphere in which you’ll be free to pursue recovery without stress or distraction. The center’s clients will tell you that that sort of secluded serenity can make all the difference in the world. Here’s hoping you’ll be wise enough to put their word to the test.

Eating-Disorder.Mobi is a referral site that will help you find the finest eating disorder treatment center in the world. If you’d like help finding the best treatment, or for more information on treating anorexia and other disorders, please call 1-877-278-1918, visit our website at http://www.eating-disorder.mobi/, or contact us at admissions@eating-disorder.mobi.

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Narconon, Drug-Free, Non-Profit, Drug Rehab Treatment

Narconon Vista Bay goes to the Fair! The Monterey County Fair is one of the largest in the state of California, with an average of 65,000 visitors. Taking advantage of that opportunity, Narconon Northern california had a booth in the middle of the action. The goal was to provide free drug education for children and also mingle with members of the community.

Over the five days of the fair, Narconon drug education material was placed in the hands of over 4000 children. While at the booth, kids enjoyed a prize wheel and gifts, as parents and community members appreciated the positive Narconon approach to drug prevention and education. The informative material offered was enjoyed by all.

Narconon programs assist schools across the country in meeting several criteria for the United States Department of Education, Title IV (Safe & Drug Free School) funds. Trends of youth substance abuse are tracked and monitored, and program presentations and training is modified to meet the ever changing needs of society. Prevention is the goal of drug education.

Perhaps the most unique concept behind Narconon Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment is that it is completely drug-free. The treatment has at least a 70% success rate. It is based on techniques developed by L. Ron Hubbard, an author and philosopher. Each single component or phase of the treatment is designed to increase the abilities of the client.

Narconon is a drug-free treatment method that consists of two main stages; detoxification and rehabilitation. Besides nutritional supplements, sauna sessions are an important part of the detoxification stage. Rehabilitation includes specific courses designed to increase communication skills, study skills, orientation to the environment, understanding of moral principles, and preparation for work.

With a success rate of 76%, the “Narconon Drug Rehab” is backed by a ‘Graduate Assurance Plan’. The plan promises graduates following approved discharge plans that relapse within six months of the program, will be re-admitted at no charge. “Narconon Prescription Drug Treatment” is available for a flat fee, and the duration is based on need, not insurance coverage.

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New Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Website By Mountainside

Mountainside Treatment Center, a drug and alcohol addiction treatment center located in the northwest corner of Connecticut has launched a new informative web site in order to make more information about addiction and the treatment of addiction more accessible to the general public. The new website is designed to be easy to use and navigate, while still providing volumes of information to the end user. The new site is comprised of the newest and best technology available and is aimed at making the web experience as pleasant as possible. For many, this is the first glimpse of what Mountainside has to offer, so making the information accessible was one of the primary goals. Finding a suitable drug or alcohol rehabilitation center can be a difficult task, often, an informative and easy to use website makes this a less time consuming task; which allows the client more time to make the right decision.

Mountainside’s new site offers information on several important addiction related topics as well as information regarding its professional and credentialed staff and facility. The new drug rehab and alcoholism treatment center website contains information on heroin addiction, cocaine addiction, methamphetamine addiction, alcoholism, prescription drug dependence and addiction along with several other informative articles.

Information on the facility is abundant and contains many photographs from Mountainsides grounds. There is a section that introduces the clinical treatment team and provides the opportunity for people to become more familiar with the facility and its offerings. There are also powerful search functions which give web users the ability to find only the information that they are seeking.

Mountainside Drug Rehab Center’s focus and commitment over the years has been to the quality of its drug rehabilitation and alcoholism treatment program. Mountainside’s unique drug rehab program includes Individual and Group Counseling; Therapeutic Challenge; Addressing Nicotine Addiction; 12-Step Education and Meetings; Spiritual Enhancement including Guided Meditation, Yoga, Hypnosis, a Native American Stone Peoples Lodge; Family Counseling; Work Therapy; Adventure-Based Counseling; Writing, Art and Music Workshops. Working with their counselors, residents are able to take advantage of a long list of treatment initiatives designed to appeal to individual tastes and preferences. One of the tenets of its individualized drug addiction rehab program is to get people fully engaged in their recoveries.

Its licensed and credentialed counselors and clinical staff include two Advanced Nurse Practitioners who are specialists in drug addiction and alcoholism treatment. The highly capable drug addiction treatment team is dedicated to providing compassionate and quality alcohol and drug treatment. In these hard economic times – Mountainside Drug Rehab is there to help. Please contact us at the number below or visit its website at (www.mountainside.org/drug-rehab).

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Take Rehab Seriously Or Run The Risk Of Never Beating Addiction

Addiction is both a physical and psychological disease. Addiction treatment, then, must promote both physical and psychological healing. The only successful rehab facilities are those which help their clients get better in mind as well as in body. In the end, there’s no other route to meaningful and lasting wellness.


Those considerations, in turn, are at the heart of Sunset Malibu’s treatment philosophy.

With its world-class caregivers and elegant accommodations, Sunset Malibu is an unparalleled recovery destination. The center has always catered to upscale clients from every corner of the globe. Now Sunset is renewing its commitment to its core values, with the goal of delivering life-changing comprehensive care to individuals who seek it. At Sunset Malibu, the client always comes first.

“Every one of our clients comes to us with some sort of emotional problem,” said Sunset Malibu Program Director Dr. Georgina Smith. “It’s our job to ensure that that problem gets solved, in order to lay a solid foundation for the long-term recovery process. With everything from advanced dual-diagnosis techniques to intensive depression treatment, we make it our mission to help patients heal from the inside-out.”

Unfortunately, that passion for holistic healing is precisely what sets Sunset apart from its competitors.

Most treatment facilities pay lip service to the importance of holistic recovery. But very few of them live up to their own promises. The truth is that many of the most “exclusive” clinics in California only target the physical symptoms of addiction. More often than not, those facilities fail to help clients get better for good.

Under the circumstances, argues Dr. Smith, those shortcomings are inexcusable.

“Addiction ruins lives,” Dr. Smith said. “Addiction treatment can save them-but only if it’s administered with empathy and expertise. We stop at nothing to ensure that our clients receive the best possible support along the road to wellness. To do anything less would be to forsake our personal and professional obligations.”

Substance abuse is an increasingly prevalent problem in the United States and around the world. The good news here is that it doesn’t have to be a fatal one. Sunset Malibu has proven itself capable of helping clients rediscover the world as they used to know it, before addiction stripped them of their hope and joy and dignity. It’s hard to imagine that any service could ever possibly be more valuable than that one.

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Drug Rehab Where You Are Surrounded By Luxury

Affluent addiction victims typically seek the services of elegant private treatment facilities. Unfortunately, that search is often impeded by a lack of information from and about the luxury rehab industry.

That’s about to change.

LuxuryDrugRehab.com is pleased to announce a new referral service linking affluent addiction victims to the best treatment and recovery facilities on earth. The goal of LuxuryDrugRehab.com is to help those victims find the facility that’s exactly right for them. To do that, the service provides clients with expert personal advice and a thorough understanding of the treatment options available to them.

For drug rehab patients and their families, that sort of enlightenment can often make all the difference in the world.

Rehab is always an arduous process. To be successful, patients need intimate and comprehensive support at every step on the road to wellness. The best treatment clinics, then, are invariably those which most effectively meet the needs of their individual clients. In the end, anything less than the most personalized care is and can only be a recipe for failure.

But those principles aren’t always put into practice.

It’s one thing for a rehab center to pay lip service to the importance of luxurious accommodations. It’s quite another for that facility to make a deep and abiding commitment to the physical comfort of its clients. The unfortunate truth is that many of the most well-known clinics in Los Angeles fall short of the promises they make in their advertising brochures. Unsurprisingly, those institutions rarely produce meaningful or lasting recovery.

Given the stakes in the fight against addiction, those sorts of failures can lead to disaster.

LuxuryDrugRehab.com is a referral service dedicated to connecting callers with the right drug rehab programs or alcohol rehab center. To learn more about the service, please call 1-888-488-0088, or visit the LuxuryDrugRehab.com Web site at www.luxurydrugrehab.com. Online visitors will find testimonials, staff profiles, and other valuable information about private drug rehabs the rehabilitation experience.

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Refreshing Take On Recovery Methods At Cliffside Malibu

Cliffside Malibu, a prestigious alcohol treatment facility on the Malibu coast, has long been a leading light in the California rehab community. Now, the center is pleased to announce its renewed commitment to providing clients with superlative luxury on the road to recovery.

Alcohol treatment is always difficult. Those patients who complete the process successfully are invariably the ones who feel most comfortable in their healing environments, and most supported in their recovery efforts. The best alcohol treatment clinics, then, are those which most effectively meet the physical and psychological needs of their clients. In the end, there’s simply no substitute for a private and luxurious rehabilitation facility.

Those principles, in turn, comprise the core of Cliffside Malibu’s luxury treatment philosophy.

With its expert caregivers and posh amenities, Cliffside Malibu is a world-class institution. The center has always catered to an elite clientele. Now Cliffside is expanding its mission, with the goal of delivering the best care on the planet to those individuals who need it. At Cliffside Malibu, nothing less than excellence will ever be acceptable.

“Alcohol treatment is a trying process,” said Cliffside Malibu Clinical Director Patricia Freeberry. “As an alcohol treatment clinic, it’s our job to ensure that our clients have everything they need to rise to the occasion. From gourmet meals to personal spa services, we stop at nothing in order to fulfill our obligations.”

It’s easy for an alcohol treatment center to pay lip service to the importance of luxury and elegance. It’s hard, though, for that center to live up to its own standards. The truth is that many so-called “luxury” alcohol treatment clinics in California fall far short of the facades they present in their advertising brochures. Unsurprisingly, these institutions rarely help clients achieve meaningful or lasting wellness.

Cliffside Malibu is a luxury drug and alcohol treatment center located in Malibu, California. For further details about Cliffside’s treatment methods, amenities, or other general information alcohol treatment program, please call 1-800-501-1988 or visit our Web site at www.cliffsidemalibu.com.

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Treatment-Centers.net – Free Directory of Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centers

Free services offered by websites such as Treatment-Centers.net are becoming more and more useful as a growing number of people struggle with an addiction problem. In fact, overdose rates for people addicted to prescription medication are now higher than those associated with the abuse of heroin and cocaine.

Although there has been a lot of media coverage in recent years surrounding celebrity deaths caused by drug overdoses, the problem is more far-reaching, affecting people from all types of backgrounds across the country.

The Office of National Drug Control Policy at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that there are approximately 20,000 deaths a year related to drugs in the United States – the leading cause of fatal overdoses being drugs prescribed by a physician.

Connecting addicts and their families with the help they need – be it Alcohol Treatment or treatment for drug addiction – is the most important step in healing the thousands of people suffering with an addiction problem. In many cases it can be difficult or almost impossible for people to find the right treatment program.

This is why the service provided by Treatment-Centers.net is an effective solution for finding a good program, and linking treatment facilities in need of an affordable online marketing campaign with effective and innovative advertising solutions.

The website specializes in helping addiction treatment organizations market their programs and increase visibility on the Internet. The site provides Internet marketing consulting in addition to advertising products and services on the site’s treatment directory.

If you or someone you know is in need of help, call Treatment Centers at 1-877-335-4673 or visit http://www.Treatment-Centers.net.

Treatment-Centers.net was founded by Bernie Grohsman, an eight-year veteran in the Internet marketing field of behavioral healthcare. As the owner and creator of Treatment Centers, he has put his years of experience and expertise to good use. A recovering addict himself who lost his only brother to addiction, Grohsman wants to help addicts find the treatment they need to achieve a full recovery. The website is the best place to find an appropriate Alcohol Treatment Center, Alcohol Rehabilitation Center, drug rehab program, or addiction treatment facility.

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Luxury Alcohol Rehabs Are Not All Equal

Cliffside Malibu, an elegant alcohol rehab facility on the Malibu coast, has long been a leading light in the California treatment community. Now, the center is pleased to announce its renewed commitment to helping clients win the fight against alcoholism under their own power.

Alcohol recovery is and must be a personal process. The most successful alcohol rehab programs are those driven by the active efforts of alcohol rehab patients, and the most successful alcohol rehabs are those which empower their clients. In the end, there’s no better way to cultivate meaningful and lasting sobriety.

Those principles, in turn, comprise the core of Cliffside Malibu’s alcohol rehab philosophy.

With its expert caregivers and posh amenities, Cliffside Malibu is a world-class institution. The center has always catered to an elite clientele. Now Cliffside is expanding its mission, with the goal of delivering the most empowering alcohol rehab on the planet to those individuals who need it. At Cliffside Malibu, nothing less than excellence will ever be acceptable.

“Alcohol rehab can’t be a passive experience,” said Cliffside Malibu Clinical Director Patricia Freeberry. “Our clients have to play an active role in their own recoveries, which is why our alcohol rehab programs are specially designed to promote personal strength and self-esteem. We believe that our record of success proves the soundness of our methods.”

Cliffside’s competitors, meanwhile, can hardly speak as glowingly about their own treatment efforts.

It’s easy for an alcohol rehab facility to talk about empowering its clients. It’s harder for that facility to put its principles into practice. The truth is that many of the most high-priced alcohol rehab clinics in Los Angeles treat their residents like babies, by stripping them of control and command during the healing process. More often than not, those institutions fall short of the promises they make in their advertising brochures. According to Cliffside administrators, that sort of failure is unacceptable.

Cliffside Malibu is a luxury drug and alcohol rehab center located in Malibu, California. For further details about Cliffside’s treatment methods, amenities, or other general information about alcohol rehabilitation, please call 1-800-501-1988 or visit our Web site at www.cliffsidemalibu.com.

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Environment Is A Key Factor In Effectively Treating People Suffering From Drug Addiction

Mountainside, known for its unique and highly effective individual drug addiction and alcoholism treatment approach, has evidenced a direct link between the environment in which someone receives their treatment and successful outcomes.

Mountainside Drug Rehab, a leading alcohol and drug addiction treatment center located in Connecticut offers a secluded environment for people suffering from drug addiction and alcoholism. Nestled on 33 Acres at the base of a mountain in the foothills of the Berkshires, Mountainside Drug Rehab provides progressive therapies in an ideal setting for those seeking to recover from their drug addiction or alcoholism. What began 11 years ago as the thesis of accomplished professionals in the drug treatment field has developed into one of the most successful treatment centers – providing quality and effective treatment in an ideal environment for thousands of people.

Mountainside Drug Rehab is guided by its commitment to provide the highest quality care to the leagues of people suffering from addiction. It does this through its compassionate and fully integrated individualized drug addiction treatment program.

Located at the base of their own mountain in Canaan Connecticut, complete with mountain streams, hiking trails to the summit and multiple waterfalls – Mountainside Drug Rehab offers its clients an opportunity to connect with nature and be immersed in the serenity that the beautiful surroundings provide.

An invitation by the White House in 2005 brought this center into the national spotlight, as Drug Czar John Walters announced his curiosity as to how Mountainside Drug Rehab was capable of providing so much to so many. Mountainside cited that the compassionate and individualized approach which it applies to each client that enters its facilities for treatment is strongly complimented by its serene surroundings. By incorporating the natural and expansive surroundings into its daily treatment offerings, Mountainside Drug Rehab offers its clients new ways to relax, connect and focus on issues and teaches them to use treatment tools to build strong and long lasting recoveries.

Mountainside Drug Rehab Center’s focus and commitment over the years has been to the quality of it’s drug rehabilitation and alcoholism treatment program. Mountainside’s unique drug rehab program includes Individual and Group Counseling; Therapeutic Challenge; Addressing Nicotine Addiction; 12-Step Education and Meetings; Spiritual Enhancement including Guided Meditation, Yoga, Hypnosis, a Native American Stone Peoples Lodge; Family Counseling; Work Therapy; Adventure-Based Counseling; Writing, Art and Music Workshops.

If you or someone you know is suffering from drug addiction or alcohol addiction please call to get help now. Mountainside Treatment Center can be reached 24 hours a day at: 1-800-762-5433 or visit us on the web at: http://www.mountainside.org.

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Take The Stress Out Of Finding The Right Drug Addiction Treatment Center

Addiction treatments are only as successful as the treatment centers that administer them. That sounds obvious, but the truth is that too many prospective rehab patients assume that every facility must be more or less the same. This simply isn’t the case. In fact, only those rehab centers which properly recognize and cater to their clients’ needs can ever be expected to affect meaningful long-term healing.

The practical implication here is that you have to do your research before making a rehabilitation decision. It isn’t enough to simply pick a treatment center based on price or convenience; if you’re going to get better, it’s going to be because you find a place that can meet each and every one of your unique individual needs. Given the stakes in the fight against drug addiction, it’s hard to imagine how you could ever settle for any sort of inferior option.

Addictions-Treatments.com is a site devoted to finding you the best addiction treatment center possible. If you’d like more information on addiction recovery programs, please call 1-877-771-6160, visit our website at http://www.addictions-treatments.com/, or contact us at admissions@addictions-treatments.com.

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