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Community Groups: Connect Alcoholics With The Right Alcohol Treatment

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Treatment-Centers.net was created by Internet marketing expert Bernie Grohsman, who lost his own brother to drug and alcohol addiction. Grohsman created the comprehensive, online directory to help other families avoid experiencing this painful loss. He recognizes, though, that not all alcoholics have family and friends upon which to rely in times of need, which is why he encourages community groups to use Treatment-Centers.net as a resource to find them alcohol treatment.

A member of the community group can browse the more than 11,000 addiction and alcohol treatment center listings, reducing the number by looking only at centers in or near the community. The member also can speak to a treatment counselor immediately by calling Treatment-Centers.net at (877) 335-4673. The directory’s treatment counselors can help narrow the many alcohol rehabilitation center options down to one. They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Access to the listings in the directory and treatment counselors is free to community group members and anyone else seeking help.

If a community group wants to help an alcoholic not quite ready to seek alcohol treatment, it can encourage him or her to visit Treatment-Centers.net to learn more about its services and resources. In addition to the detailed alcohol treatment center listings, the website has extensive resources for alcoholics, including online assessments and a robust community areas. In the community areas, the alcoholic can communicate with other alcoholics in forums and chat rooms. The directory also frequently updates a blog with news and and words of inspiration relating to alcohol and drug addiction. Alcoholics who have used Treatment-Centers.net frequently say that having a place where they can get encouragement and feedback on a particular alcohol rehabilitation center has been the final push they need to enter treatment.

In addition to alcohol treatment center listings, Treatment-Center.net provides listings for other types of addictions as well. Community groups can turn to the directory and its counselors for help finding treatments for drug, sex and gambling problems.

About Treatment-Centers.net and Bernie Grohsman: Considered the leading Internet marketing expert in the behavioral healthcare field, Bernie Grohsman created the drug, sex, gambling and alcohol treatment center directory to provide free referrals to those in need. Visit Treatment-Centers.net for more information or call (877) 335-4673 to speak to a treatment counselor about finding the right alcohol rehabilitation center for a community member.

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Find Drug Treatments For Patients With Treatment-Centers.net

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For years, Treatment-Centers.net has been helping physicians find drug treatments for patients who want to get sober and regain control of their lives. The online directory covers the entire country, and also can help those looking for a drug treatment center elsewhere in the world. Physicians and their patients have 24-hour access to more than 11,000 addiction intervention and treatment centers through the directory, plus 24-hour access to a treatment counselor to narrow the many options down to one. Treatment-Centers.net also has confidential, online assessments and an active user community that shares addiction and recovery experiences in forums and chat rooms. These community members also leave a rating and review of the drug treatment center at which they spent time getting sober. Access to the directory and its many community areas is free for physicians, their patients and anyone else seeking help.

Physicians begin their search for the right drug treatment center for a patient by filling out an online assessment form on his or her behalf. The confidential assessment asks for basic information such as the physician’s contact number – if he or she is handling intake for the loved ones or addict – and the best time to call. The physician also provides the patient’s medical history and information about the addict’s drug abuse. A treatment counselor then calls the physician at the time requested to discuss options for drug treatments. If a physician wants to speak to a treatment counselor right away, he or she can call (877) 335-4673. Physicians can also browse the directory – which is sortable by ratings and reviews – themselves.

In addition to listings for drug treatments and addiction interventions, Treatment-Centers.net provides listings for other types of addictions as well. Physicians can turn to the directory and its counselors for help finding treatments and addiction intervention for alcohol, sex and gambling problems. Treatment-Centers.net creator Bernie Grohsman founded the directory after losing his brother to drug and alcohol addiction, and he hopes it can prevent as many families as possible from experiencing that painful loss.

About Treatment-Centers.net and Bernie Grohsman: Considered the leading Internet marketing expert in the behavioral healthcare field, Bernie Grohsman created the online directory of addiction intervention and drug, alcohol, gambling and sex treatment centers to provide free referrals to those in need. Visit Treatment-Centers.net for more information or call (877) 335-4673 to speak to a treatment counselor about finding the right drug treatment center for a patient.

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Narconon Trois-Rivieres Hits Home with New Drinking and Driving PSA

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The holiday season can bring wonderful times with many celebrations to be had, family and friends all coming together. For the staff at Narconon Trois-Rivieres this time of year especially is all about helping those suffering from drug and alcohol addictions, and part of this is effective drug and alcohol education. “With this new PSA we wanted people to see not only the good the holiday season can bring, but also the devastating impact drinking and driving can have on the individual and their loved ones,” commented JF Dubreuil, Director of Promotion and Marketing at Narconon Trois-Rivieres.

Drinking and driving impacts people all over the world and can tend to be even more devastating around this time of year. The consequences when caught driving under the influence are quite severe, and when another person is hurt or even killed because of it, everyone’s life is flipped upside down. “Unfortunately this is a very real part of alcohol addiction,” said Mr. Dubreuil. “It does not take much to affect your ability to operate a vehicle and make rational decisions. Our counsellors here speak with families every day looking to help a loved one whom is addicted to alcohol.”


“Video: Narconon Trois-Rivières – Don’t Drink and Drive PSA”

Narconon Trois-Rivieres offers a very extensive and in-depth alcohol and drug treatment program and in some cases people have been sent there because of a drinking and driving charge. The staff works hard to help these individuals regain control of their lives again, and through PSA’s like this one, hope to help prevent people from drinking and driving in the first place. “We want everyone to have a very safe and happy holidays, and don’t drink and drive,” added Mr. Dubreuil. “It doesn’t take much to take a cab, call a friend, or even stay the night, but please, for the sake of your family and friends, don’t get behind the wheel after drinking.”

For more information about their alcohol and drug rehab program, please call 1-877-782-7409 or visit the Narconon Trois-Rivières website at http://narconon.ca/.

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Decreasing Alcoholism In Returning Troops Necessary

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As America ‘s involvement in the war overseas begins to decrease and the currently deployed military personnel begin to come back home, an increase in alcoholism rates is expected.

“Historically, in wartime, alcoholism among those returning home increases,” begins a spokesperson for Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center . “Military life in itself comes with stresses that civilian life just doesn’t bring. And, those involved in the military during wartime, encounter even more stress than during times of peace. After returning home, many find it difficult to re-adjust, experience extreme depression and some even suffer with post traumatic stress. This can result in an increase in alcohol consumption in an effort to try and deal with issues that arise from the experience. That is why it is so important for the community and professionals within the community to get involved and reach out to military personnel. Letting them know that support exists, should they need it, can really change the way that many individuals choose to deal with their issues.”

Mountainside has long been an advocate of community based initiatives that help individuals combat the threat of alcoholism and drug abuse. Research has shown that in communities that have an established education and support system, substance abuse rates decline.

For the past 12 years, Mountainside has established itself as an innovator within the addiction treatment field, and the treatment modalities Mountainside utilizes are regarded as among the most cutting-edge approaches in helping individuals to get and to remain sober.

The compassionate, caring treatment team at Mountainside is comprised of licensed and certified counselors and social workers as well as a Nurse Practitioner and a Registered Nurse, both of whom have specialization and extensive experience in drug addiction and alcohol treatment. For clients who may have psychiatric issues and/or a dual diagnosis, Mountainside provides the services of a Psychiatrist who also has specialization in addictions. As a result of their unique, innovative approaches to addiction treatment over the past 12 years, Mountainside has become the model for the addiction treatment field.

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President Obama Declares December as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

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While alcohol is among the top substances that impair drivers, many don’t realize that other legal drugs cause impairment too.

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration recently released a report that indicated that 33 percent of motor vehicle fatalities involved drugs of some sort. As a result of that study, President Obama officially declared December as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month.

“It’s all about awareness,” begins a spokesperson for Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center . “When the President of the United States declares a certain month or certain day as an official day of recognition, it brings the issue to the forefront of our collective minds. I’m certain that many understand that drinking and driving are dangerous. But, those same people may think that driving under the influence of a prescribed medication is perfectly acceptable when, in fact, it’s not. Making the public aware that this problem exists is the first step in preventing traffic fatalities.”

Every year there are thousands of drivers, as well as passengers, who die while being under the influence of either legal or illegal substances. It’s important for all citizens to remember to make responsible decisions as a driver and passenger prior to taking medications which can alter one’s mental state.

President Obama has made combating impaired driving a priority in drug control and has set a goal of reduction of impaired driving related accidents by 10 percent by 2015. In order to do this, the Obama Administration is encouraging states to explore expanding state laws that would address this serious issue. In addition, law enforcement is working closely with the National Institute on Drug Abuse and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to incorporate proper training which will assist officers to more easily identify drivers who are impaired from a substance other than alcohol.

Long an advocate of education through awareness, Mountainside has established itself as an innovator within the addiction treatment field; its treatment modalities are regarded as among the most cutting-edge approaches in helping individuals to get and to remain sober. In addition, its work in drug abuse prevention has been recognized on a national as well as global level.

The compassionate, caring treatment team at Mountainside is comprised of licensed and certified counselors and social workers as well as a Nurse Practitioner and a Registered Nurse, both of whom have specialization and extensive experience in drug addiction and alcohol treatment. For clients who may have psychiatric issues and/or a dual diagnosis, Mountainside provides the services of a Psychiatrist who also has specialization in addictions. As a result of their unique, innovative approaches to addiction treatment over the past 12 years, Mountainside has become the model for the addiction treatment field.

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Connecticut Drug Rehab Announces Changes Within Its Facility

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The driving force behind change with any drug rehab should be the focus and goal of assisting more individuals get and remain sober.

Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center has maintained that focus and goal for the past twelve years, attempting to continually incorporate innovative treatment methods into its program to achieve even higher success rates. It has done so once again with the addition of two new key components: a new Clinical Director and a new treatment modality, acupuncture.

“Mountainside’s success is attributed to the forethought of its founders,” begins a spokesperson for Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center . “Our goal has always been to combine innovative, cutting-edge treatment modalities with evidence-based treatment modalities, creating a program that insures the most optimum recovery outcomes for our clients. In order to accomplish this, it is important that everyone on the Mountainside team share the same vision. Recently, we brought a new individual onto our team who does share the same vision – Fred Keane, a Licensed Master Social Worker, whose outstanding leadership and clinical practice experience will benefit Mountainside tremendously as he serves in the position of Clinical Director. Fred has also been instrumental in helping us implement our new acupuncture program that we have recently begun. Both of these newest changes will help us further our goal of assisting individuals in maintaining lifelong sobriety.”

Long an advocate of pioneering new treatment options, Mountainside’s focus continues to be assisting as many individuals as possible in maintaining lifelong sobriety through its unique, individualized approach to drug rehab.

Comprised of licensed and certified counselors and social workers as well as a Nurse Practitioner and a Registered Nurse, the team at Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center prides itself on being able to offer its clients a complete range of services, each of which address the unique needs of the individual. For clients who may have psychiatric issues and/or a dual diagnosis, Mountainside provides the services of a Psychiatrist who has specialization in addictions. As a result of their unique, innovative approaches to addiction treatment over the past 12 years, Mountainside has become the model for the addiction treatment field.

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Narconon Calls For Anti-Drug Messages To Counter On-Air Marijuana Smoking

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Last week, Zach Galifianakis, star of the new movie “Due Date,” startled his interviewer and fellow guests on Real Time with Bill Maher by pulling out what he said was a joint and lighting up. In a later interview, Bill Maher denied that Zach had been smoking real marijuana. It hardly matters. The communication behind the action is crystal clear. It says “Marijuana smoking is acceptable.” It tells young people “Go ahead and smoke it.” This was all part of the brouhaha surround the debate over California’s referendum to legalize marijuana, which is neither here nor there. This article is not about legalization.

Narconon Calls For Anti-Drug Messages To Counter On-Air Marijuana Smoking

The fact is that as irresponsible as the act itself would be to let that communication hang in the air, unanswered. For that reason, Narconon International senior drug educator Bobby Wiggins calls for parents to respond to this TV gimmick by actually talking to their children about drug abuse and the real-life problems it can create. Narconon is an international organization dedicated to preventing drug and alcohol abuse and to helping those who have become addicted recover fully.

“It’s not enough for parents just to tell their children they should abstain from drugs,” said Wiggins. “They’ve got to be real with them. The truth is that marijuana use itself creates its own damage and is itself addictive. The dealer trying to sell a teenager an ounce of marijuana is sure not going to be the one to tell the kid, so it’s got to be the parents.”

The National Center on Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA) provides annual reports on the state of substance abuse among America’s young people. These reports completely support the idea that the best route to success is drug-free and alcohol-free. Their reports state that about half of students who drop out of school either themselves have been involved with alcohol and/or other drug use or they have parents who are substance abusers. CASA’s research also indicates that young people who abuse drugs or alcohol have lower grades and higher rates of suspension or expulsion. They are less likely to graduate from high school or college.

But don’t expect the noisy advocates of marijuana legalization or decriminalization to admit any of this. For the record, Narconon does not take a political stand on this issue…because it’s a red herring. What is important is demand reduction – effective drug rehabilitation and effective drug education.

“For decades, Narconon has taught volunteers in the U.S.and dozens of other countries how to educate children to think more responsibly about drug use,” stated Wiggins. “We emphasize giving students real information they can use to make drug-free decisions on their own. Our method of drug education has been studied and demonstrated to reduce drug use by those students who receive the curriculum. The only safe amount of illicit drug use is none at all, period.”

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Narconon Egypt Announces Graduate from Nigeria

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Mabruka came into the Narconon drug rehabilitation program in Cairo Egypt as what he describes “a mess of a human being.” He had struggled with addiction for many years lying to himself while thinking deep down he would never be able to get out of the trap caused by drug abuse.

“I was deader than alive and numb” he says in a recent interview.

One day Mabruka was able to enroll in Narconon Egypt where he was able to complete each of the eight steps of the residential treatment provided through Narconon.

“The Narconon program has taught me how to live again and Narconon has restored my faith in myself and given me peace stability that can only be dreamt of” he explains. “The books are amazing as well and the sauna. It was the best thing for me. I have my health back and my body is alive again being in control of my life.”

The Narconon drug and alcohol rehabilitation program has been saving lives worldwide from the destruction of drug and alcohol addiction since the 1960s. The program was started by a man named William Benitez a habitual criminal and heroin addict who was searching for a solution to his own addiction from behind the walls of the Arizona State Penitentiary in 1964. Benitez came upon a book American author and humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard that helped him permanently recover from addiction and he then used what he learned to help others struggling with substance abuse. Today Narconon operates more than 150 drug treatment centers in 40 different countries. One of the newest locations is Narconon Egypt.

Narconon Egypt’s center is located in Mokattam City – a quiet suburb in Cairo situated away from pollution and noise and an ideal environment for anyone addicted to start the rehabilitation process. Their mission is to eradicate the problem of drug and alcohol abuse in their region through effective rehabilitation and education. The center promises many more graduates such as Mabruka.

“[Since completing Narconon] no longer do the chemicals of evil men call my name or haunt my dreams. No longer do I fear or hate or have to hide” says Mabruka. “Words are not enough. I will forever spread the word of Narconon Egypt and the people who absolutely perform miracles every day. The Narconon program is truly a miracle but this miracle can be explained.” To learn more about Narconon please visit http://www.youtube.com/user/narconon#p/u/5/jYnrLTGvsRU.

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Narconon International Urges Rehabilitation Centers To Get The Word Out To The Public

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It is officially acknowledged by health authorities in the US that overdoses on prescription drugs have passed up the traditional killers, heroin and cocaine. One of the drugs most responsible for this is an opiate derivative called, fentanyl. It is manufactured under many names, including Actiq, Duragesic, Durogesic, Fentora, Instanyl, and Sublimaze.

Narconon International Urges Rehabilitation Centers To Get The Word Out To The Public

The synthetic opiate is prescribed for patients who are in constant pain, or who are suffering break-through pain (sudden flare ups of pain that occur despite pain medications already administered), for chronic conditions or the effects of chemotherapy. It comes in many forms: patches worn on the skin, lozenges or“lollipops” and injectable forms.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Heath, which monitors health worker-related drug abuse, warns that “Fentanyl depresses central nervous system and respiratory function. Exposure to fentanyl may be fatal. Fentanyl is estimated to be 100 times as potent as morphine and many of times more potent than heroin. It is a drug of abuse.”

One of the reasons the drug is extremely dangerous is because it has a short-term effect on the body, tolerance builds up rapidly causing the addicted person to up the dosage to dangerous levels after a short time using the drug. Once removed from the safeguards of a highly controlled medical environment, the abuser can easily overdose, and bring on respiratory failure and death.

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and other sources, supply of the drug on the streets is virtually unlimited, as evidenced by a recent arrest of a 19-year-old medical attendant and her boyfriend caught removing the gel from the patches administered to patients in a nursing home. The drug is also stolen from pharmacies, a problem for law enforcement that has been escalating throughout the US. Even used patches are collected for the remaining drug that is still on them.

Once procured by users, it is often “cooked” in foil and inhaled or injected. Patches are also sometimes frozen, cut into pieces and eaten or placed under the tongue or in the cheek for absorption. Websites frequented by young people give tips and information about procuring the drug and ways to get the most out of the drug in whatever form it is in. Discussions about the drug further popularize it, including information on how to make it. “In short, this drug is easily procured and it is deadly,” says Bobby Wiggins, Director of Drug Education at Narconon International.

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Affordable Drug Rehab Options For Those With No Insurance

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There seems to be no end in sight for the slump in the US economy nor does any health care solution seem plausible in the immediate future.

So often, the health plans of individuals are such that Insurance policies will not cover comprehensive drug rehab for those affected by substance abuse and, unfortunately, those who need the care the most are unable to obtain it.

Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center foresaw this challenge back in the mid 1990’s and, in response to what they recognized as a growing need, established an affordable drug rehab care model. To date, their program has helped thousands to get on to the road to recovery and a life of sobriety.

“The founders of Mountainside anticipated many challenges within the health care field many years ago,” begins a spokesperson for Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center . “When developing our program, we knew that affordability had to be one of the basic tenets of the individualized drug rehab program. So, while establishing a new standard of care through the use of various treatment modalities, Mountainside developed a program that wins widespread acclaim from treatment professionals and is affordable and within reach of the majority of individual’s budgets. Our program of individualized and affordable treatment has since become the standard of care for dug rehabs worldwide.”

It’s estimated that over 40 million individuals within the United States abuse alcohol and use illegal drugs annually, and less than 10% are able to receive the life-changing addiction treatment they need.

Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center has long been an advocate of alcohol and drug rehab that is individualized, affordable and under the direction of treatment professionals. The compassionate, caring treatment team at Mountainside is comprised of licensed and certified counselors and social workers as well as a Nurse Practitioner and a Registered Nurse, both of whom have specialization and extensive experience in drug addiction and alcohol treatment. For clients who may have psychiatric issues and/or a dual diagnosis, Mountainside provides the services of a Psychiatrist who also has specialization in addictions. As a result of their unique, innovative approaches to addiction treatment over the past 12 years, Mountainside has become the model for the addiction treatment field.

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Drug Facts Week Highlights Importance Of Community Based Drug Addiction Education

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This week, the National Institute on Drug Abuse is sponsoring a “Drug Facts Week”. Targeted at teens and young adults, this week centers around debunking myths regarding drug abuse.

“When approaching such a sensitive subject as drug abuse and drug addiction prevention, we have to make sure that we open the lines of communication in a safe way,” begins a spokesperson for Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center . “The best way to do this is in the broad sense, at the national level. This type of approach lets teens and young adults know, ‘If you have a question, we’re here and this is the place to get it answered’. One of the most important parts about a national event such as this is that it gets communities involved in affecting change. It helps everyone see just how widespread substance abuse is and fosters the formation of relationships within the community which can offer support for teens and young adults who may not have a mentor to whom they can look for guidance. Community based education also provides a sense of belonging and a sense of likeness to a group of people. And, research has shown that the incidence of substance abuse is less among those who feel they ‘fit’ and belong somewhere.”

Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center has long been an advocate of alcohol and drug abuse prevention through education, starting at the family and community level. Since its inception, Mountainside has been committed to creating ways that will help individuals to get and to remain sober.

The compassionate, caring treatment team at Mountainside is comprised of licensed and certified counselors and social workers as well as a Nurse Practitioner and a Registered Nurse, both of whom have specialization and extensive experience in drug addiction and alcohol treatment. For clients who may have psychiatric issues and/or a dual diagnosis, Mountainside provides the services of a Psychiatrist who also has specialization in addictions. As a result of their unique, innovative approaches to addiction treatment over the past 12 years, Mountainside has become the model for the addiction treatment field.

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The Different Ways Narconon and Other Rehabilitation Centers Save Lives

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When people go to a Narconon rehab center or any other rehabilitation center, it usually means they have hit a point in their lives where things can’t get much worse. Unfortunately, there are many who still avoid getting help even when their world has turned upside down. If only they would realize that going to a rehab center can save their lives, in more ways than one.

There were 11,773 drunken driving deaths in 2008. In Canada 33.8% of motor vehicle deaths were associated with alcohol use. All of these could have been prevented if a rehabilitation center would have been utilized. Drunk driving is one of the leading causes of death around the world.

Deaths caused by cirrhosis of the liver and other ailments due to alcoholism increase every year. Pancreatitis is also a contributing factor in many alcohol related deaths. Repression of the respiratory system is a major cause of death for drug addicts, especially those who use drugs such as Oxycontin and Oxycodone. These deaths also can be prevented by seeking help from a rehabilitation center.

In the United States alone, prescription drugs cause most of the more than 26,000 fatal overdoses each year. Add that to the number of illicit drug users overdose statistics and you up to nearly 60,000 a year. Those are 60,000 people that could have lived had they gone to a drug rehabilitation center.

Pregnancies of drug and alcohol users many times end in spontaneous abortions or serious, life threatening illnesses to the fetus or newly born child. Innocent lives have been taken as a result of drugs and alcohol.

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Alcohol Rated As Most Deadly Drug, Legal Or Illegal

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A recent study out of Great Britain suggests that alcohol is more deadly than crack cocaine and even heroin.

Scientists in Great Britain devised a system for evaluating the dangers of both legal and illegal drugs. The drugs were rated using a technique called Multicriteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) which assess damage according to nine factors with regard to harm to the user and seven factors that indicate harm to others. Factors which were considered for harm to the user were such things as drug-specific or drug related death, damage to personal health, drug dependence and loss of relationships. Criteria considered with regard to harm to others included crime, environmental damage, conflict within families, international damage, economic costs and damage relating to division within communities.

“I think that society, as a whole, doesn’t realize exactly how detrimental alcohol is,” begins a spokesperson for Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center . “The attitude within the United States seems to be: ‘if you’re 21, the law says that you are old enough to drink, therefore there can’t be any real harm in drinking in moderation’. But, as this study shows, there are more factors to consider than just those related to personal health. Certainly, health is a major consideration, but personal, family and work relationships rank a close second. Educating young adults on the various ways that alcohol impacts on their lives and the lives of others can go a long way in decreasing alcohol abuse.”

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Narconon Graduate Says, “Art First – Drugs Never”

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Advocacy for Art, as a Part of Living Drug-Free, Is Big Part of Drug Prevention Strategy.

“We want to harness the Power of Art to Knock Out Drug Use in our local Community,” says Micahel Ginsburg. The violin virtuoso is a graduate of the Narconon Program at the Arrowhead facility in Oklahoma. He recently concertized and raised funds for a new live theater in nearby Mcalester as part of its “Take Back McAlester” Campaign. Ginsburg is one of the architects of the campaign, and his own enthusiasm for the arts helped get residents excited about it.

From the Mayor to the Chamber of Commerce to local businesses and non-profit associations, Narconon Arrowhead is a major sponsor of the city’s effort to tackle a growing drug problem. “The plan,” says Ginsburg, “Is to replace the destruction of drugs with the creativity of art. The art that is manifesting in the city comes from youngsters and adults and includes all kinds from dance to photography to music, painting, writing, theatre and more. “This really resonates with me,” Ginsburg says.“Once I was hopelessly strung out on drugs, and now I am living a life free of drugs as a result of completing the Narconon Program at Narconon Arrowhead. I certainly feel privileged to give back to the community that we share.”

Ginsburg’s advocacy exemplifies an international mandate given to all Narconon Centers, according to the Executive Director of Narconon International in Los Angeles. “We have Narconon Centers in more than 40 countries, and every one of them is expected to reach out to their community and help curb the negative influence that drugs exert.”

He points out it is graduates of the Narconon program who are most behind anti-drug advocacy in the community. “It’s something that happens as a matter of course. Our graduates are on the other side of it now, but they know the horrors that await those who become addicted to drugs and alcohol. Many decide to become powerful advocates for a drug-free community.”

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Red Ribbon Week Highlights Importance Of Remaining Drug-Free

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This year, the last week of October commemorates more than just Halloween; it draws attention to a more frightening occurrence: the epidemic of drug abuse that is plaguing families of teens across America.

Designated as Red Ribbon Week, October 23- October 31 has been set aside by The National Family Partnership as a time to focus on educating teens and young adults on the dangers of substance abuse and alcoholism.

“While drug abuse prevention is an on-going mission, designating a specific time to such matters can play an important part in helping to decrease the need for drug rehab among teens and young adults,” begins a spokesperson for Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center . “When a certain time is set aside for drug abuse prevention through education, more individuals and organizations become involved, increasing the effectiveness of the message. It raises everyone’s awareness so that potential problems can be identified early-on. In addition, for parents who are uneasy approaching the subject, it allows them a comfortable segue into the discussion, thus opening up the lines of communication between them and their children. Once an initial conversation takes place, it makes it easier to broach the subject as time goes on. Studies have shown that regular communication about the dangers of substance abuse and the topics surrounding substance abuse, such as peer pressure, helps teens and young adults become more comfortable in approaching a trusted adult with concerns they may have. Education is really the key to thwarting the epidemic of drug abuse in America .”

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Treatment-Centers.net Lists Drug And Alcohol Treatment Options

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When seeking drug or alcohol treatment, it’s best to have multiple options, as not every drug and alcohol treatment center is the right fit for the person in need. Treatment-Centers.net features more than 11,000 listings for drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers and professionals, plus 24-hour access to a treatment counselor to narrow the many options down to one. The comprehensive and informational website also features confidential, online assessments, plus a robust user community. Access to Treatment-Centers.net and its many resources remain free for those seeking a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center.

October 2010 – Addicts and their loved ones often need help finding the right drug and alcohol treatment center. Internet marketing expert and recovering addict Bernie Grohsman understands this need, which is why he created Treatment-Centers.net. The online directory of drug and alcohol treatment centers now features more than 11,000 listings and is the most comprehensive website of its kind. Grohsman didn’t stop there, though. In addition to free listings and 24-hour live access to treatment counselors, the website now offers user community tools such as forums, blogs and chat rooms, also at no cost to the addicts.

To begin the search for a drug and alcohol treatment center, the addict or loved one fills out the confidential assessment form at Treatment-Centers.net. The assessment asks for basic information such as a contact phone number and the best time to call, plus detailed information about the addict’s history of abuse and medical condition. After submitting the assessment, the addict or loved one receives a call from a drug and alcohol treatment counselor. If the alcoholic or loved one wants to speak to a counselor right away about finding a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center, he or she can call 1-877-335-4673 seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

For those not yet ready to choose a drug and alcohol treatment center, Treatment-Centers.net encourages them to explore the website’s user community. There are multiple forums covering a variety of addictions. There, addicts can read about others’ drug and alcohol treatment experiences, finding inspiration to start down the path to sobriety themselves. They can even ask questions of other addicts live in chat rooms. Treatment-Centers.net also regularly updates its community blog, posting drug and alcohol treatment news, plus inspirational quotes.

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Draw More Clients To Drug Treatments With Treatment-Centers.net

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In a perfect world, a client would receive drug treatments, and then recommend them to others in need. Word of mouth would fuel admissions for a drug treatment center. In today’s competitive behavioral healthcare landscape, though, depending heavily on client referrals just doesn’t work. An addiction intervention and treatment center must advertise its drug treatments online through websites such as Treatment-Centers.net. A featured listing in the comprehensive online directory allows a center to reach more than 125,000 unique visitors each month, and the high ranking of the directory itself in search engines improves a center’s own website ranking, simply by online association.

October 2010 – A successful drug treatment center not only offers drug treatments that help clients get clean and regain control of their lives, but it also advertises these drug treatments so that more addicts know about them in the first place. A successful addiction intervention and treatment center also knows that Internet advertising – such as on Treatment-Centers.net – offers the most return for its adverting efforts. The comprehensive online directory offers both general and featured listings, making not only a positive impact on the center’s admission rates, but also on the rankings of the center’s website in search engines as each listing contains a link to the website.

Treatment-Centers.net, created by Internet marketing expert and recovering addict himself Bernie Grohsman, offers general listings for more than 11,000 addiction intervention and treatment centers. General listings are free to drug treatment centers, and addicts looking for a drug treatment center can search for free. In addition to the wealth of listings, the directory offers 24-hour live phone assistance, online assessments and a community area where addicts can discuss various drug treatments in forums and chat rooms. The Treatment-Centers.net community also posts regularly to a topical and timely blog.

The comprehensive online directory’s featured listings take a drug treatment center’s advertising efforts to the next level. These featured listings run at the top of the center’s state category and in rotation on every page of Treatment-Centers.net – that’s more than 11,000 pages. The end result: More than 125,000 monthly unique visitors have access to the center’s listing each month, increasing admissions inquiries for drug treatments, and the presence of a link to the center’s own website on these pages boosts search engine result rankings that website.

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Individualized Drug Rehab Key To Success

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Ask anyone in drug rehab what their biggest fear is when they enter back into society and their answer almost always is: fear of relapse.

The cost of drug use is so high, affecting far more than a persons’ finances. Substance abusers know that each time a relapse occurs, they are risking their lives.

“Drug rehab facilities are a very safe environment for drug abusers,” begins a spokesperson for Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center . “As a matter of fact, it’s the last safe place an individual will encounter after deciding to get clean and substance abusers know this. They

know that when they re-enter society, they are going to be required to make some serious changes within their lives to insure that they stay sober. That’s why it’s so important for those within the addiction treatment field to affect change at the most effective time: and, that is during a person’s stay in drug rehab. The best way to affect this change is to make certain that a treatment plan is created that is unique to each individual and his or her circumstances and which addresses his or her individualized needs. In order to do this, proper evaluation before and during in-patient treatment is crucial. At Mountainside, our intake interview is just the beginning of the process, yet it plays one of the most important roles in recovery. At that intake interview, we are able to assess an individual’s true treatment needs as well as their relapse risk factors and develop a treatment plan that will truly address those needs on a personal level. Our evidence based research has shown us that this individualized approach to treatment is far more successful than the one size fits everyone treatment.”

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Narconon International Salutes Narconon Arrowhead For Outstanding Community Spirit In 2010

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Each year as Red Ribbon Week approaches, Narconon International focuses on one outstanding U.S. center’s efforts to power the national campaign that has made drug prevention everyone’s concern. This year, the honors go to Narconon in Oklahoma.

With Red Ribbon Week still weeks away, the urgent need to address a growing drug problem in nearby McAlester prompted Narconon Arrowhead, the international drug rehab network’s premiere drug rehab and training facility, to be a key backer of the Take Back McAlester Campaign.

Culminating in a full day of family activities during the official Red Ribbon Week, Narconon Arrowhead, along with the McAlester Chamber of Commerce, Pride in McAlester and other local volunteer organizations are rallying the entire city to “Take McAlester Back.” The campaign promotes a drug-free lifestyle and brings arts and creativity back to the city.

“This year’s Red Ribbon Week theme, ‘Lock Your Meds,’ and its vital message to keep medications out of the hands of kids focuses on an issue that Narconon International has made a priority in 2010, says Narconon International Drug Education Director Bobby Wiggins. “The proactive steps Narconon Arrowhead is taking to engage an entire city to rally and get this vital message across are truly laudable,” says Wiggins.

National statistics from Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) show that in 2006, 2.1 million teens abused prescription drugs. The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) reports that ½ of all new abusers of prescription drugs are between the ages of 12 & 17. Everyday, 2500 teens begin abusing prescription drugs. Deaths caused by prescription drug overdoses have surpassed those caused by illicit drugs.

The mission of the Red Ribbon Campaign is to present a unified and visible commitment towards the creation of a DRUG-FREE AMERICA. The National Red Ribbon Week, sponsored by the National Family Partnership (NFP), is an ideal way for individuals and communities to unite and take a visible stand against substance abuse. Narconon Drug Rehab centers throughout the United States and the world take pride in successfully helping hundreds of thousands individuals and families overcome drug and alcohol addiction every year through community participation as well as drug prevention efforts and rehabilitation. For additional information about the Narconon Program please visit our video at http://www.youtube.com/user/narconon#p/u/18/qiODr5s08Gs.

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Narconon Supports Medicine Cabinet Campaign

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Prescription drug abuse has become an epidemic across the country. This is particularly evident in the recent news articles and with the deaths of many well known celebrities.

According to the Center for Disease Control’s report entitled “Prescription Drug Overdose,” “since 1999, abuse misuse and overdose of prescription drugs have significantly increased.” The study goes on to say that the number of unintentional overdose deaths from 1995 to 2005 doubled due to increasing deaths from prescription drugs rather than illicit drugs such as heroin and cocaine.

Unfortunately the prescription drug problem has gotten out of hand in many places in the country and as a result has destroyed lives all over the world.

Narconon, a long-term drug and alcohol rehabilitation program that has been in operation since 1964 has seen the devastation that prescription drug abuse has caused to both addicts and families. One thing that Narconon has reported that in the recent years is that they have more clients looking for help for prescriptions than ever before.

Narconon has been able to help many addicts through their successful rehabilitation methods; they’re program achieves a more than 70% success rate for permanent sobriety from addiction. Another thing the group is taking part in, are ways to help prevent prescription drug abuse in the first place. Narconon are doing this through a campaign that is being used all over the world to stop prescription addiction.

The program is a new campaign called “Lock Your Medicine Cabinet.” This is a nationwide campaign used by schools, churches, community groups and even drug rehab centers across the nation.

Many Narconon centers actively participate in the “Lock Your Medicine Cabinet” campaign because it helps raise awareness about the prescription drug epidemic and offers a safe and drug free prevention message that can help anyone.

The result is that less and less people become addicted to prescriptions in the first place. Prescription drug addiction does not have to go unhandled. Contact Narconon today for more information at www.narconon.org. For more information, please see our video: http://www.youtube.com/user/narconon#p/u/4/Ze2L6lMG7gI.

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