It’s accepted as fact that drug rehabs are cost prohibitive to self-paying individuals. Unfortunately, that misconception has contributed to barriers for individuals trying to get the help they so much need.

Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center located in Canaan , CT has dedicated itself to providing quality and affordable drug addiction treatment as well as alcoholism treatment. Since the program’s inception, Mountainside has positioned itself as the leader in cutting-edge, affordable drug rehab. Focusing on bringing true value to the table, Mountainside set out to become the first of its kind to offer such affordability, coupled with true, innovative drug addiction treatment plans.

“Cost is a factor in every single facet of life, and health care is no exception especially in this economy downturn,” begins a spokesperson for Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center . “What’s disturbing is that there are individuals who are addicted to drugs or alcohol who truly want to live a sober-free life who feel that they can’t afford it. Addicted individuals don’t need any unnecessary reasons, whether true or not, to deter them from treatment. It’s natural for an addicted person to be hesitant to get treatment- that’s part of the process. Throwing in the myth of lack of affordable drug rehab simply further complicates matters. Mountainside is determined to get the message out and educate the public so that this misconception can be put to rest, enabling individuals to get the help that they truly need.

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For every industry, change is inevitable. Within the medical and addiction treatment field, not only is change inevitable and expected, but it is also necessary in order to provide the best possible treatment and outcomes for patients.

One drug rehab in New England has been dedicated to providing cutting-edge treatment options for individuals suffering from addiction by utilizing current accepted methods of treatment and combining them with more non-traditional approaches, resulting in individualized drug addiction treatment options for its patients.

Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center has long been regarded as the model for addiction treatment centers worldwide. From its beginnings, Mountainside has complimented its core treatment offerings with other non-traditional forms of addiction therapy. By doing so, they were among the first to offer true, comprehensive drug addiction treatment that is uniquely created for each individual seeking help.

“When we first began our program, we weren’t seeking to do something different simply for the sake of being different,” begins a spokesperson for Mountainside. “Our goal has been, and always will be, to offer the most effective treatment program for those suffering from various types of addictions. And, based on empirical data, we’ve found that the best way to accomplish this is through individualized treatment options. It’s common knowledge that if an individual doesn’t need physical symptom management, their treatment plan won’t include it. But, suppose Yoga or Tai Chi isn’t something that is a good fit for a person? Should we force those things on them simply because it’s one of our treatment options? The answer is a resounding: no. Including something in a treatment plan simply because it is available would be counterproductive to what we’re accomplishing, and that is: better than average long term sobriety success rates.”

For more than 12 years, Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center has led the way in offering an individualized alcohol and drug addiction treatment program.

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Within the medical field, it is commonplace to determine the effectiveness of a methodology or treatment by gaining empirical evidence via theory in practice. One particular drug rehab facility has dedicated the past 12 years to refining their treatment program to produce the most optimal outcomes for their clients.

Since their beginning over a decade ago, Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center has been providing their patients with the most cutting-edge, effective drug addiction treatment program available. Recently, their decade-long body of work has culminated in their latest treatment model which has been trademarked and termed as the Integrated Care Model.

Often times, drug rehab programs simply focus on symptom management of an individual’s addiction. Rarely are treatment programs concerned with all aspects of an individual, from physical symptom management, to spiritual aspects as well as any social issues that may arise due to the addiction.

“When we first began our program, we realized that, in order to maximize the chances for successful recovery, we must address all of the facets of an individual instead of merely offering symptom management,” begins a spokesperson for Mountainside. “Most addicted individuals are disconnected from reality and out of touch with themselves. We take them through the process of individualizing a treatment plan specifically for them which addresses their complete needs. As a result, we are able to get people fully engaged in their recoveries. And, when a person is truly, fully invested in becoming well, the chance for successful, long-term sobriety skyrockets.”

While core tenets of traditional drug addiction treatment are observed, Mountainside offers its clients a long list of treatment initiatives which are designed to appeal to a variety of different people from a variety of different backgrounds. As such, individuals are given what they need to become released from the powerful grip of drug and alcohol addiction.

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The traditional methods of drug addiction treatment are being re-vamped and enhanced by drug rehabs worldwide. In an effort to provide the optimum chance for lifelong sobriety, many treatment programs have been expanding their current offerings to include what some may consider non-traditional drug rehab therapies.

While more traditional methodologies are still very much in use, their effectiveness has been augmented with the addition of what is termed holistic drug rehab treatment – that is, viewing the addicted individual’s needs as a whole, instead of “in parts”.

The pioneering of such methods began over 12 years ago at Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center located in Canaan , Connecticut . Through advanced research, via theory in practice, they have created a program that offers a variety of different drug addiction treatment options that are personalized, depending on an individual’s needs. As a result of their research and expanded treatment program, Mountainside has become the leader in effective drug rehab treatment worldwide and is viewed by treatment officials as providing the new and most effective standard for care.

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Living a life free of an alcohol addiction shouldn’t be a privilege; it should be a right. And, one drug and alcohol rehab facility in Canaan , Connecticut has been providing quality, affordable drug addiction treatment for over 12 years and has helped more than 5,000 people.

The sole focus at Mountainside is to serve each client to the fullest at the most affordable price with the goal of helping them achieve a lifetime of sobriety. Located on 39 sprawling, yet private, acres in the foothills of the Berkshires, Mountainside offers true, affordable alcohol treatment for those who are plagued with various drug and alcohol addictions.

“We developed a concept from the beginning that simply stated: price should not be a deterrent to becoming sober,” begins a spokesperson for Mountainside. “And, we knew that we weren’t going to sacrifice quality to achieve that goal. We put together a team of top of professionals ranging from certified and licensed counselors and social workers, credentialed therapists and nurses. Psychiatric services are available when needed. The idea of comprehensive care originated with our rehab program as did the affordability factor. We’re very proud of the fact that others in the treatment field have adopted much of our innovative program. However, Mountainside remains one of the very few, truly, comprehensive, affordable drug and alcohol rehab facilities worldwide.”

For more than 12 years, Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center has led the way in offering an individualized alcohol and drug addiction treatment program.

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For years, one drug rehab facility has consistently been on the cutting edge of drug rehab research, setting the standards for all other drug rehabs to follow.

While it’s no longer a secret that alternative therapies used in conjunction with traditional drug addiction treatment therapies yield a higher success rate, Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center has always combined Mind, Body, Spirit therapies with traditional drug rehab models creating a program that is holistic in nature. But, now Mountainside has taken holistic drug rehab to an entirely new level with its innovative Integrated Care Modelâ„¢, paving the way for an entirely new approach to drug addiction treatment.

“Our holistic drug rehab program was highly effective in treating various drug and alcohol addictions,” began a spokesperson for Mountainside. “We’ve taken it to a completely new level with our Integrated Care Modelâ„¢. For the first time in the history of drug rehab, we are able to separate the case management from the treatment of an individual. Typically, when an individual enters a drug rehab program, they are prescribed the same treatment plan as the person who entered the day or even hour before them. Normally, everyone is given the same type of therapy, the same inpatient services, the same outpatient services.. Our approach is simplistic in nature: we are treating individuals and, thus, we must have a measure of care that addresses each person as an individual, giving him or her what she needs and omitting the elements that would not provide optimum results in regard to long-term sobriety success. We’ve developed and perfected this model over the past 12 years and we’ve been able to finally put a name on it and brand it as our own. The success of this treatment method is already being felt throughout drug rehabs worldwide, and we know that we’ve elevated the standard of care for all patients.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Cocaine addiction is growing at an alarming rate worldwide and is, perhaps, one of the most difficult drug addictions for an individual to overcome. Treatment requires a unique perspective along with a true understanding of the addiction in order to be able to help an individual get into recovery.

“All interventions for drug addiction are always tough, but with cocaine addiction, it seems particularly so,” states a spokesperson for Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center . “The high experienced from cocaine is really like no other. It often gives the user a superhero complex where they believe that they can conquer and/or do things a rational individual wouldn’t. It’s difficult to intervene in that situation because you’re asking a person to give up those “super powers”, even if those powers are only imagined. Many times, the cocaine addict’s self-esteem is tightly connected to that superhero feeling and when they enter into drug rehab, their ego takes a huge a hit, taking their self-worth with it. That’s why it’s important to have the proper support in place to help them understand that their value of self has nothing to do with the feeling they get from using cocaine.”

Recognizing the symptoms of cocaine addiction is paramount to saving the cocaine addict from a certain death. If you notice spurts of euphoria, nosebleeds or an excessive runny nose, dilated pupils, restlessness, inability to sit still, paranoia, hallucinations, periods of unexplained mania or tremors, you friend or loved one may be addicted to cocaine. Enlisting the help of caring professionals is your best course of action.

For nearly two decades, Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center has led the way in offering individualized alcohol and drug addiction treatment programs. As Mountainside’s licensed and certified counselors, social workers and treatment team serve, they strive to provide quality, compassionate care to each individual in a tranquil, peaceful environment conducive to optimal recovery.

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Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center has mounted a campaign to educate parents on the dangerous effects of OTC drug abuse that is growing at an alarming rate among teens.

Many parents don’t realize the dangers of OTC drug abuse and some actually think that since the medication is legal and accessible at the local corner pharmacy, there really is no danger. A medicine of particular concern is cough syrup containing dextromethorphan (also called DXM). When large quantities of this particular drug are ingested, your teen may feel the type of euphoria that is generally associated with illicit drugs.

While the complications may seem minor on the surface, they can range from vomiting, confusion, nausea, slurred speech all the way up to heart and breathing difficulties. Parents may brush aside these incidents and chalk them up to “teen experimentation”; however, it’s this very attitude that causes teens to fall into the trap of drug addiction as the cough syrup merely serves as a gateway drug—a doorway that leads to other serious drug abuse that will require drug addiction treatment for your teen.

“This problem doesn’t seem to be slowing down”, says a spokesperson from Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center. “The more talk there is about the simplicity of acquisition, the more teenagers are seeking to obtain this OTC drug. Many states have enacted laws that require you to obtain this type of cough syrup by inquiring at the pharmacy. It’s not that it’s a prescription or a controlled substance, but by keeping it behind the counter, they are able to regulate how many bottles can be purchased at a time, which is a very good thing.”

The most important thing a parent can do to guard against OTC drug abuse or any drug abuse is to be on constant guard, watching for any abnormal behavior or any new routines that just don’t make sense. Being arrmed with preventative information decreases the likelihood of a parent unknowingly waking up one day to a teen addicted to drugs.

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Over a decade ago, Mountainside Treatment Center set a standard for drug rehabs all over the world by offering personalized treatment plans for each individual who seeks drug addiction treatment at their facility.

Each treatment plan is approached holistically, addressing the full needs of the individual including Mind, Body and Spirit. This type of approach was unheard of prior to Mountainside’s ground-breaking efforts however, it’s proved to not only be a viable treatment model but a highly successful one as well.

Incorporating facets of traditional drug rehabs such as 12-step programs, individual counseling sessions and group sessions, Mountainside goes one step further and offers programs that reconnect the Mind, Body and Spirit. This innovative addiction treatment approach has found universal appeal in many drug rehabs.

Typically, an addicted person arrives at the point of drug addiction treatment completely disconnected and out of touch with reality as well as themselves. Their addiction has become an all-consuming monster and has not only psychologically but also physiologically created a disconnect between the mind and body function. Utilizing methods such as Yoga, Tai Chi and meditation helps the addicted individual begin integrating their total selves back into the life they had prior to becoming addicted.

Environment plays a part in the Mind, Body, Spirit connection. In order to be successful within this realm, the individual must exist in a stress-free, tranquil environment for the reconnections to begin. Chaos is the one true enemy of recovery. Mountainside’s colonial setting at the base of the mountains lends itself as a perfect location for recovery to begin and for the Mind, Body, Spirit program to work.

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Health care reform hangs in the balance. 1 in 6 Americans are uninsured. Health care costs are skyrocketing. With all of these factors, it’s no wonder that individuals who desperately need drug rehab believe they are unable to afford it.

It is estimated that the average daily stay in a drug addiction treatment program is $1,250, a cost that’s prohibitive to most addicts. Factor in the lack of credible information available to drug users and those two things just add to the growing list of reasons why individuals don’t seek the treatment that could definitively change their lives.

For the past 12 years, Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center has been providing affordable drug addiction treatment to those who may not be able to otherwise afford it. Their programs are cutting-edge, intuitive, flexible and empathetic- all the qualities of a top-rate residential program.

“Over a decade ago, we established ourselves as providers of quality drug addiction treatment. In addition, we were pioneers in providing affordable drug rehab in a comfortable, beautiful and relaxing environment. Those ideals have remained constant and today we are still determined to provide the best, most affordable drug treatment program available. At a per diem cost of $360, other programs pale in comparison. We’ve set out to help people recover from the addictions that prevent them from becoming productive assets to society. By providing quality, personalized care at a rate that is affordable for most, we believe we’ve put individuals in the position to become the best they can be. The next step is up to them.”

Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center is a comprehensive and innovative provider of treatment for individuals suffering from drug addiction and alcoholism.  Mountainside’s licensed and certified counselors, social workers and clinical treatment team and staff are dedicated to providing an unsurpassed treatment experience to its clients. With diverse areas of expertise, the treatment team works collaboratively with each client and their family to ensure that an individualized treatment plan is designed that will treat not just the symptoms, but the whole individual. With professionalism and compassion, each client is guided through every stage of recovery and encouraged to participate in a wide variety of evidence-based and cutting edge innovative treatment options.

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