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		<title>What is Rehab</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The Truth about Rehab When a loved one battles drug addiction or alcohol abuse your entire family can quickly become enveloped in a world of pain, confusion, discouragement and fear. The knowledge that your child, spouse or parent has a problem with drugs or alcohol is a heavy burden to bear on its own. But [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2> The Truth about Rehab</h2>
<p>When a loved one battles drug addiction or alcohol abuse your entire family can quickly become enveloped in a world of pain, confusion, discouragement and fear. The knowledge that your child, spouse or parent has a problem with drugs or alcohol is a heavy burden to bear on its own. But when his or her behaviors and choices begin to directly affect your family you can quickly reach the point of desperation and realize that help is needed.<br />
Drug or alcohol rehabilitation, also referred to as rehab, provides you or your loved one with a healthy, safe option for recovery and the hope for a life after addiction. Whether your family member suffers from an addiction to alcohol, street drugs or prescription drugs, the appropriate treatment and rehabilitation program can help him or her by addressing all areas affected. You can expect a comprehensive rehab program to include these vital components of treatment:</p>
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<li><strong>Meet With the Intake Counselor- </strong> Upon arrival at a substance abuse rehabilitation center, the first person your loved one will meet with is an intake counselor. Like the other counselors in the facility, the intake counselor is trained and educated in the areas of substance abuse and addiction. The intake counselor will spend time with your loved one, asking questions and talking about his or her substance abuse to help determine the best ways to provide help. This important part of the program assists other counselors and medical personnel as they create the best treatment plan to help your loved one.</li>
<li><strong>Let the Body Detoxify-</strong>  Addicts continue to use their drug of choice at a rate that ensures it&#8217;s always present in the body. Without the presence of drugs or alcohol, he or she knows that unpleasant withdrawal symptoms will soon follow. In rehab the detoxification process is closely monitored to ensure your loved one is safe and properly cared for until their body is free from the substance they&#8217;ve been abusing.</li>
<li><strong>Begin to Heal &amp; Learn Through Therapy- </strong> Group and individual therapy sessions are a crucial part of the rehab process because they help the addict understand addiction, why it happened in their life and how to avoid a relapse in the future. The support, encouragement and accountability provided in therapy sessions lays the groundwork for all practices and habits your loved one will need to follow his or her entire life to stay clean.</li>
<li><strong>Address &amp; Treat Medical Issues- </strong> Many addicts suffer from mental or physical conditions and illnesses. These can be caused by the addiction itself or may be the reason why your loved one became addicted in the first place. Successful rehabilitation must include the diagnosis and treatment of medical issues affecting your loved one&#8217;s physical and mental health. When these issues are properly identified, their treatment can be included in the overall plan to help your family member recover.</li>
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<h2>Weigh Out Your Options</h2>
<p>Talking to an intake counselor is the first step toward helping your loved one. You&#8217;ve already lived through enough pain and worry despite the efforts you&#8217;ve made to help the person you love. An expert in addictions counseling can help you by answering questions about addiction and rehab and can provide you with information to help you make the important decision of getting help. Loving someone with a drug or alcohol addiction can leave you feeling alone, but help is available so you, your family and your loved one no longer have to attempt to conquer addiction alone.</p>
<h2>Let Freedom Center Show you the Way</h2>
<p>If you or someone you love is struggling with drug addiction, the first and most important step in the rehab process is realizing you need help. Talking to a trusted family member, friend, member of the clergy or call the<a title="Contact Narconon Freedom Center" href="../get-help/"> Narconon Freedom Center</a> and talk with one of our certified drug helpline counselor’s. We will get you started on the road to recovery. Don’t wait, call today!</p>
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		<title>Drug Abuse and Mental Illness</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:30:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Understand the Disorder Drug abuse and mental illness are co-occurring disorders that create a dangerous combination for your loved one and family. Although certain types of drug abuse, such as huffing, can contribute toward a decline in mental health, a dual diagnosis is frequently made for those who suffered from mental illness before they began [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Understand the Disorder</h2>
<p>Drug abuse and mental illness are co-occurring disorders that create a dangerous combination for your loved one and family. Although certain types of drug abuse, such as huffing, can contribute toward a decline in mental health, a dual diagnosis is frequently made for those who suffered from mental illness before they began self-medicating with drugs. Knowing that your loved one is hurting due to the dangers and damage caused by mental illness and <a title="Learn more about drug abuse" href="/drug-abuse/">drug abuse </a>is heartbreaking for parents, siblings or spouses. Understanding this combination better can assist you in finding the best possible help for the one you love.</p>
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<li><strong>Susceptibility</strong>-  Approximately 50 percent of people suffering from severe mental illness become involved with substance abuse. Conversely, 53 percent of drug users and 37 percent of alcohol abusers are thought to suffer from at least one type of mental illness. These numbers show the close correlation that exists between mental illness and drug abuse. Those with a dual diagnosis require ongoing support and care to help them break free from addiction.</li>
<li><strong> Consequences for the Addict</strong>-  As mental illness and drug abuse continue to co-occur, the addict becomes increasingly prone to violence, poor physical and mental functioning, medication noncompliance and a reduction in the quality of life. When ability to function in society decreases, those with a dual diagnoses often find themselves living in areas that help perpetuate drug use, rather than discourage it.</li>
<li><strong>Consequences for the Family</strong>-  Dealing with a family member who&#8217;s mentally ill can be stressful and discouraging on its own. When drug or alcohol abuse come into the picture, it&#8217;s easy for hopelessness and family strife to creep in. As you work toward getting help for your loved one, it&#8217;s critical that the entire family receives support to understand dual diagnosis and the role each of them plays in working toward recovery.</li>
<li><strong>Integrated Treatment Approach</strong>-  Dual diagnosis patients must be treated for both disorders for treatment to be successful. Once your loved one enters a substance abuse treatment center, he or she will receive medical care and the support of therapists trained to help people with co-occurring disorders.</li>
<li><strong>Long-Term Support</strong>-  Your loved one will require support throughout his or her life to remain clean. Dependent upon the severity of mental illness, a supportive home environment, such as a group home, can help to ensure he or she is taking necessary medication and living in safe, healthy conditions.</li>
<li><strong>The Dangers of Not Seeking Treatment</strong>-  A dual diagnosis will not go away on its own. As mental illness and drug addiction progress untreated, they can lead to violence, legal problems, health issues and death. By filling out the feedback form or talking to a counselor, your loved one can be one step closer to receiving treatment.</li>
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<h2>Short and Long Term Treatment</h2>
<p>It&#8217;s very important for people with a dual diagnosis to receive short- and long-term treatment that addresses the addiction and their mental health needs. An all-encompassing, integrated approach ensures your loved one can recover and regain health physically and mentally. As you work to find help for your spouse, child or sibling, you can receive assistance by talking with an intake counselor who&#8217;s knowledgeable about dual diagnosis. The counselor&#8217;s expertise in these areas, combined with compassion and understanding for those with dual diagnosis, can provide you with the hope you&#8217;ve been looking for. A life that includes positivity and hope is possible for your loved one and your family. Call an intake counselor today to get started.</p>
<h2>Let Freedom Center Help Today</h2>
<p>If you or someone you love is struggling with drug addiction, the first and most important step in the rehab process is realizing you need help. Talking to a trusted family member, friend, member of the clergy or call the<a title="Contact Narconon Freedom Center" href="../get-help/"> Narconon Freedom Center</a> and talk with one of our certified drug helpline counselor’s. We will get you started on the road to recovery. Don’t wait, call today!</p>
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		<title>Teenage Drug Abuse</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:30:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The Situation at Hand Parents raise their children with the dream of watching them grow up to become happy, healthy young adults. One of the last things a parent expects to deal with is teenage drug abuse and addiction. If you&#8217;ve discovered that your teenage child is using and abusing street or prescription drugs, you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2> The Situation at Hand</h2>
<p><img class="alignright" title="Teen Drug Abuse" src="/images/Teen-Drug-Abuse.jpg" alt="Teen Drug Abuse" width="200" height="133" />Parents raise their children with the dream of watching them grow up to become happy, healthy young adults. One of the last things a parent expects to deal with is teenage drug abuse and addiction. If you&#8217;ve discovered that your teenage child is using and abusing street or prescription drugs, you probably feel overwhelmed by various strong emotions. The ability to understand the situation and learn how to help your teenager break free from addiction is important for your child, you and your family. Throughout the process it&#8217;s also vital that you&#8217;re receiving support too. Expert care and individualized treatment at a substance abuse treatment center can help you and your teen understand the different facets of drug abuse and treatment.</p>
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<li><strong>Common Risks Contributing to Teenage Drug Abuse</strong>-  As your child enters the teen years he or she experiences physical changes that result in emotional effects, too. The need to belong and the general confusion that accompanies a teen through these years can lead to your child being easily influenced to try drugs to fit in with the crowd. Teenagers want to be accepted as adults and, therefore, often mimic the behavior they believe makes them appear as one.</li>
<li><strong>Substances Being Abused</strong>-  Teenage drug abusers often experiment with whatever drug is made available to them. They may try alcohol found around the house, smoke marijuana handed to them at a party or take a pill because a friend or acquaintance tells him or her it will help. Children dealing with addiction can become hooked on street drugs such as cocaine, prescription drugs or alcohol. They also become involved in behaviors such as huffing, which is the inhaling of toxic chemicals usually found in an aerosol spray can.</li>
<li><strong>Signs of Drug Abuse</strong>-  A marked change in behavior can indicate that your teen is using drugs, but sometimes subtle changes that accumulate over time are indicative, too. A teen who previously earned good grades and was involved in after school activities might start failing classes and skipping out on club activities if he or she is involved in drugs.</li>
<li><strong>Age-Appropriate Treatment</strong>-  The physical, emotional and hormonal changes teenagers go through make their needs as addicts unique. A drug rehabilitation program that caters to the unique needs of teens can help your child in recovery and assist him or her in developing the skills needed to remain clean. The counselors your teen works with possess experience and expertise working with this age group.</li>
<li><strong>Treatment Program Components</strong>-  Once your teen enters a drug abuse treatment program, he or she will meet with an intake counselor to determine what types of treatment are needed. A detoxification period, group and individual counseling and medical care will be included in your child&#8217;s rehab program. As your child works toward recovery, you and the rest of the family can obtain much-needed support with family meetings.</li>
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<h2>A Message to Parents</h2>
<p>As a parent it&#8217;s natural to want to protect your child and keep him or her safe. A substance abuse treatment center can help you do just that by providing your child with a safe and caring environment in which to recover. Trained counselors and medical staff will work with your teenager and family so you can understand teenage drug abuse, what it takes to break free from addiction and how to remain in recovery. By talking to an intake counselor today you can get your child the vital help needed to bring hope for a substance free future.</p>
<h2>Freedom Center can Help</h2>
<p>If you or someone you love is struggling with drug addiction, the first and most important step in the rehab process is realizing you need help. Talking to a trusted family member, friend, member of the clergy or call the<a title="Contact Narconon Freedom Center" href="../get-help/"> Narconon Freedom Center</a> and talk with one of our certified drug helpline counselor’s. We will get you started on the road to recovery. Don’t wait, call today!</p>
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		<title>Alcohol Rehab MI</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:46:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Understanding the Problem Whether you&#8217;ve lived in Michigan for a short time or all your life, you probably never imagined alcohol abuse being part of your life experience. But alcohol abuse can happen anywhere, affecting families worldwide. If your partner, child or sibling is abusing alcohol, you&#8217;ve likely tried everything possible to get them to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Understanding the Problem</h2>
<p><img class="alignright" title="Is Your Loved One An Alcoholic" src="/images/Is-Your-Loved-One-An-Alcoholic.jpg" alt="Is Your Loved One An Alcoholic" width="152" height="227" />Whether you&#8217;ve lived in Michigan for a short time or all your life, you probably never imagined alcohol abuse being part of your life experience. But alcohol abuse can happen anywhere, affecting families worldwide. If your partner, child or sibling is abusing alcohol, you&#8217;ve likely tried everything possible to get them to stop. The downward spiral of addiction that&#8217;s caused you to lose the person you love is heartbreaking and affects everyone close to the alcoholic. Understanding alcohol abuse and how to find your loved one help through a Michigan<a title="Alcohol Rehab" href="/alcohol-rehab/"> alcohol rehab </a>program can provide you both with hope for a better life through recovery.</p>
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<li><strong>How to Know You&#8217;re Loved One is an Alcoholic</strong>-  As alcohol abuse increases, your loved one will begin neglecting activities and responsibilities that were previously important. His or her appearance may become less important and grades or work performance will drop. An occasional drink will no longer be enough and he or she will start drinking at inappropriate times and places, even hiding alcohol to avoid being found out.</li>
<li><strong>Who&#8217;s At Risk</strong>-  Anyone can abuse alcohol, but certain people face greater risk. Those with mental illness and people who come from homes where one or both of the parents abused alcohol are more likely to develop a drinking problem. Genetics and social environment are also contributing factors that lead some people to face greater risk for alcohol abuse.</li>
<li><strong>Dealing With Denial</strong>-  Denial is a huge issue with alcoholics and is used to help them avoid accountability and the need to own up to having a drinking problem. The pull of alcohol can lead your loved one to rationalize his or her drinking habits, even if the reasons make no sense to anyone but the drinker. Denying addiction helps the drinker avoid facing consequences even as life is falling apart around him or her.</li>
<li><strong>The Consequences of Continued Alcohol Abuse</strong>-  Continued drinking without treatment can damage the abuser&#8217;s physical health by leading to heart problems, liver disease and cancer. Alcoholics face a greater risk of divorce, loss of employment and a life of poverty. The families of alcoholics also suffer due to stress, painful emotions and the trauma and abuse involved in trying to care for and love an alcoholic.</li>
<li><strong>Alcohol Rehabs in Michigan- </strong> An effective alcohol rehab in Michigan can help your loved one go through the detoxification process, receive important health care to address mental and physical health issues, and provide group and individual counseling. The length of stay and types of treatment provided will be tailored to meet your loved one&#8217;s needs. During this time, you and other family members should attend family meetings for support and information.</li>
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<h2>Realizing You Need Help</h2>
<p>Trying to convince a loved one that he or she needs help can be a painful experience that leaves you feeling alone and discouraged. Your need for support is real and it can be found by talking to an intake counselor. The intake counselor at an alcohol rehab in Michigan is trained to deal with and help alcoholics and their families. Speaking to a professional can provide you with the guidance and support that&#8217;s needed by you and your partner, child or sibling. Although it&#8217;s not possible to force an adult alcoholic to seek treatment, finding support for yourself can put a stop to enabling behaviors as you continue working toward getting your loved one into treatment. Information, support and care are available for your loved one and the entire family.</p>
<h2>Seek Help Today</h2>
<p>If you or someone you love is struggling with drug addiction, the first and most important step in the rehab process is realizing you need help. Talking to a trusted family member, friend, member of the clergy or call the<a title="Contact Narconon Freedom Center" href="../get-help/"> Narconon Freedom Center</a> and talk with one of our certified drug helpline counselor’s. We will get you started on the road to recovery. Don’t wait, call today!</p>
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		<title>Addiction and the Family</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:55:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Problem with Addiction Alcohol abuse and drug addiction have the power to tear apart even the closest families. Although many addicts believe they can keep substance abuse to themselves, family members suffer from the consequences of addiction, too. The pain of dealing with addiction in the family manifests itself in different ways for different [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>The Problem with Addiction</h2>
<p><img class="alignright" title="Addiction And The Family" src="/images/Addiction-Family.jpg" alt="Addiction And The Family" width="212" height="142" />Alcohol abuse and drug addiction have the power to tear apart even the closest families. Although many addicts believe they can keep substance abuse to themselves, family members suffer from the consequences of addiction, too. The pain of dealing with <a title="Contact Narconon Freedom Center" href="/addiction-treatment/">addiction in the family</a> manifests itself in different ways for different family members. As the parent or partner of an addict, you bear the brunt of trying to help him or her get into treatment while offering support to other family members. Learning more about addiction, how it affects your family, the treatment options available and how to gain support for yourself can make the difference between continuing to live with addiction or starting a new life in recovery.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Understanding Substance Abuse</strong>-  Addiction shows up in many forms involving alcohol abuse, street drugs, prescription drugs or a combination of substances. Some people are more susceptible to addiction, such as those who grew up in an environment that included addiction or people who suffer from mental illness. Dependent on the drug abused, trying it a few times can be enough to cause it to become habit-forming.</li>
<li><strong>Consequences for the Addict</strong>-  An addict or alcoholic who continues in their addiction faces certain consequences that can affect his or her health and life. Aside from the physical damage drugs and alcohol do to the body&#8217;s major organs, addiction can affect a person mentally and lead them to lose their job, home and family. Denial causes most addicts to avoid seeing that their life is rapidly deteriorating, even though everyone else around them can see.</li>
<li><strong>Consequences for the Family</strong>-  Every member of an addict&#8217;s family is affected by his or her choices and behaviors. Some people act out and others withdraw. Some families fight and others drift apart. Each family member develops his or her own coping mechanisms in an effort to avoid or deal with addiction in the family. Once the addict begins treatment, it&#8217;s vital that family members also receive support and counseling to work toward recovery.</li>
<li><strong>Substance Abuse Treatment Programs</strong>-  A drug or alcohol rehabilitation program can provide real hope for your family to break free from the bondage of addiction. Once your loved one enters rehab, he or she will go through a detox program, attend daily counseling sessions and receive individualized medical attention. Throughout the treatment program it&#8217;s important for the other family members to participate in a family support group to aid the healing and recovery process.</li>
<li><strong>Approaching the Subject of Addiction</strong>-  It&#8217;s not easy to approach the subject of addiction because no one wants to face the pain of confrontation. But talking to your loved one about getting help is an important step to take for the entire family. An intake counselor trained in addictions can help you learn how to approach your partner, child or sibling in the best manner.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Seek Treatment Today</h2>
<p>Alcohol abuse and drug addiction are family diseases. Although the consequences vary for each family member, everyone suffers. Seeking treatment should be a family effort to ensure each member receives the counseling and support needed to help them recover. The first step toward hope is talking to an intake counselor to find help for the family member who suffers from addiction. But an equally important step is finding family support through meetings and counseling sessions so everyone affected by addiction has the opportunity to heal.</p>
<h2>Let Freedom Drug Rehab Help</h2>
<p>If you or someone you love is struggling with drug addiction, the first and most important step in the rehab process is realizing you need help. Talking to a trusted family member, friend, member of the clergy or call the<a title="Contact Narconon Freedom Center" href="/get-help/"> Narconon Freedom Center</a> and talk with one of our certified drug helpline counselor’s. We will get you started on the road to recovery. Don’t wait, <strong>call today</strong>!</p>
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		<title>Rehabilitation Centers</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[It can be very scary when a person or a loved one decides to get help for a drug and or alcohol addiction. Even though your loved one or you understand that it is necessary, not knowing what to expect from a rehabilitation center can be very stressful. What Will Happen? One of the hardest [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It can be very scary when a person or a loved one decides to get help for a drug and or alcohol addiction. Even though your loved one or you understand that it is necessary, not knowing what to expect from a rehabilitation center can be very stressful.</p>
<h2>What Will Happen?</h2>
<p>One of the hardest things a person has to do to relearn how to live in a drug and or alcohol free world is to go through detoxification. Some residential rehab centers prefer that you already be detoxed before they treat you. Many do not. All treatment centers that have a detoxification program are specially trained to successfully rid addicts of the presence of drugs and or alcohol within their body. Usually, they can accomplish this within a week of constant inpatient monitoring, along with support and care.<br />
The psychological and physical experiences can be extremely emotional and physically intense. Trusted and caring professionals are trained to be by your side and help you minute by minute in one of the most vulnerable times in your life. There is no need in feeling ashamed or embarrassed.</p>
<h2>Other Steps</h2>
<p>After this step, there are up to 12 steps of accomplishments. Your loved one or you will slowly learn how to live without drugs and or alcohol in the normal course of daily living. The first few months are spent with counselors in aggressive individual and group therapy sessions. They help you to stop denying your illness and you learn to understand yourself. You are educated on how the drugs and or alcohol mentally and physically alter and impact your emotions and physical health in a negative way.<br />
You are re-taught how to realistically handle life’s stress&#8217;s, everyday living and emotional and physical difficulties so that these drugs and or alcohol are not an option any more. Towards the end of your stay at the residential <a title="Learn more about drug rehab" href="/drug-rehab/">rehabilitation center</a> and with continued counseling after words, the tools and skills that you have worked so hard to develop will be there for you. They will help prevent you from reverting back to addiction.</p>
<h2>Rehabilitation Centers Treat Many Kinds of Addictions</h2>
<p>Rehabilitation centers have specialized counselors and therapists with skills and abilities to treat any drug and alcohol abuse. Many treat multiple drug addictions. They know the behavior symptoms that are associated with crystal meth, cocaine, heroine and amphetamines, to name only a few. Some specialize in treating addiction for specific drugs such as only meth or alcohol.</p>
<p>When you come to a rehab center, counselors understand that you have developed risky or erratic behavior and probably suffer from depression that may have been so severe that suicide is a concern. They also know that continual symptoms of withdrawal, anxiety and agitation, along with a host of other mental and physical difficulties will most likely be apparent.</p>
<h2>You are not Alone</h2>
<p>This is why a rehabilitation center is what you need to gain freedom from the destructive behavior and negativity that addiction brings into your life. People who care will surround you. Freedom can and will happen. The first step has to be from you. A realistic and honest approach to find out the truth about yourself and wanting to change, can lead to happiness and fulfillment. Take the first scary step and call. You will find counselors that really want to help you be free from your addiction. As soon as you call, you will realize that the call was not that scary after all.</p>
<h2>Our Rehabilitation Center can Help</h2>
<p>With the highest recovery success rate in the US today, the<a title="Contact Narconon Freedom Center" href="../get-help/"> Narconon Freedom Center</a> has drug rehab treatment and recovery programs that can be customized to target the specific needs of the individual. Our residential programs welcome our clients into a comforting, homelike environment which is far less intimidating than the traditional facilities which are clinical or hospital like in appearance. They are able to relax in an atmosphere that provides them with many of the amenities that they would normally have at home.</p>
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		<title>Treatment Facilities</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many times, people who are addicted to drugs and or alcohol do not know how to find places that will help treat them for their diseases. They feel so emotionally low and alone that their self esteems are lost. Realistic reasoning is altered by their ups and downs. This is why it is so important for loved ones or friends to help point them to treatment facilities.</p>
<h2>Why a Treatment Facility?</h2>
<p>Feeling ashamed or embarrassed will not make the situation better. Along with denial, the safety of you or your loved one will only become worse. A treatment facility is a place where an individual can come to be safe and start to heal without the judgment of others. Guidance and knowledge from professionals will help you work hard and learn to regain your life.<br />
What to expect</p>
<h2>What to Expect</h2>
<p>In understanding what to expect in a treatment facility, it is very important to choose the one that best suits your needs. Religious people might choose one that offers programs in certain religious type settings. Some might choose facilities that concentrate helping people who are addicted to a specific drug such as crystal meth.<br />
Depending on your addiction needs, a <a title="Learn more about substance abuse" href="/substance-abuse-treatment/">treatment facility</a> that offers addicts complete residential care, day and night, might be necessary. Others might only need outpatient care during the day.</p>
<p>Treatment facilities usually have designed programs that will help the addict develop ways to become drug and alcohol free within a certain amount of steps. Most have up to twelve of these. Every step is a well implemented advancement that begins with detoxification. Addicts slowly climb up every step while learning different skills and tools along the way.</p>
<h2>Finding the Causes of Your Addiction</h2>
<p>Traumatic events in the past, genetic proneness, medical conditions where addictive drugs were prescribed and or current situations that are probably contributors to the addiction, will thoroughly be discussed. The therapists and counselors understand that you are in horrible pain. They are well trained and will talk with you in individual and group therapy sessions.</p>
<p>As you work through every step, your pain will begin to subside, your self esteem and your own thirst for living without drugs and or alcohol will emerge once again. By the last step and with your own hard work, re-admittance into your own world can be very successful. Newly taught and developed skills and tools, along with continued counseling sessions, will allow you the ability to live without addiction.</p>
<h2>Drugs and Alcohol of Choice</h2>
<p>Many addicts think that because they are on drugs such as crystal meth, heroine, amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana and many more, that they are far too late to be healed. They may feel that their hopelessness and guilt is what they get for being addicts. These are destructive behavior patterns that are definitely not true. Counselors will help with changing these ways of thinking.</p>
<p>Most people on these drugs do not realize that the anger, the lying, the stealing, the agitation, the anxiety and other destructive behaviors are some of the dynamics of their drugs and or alcohol addictions. While under the control of drugs and or alcohol, a lot of addicts do not realize that these behavior difficulties can mostly be stopped once they are detoxed, are successful with all of the steps in the program and have the desire to be drug and alcohol free.</p>
<h2>Let Narcanon Help Today</h2>
<p>While comparing options among the wide array of addiction treatment centers can be a daunting task, the Narcanon Freedom Center’s proven track record as the most successful treatment facility in the nation, its clean, safe, comfortable environment, and its curriculum which focuses on healthy, ethical living and effective problem-solving make the Freedom Center a strong ally in the battle against addiction. Please fill out the form for us to contact you, or simply pick up the phone and call the <a title="Contact Narconon Freedom Center" href="../substance-abuse-treatment/get-help/">Narcanon Freedom Center</a> today. One of our certified compassionate drug counselors will help get you on the path to sobriety.</p>
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		<title>What is Substance Abuse?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:27:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Substance abuse is the abuse of any substance that intoxicates a person or alters their perceptions of reality. Most people recognize alcohol and illegal drugs as addictive substances that can be abused, but not everyone realizes that abuse of prescription drugs is on the rise. The National Institute of Health reports that nearly 20 percent [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright" title="What is Substance Abuse" src="/images/What-is-Substance-Abuse.jpg" alt="What is Substance Abuse" width="213" height="141" />Substance abuse is the abuse of any substance that intoxicates a person or alters their perceptions of reality. Most people recognize alcohol and illegal drugs as addictive substances that can be abused, but not everyone realizes that abuse of prescription drugs is on the rise. The National Institute of Health reports that nearly 20 percent of Americans admit to misusing prescription medications. The affects of street drugs like heroin, cocaine, marijuana and methamphetamine are well-known, but inhalants, anabolic steroids and “club drugs” like Ecstasy are also highly addictive and can cause severe health problems including death.</p>
<h2>The Causes of Substance Abuse</h2>
<p>For too long, addicts have been judged as weak-willed people who lack strong morals. But the reasons for <a title="Learn more about substance abuse" href="/substance-abuse-treatment/">substance abuse</a> are complex.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Family history-</strong>  Children who grow up in a household where drugs are abused may view the behavior as normal. Also, medical science indicates that a genetic predisposition for addiction may exist in some cases.</li>
<li><strong> Childhood trauma-</strong>  Turning to drugs or alcohol is one way to escape an abusive or neglectful environment.</li>
<li>Mental disorders-  Some drug addicts have undiagnosed mental health disorders and begin abusing drugs as a way to self-manage these problems.</li>
<li><strong>Early use- </strong> Experimenting with drugs at an early age increases the likelihood of addiction.</li>
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<p>Substance abuse affects people from every ethnic and social background, religion, age and gender. Addiction is medically classified as a disease of the brain. Genetics, development, biology and environment combine to create the brain of an addict. Addiction is a disease that can be treated and while it is the responsibility of the abuser to seek treatment, the disease itself is not their fault.</p>
<p><strong>Treatment has helped millions of people suffering from alcoholism and drug addiction. If you or a loved one needs support to break the cycle of substance abuse there are many options available.</strong></p>
<h2>Types of Treatment</h2>
<p>There are many kinds of recovery programs and treatment centers to choose from. The most well-known program is the 12-Step method. Anyone can attend a 12-Step meeting and learn more about how the program works. Many treatment centers base their programs on the 12-Step format.</p>
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<li><strong>Self-Help-</strong>  Participation in support groups, professional or religious counseling are typical avenues for self-directed treatment.</li>
<li><strong>Out-Patient Care- </strong> Out-patient treatment or partial hospitalization is a convenient option for people who can’t leave work, school or family responsibilities to seek treatment or those who don’t require intense medical supervision while undergoing detoxification. These treatment programs allow the patient to live at home while participating in counseling, education and other therapies.</li>
<li><strong>Residential treatment- </strong> requires the patient to live in the treatment facility under close supervision for a minimum of 30 days. Participation in rehabilitation is mandatory and may include 12-Step meetings, family therapy, private counseling, group counseling and medical interventions. Many residential treatment centers specialize in treating specific substance addictions, such as alcohol, heroin or prescription pain killers. Residential facilities may also offer faith-based recovery programs, holistic programs that take a “mind, body, spirit” approach, wilderness-based programs that integrate physical challenges as part of the recovery process or many other specializations.</li>
<li><strong>Extended care and sober living centers-</strong> These programs are available to provide a transition from the highly supervised environment of residential care to independent living. Long-time substance abusers and those with a history of relapse may benefit most from an extended care program.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Let Narcanon Help</h2>
<p>While comparing options among the wide array of addiction treatment centers can be a daunting task, the Narcanon Freedom Center’s proven track record as the most successful treatment facility in the nation, its clean, safe, comfortable environment, and its curriculum which focuses on healthy, ethical living and effective problem-solving make the Freedom Center a strong ally in the battle against addiction. Please fill out the form for us to contact you, or simply pick up the phone and call the <a title="Contact Narconon Freedom Center" href="../get-help/">Narcanon Freedom Center</a> today. One of our certified compassionate drug counselors will help get you on the path to sobriety.</p>
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		<title>Rehab Centers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:04:34 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>What is a Rehab Center?</h2>
<p><img class="alignright" title="Rehab Centers" src="/images/Rehab-Centers.jpg" alt="Rehab Centers" width="123" height="175" />Drug rehab centers, also referred to as &#8220;rehab&#8221;, provide a safe place for addicts to break free from addiction while receiving the support and care of a staff trained in addictions. In your efforts to help your loved one and family get away from the consequences of drug addiction or alcohol abuse you&#8217;ve probably tried many tactics that have ultimately failed. It&#8217;s common to use logic and reasoning, pleading, bargaining and even threatening when your loved one&#8217;s addiction grows increasingly severe. Unfortunately, these methods aren&#8217;t effective and generally compound growing feelings of frustration and discouragement.</p>
<p>A rehab center is often the best and only solution to help your family member recover from addiction. No matter what type of substance your loved one is abusing, a substance abuse treatment center can help you find the most effective solution and treatment program. Drug addicts and alcohol abusers of all ages, races and genders can benefit from treatment centers that offer these types of programs to help rehabilitate their patients.</p>
<h2>Programs Offered</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Detoxification-</strong>  An addict must have the presence of alcohol or drugs in their system to avoid going through withdrawals. Because their body is ruled by its need for the addictive substance, there&#8217;s never an opportunity to become truly drug- or alcohol-free. The detox process helps the addict get through the days needed to reach the point where the drugs or alcohol are out of their system and all withdrawal symptoms have ceased.</li>
<li><strong>Physical &amp; Mental Health Medical Attention-</strong>  Many addicts have physical or mental health issues. Some of these stem from the addiction itself, while others may have been present before. It&#8217;s important for these health issues to be properly addressed during treatment to prevent them from contributing toward addiction later, as well as to help your loved one work toward well being again.</li>
<li><strong>Counseling Services-</strong>  Trained and educated counselors will work with your loved on individually and in small groups to help him or her confront and discuss issues pertaining to addiction. These issues can relate to various forms of stress in life, family issues and individual concerns. Counseling helps your loved one learn to admit their addiction, take responsibility for it and learn how to maintain recovery.</li>
<li><strong>Learn Positive Coping Skills-</strong>  Drugs and alcohol often help the addict self-medicate, escape from stress or both. A lack of effective and positive coping skills is what helped lead your loved one to drugs or alcohol, and that&#8217;s why it&#8217;s important for him or her to learn positive coping skills for managing life&#8217;s stress&#8217;s without drugs or alcohol. It sounds simple, but people aren&#8217;t born with effective coping skills; they learn them throughout life. As counselors and other group members help your loved on learn effective coping skills, he or she will be enabled and empowered to deal with the stresses in life without turning to alcohol or drugs as an escape route.</li>
</ul>
<p>An effective rehab center provides your entire family with the necessary tools needed to deal with and manage life in recovery, rather than in addiction. The other components of counseling and medical care effectively address the mental, physical and emotional factors that contributed toward the addiction. A well-rounded and thorough program such as this helps your family and loved one confront addiction head-on, providing you the hope of experiencing and maintaining recovery together.</p>
<h2>How to get Help</h2>
<p>An intake counselor can help you start the process of getting your loved on the help he or she needs. Drug addiction and alcohol abuse are scary experiences for the entire family. If love was enough your family member would be free from addiction. A rehab program can provide you with the hope you&#8217;re looking for</p>
<h2>Our Rehabilitation Center can Help</h2>
<p>With the highest recovery success rate in the US today, the<a title="Contact Narconon Freedom Center" href="../get-help/"> Narconon Freedom Center</a> has drug rehab treatment and recovery programs that can be customized to target the specific needs of the individual. Our residential programs welcome our clients into a comforting, homelike environment which is far less intimidating than the traditional facilities which are clinical or hospital like in appearance. They are able to relax in an atmosphere that provides them with many of the amenities that they would normally have at home.</p>
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		<title>Drug Rehab Centers In Michigan</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[What You Need to Know Part of overcoming or helping a loved one overcome an addiction is taking the first step by finding a competent, qualified treatment facility with programs that are based on individual needs. In Michigan, the choices of drug and alcohol treatment centers are varied and there are no shortage of qualified [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>What You Need to Know</h2>
<p><img class="alignright" title="Drug Rehab Centers In Michigan" src="/images/Drug-Rehab-Centers-In-Michigan.jpg" alt="Drug Rehab Centers In Michigan" width="197" height="164" />Part of overcoming or helping a loved one overcome an addiction is taking the first step by finding a competent, qualified treatment facility with programs that are based on individual needs. In Michigan, the choices of drug and alcohol treatment centers are varied and there are no shortage of qualified facilities, with more than 600 scattered throughout the state.</p>
<h2>Why is Rehab Needed</h2>
<p>Narrowing the list will require knowing what the addiction is to, whether it is alcohol, prescription drugs, illicit drug addictions, or mental health issues caused by a drug addiction. You will discover facilities with varying programs, including counseling-based, out-patient, and full program in-house residential treatment facilities. Some <a title="Learn more about drug rehab" href="/drug-rehab/">drug rehab</a> programs are designed with addicts who have mental health issues, legal problems resulting from drugs, or teens and young adults addicted to prescription drugs or inhalants. Locating the one that is right for you or your loved one will require some research.</p>
<h2>Different Types of Treatment</h2>
<p>Michigan drug rehabilitation programs offer several different approaches to rehabilitation, such as detox, medical assisted, holistic methods, or faith-based methods that emphasize Christian-based drug rehab. When you choose a drug or alcohol rehabilitation center, remember the mission for any facility should be to cure the addict, based on individual conditions.</p>
<p>Drug and alcohol rehab facilities will require payment, with most fees based on a sliding scale of income, insurance coverage or Medicare, while other private centers offer financial programs designed to fit the needs of clients. Programs are designed as hospital-based, but may not be in a hospital setting. Many rehab centers have hospital affiliations for emergency care and referrals that offer extended programs.</p>
<h2>Other Types of Programs</h2>
<p>You will also discover residential programs that offer 30-day or less treatment programs. Patients will reside within the setting, usually with a private room and a schedule to fit their particular needs. The program could include individual counseling or group counseling. Most Michigan treatment centers offer programs for alcohol and drug abuse, accept both male and female patients who are 18 years of age or older.</p>
<h2>Our Rehabilitation Center can Help</h2>
<p>With the highest recovery success rate in the US today, the<a title="Contact Narconon Freedom Center" href="../get-help/"> Narconon Freedom Center</a> has drug rehab treatment and recovery programs that can be customized to target the specific needs of the individual. Our residential programs welcome our clients into a comforting, homelike environment which is far less intimidating than the traditional facilities which are clinical or hospital like in appearance. They are able to relax in an atmosphere that provides them with many of the amenities that they would normally have at home.</p>
<p>We are always here to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No matter when you need the assistance of one of our caring staff members, you can be assured of getting the help you need. Please contact us today at the toll-free phone number listed above so that we can help you get back on the road to a normal life.</p>
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