Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation: Staying Sober – Part 2

Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation: Staying Sober – Part 2 – Drug detox and alcohol detox are generally short term addiction treatment programs, usually lasting between three to ten days. The time spent in drug or alcohol detox is contingent upon the amount of drugs/alcohol being used, how long and any added medical or psychiatric symptoms. Detox, short for detoxification, is only the first step in the addiction treatment process. Most people, due to the length and severity of use, develop a physical and psychological dependency on their drug of choice (including alcohol). Drug or alcohol detox can be a challenging process and almost all treatment programs will ensure their program is designed to ensure safety and prepare their patients for further care.

Riley Regan, advocate for alcoholism treatment, dies at 77

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During the 1980s, when the federal "war on drugs" helped fuel stigmas against substance abusers, Regan — a recovering alcoholic and drug addict — gave a clarion voice to addicts, advocating for treatment over incarceration. Decades later, the …
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Narconon Freedom Center Joins Albion Health Alliance Committee

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Narconon Freedom Center, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation and community outreach center, is pleased to announce that they have joined the Albion Health Care Alliance Committee lending support for their annual Holiday Benefit Ball being held November …
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